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

[dlewish]

Regarding the TSA requirements... if the liquid medicine is less than 3 oz can it be placed in the 3-1-1 ziplock? Do you need to still declare the meds if they are less than 3 oz? What about other Rx meds... do they need to be declared if they are in pill form? It sounds like they don't

That is how I'm reading the TSA rules I have not been in an airport since 9-11, so I'm trying to understand all the new rules.

Thank you

 

[maroo]

Check out this video!

Produced and put on the GKTW You Tube!

It describes each of the party nights....



You Tube Video of GIVE KIDS THE WORLD - Describes each of the night parties!


I have also linked this on the 2nd post for future reference, too! Great video!

There are more good videos on their site, too - that sorta describe better what goes on.

 

[that's nice]

Regarding the TSA requirements... if the liquid medicine is less than 3 oz can it be placed in the 3-1-1 ziplock? Do you need to still declare the meds if they are less than 3 oz? What about other Rx meds... do they need to be declared if they are in pill form? It sounds like they don't

That is how I'm reading the TSA rules I have not been in an airport since 9-11, so I'm trying to understand all the new rules.

Thank you

When we fly, my DW brings a drug store with her... OK not really.

Anyways... We put all of our medication in a freezer zip lock bag. Any liquids we put in a sandwich ziplock then inside the freezer bag. All the medications are together and even if the liquids are over 3oz they shouldn't give you a problem. I think we put them in their own tray to go through the scanner.

I hope I helped and didn't make it more confusing.

 

[Wee Annie]

Regarding the TSA requirements... if the liquid medicine is less than 3 oz can it be placed in the 3-1-1 ziplock? Do you need to still declare the meds if they are less than 3 oz? What about other Rx meds... do they need to be declared if they are in pill form? It sounds like they don't

That is how I'm reading the TSA rules I have not been in an airport since 9-11, so I'm trying to understand all the new rules.

Thank you

If you have a liquid med that is 3 oz or less, I would just fit it into your 3-1-1 ziplock bag if you can, as there is no need to "declare" your prescription liquids if they are allowable under the regular rules. It will just be easier, I think. And no special rules for meds in pill forms -- they can just be carried in your regular carry-on and don't have to be specially declared. It's only liquids that are the subject of the TSA restrictions.

 

[SueM in MN]

Regarding the TSA requirements... if the liquid medicine is less than 3 oz can it be placed in the 3-1-1 ziplock? Do you need to still declare the meds if they are less than 3 oz? What about other Rx meds... do they need to be declared if they are in pill form? It sounds like they don't

That is how I'm reading the TSA rules I have not been in an airport since 9-11, so I'm trying to understand all the new rules.

Thank you

It can be confusing, so let me see if I can clarify it a little more.

1) TSA doesn't care about pills at all, so you don't have to worry about those. I would still put them in a carry on, rather than a checked bag. But, they can be left in your carry on bag; you don't have to pull them out or show them to the TSA screener.

2) You can bring one 3-1-1 ziplock bag for each person in your group. Any bottle you put in that bag has to be no more than 3.4 ounces of liquid (or 100cc). You can't bring a 5 ounce bottle with 3 ounces of liquid in it.

3) Liquid medication in a 3.4 ounce bottle or smaller can go in the 3-1-1 ziplock bag. As long as none of the bottles are bigger than 3.4 ounces, you can have as many bottles in the 3-1-1 bag as you can fit and still zip the bag closed.

4) TSA doesn't care whether all the items in one bag belong to one person or not. For example, with 3 people in your party, if your child has 2 bags of medication/liquids, the other 2 members of your party could share one bag. With 3 people in your party, you only get 3 one quart bags. How you decide to divide the space is up to you.

5) If liquid medication is in a container bigger than 3 ounces or if you don't want it to go thru the xray machine for some reason, you need to pull it out of your carry on bag and tell the TSA screener that you have it and want it to be hand checked. Most people put those things in a separate carry on bag or a separate bag so it's easy to pull out for the screeners.

Since you have not traveled in a while, I's suggest you check out post #15 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread because it has lots of information that should be helpful to you.

for a great trip

 

[yinyanggirls]

Thanks for sharing that YouTube video! It was adorable! I want to go back NOW.

 

[fulseasmama]

Loved the YouTube video. These boards are so great. Everytime I visit I learn something new (today it was Photopass CD Information) and see something that makes me even more excited for our families trip. I am so glad I found this wish trippers thread.

 

[Haybuggsmom]

Then there was the time the little plug broke off inside the valve and I had to take her to ER because we didn't have a spare on hand. I got to teach a resident how to change it!

SAME HERE!!! Haylee's bubble burst one time while on vacation. It took them about 2 hours to get the button then THey all watched in awe as I had to put it in!!

 

[dlewish]

When we fly, my DW brings a drug store with her... OK not really.

Anyways... We put all of our medication in a freezer zip lock bag. Any liquids we put in a sandwich ziplock then inside the freezer bag. All the medications are together and even if the liquids are over 3oz they shouldn't give you a problem. I think we put them in their own tray to go through the scanner.

I hope I helped and didn't make it more confusing.

If you have a liquid med that is 3 oz or less, I would just fit it into your 3-1-1 ziplock bag if you can, as there is no need to "declare" your prescription liquids if they are allowable under the regular rules. It will just be easier, I think. And no special rules for meds in pill forms -- they can just be carried in your regular carry-on and don't have to be specially declared. It's only liquids that are the subject of the TSA restrictions.

It can be confusing, so let me see if I can clarify it a little more.

1) TSA doesn't care about pills at all, so you don't have to worry about those. I would still put them in a carry on, rather than a checked bag. But, they can be left in your carry on bag; you don't have to pull them out or show them to the TSA screener.

2) You can bring one 3-1-1 ziplock bag for each person in your group. Any bottle you put in that bag has to be no more than 3.4 ounces of liquid (or 100cc). You can't bring a 5 ounce bottle with 3 ounces of liquid in it.

3) Liquid medication in a 3.4 ounce bottle or smaller can go in the 3-1-1 ziplock bag. As long as none of the bottles are bigger than 3.4 ounces, you can have as many bottles in the 3-1-1 bag as you can fit and still zip the bag closed.

4) TSA doesn't care whether all the items in one bag belong to one person or not. For example, with 3 people in your party, if your child has 2 bags of medication/liquids, the other 2 members of your party could share one bag. With 3 people in your party, you only get 3 one quart bags. How you decide to divide the space is up to you.

5) If liquid medication is in a container bigger than 3 ounces or if you don't want it to go thru the xray machine for some reason, you need to pull it out of your carry on bag and tell the TSA screener that you have it and want it to be hand checked. Most people put those things in a separate carry on bag or a separate bag so it's easy to pull out for the screeners.

Since you have not traveled in a while, I's suggest you check out post #15 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread because it has lots of information that should be helpful to you.

for a great trip

Thank you all for the info/tips. I got it now. I did check out post #15 a little and will go back to review. It does have a lot of good info.

 

[rcq925]

Thanks for posting the You Tube Video Maroo!

The parties look like so much fun! Does anyone have a schedule of which parties are on which night? I know that Christmas is on Thursday and I have put that into "the plan", but I do not know which nights the other parties fall on. We will not be there on Saturday night. We will arrive on Sunday and fly out on Saturday afternoon. Thanks!

 

[that's nice]

Thanks for posting the You Tube Video Maroo!

The parties look like so much fun! Does anyone have a schedule of which parties are on which night? I know that Christmas is on Thursday and I have put that into "the plan", but I do not know which nights the other parties fall on. We will not be there on Saturday night. We will arrive on Sunday and fly out on Saturday afternoon. Thanks!

Here is the schedule: http://www.gktw.org/pre/village/schedule.asp?p=village




SUNDAY

The World’s Largest Candy Land game from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Matthew’s Boundless Playground.
Twinkle Hope’s Tea Party from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Castle of Miracles.
Village After Dark teen party from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Julie’s Safari Theatre

MONDAY

Disney Character Photos at Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Kids’ Night Out/Grown-ups’ Night Off from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Amberville Train Station
Discovery Cove Animal Exploration from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels
Safari Double Dare in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

TUESDAY
Nickelodeon Character Photos in the Castle of Miracles from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Family Fun Night begins at 7:30 p.m. in front of Julie’s Safari Theatre

WEDNESDAY
Horseback Riding from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Keaton’s Korral
Kids’ Night Out/Grown-ups’ Night Off from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Amberville Train Station
Village Idol in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.

THURSDAY

Disney Character Photos in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Winter Wonderland from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels and the Castle of Miracles
Carriage Rides from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Parade at 7:45 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels
Santa Claus in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

Universal Orlando Character Photos from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the Castle of Miracles
Pirates and Princesses Party with Shamu and friends from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels

SATURDAY

Horseback Riding from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Keaton’s Korral
The movie “The Big Surprise” at 7:30 p.m. in Julie’s Safari Theatre
Mayor Clayton’s Birthday Party from 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels

 

[maroo]

Thanks for sharing that YouTube video! It was adorable! I want to go back NOW.

I know! Me too!!

Loved the YouTube video. These boards are so great. Everytime I visit I learn something new (today it was Photopass CD Information) and see something that makes me even more excited for our families trip. I am so glad I found this wish trippers thread.

The DIS is an awesome place. I have met some dear friends on here...and am embarking on a vacation with 2 people I met on the DIS in the next week!! Woo hoo!

Thanks for posting the You Tube Video Maroo!

The parties look like so much fun! Does anyone have a schedule of which parties are on which night? I know that Christmas is on Thursday and I have put that into "the plan", but I do not know which nights the other parties fall on. We will not be there on Saturday night. We will arrive on Sunday and fly out on Saturday afternoon. Thanks!

Sunday - Candyland
Monday - Double Dare
Tuesday - Family Fun Night
Wed - Village Idol
Thurs - Christmas (Called Winter Wonderland in recognition that not all wish families celebrate Christmas)
Fri - Pirate and Princesses Party
Sat - Mayor Claytons Birthday Party

 

[maroo]

Here is the schedule: http://www.gktw.org/pre/village/schedule.asp?p=village




SUNDAY

The World’s Largest Candy Land game from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Matthew’s Boundless Playground.
Twinkle Hope’s Tea Party from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Castle of Miracles.
Village After Dark teen party from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Julie’s Safari Theatre

MONDAY

Disney Character Photos at Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Kids’ Night Out/Grown-ups’ Night Off from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Amberville Train Station
Discovery Cove Animal Exploration from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels
Safari Double Dare in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

TUESDAY
Nickelodeon Character Photos in the Castle of Miracles from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Family Fun Night begins at 7:30 p.m. in front of Julie’s Safari Theatre

WEDNESDAY
Horseback Riding from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Keaton’s Korral
Kids’ Night Out/Grown-ups’ Night Off from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Amberville Train Station
Village Idol in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.

THURSDAY

Disney Character Photos in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Winter Wonderland from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels and the Castle of Miracles
Carriage Rides from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Parade at 7:45 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels
Santa Claus in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

Universal Orlando Character Photos from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the Castle of Miracles
Pirates and Princesses Party with Shamu and friends from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels

SATURDAY

Horseback Riding from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Keaton’s Korral
The movie “The Big Surprise” at 7:30 p.m. in Julie’s Safari Theatre
Mayor Clayton’s Birthday Party from 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels

Doh.



Yeah...copying and pasting would have been much faster. lol

 

[jen-y]

The video is awesome! and thanks for the schedule. I did not really know much about GKTW, but I have gotten a lot of information thanks to DisBoard.

Now I have a dilema. Usually on our trips to Disney, we don't spend much time at the hotel (we are basically just there to sleep) because we are such park fanatics, we are there from open till close But it looks like GKTW is so much fun, I am going to have to re-work my schedule to fit some of that stuff in too.

Guess that is my project for today.

 

[yinyanggirls]

Isn't there a pool "beach" party at the surf shack? I know we missed it, but I don't see it on the list...

 

[that's nice]

Doh.



Yeah...copying and pasting would have been much faster. lol

Yes of course it would of been faster!

Maybe swirlie watch 2010 is gong to your head!!!

(j/k) of course.


Awesome GKTW video BTW... everyone looks like they are having a BLAST!

 

[jbrnhrt]

I was on gktw site looking at transportation info for getting in between parks and gktw, and saw it mentiones "mears shuttle" and said it picks you up at the park and takes you to gktw. I don't see any more info on this, is anyone familiar with this?

 

[maroo]

I was on gktw site looking at transportation info for getting in between parks and gktw, and saw it mentiones "mears shuttle" and said it picks you up at the park and takes you to gktw. I don't see any more info on this, is anyone familiar with this?

Yes - We have heard of this.

It is basically a big bus that takes you to the parks.

There are two "issues" that past families have had with it...

First, it only takes you to certain parks on certain days...so your plans may be to go to the MK, but the shuttle may not be able to take you there.

Second - there was a report a little while ago from a family that used it that said that they did not have enough spots for wheelchairs. Most of those buses only have 2-4 slots for a wheelchair (as that is usually the most that is ever needed), but as you can imagine, there are a lot more wheelchairs at GKTW.

I would recommend for any family planning to use the shuttle to be flexible with your days at each park and plan to meet the bus a little earlier than they announce to make sure you are able to get on it.

It also does not leave until a certain time - I think the time varies, but I have heard it leaves as last as 10:00...and when it takes time to load the bus and unload - you can get to the parks pretty late in the morning.

That is just what has been reported here, though - GKTW may change this at any time and it could have been a fluke for that particular family.

I would drive a car (or van or whatever) and try to avoid the shuttle - if you can.

 

[rcq925]

Thanks for the info on the GKTW schedule!!

Does GKTW send you a packet with some of that information before the trip? It is going to be very helpful to have that information ahead of time for planning purposes!

 

[alaskanabbott]

I was on gktw site looking at transportation info for getting in between parks and gktw, and saw it mentiones "mears shuttle" and said it picks you up at the park and takes you to gktw. I don't see any more info on this, is anyone familiar with this?

Coming from a small town in Alaska, I was sure there was no way either DH or I would drive in Florida, so we opted for the Mears bus. First off we waited 1 1/2 hours from when we got off the plane until the Mears shuttle took us to GKTW...we almost missed orientation b/c of it. Then the next morning we were scheduled for MK, and we were to meet the shuttle at the front office, I think it was at 10:30am. There were no more wheelchair spaces available, and we were about third in line, apparently they only have two..on a HUGE bus! So we had to carry James on board, and store his chair. By the time the bus takes off from GKTW it is a little after 11am, so we didn't get into MK until almost noon. We were told to call 2 hours before we wanted to be picked up. James was getting pretty exhausted by about 5pm so we called for a 7pm pick-up, but had to wait with an exhausted and cranky boy. Then the shuttle had a mix-up and wouldn't take us because he said he was there for another family of 8...UMMMM really? Finally he figured out that it was actually us and we got underway. That night DH said "call the wish granters, that was ridiculous!" My next morning was spent going to the airport, getting a rental and getting back to GKTW to pick up the family, to drive back to WDW, and even after all that, we still got there earlier than Mears would have had us there.
Our story may have been a fluke, but I wouldn't do it again for anything. Get the rental!!!
On a side note, I drove the next 5 days all over, in traffic, getting lost and even on a freeway for the first time, and I still preferred it over the shuttle!