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

[maroo]

Does a Wish trip To Disneyland(California) take longer to fulfill if you live reaaly far away from California than a trip to Orlando-closer to you.

I think it totally depends on your chapter. I don't see why it would take any longer, though?

But there is no equivelent of GKTW or anything like that for a Disneyland trip.

I know of a few people that have done Disneyland instead of Disney World and really enjoyed the trip, though!

I also think those trips are shorter in length than a GKTW/Disney trip.

 

[Happy Dreams1]

I think it totally depends on your chapter. I don't see why it would take any longer, though?

But there is no equivelent of GKTW or anything like that for a Disneyland trip.

I know of a few people that have done Disneyland instead of Disney World and really enjoyed the trip, though!

I also think those trips are shorter in length than a GKTW/Disney trip.

Thanks! Really? Shorter in length? I have another question..what kind of park hopper do they give you for the disney world trip? If you know this one, what about the Disneyland one?
How is the weather over there in Disney World?

Oh, and not too long before doctor appt.-this saturday.

 

[maroo]

Thanks! Really? Shorter in length? I have another question..what kind of park hopper do they give you for the disney world trip? If you know this one, what about the Disneyland one?
How is the weather over there in Disney World?

Oh, and not too long before doctor appt.-this saturday.

I am guessing it is shorter...the DL trip. I think there are is at least one DL trip report listed in the big list on page 1?? And I think it was 4 nights?? But I could totally be wrong.

For the Disney World trip - assuming you go through GKTW - it is usually 6 nights (7 if you are international) and you get a 3 day PH to Disney Parks, 2 day PH to Universal and 1 day at Sea World.

Most trips are basically 5.5 days by the time you travel and such...and many are just 5 full days of "play" time. So most end up doing 3 days of Disney, 1 of Sea World and 1 Universal or something like that...some do 2 days of Universal and don't do Sea World...or maybe half a day at one of those...just depends.

Good luck Saturday!!!!

 

[syammt]

Prayer Request -

Madison - our Madison - has broken her arm really bad. It is only two weeks (or so) till her trip!

They have taken her to the hospital to sedate her so that they can set it - evidently it was a bad break...


Please pray for her and her family.

Check her thread for updates and details, as I am about to have to sign off for the night, but we definitely need to pray for her.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38554592&posted=1#post38554592

Just wanted to thank you for putting out the prayer request and give an update on how Madison is doing. We had to go see the ortho doc today because the cast was to tight. They cut it a little and split it some to help with the swelling. She has not been any pain since she got the cast on, however I have been keeping Motrin in her to help wit that. While at the ortho today I asked about her getting a waterproof cast before we leave so she could swim with the dolphins on her wish trip and he said yes. She has a follow up appointment the Friday before we leave to get this cast off and the waterproof one on. Going to call Discobery Cove tomorrow just make double sure it is ok with them.
Thanks again for all the prayers. I can't tell you what it means to us and thank just doesn't seem to be enough.

 

[fulseasmama]

2 of our favorite restaurants!!!!

Are you going for breakfast or for dinner?

We are going to O'hana for breakfast and 1900 Park Fare for Dinner. Glad to hear you like them. I felt like there were so many places to pick from and I did not want to over book us. That said I was pretty sure these would be a great fit for our family. Starting to make plans like these make it all very exciting!

 

[fulseasmama]

Just wanted to thank you for putting out the prayer request and give an update on how Madison is doing. We had to go see the ortho doc today because the cast was to tight. They cut it a little and split it some to help with the swelling. She has not been any pain since she got the cast on, however I have been keeping Motrin in her to help wit that. While at the ortho today I asked about her getting a waterproof cast before we leave so she could swim with the dolphins on her wish trip and he said yes. She has a follow up appointment the Friday before we leave to get this cast off and the waterproof one on. Going to call Discobery Cove tomorrow just make double sure it is ok with them.
Thanks again for all the prayers. I can't tell you what it means to us and thank just doesn't seem to be enough.

Thanks for letting us know how Madison is doing. Glad to hear she has not had any pain and it sounds like everything is falling into place to get her ready for your trip. I will keep your family in my thoughts.

 

[that's nice]

We are going to O'hana for breakfast and 1900 Park Fare for Dinner. Glad to hear you like them. I felt like there were so many places to pick from and I did not want to over book us. That said I was pretty sure these would be a great fit for our family. Starting to make plans like these make it all very exciting!

Awesome! I'm sure you and the kids will love it... posted a longer response on your TR!

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Hello everyone. I have been reading tr's and trying to keep up with all the newbies. I hope to get caught up this weekend...hopefully! WELCOME TO EVERYONE!

I have a ptr but I just haven't posted alot on it. To be honest it is quite difficult for me to not post about Ty as that is what I did the most on his ptr but I know since this isn't a Wish trip it is supposed to be all fun. So therefore there really isn't alot to post until we go and I can post the TR. I did post our tentative itinerary.

Just a little update on him. We do have a tentative surgery date for his bladder augmentation surgery. He will be admitted on March 20th and the surgery will be on March 22nd with a few days in ICU and 2-3 weeks inpatient then he will go back in 4-6 weeks for tube removal and they will teach us how to take care of him without them in. We will be going in Dec to go over all of the risks and questions we have.

Now onto the transportation question
We are trying to decide to fly or drive as it is at least a 16hr drive. Our hang up is the exhuastion with driving. But we are not sure what the best option is to get to Kennedy Space Center, the beach and GKTW. We figure renting a car for 2 days would be the best bet but what do you think? We have 51 days to go!

To all getting ready to go on your Wish trips HAVE A MAGICAL TIME
and all who have been I am slowly going through the reports and enjoying them. And those that have a little ways to go I am reading along

 

[Happy Dreams1]

I am guessing it is shorter...the DL trip. I think there are is at least one DL trip report listed in the big list on page 1?? And I think it was 4 nights?? But I could totally be wrong.

For the Disney World trip - assuming you go through GKTW - it is usually 6 nights (7 if you are international) and you get a 3 day PH to Disney Parks, 2 day PH to Universal and 1 day at Sea World.

Most trips are basically 5.5 days by the time you travel and such...and many are just 5 full days of "play" time. So most end up doing 3 days of Disney, 1 of Sea World and 1 Universal or something like that...some do 2 days of Universal and don't do Sea World...or maybe half a day at one of those...just depends.

Good luck Saturday!!!!

Okay, I understand. I'll look in that page! I know I read ONE abut Disneyland and it was a wish teen. Is it hard to get to stay at GKTW? Thank you for the info on the park hoppers!
I'm international! What I dont like about WDW is that its gargantuan and its weather(how do you tolerate this?- (I once fainted in heat). I mean, I love Disneyland because its rides are so close together and not so dispersed. But that's just one small reason why I call it my home away from home. But, I want to get to know WDW- I havent been there in more than 10 years. So I know nothing about it.

 

[Happy Dreams1]

Just wanted to thank you for putting out the prayer request and give an update on how Madison is doing. We had to go see the ortho doc today because the cast was to tight. They cut it a little and split it some to help with the swelling. She has not been any pain since she got the cast on, however I have been keeping Motrin in her to help wit that. While at the ortho today I asked about her getting a waterproof cast before we leave so she could swim with the dolphins on her wish trip and he said yes. She has a follow up appointment the Friday before we leave to get this cast off and the waterproof one on. Going to call Discobery Cove tomorrow just make double sure it is ok with them.
Thanks again for all the prayers. I can't tell you what it means to us and thank just doesn't seem to be enough.

That's great that she hasnt been in any pain!!! A waterproof cast will be just perfect for her upcoming MAW trip So excited for you and Madison!

 

[J'sMum]

Hi everyone ! I finally had a chance to log in for a moment. Wanted to say I have not forgotten about being here and I DO have a Trip report started. I will try and add the first few days I have written tomorrow. Goodness I am only on day 3 of 9 total days and i'm already up to 9 pages. So i better get it added on here ! I'm still recovering from the strep throat. When i do something I apparenty like to do it all the way because I was taking cepacol throat losengers to ease the pain of the strep throat. Turns out I;m allergic to it. Holy oh burns n lesions in my mouth from them. so a bit slower on recovery. To add to all that I had sched. a slew of appts for just after the trip so it's been a busy busy week! between getting appts taken care of, kids back on track for school LIFE is fun Um I must say this. I MISS GIVE KIDS THE WORLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no joke we spent more time there then in parks LOL and we do miss it. be back asap and I promise I have not forgotten to do a TR ! in fact I am excited to share it

 

[jen-y]

Okay, I understand. I'll look in that page! I know I read ONE abut Disneyland and it was a wish teen. Is it hard to get to stay at GKTW? Thank you for the info on the park hoppers!
I'm international! What I dont like about WDW is that its gargantuan and its weather(how do you tolerate this?- (I once fainted in heat). I mean, I love Disneyland because its rides are so close together and not so dispersed. But that's just one small reason why I call it my home away from home. But, I want to get to know WDW- I havent been there in more than 10 years. So I know nothing about it.

I have always gone to WDW, but would like to go to Disneyland next, since I have never been there (or to California)
What time of the year are you planning on going? We just went the last week of September, and it was between 85 & 90 everyday, but honestly since alot of the rides are indoors and the lines are indoors it was not so bad. I have had several heat strokes, so I know what your saying, but I had no problems with the heat there. I have gone there in Jan & Feb, and actually needed a sweater. I have gone in May, and it was hot 1 day, and I needed a sweater the next - so you never know. I just would not go in July or August.
GKTW just depends on availability of villas on your dates. Of if you are flexible on your dates, ask them when they have availability and plan around that. We booked about 6 months in advance.

 

[Happy Dreams1]

I have always gone to WDW, but would like to go to Disneyland next, since I have never been there (or to California)
What time of the year are you planning on going? We just went the last week of September, and it was between 85 & 90 everyday, but honestly since alot of the rides are indoors and the lines are indoors it was not so bad. I have had several heat strokes, so I know what your saying, but I had no problems with the heat there. I have gone there in Jan & Feb, and actually needed a sweater. I have gone in May, and it was hot 1 day, and I needed a sweater the next - so you never know. I just would not go in July or August.
GKTW just depends on availability of villas on your dates. Of if you are flexible on your dates, ask them when they have availability and plan around that. We booked about 6 months in advance.

Oh I sort of like and dont like unpredictable weather. I understand what youre saying about hot one day, sweater the next. In california, MOST of the time it is sweaters all the way even during summer time..but some days its get warm(not hot), and I get more comfortable without sweater cus I also like the semicold wind hitting me with the sun directly on the skin. The thing is, my family and I don't even know yet if we are approved yet by MAW. But now worries...this Saturday is my doctor's appt. and Im going to aski him. I hope he says "yes", but I'm fine with a "no." Thank you for the info!!!!!

 

[maroo]

Just wanted to thank you for putting out the prayer request and give an update on how Madison is doing. We had to go see the ortho doc today because the cast was to tight. They cut it a little and split it some to help with the swelling. She has not been any pain since she got the cast on, however I have been keeping Motrin in her to help wit that. While at the ortho today I asked about her getting a waterproof cast before we leave so she could swim with the dolphins on her wish trip and he said yes. She has a follow up appointment the Friday before we leave to get this cast off and the waterproof one on. Going to call Discobery Cove tomorrow just make double sure it is ok with them.
Thanks again for all the prayers. I can't tell you what it means to us and thank just doesn't seem to be enough.

You are so welcome. It sounds like a total nightmare!!

Hello everyone. I have been reading tr's and trying to keep up with all the newbies. I hope to get caught up this weekend...hopefully! WELCOME TO EVERYONE!

I have a ptr but I just haven't posted alot on it. To be honest it is quite difficult for me to not post about Ty as that is what I did the most on his ptr but I know since this isn't a Wish trip it is supposed to be all fun. So therefore there really isn't alot to post until we go and I can post the TR. I did post our tentative itinerary.

Just a little update on him. We do have a tentative surgery date for his bladder augmentation surgery. He will be admitted on March 20th and the surgery will be on March 22nd with a few days in ICU and 2-3 weeks inpatient then he will go back in 4-6 weeks for tube removal and they will teach us how to take care of him without them in. We will be going in Dec to go over all of the risks and questions we have.

Now onto the transportation question
We are trying to decide to fly or drive as it is at least a 16hr drive. Our hang up is the exhuastion with driving. But we are not sure what the best option is to get to Kennedy Space Center, the beach and GKTW. We figure renting a car for 2 days would be the best bet but what do you think? We have 51 days to go!

To all getting ready to go on your Wish trips HAVE A MAGICAL TIME
and all who have been I am slowly going through the reports and enjoying them. And those that have a little ways to go I am reading along

First...I just want to say, for the record...that your PTR is totally yours... Of course, if you don't want it to be medical related, then that is totally ok - but lots of parents of special needs kids around here put updates about their kids medical stuff...I used it all the time to give "Lauren" updates... Personally, I think it is totally ok - no one has to read it. I love getting the updates on all of the kiddos! Am I subscribed to your new PTR?!?!?

As far as the car...are you staying on Disney property? I think I would rent one from the Car Care Center - they will come pick you up and then let you rent the car for a few days and return it there - so it is centrally located to Disney property.

Personally, I have found some GREAT deals by using codes posted on the Transportation board here or www.mousesavers.com. I use Alamo most, because I can combine codes with them and seem to be able to get several. I always wait until the last minute to rent one, too. BUT...do you need handicapped van type stuff? If so...that is expensive. And you will want to call ahead of time for that.

Okay, I understand. I'll look in that page! I know I read ONE abut Disneyland and it was a wish teen. Is it hard to get to stay at GKTW? Thank you for the info on the park hoppers!
I'm international! What I dont like about WDW is that its gargantuan and its weather(how do you tolerate this?- (I once fainted in heat). I mean, I love Disneyland because its rides are so close together and not so dispersed. But that's just one small reason why I call it my home away from home. But, I want to get to know WDW- I havent been there in more than 10 years. So I know nothing about it.

WDW is really large - and it is impossible to see everything... But honestly...from a wish trip perspective...being at GKTW and having that special button for your trip really makes is extra magical. You will probably want to rent a wheelchair (maybe even a power chair if you can drive one - just to be independent), but I think the specialness of doing WDW is just so much more....I don't know...something...at WDW as far as Disneyland?? But I see what you are saying...

I would try to pick a time that would be not terribly crowded and more inbetween weather? But I don't have heat issues either...and I am Pooh sized and don't like getting too hot.

Let's talk some more after Saturday.

Hi everyone ! I finally had a chance to log in for a moment. Wanted to say I have not forgotten about being here and I DO have a Trip report started. I will try and add the first few days I have written tomorrow. Goodness I am only on day 3 of 9 total days and i'm already up to 9 pages. So i better get it added on here ! I'm still recovering from the strep throat. When i do something I apparenty like to do it all the way because I was taking cepacol throat losengers to ease the pain of the strep throat. Turns out I;m allergic to it. Holy oh burns n lesions in my mouth from them. so a bit slower on recovery. To add to all that I had sched. a slew of appts for just after the trip so it's been a busy busy week! between getting appts taken care of, kids back on track for school LIFE is fun Um I must say this. I MISS GIVE KIDS THE WORLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no joke we spent more time there then in parks LOL and we do miss it. be back asap and I promise I have not forgotten to do a TR ! in fact I am excited to share it

Oh no....I am so sorry you were allergic to the stuff!!!

I understand....missing GKTW>......I gotta get back there.

I have always gone to WDW, but would like to go to Disneyland next, since I have never been there (or to California)
What time of the year are you planning on going? We just went the last week of September, and it was between 85 & 90 everyday, but honestly since alot of the rides are indoors and the lines are indoors it was not so bad. I have had several heat strokes, so I know what your saying, but I had no problems with the heat there. I have gone there in Jan & Feb, and actually needed a sweater. I have gone in May, and it was hot 1 day, and I needed a sweater the next - so you never know. I just would not go in July or August.
GKTW just depends on availability of villas on your dates. Of if you are flexible on your dates, ask them when they have availability and plan around that. We booked about 6 months in advance.

 

[blessedmom4]

I took Lisa to the hematologist today to have her INR checked (level of coumadin in her blood. Her third open heart surgery was a mitral valve implant). Lisa was fine, playing and happy in the exam room. I had concerns because she had gained 3 pounds in 6 days (concerns over fluid retention) and her INR was back down to 1.5 (much too low for her), with no changes to her coumadin dosage this past week. The next thing I knew, she was weak and exceptionally sleepy. We had some worried moments as her BP shot up and she seemed to have some “neurological deficits” per the hematologist. Her oxygen saturation was fine. They did a stat CBC and it was also fine. They had us go to the infusion side of the clinic (much homier and comfy) and allowed Lisa time to lie down and watch TV while they monitored her, per the cardiologist request (our reg. Card was working in a different city today) They were considering putting Lisa in the hospital for the night so they could watch her…After a late lunch, they sent us over to the cardiologist office. By this point, Lisa was starting to feel better, although still weak eyed and tired. The ECHO was disturbing in the fact that since October 4, she has had some noted changes to the mitral valve and lots of turbulence to the flow pattern. They hope once they get her INR back on track the mitral valve implant will function easier. They did allow me to bring her home and she felt better this evening. I am to watch her closely this weekend and return on Monday to the cardiologist for a repeat ECHO and the hematologist to see if her INR is better. I am posting this here as well as her PTR because we can use all the prayers you are willing to offer up on her behalf. THANK YOU!

 

[rcq925]

I took Lisa to the hematologist today to have her INR checked (level of coumadin in her blood. Her third open heart surgery was a mitral valve implant). Lisa was fine, playing and happy in the exam room. I had concerns because she had gained 3 pounds in 6 days (concerns over fluid retention) and her INR was back down to 1.5 (much too low for her), with no changes to her coumadin dosage this past week. The next thing I knew, she was weak and exceptionally sleepy. We had some worried moments as her BP shot up and she seemed to have some “neurological deficits” per the hematologist. Her oxygen saturation was fine. They did a stat CBC and it was also fine. They had us go to the infusion side of the clinic (much homier and comfy) and allowed Lisa time to lie down and watch TV while they monitored her, per the cardiologist request (our reg. Card was working in a different city today) They were considering putting Lisa in the hospital for the night so they could watch her…After a late lunch, they sent us over to the cardiologist office. By this point, Lisa was starting to feel better, although still weak eyed and tired. The ECHO was disturbing in the fact that since October 4, she has had some noted changes to the mitral valve and lots of turbulence to the flow pattern. They hope once they get her INR back on track the mitral valve implant will function easier. They did allow me to bring her home and she felt better this evening. I am to watch her closely this weekend and return on Monday to the cardiologist for a repeat ECHO and the hematologist to see if her INR is better. I am posting this here as well as her PTR because we can use all the prayers you are willing to offer up on her behalf. THANK YOU!

So sorry to hear that! Prayers going out for Lisa and your whole family!

 

[rcq925]

Hi everyone ! I finally had a chance to log in for a moment. Wanted to say I have not forgotten about being here and I DO have a Trip report started. I will try and add the first few days I have written tomorrow. Goodness I am only on day 3 of 9 total days and i'm already up to 9 pages. So i better get it added on here ! I'm still recovering from the strep throat. When i do something I apparenty like to do it all the way because I was taking cepacol throat losengers to ease the pain of the strep throat. Turns out I;m allergic to it. Holy oh burns n lesions in my mouth from them. so a bit slower on recovery. To add to all that I had sched. a slew of appts for just after the trip so it's been a busy busy week! between getting appts taken care of, kids back on track for school LIFE is fun Um I must say this. I MISS GIVE KIDS THE WORLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no joke we spent more time there then in parks LOL and we do miss it. be back asap and I promise I have not forgotten to do a TR ! in fact I am excited to share it

Hope you are feeling better soon!

I can't wait to read your Trip Report and see all your pictures!!!

 

[Bearshouse]

Hoping Lisa feels better soon and everything "settles" down.

Bearshouse

 

[pacrosby]

Hello everyone. I have been reading tr's and trying to keep up with all the newbies. I hope to get caught up this weekend...hopefully! WELCOME TO EVERYONE!

I have a ptr but I just haven't posted alot on it. To be honest it is quite difficult for me to not post about Ty as that is what I did the most on his ptr but I know since this isn't a Wish trip it is supposed to be all fun. So therefore there really isn't alot to post until we go and I can post the TR. I did post our tentative itinerary.

Just a little update on him. We do have a tentative surgery date for his bladder augmentation surgery. He will be admitted on March 20th and the surgery will be on March 22nd with a few days in ICU and 2-3 weeks inpatient then he will go back in 4-6 weeks for tube removal and they will teach us how to take care of him without them in. We will be going in Dec to go over all of the risks and questions we have.

Now onto the transportation question
We are trying to decide to fly or drive as it is at least a 16hr drive. Our hang up is the exhuastion with driving. But we are not sure what the best option is to get to Kennedy Space Center, the beach and GKTW. We figure renting a car for 2 days would be the best bet but what do you think? We have 51 days to go!

To all getting ready to go on your Wish trips HAVE A MAGICAL TIME
and all who have been I am slowly going through the reports and enjoying them. And those that have a little ways to go I am reading along

Hey Tonya!!! Our trips are overlapping! Are you guys volunteering at gktw? Or at least just stopping by for a visit? We'll be arriving in Orlando on the 8th (we're taking the train!!! should be interesting LOL) and plan to go to Give Kids on the 9th for the Christmas party (I"ll have to call and give Murphy the heads up................Matty will be heartbroken if he shows up and Murphy doesn't remember him) Kids are too young to volunteer unfortunately. I haven't even started thinking too much about this trip though....too much going on this month (starting with Nick's birthday party tomorrow). UGH...just the thought of everything I need to do in the upcoming weeks gives me a panic attack

Happy planning

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Hey Tonya!!! Our trips are overlapping! Are you guys volunteering at gktw? Or at least just stopping by for a visit? We'll be arriving in Orlando on the 8th (we're taking the train!!! should be interesting LOL) and plan to go to Give Kids on the 9th for the Christmas party (I"ll have to call and give Murphy the heads up................Matty will be heartbroken if he shows up and Murphy doesn't remember him) Kids are too young to volunteer unfortunately. I haven't even started thinking too much about this trip though....too much going on this month (starting with Nick's birthday party tomorrow). UGH...just the thought of everything I need to do in the upcoming weeks gives me a panic attack

Happy planning[/QUOTE

I think it will work out fine if I change our day to Thursday. We decided not to volunteer this time since we will have my mil with us but we definately want to sometime in the future. How are you getting to GKTW from your resort? I will pm you as well. It is good to hear from you!