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

[wishin' on a star]

MAW covered gratuity for the limo for us. I have no idea if that's standard or not from chapter to chapter. It was clearly stated in our personalized packet of information, though. I would ask your wish coordinator if they don't tell you.

We had a wonderful sky cap at the Orlando airport on the way home who took us from the car rental dropoff to check in. He was SO helpful, and really went an extra mile for us to make things as easy as possible. We tipped him well. So, if you do use a sky cap, they are the only ones I can think of who MAW definitely wouldn't cover ahead of time that you would want to have cash on hand for.

I think it's $2 each way for the tolls.

You are getting close!!!

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

I've been trying to get things organized and I managed to start some packing! I'm trying to combine Selah and Chase into one suitcase we will see how that goes!

 

[maroo]

I've been trying to get things organized and I managed to start some packing! I'm trying to combine Selah and Chase into one suitcase we will see how that goes!

Toss an extra duffle bag in there for the trip home.

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

I do have a question for those of you who have gone already. Has anyone ever visited any of the nearby beaches? I know that there are maybe two close by (maybe within an hours drive).

Courtney had mentioned spending an afternoon there possibly? I'm not sure if we would be able to fit it in...but it's a cool option especially if they are good beaches.

The kids have never been to a "real" beach. We don't live too far from Lake Erie and have been there several times...but that doesn't really count

 

[visitingapril09]

I do have a question for those of you who have gone already. Has anyone ever visited any of the nearby beaches? I know that there are maybe two close by (maybe within an hours drive).

Courtney had mentioned spending an afternoon there possibly? I'm not sure if we would be able to fit it in...but it's a cool option especially if they are good beaches.

The kids have never been to a "real" beach. We don't live too far from Lake Erie and have been there several times...but that doesn't really count

If your kids have never been to a beach on an ocean I would try and take them for the experience. (even if just for a few hours!)

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

MAW covered gratuity for the limo for us. I have no idea if that's standard or not from chapter to chapter. It was clearly stated in our personalized packet of information, though. I would ask your wish coordinator if they don't tell you.

We had a wonderful sky cap at the Orlando airport on the way home who took us from the car rental dropoff to check in. He was SO helpful, and really went an extra mile for us to make things as easy as possible. We tipped him well. So, if you do use a sky cap, they are the only ones I can think of who MAW definitely wouldn't cover ahead of time that you would want to have cash on hand for.

I think it's $2 each way for the tolls.

You are getting close!!!

Thank you. I will make sure to look in our packet. Oh good information on the tolls too. I will start getting those ready this week. Ahh checking off the list and making progress!

30 days!!!

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

I've been trying to get things organized and I managed to start some packing! I'm trying to combine Selah and Chase into one suitcase we will see how that goes!

Good luck! I think I will manage Sierra and Ty but I really wanted to try to fit me and dh into one but I'm not sure I'll be able to do it

 

[palmtreelover08]

I do have a question for those of you who have gone already. Has anyone ever visited any of the nearby beaches? I know that there are maybe two close by (maybe within an hours drive).

Courtney had mentioned spending an afternoon there possibly? I'm not sure if we would be able to fit it in...but it's a cool option especially if they are good beaches.

The kids have never been to a "real" beach. We don't live too far from Lake Erie and have been there several times...but that doesn't really count

Siesta key Beach, just outside of Sarasota is AMAZING. It is about 2 hours-2 1/2 hour ride, but the beach is like baby-powder.. truely.. and the water is just amazing. There are some small waves, but nothing to be "worried" about. Someone who has never built a sand castle, can make an awsome sand castle on that beach, due to its consitancy. The oil in the Gulf has not hit Sarasota, and hopefully it will not ever! Siesta Key was just voted (again) one of the top beaches in the country. I believe it was in the top 5. Go.. Enjoy.. They have restrooms and food right there at the beach. It really is amazing. NOTE: They have a relatively small parking lot. I would plan on getting there early!..trust me.. you are going to want to spend as much time there as you can anyway. Totally family friendly.

 

[The3DsMommy]

Hi!!! I have been reading this thread for a while>>> I posted something...but have no ideaaaaaa if i did it right I think this is great... Me & my lil boys Damon , Darrius & our MAW boy Derek are going to FL June 30th _July 6th ... I have to say I am overwhelmedddd... and any help is needed in planning... I have already learned so may things i wouldnt have thought of before! Thanks!!!!

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

If your kids have never been to a beach on an ocean I would try and take them for the experience. (even if just for a few hours!)

I really think they would enjoy it a LOT!!!!

Good luck! I think I will manage Sierra and Ty but I really wanted to try to fit me and dh into one but I'm not sure I'll be able to do it

I thought about trying to fit me and Courtney in the same suitcase too but that 's not going to work unless I get a bigger one By next Friday I plan to have all of the suitcases and carryons DONE!! We have such a busy weekend next weekend that I won't have time to do it then. Plus on Monday and Tuesday of the week we leave I'm going to use our gift certificates that we got a long while ago. Me and the girls are going to get pedi/manis and do lunch or dinner. Plus my OCD is just forcing me to clean my entire house from top to bottom before we go so that when we come back I will only have to worry about unpacking

Siesta key Beach, just outside of Sarasota is AMAZING. It is about 2 hours-2 1/2 hour ride, but the beach is like baby-powder.. truely.. and the water is just amazing. There are some small waves, but nothing to be "worried" about. Someone who has never built a sand castle, can make an awsome sand castle on that beach, due to its consitancy. The oil in the Gulf has not hit Sarasota, and hopefully it will not ever! Siesta Key was just voted (again) one of the top beaches in the country. I believe it was in the top 5. Go.. Enjoy.. They have restrooms and food right there at the beach. It really is amazing. NOTE: They have a relatively small parking lot. I would plan on getting there early!..trust me.. you are going to want to spend as much time there as you can anyway. Totally family friendly.

That sounds awesome! If we leave early one morning we can go and relax for a few hours, eat lunch there and head back! I know they would LOVE to play in the sand. Chase really wants to go to the beach, he talks about it all the time!!!

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

I mentioned this in my PTR but thought I should post it here also. I got Chase's itinerary in the mail today and now I have dilema!!

They have scheduled a breakfast at Ohana's on 6/28. The problem is that was supposed to be our MK day!! I have ADR's at Crystal Palace for lunch!!

Also we alreday have Ohana's for breakfast scheduled on 6/26. That is going to be our Epcott day because we also have dinner ressies at the Garden grill that evening!!!

I have no idea what to do!!! Everything is booked solid right now. I was going to try and start moving stuff around...maybe switching our MK Day with the Epcott day..but I just don't know!!!

 

[wishin' on a star]

I would call your MAW office, and let them know. I wonder if they pre-paid or just made a reservation for you? Either way, I'm sure if you have an ADR at the same place, they would just let you keep yours, and be able to stick with the rest of your plans! I'm sure that they wouldn't want you giving up other plans.

 

[casper_jj11]

I mentioned this in my PTR but thought I should post it here also. I got Chase's itinerary in the mail today and now I have dilema!!

They have scheduled a breakfast at Ohana's on 6/28. The problem is that was supposed to be our MK day!! I have ADR's at Crystal Palace for lunch!!

Also we alreday have Ohana's for breakfast scheduled on 6/26. That is going to be our Epcott day because we also have dinner ressies at the Garden grill that evening!!!

I have no idea what to do!!! Everything is booked solid right now. I was going to try and start moving stuff around...maybe switching our MK Day with the Epcott day..but I just don't know!!!

I would contact the wish foundation and let them know that you have an ADR already booked for CP and that you tried to move it but they're all booked. We ran into a similar problem... well kind of... I had our CRT ressie planned and really wanted BBB beforehand (which the wish foundation was arranging) but they don't book the ressie til much later. I was worried and booked BBB just in case. I spoke with them and they asked for the reservation number and contacted them themselves to take over the ressie. If you already have an ADR for Ohana's booked, let them know and they may just ask for th eADR number and take over the ressie that you already have.

 

[wishin' on a star]

Hi!!! I have been reading this thread for a while>>> I posted something...but have no ideaaaaaa if i did it right I think this is great... Me & my lil boys Damon , Darrius & our MAW boy Derek are going to FL June 30th _July 6th ... I have to say I am overwhelmedddd... and any help is needed in planning... I have already learned so may things i wouldnt have thought of before! Thanks!!!!

Hi...so glad to hear that Derek got his wish! Your trip is coming up really quickly. I am guessing that you mean you started a pre-trip report? I'll have to see if I can find it!

 

[The Lurker]

Siesta Key beach is ranked one of the top beaches in the entire country. It is on the gulf side of the State. The beaches that are 45 min away are on the Atlantic side. They are fine, but don't have the wonderful white sand and can be more dangerous as they get the high waves, occasional shark attack, and occasional undertow. There are lots of beaches on the east of Atlantic ocean side., just be sure you swim near a life guard. Most days the Atlantic side is safe, but the sand is not as nice. I personally think, if you have the time, it is worth the drive to Siesta Key. By the way, twice recently I have had families tell me they were going to the East side of Florida to see the sunsets. The sun sets - but not over the water on the east side. If you want the sunset, you have to go to the gulf.

Kat ie

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Hi!!! I have been reading this thread for a while>>> I posted something...but have no ideaaaaaa if i did it right I think this is great... Me & my lil boys Damon , Darrius & our MAW boy Derek are going to FL June 30th _July 6th ... I have to say I am overwhelmedddd... and any help is needed in planning... I have already learned so may things i wouldnt have thought of before! Thanks!!!!

Welcome I can't wait to read your pretrip report! Your trip is coming up very fast!

 

[casper_jj11]

Hi!!! I have been reading this thread for a while>>> I posted something...but have no ideaaaaaa if i did it right I think this is great... Me & my lil boys Damon , Darrius & our MAW boy Derek are going to FL June 30th _July 6th ... I have to say I am overwhelmedddd... and any help is needed in planning... I have already learned so may things i wouldnt have thought of before! Thanks!!!!

Hi! Welcome! Wow, your trip is soon. If you haven't already, the first thing I would do is decide where you want to be each day and if you want to eat sit down meals at the Disney parks, make your ADRs for those days. It may be hard to get in at this point so the sooner you try, the better. People cancel all the time so if you can't get what you want on the first try, keep trying. Any questions, just ask. This is a wonderful group!

 

[kctwinmommy]

Hi everyone! New to this thread! I was a member here a few years ago, but now we're planning a MAW trip!

Here's the link to our pre-trip planning!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36978436#post36978436

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Hi everyone! New to this thread! I was a member here a few years ago, but now we're planning a MAW trip!

Here's the link to our pre-trip planning!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36978436#post36978436

Hi! I'm following along

Ok where did the time go? I was thinking oh I have plenty of time to do this and that now I feel like I don't have enough time Procrastinating is not a good thing. I just made a small list of to do's before we go (a page long) now I need to finish making my list of to do's while in Disney. The priorty things. Like what rides we want to make sure not to miss. I'm getting there!!

 

[maroo]

I just got back from a quick trip to Disney! Saw a BUNCH of MAW families while we were there!

Hi!!! I have been reading this thread for a while>>> I posted something...but have no ideaaaaaa if i did it right I think this is great... Me & my lil boys Damon , Darrius & our MAW boy Derek are going to FL June 30th _July 6th ... I have to say I am overwhelmedddd... and any help is needed in planning... I have already learned so may things i wouldnt have thought of before! Thanks!!!!

Hello!! I will go find your pretrippie and link it here and on the first page!

I mentioned this in my PTR but thought I should post it here also. I got Chase's itinerary in the mail today and now I have dilema!!

They have scheduled a breakfast at Ohana's on 6/28. The problem is that was supposed to be our MK day!! I have ADR's at Crystal Palace for lunch!!

Also we alreday have Ohana's for breakfast scheduled on 6/26. That is going to be our Epcott day because we also have dinner ressies at the Garden grill that evening!!!

I have no idea what to do!!! Everything is booked solid right now. I was going to try and start moving stuff around...maybe switching our MK Day with the Epcott day..but I just don't know!!!

I agree with what everyone here said...call your MAW office.

Siesta Key beach is ranked one of the top beaches in the entire country. It is on the gulf side of the State. The beaches that are 45 min away are on the Atlantic side. They are fine, but don't have the wonderful white sand and can be more dangerous as they get the high waves, occasional shark attack, and occasional undertow. There are lots of beaches on the east of Atlantic ocean side., just be sure you swim near a life guard. Most days the Atlantic side is safe, but the sand is not as nice. I personally think, if you have the time, it is worth the drive to Siesta Key. By the way, twice recently I have had families tell me they were going to the East side of Florida to see the sunsets. The sun sets - but not over the water on the east side. If you want the sunset, you have to go to the gulf.

Katie

Great point!