Make a Wish (and other organizations) - Wish Trippers UNITE! Volume SIX!

[Betty Rohrer]

Wendy Lou when you go to parent meeting you get a special pass for your wish child. make sure you show it at MK or any other Disney park. that pass and it is not a DAS pass, will make lots of pixie dust. crowd will make some difference but not like a normal visit. ps at parent meeting see if they are still having Mayor Clayton tuck the kids in one night. great pics and a fun time. you are smart to plan for activities at GKTW. also look at the characters that will be at GKTW in the mornings and yes there is time to do them and breakfast. see you have Sea World planned make sure to plan time to feed the dolphins which gets you up close with them. at all the parks you have a special pass make sure it is seen by the CMs, lots of special things happen

 

[WendyLou]

Thanks Betty, we will definitely try to schedule a tuck in, my kids, especially Logan will love it!

 

[chcmama]

It wasn't super crowded when we were just there but with the Genie pass we were able to ride everything we wanted to ride and we didn't get there at opening or stay until closing and the hours were only 9-7 the day we went. You shouldn't have any problem fitting it all in. Right now at Seaworld the dolphin cove area is closed so we didn't get to feed the dolphins, not sure when it is reopening, hopefully by the time you are there!

 

[WendyLou]

Thanks Chcmama, hoping the Dolphin cove is open, the boys are really excited about it. Thanks for the input, makes me feel much better and i really don't want to miss any of the other parties at GKTW if we switch days.

 

[FaithsWish]

I am so excited! Look what just came in the mail! We really are close to Faith's trip!

 

[Jennifer Cullimore]

Hi Everyone! I'm new to the boards, but have been reading some. My sweet girl, Yan was approved through "Make-A-Wish" for a Disney Trip and to meet her all time favorite person, Barney! We haven't even had the official "reveal" yet, but are leaving on our trip March 1st. I'm kind of assuming that we are staying at GKTW (because that's the only place that I've seen people stay) , but they haven't said for sure. I look forward to learning from all of you!

Jennifer

 

[FaithsWish]

Hi Everyone! I'm new to the boards, but have been reading some. My sweet girl, Yan was approved through "Make-A-Wish" for a Disney Trip and to meet her all time favorite person, Barney! We haven't even had the official "reveal" yet, but are leaving on our trip March 1st. I'm kind of assuming that we are staying at GKTW (because that's the only place that I've seen people stay) , but they haven't said for sure. I look forward to learning from all of you!

Jennifer

Hi Jennifer! Looks like you will arrive one day before us! I am still kind of a newbie myself, and we have never been to WDW or Universal, but I have been stalking these forums for several months! So, if you have any questions, just ask! I'm sure one of us could help! Also......YAY for your daughters wish trip!!!!!!

 

[Jennifer Cullimore]

Yeah Allison! I really hope we are staying at GKTW! I've read so much about it and it looks like an amazing place. We are excited! I hope Faith is too!

 

[chcmama]

Hi Everyone! I'm new to the boards, but have been reading some. My sweet girl, Yan was approved through "Make-A-Wish" for a Disney Trip and to meet her all time favorite person, Barney! We haven't even had the official "reveal" yet, but are leaving on our trip March 1st. I'm kind of assuming that we are staying at GKTW (because that's the only place that I've seen people stay) , but they haven't said for sure. I look forward to learning from all of you!

Jennifer

Welcome! Congrats on your daughter's wish, I just returned from my son's trip so I am happy to answer anything I can

 

[chcmama]

I am so excited! Look what just came in the mail! We really are close to Faith's trip!

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Yay! It is getting close!

 

[scifihippie]

Hi. My niece has been granted a wish from MAW. My sister and niece are taking me and my two children. All three kids are close in age. I was planning on taking my kids back a night or at times when my niece is tired and resting at GKTW to ride the thrill rides. How does that work with special passes? I've seen several of you mention buttons and passes. Does that work if the wish child is not with us? I don't want her to feel left out when my kids want to ride the thrill rides, so that's why I would take them at a separate time. I just know how lines are and need to plan accordingly if she is not with us. This would be for Disney and Universal. Thanks!

 

[SirDuff]

Hi. My niece has been granted a wish from MAW. My sister and niece are taking me and my two children. All three kids are close in age. I was planning on taking my kids back a night or at times when my niece is tired and resting at GKTW to ride the thrill rides. How does that work with special passes? I've seen several of you mention buttons and passes. Does that work if the wish child is not with us? I don't want her to feel left out when my kids want to ride the thrill rides, so that's why I would take them at a separate time. I just know how lines are and need to plan accordingly if she is not with us. This would be for Disney and Universal. Thanks!

You can often use the pass when the Wish Child isn't riding IF the Wish Child is at the park (the idea being that it prevents the Wish Child, who may not be able to ride, from waiting as long). It cannot (and should not) be used if the Wish Child isn't at the park at all.

It's great that they are able to take your family - there have been families that couldn't even take siblings because they were older (and not living at home anymore).

Enjoy the trip.

 

[FaithsWish]

Got the date for Faith's Wish Reveal Party! One week from today!

 

[Jennifer Cullimore]

We are having our reveal party Saturday and also found out that we are staying at GKTW!! So excited! We received our flight info and it's getting real now. Hopefully we will meet, Allison!

 

[WendyLou]

Welcome to the boards!!! your trip is right around the corner!

Hi Everyone! I'm new to the boards, but have been reading some. My sweet girl, Yan was approved through "Make-A-Wish" for a Disney Trip and to meet her all time favorite person, Barney! We haven't even had the official "reveal" yet, but are leaving on our trip March 1st. I'm kind of assuming that we are staying at GKTW (because that's the only place that I've seen people stay) , but they haven't said for sure. I look forward to learning from all of you!

Jennifer

 

[WendyLou]

Whooo hoooo! Doin the happy dance for you!

I am so excited! Look what just came in the mail! We really are close to Faith's trip!

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[FaithsWish]

I was thinking about some of the supplies we will need while we are at GKTW. Has anyone ever used Amazon Pantry to ship items to the villas before arrival?

 

[chcmama]

I was thinking about some of the supplies we will need while we are at GKTW. Has anyone ever used Amazon Pantry to ship items to the villas before arrival?

Not sure what you will be needing but there is a walmart super close to GKTW so it is easy to stop there and get stuff that is needed. There is always that option.

 

[Roseanne Whiting]

Hi, everyone. I'm new to the boards, but when I found out that my son was going to get a wish. I started browsing to see what kind of things he might wish. He's only 2 1/2 so it's going to be hard for him to really articulate his wish. But seeing as he's always asking me to turn on Mickey Mouse clubhouse I think he would love something disney related and everything I've read so far tells me he would love it the best. Our wish coordinators come out in a week and a half to talk to us.

 

[WendyLou]

Welcome to the boards!! Let us know what he wishes for, most of the wish granters are pretty well trained in prompting the children to get a good idea of what they would like. Best of luck.

Hi, everyone. I'm new to the boards, but when I found out that my son was going to get a wish. I started browsing to see what kind of things he might wish. He's only 2 1/2 so it's going to be hard for him to really articulate his wish. But seeing as he's always asking me to turn on Mickey Mouse clubhouse I think he would love something disney related and everything I've read so far tells me he would love it the best. Our wish coordinators come out in a week and a half to talk to us.