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

[blessedmom4]

Hello everyone, I have posted our PTR. I hope when you have a moment you will stop by and read about my precious family. We have not yet chosen dates, I am just enjoying dreaming and planning

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2572447

Blessings,
Judy

 

[newdrama12]

Ok, I am trying to figure out the nighttime activity schedule at GKTW. This is what I know, please help me fill in the other days:

Monday:?

Tuesday:?

Wednesday:?

Thursday: Christmas

Friday: Pirates and Princesses

Saturday:?


Thanks for the help!

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
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
Family Fun Night begins at 7:30 p.m. in front of Julie’s Safari Theatre

WEDNESDAY
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.

SATURDAY
Mayor Clayton’s Birthday Party from 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels

 

[J'sMum]

Hiya everyone,

Well we are back from trip, got in yesterdy afternoon had a wonderful time and lotssss to tell in the Trip report which i will start very very soon. Atm I am not feeling well at all, went to Dr's this morning and i have a severe case of strep. This is the FIRST time in my life i have ever had strep throat, family has had it and i simply have never had and wow painful. so please be patient with me, I will have a TR with lots of pictures asap!

and wowwie Lots of catching up to do on board i see can't wait to do that either !! miss this place

 

[cajunfan]

Hiya everyone,

Well we are back from trip, got in yesterdy afternoon had a wonderful time and lotssss to tell in the Trip report which i will start very very soon. Atm I am not feeling well at all, went to Dr's this morning and i have a severe case of strep. This is the FIRST time in my life i have ever had strep throat, family has had it and i simply have never had and wow painful. so please be patient with me, I will have a TR with lots of pictures asap!

and wowwie Lots of catching up to do on board i see can't wait to do that either !! miss this place

Wow! I was fortunate to only catch it once from my son, but it knocked me out...my son on the other hand used to get it every three weeks when he was little...he finally outgrew it once we decided to take the tonsils out if he had it one more time...
The only "good" thing about Strep, is generally after you are on meds for 24 hours, you feel 100% better. One other suggestion...either boil everyone's toothbrushes or buy new ones...


Can't wait to hear about the trip!

 

[Happy_dreams]

This the Disneyland entrance on my recent trip to California..

This is ME. Hope Im not too horrible
I had a HUGE SUNBURN and I was peeling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry the pics are soo big, I dont know how to resize them.
Will be posting more later about Disneyland!

 

[jen-y]

Our boys really want to go to Medival Times Dinner Theater. I called GKTW and they said they ususally have tickets, just to ask at orientation. Do you think that they have them for everyday? I was thinking maybe that would be something we could do the very first night we're there.

Medival Times is fun, and very close to GKTW. I would call GKTW a few days before and find out, just becuase I think you need reservations, as opposed to just showing up.

 

[jen-y]

Our MAW won't do both. They said that the Discovery cove is a whole other wish trip. It was the Discovery cove, Bush Gardens, and Aqua..something(its the waterpark). It was also 4 nights and you don't get to stay at GKTW. Korissa really wanted to swim with the dolphins, but wanted to go to Disney World. It was hard choice, but she choosed DW. I went to look up prices to see if we can do it on our own, but it would cost almost $1,900

What she said. The same company that owns Sea World also owns Discovery Cove, Bush Gardens, and the Aqua water park place. So that is considered a package trip by MAW. Discovery Cove is very expensive because its and all inclusive park. You can maybe compromise by atleast feeding the dolphins at Sea World. We just went, and they are very good there about making sure wish kids get a lot of time to feed and pet the dolphins. Also at Typhoon Lagoon water park in Disney, they have a snorkling deal that is included with the price of the water park admission. We did not do it, but my sister and her kids did and said it was fun.

 

[planningcrazymom]

Does anyone know if you have one of those prepaid internet cards can you get internet access in your villa? I know that some places have blocks where you can't get it. Would love to know so if we can I can post pictures and updates quicker.

 

[jen-y]

I added to our PTR Michael's MAW trip November 15-21, looking for any suggestions everyone has.

number 1 thing - did you make you dining reservations??

 

[planningcrazymom]

Ok, I am trying to figure out the nighttime activity schedule at GKTW. This is what I know, please help me fill in the other days:

Monday:?

Tuesday:?

Wednesday:?

Thursday: Christmas

Friday: Pirates and Princesses

Saturday:?


Thanks for the help!

I saw that someone did fill in your blanks, but I thought this link may be helpful. I know it has helped us out a lot. http://http://www.gktw.org/pre/Village/schedule.asp?p=village

 

[Happy_dreams]

The Grinch set in Universal Studios in LA.

Before The Muppet's 3D show!

 

[blondietink]

Just an FYI - if your son/daughter is not toilet trained, you cannot particiate in the Parents Night Out. We were really disappointed when we were told this as our son is not toilet trained. We even met some CM's at WDW who saw my son's MAW button and said they volunteered at GKTW for the Parent's Night Out and when we told them we could not participate because of the toileting issue, they were very sympathetic. We had really, really been looking forward to a night out just the two of us, but it was not going to happen. Don't know if they have changed their rules or not but this was the case when we had our MAW trip.

 

[maroo]

Just an FYI - if your son/daughter is not toilet trained, you cannot particiate in the Parents Night Out. We were really disappointed when we were told this as our son is not toilet trained. We even met some CM's at WDW who saw my son's MAW button and said they volunteered at GKTW for the Parent's Night Out and when we told them we could not participate because of the toileting issue, they were very sympathetic. We had really, really been looking forward to a night out just the two of us, but it was not going to happen. Don't know if they have changed their rules or not but this was the case when we had our MAW trip.

This is true.

One day...ONE DAY...I want to move to Orlando and help with stuff like this...

I get why they can't change diapers - tons of issues with that - but it totally stinks.

 

[nursekimber]

Does anyone know if you have one of those prepaid internet cards can you get internet access in your villa? I know that some places have blocks where you can't get it. Would love to know so if we can I can post pictures and updates quicker.

Hi,
You can access free Wi-Fi in the main house.
Here's a link to the welcome page for families.
http://www.gktw.org/pre/default.asp?p=welcome

Kim

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Does anyone know if you have one of those prepaid internet cards can you get internet access in your villa? I know that some places have blocks where you can't get it. Would love to know so if we can I can post pictures and updates quicker.

This is from there site....
Are there computers available for use at Give Kids The World Village?
The Village does not have public computers, however there is a console available for use in the Village’s Family Room in the House of Hearts to print boarding passes, access the Disney PhotoPass site, the GKTW site and other theme park sites. If a computer is needed for longer use, there is a Fed-Ex/Kinko’s location one mile away. Personal laptops can access the Village WiFi in the House of Hearts. In addition, MiFi devices can be borrowed for a two day period from our Media Center. Finally, dial up service is available in the villas by plugging in with the phone cord.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

The Grinch set in Universal Studios in LA.

Before The Muppet's 3D show!

Very cute pictures. We were at Universal in June.

 

[Haybuggsmom]

Does anyone know if you have one of those prepaid internet cards can you get internet access in your villa? I know that some places have blocks where you can't get it. Would love to know so if we can I can post pictures and updates quicker.

I did take my laptop. Mostly to download my pics each night into a pic folder and clear the card. Made for much easier times when we got home.
BUT....
I only really had time to get onto the internet 2X. I went to the House of hearts and plugged in. I did ask about internet in the villa. THey said I needed my own cord. SO call them and get the specifics. I decided not to buy one since I have wireless as home and found out about it on day 3.

Just an FYI - if your son/daughter is not toilet trained, you cannot particiate in the Parents Night Out. We were really disappointed when we were told this as our son is not toilet trained. We even met some CM's at WDW who saw my son's MAW button and said they volunteered at GKTW for the Parent's Night Out and when we told them we could not participate because of the toileting issue, they were very sympathetic. We had really, really been looking forward to a night out just the two of us, but it was not going to happen. Don't know if they have changed their rules or not but this was the case when we had our MAW trip.

We had thought about it will Haylee. I figured the toilet training thing but they specifically said they had to be able to communicate. We were blessed to have jonthan and he used some respite hours so my mom, Amber and I could go to DOwnTown Disney.

 

[dlewish]

Hiya everyone,

Well we are back from trip, got in yesterdy afternoon had a wonderful time and lotssss to tell in the Trip report which i will start very very soon. Atm I am not feeling well at all, went to Dr's this morning and i have a severe case of strep. This is the FIRST time in my life i have ever had strep throat, family has had it and i simply have never had and wow painful. so please be patient with me, I will have a TR with lots of pictures asap!

and wowwie Lots of catching up to do on board i see can't wait to do that either !! miss this place

What is it w/ strep! My son was sick the entire week with strep He is still running a high fever 102's. Taking him to his own dr. tomorrow. Even though he was sick all week we still had a great time. GKTW is wonderful. Thankfully b/c we did spend most of our time there.

 

[Happy_dreams]

Very cute pictures. We were at Universal in June.

Thanks! I had a great time, I bet you did too!

 

[maroo]

What is it w/ strep! My son was sick the entire week with strep He is still running a high fever 102's. Taking him to his own dr. tomorrow. Even though he was sick all week we still had a great time. GKTW is wonderful. Thankfully b/c we did spend most of our time there.

Oh....

This makes me sooooo sad. Lauren had a great time on her trip, too, even though she was sick - but what a major bummer.



I am glad you guys had a good time anyway!