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

[Joanna71985]

I understand how the GAC works for most wish children on rides with FP available but what about other rides such as Speedway in MK ... is there a CM near the end of the line that would move wish children ahead?

The child would be brought in through the exit if there is no FP. You would show the card to the CM at the entrance, and they would direct you where to go.

 

[Momofwishkid]

hi Everyone!!

Im such a newbie here - When the wish child (and Im assuming 1 parent) get to go ahead in the line, how do you guestimate when to get the rest of the family in line so you all ride at the same time? What if the wish child wants to ride again - do they just get back in line again????? im so not sure????? Anything else I need to make sure I know? Im coming along on a MAW trip and want to help guide as much as I can.

Thanks!!

The way I undrstand it is the whole family gets to go through the fast pass/handicap entrance. Or wherever they send you but you all go together.

 

[dmbfan]

hi Everyone!!

Im such a newbie here - When the wish child (and Im assuming 1 parent) get to go ahead in the line, how do you guestimate when to get the rest of the family in line so you all ride at the same time? What if the wish child wants to ride again - do they just get back in line again????? im so not sure????? Anything else I need to make sure I know? Im coming along on a MAW trip and want to help guide as much as I can.

Thanks!!

For us we had 6 people on our GAC pass, even though my sister and my stepsone did not go thru MAW, they/we paid their own way, however they were able to with us at GKTW and counted as part of our party. So it is not just 1 parent and the wish child it is the whole party with them, assuming there is not like 12 people riding on the pass, usually 6 is max they will go on the GAC pass.

Just make sure they give you/the wish child a pass with the amount of people in your party. Like I said, there was only 4 in our wish trip, but on our GAC pass it said 6. ANd 90% of the time, they just glance at the card and they say how many in your party? and you say, what you have....Hope that helps.

 

[maroo]

Hey strangers, been a while, but wanted to stop in to say hi!

Hello! how is Mya??

You have been a very busy girl ! You are already a vet and I see you have become very helpful on the boards ! I'm so proud of you!

Hi there!! How is Dilly doing?

Thanks for the compliment. I love the boards.

I understand how the GAC works for most wish children on rides with FP available but what about other rides such as Speedway in MK ... is there a CM near the end of the line that would move wish children ahead?

I think you got your answer below! Just find a CM at the exit of any attraction and they can show you the quickest way.

This may vary based on the time of day or needs of the wish child (wheelchair or not, etc), but they will expedite your trip as much as possible.

Hello! I thought you might be interested in Mark's proposed focus for our return trip, Feb 21-28. Does anyone here think I can possibly ride along with him...think of my stomach! I posted this on the Theme Park thread...

Hello! After a magical Wish Trip in 2008, we're returning to WDW at the end of the month. There is no way we could possibly top the pixie dust that was bestowed on us.

Our Wish Kid, an 11 year old boy with cerebral palsy and related medical issues, is on a new mission. His favorite ride is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - he would ride it all day if he could! On our last trip, the CMs told our son that the record for most MTMRR rides in a day was 33.

So now, our son wants to beat that record. Does anyone here have any idea how I can possibly verify that 33 rides is the daily record to beat? And then, anyone know if there is such a thing as an official record keeper?

Thank you!

No idea!!! !?!?

But it sounds like a fun day regardless of the actual record! Woo Hoo!!

hi Everyone!!

Im such a newbie here - When the wish child (and Im assuming 1 parent) get to go ahead in the line, how do you guestimate when to get the rest of the family in line so you all ride at the same time? What if the wish child wants to ride again - do they just get back in line again????? im so not sure????? Anything else I need to make sure I know? Im coming along on a MAW trip and want to help guide as much as I can.

Thanks!!

They are more lenient with a wish family than any other family with a GAC. I did meet a wish family that had 20 family members with them, though...and they are not going to let that many people come. I think as long as it looks reasonable, they are ok to let everyone go in at once. It doesn't make sense to let the child go only to wait for the rest of their party...sorta defeats the purpose.

The way I undrstand it is the whole family gets to go through the fast pass/handicap entrance. Or wherever they send you but you all go together.

This is our experience as well.

For us we had 6 people on our GAC pass, even though my sister and my stepsone did not go thru MAW, they/we paid their own way, however they were able to with us at GKTW and counted as part of our party. So it is not just 1 parent and the wish child it is the whole party with them, assuming there is not like 12 people riding on the pass, usually 6 is max they will go on the GAC pass.

Just make sure they give you/the wish child a pass with the amount of people in your party. Like I said, there was only 4 in our wish trip, but on our GAC pass it said 6. ANd 90% of the time, they just glance at the card and they say how many in your party? and you say, what you have....Hope that helps.

Exactly!

 

[LindaBabe]

And, I might add, when deciding whom or how many to take with you - consider that the more people you have, the longer it takes to do ANYTHING, GAC or not. If it were me, I'd only be taking my immediate family unless an 'extra' was necessary for comfort and safety.

 

[casper_jj11]

The child would be brought in through the exit if there is no FP. You would show the card to the CM at the entrance, and they would direct you where to go.

I think you got your answer below! Just find a CM at the exit of any attraction and they can show you the quickest way.

This may vary based on the time of day or needs of the wish child (wheelchair or not, etc), but they will expedite your trip as much as possible.

Thanks! We don't have our dates yet (been told early August will work) but I'm trying to figure out how many days per park because our ADR ressies open today. I figure I'll make ressies necessary as of Aug 1 and cancel the ones we don't need when dates are confirmed.

 

[billwendy]

And, I might add, when deciding whom or how many to take with you - consider that the more people you have, the longer it takes to do ANYTHING, GAC or not. If it were me, I'd only be taking my immediate family unless an 'extra' was necessary for comfort and safety.

Part of Daniel's wish was to have his Uncle Bill come along and ride Buzz Lightyear. So although we arent immediate family, we are excited that we have been asked to come along and meet up with them every day. Are you thinking that we should decline? Will that make their trip better for them??? If you think so, please tell me know - DH and I are making a lot of plans to work this out with them, but I totally want them to have a wonderful celebration!!! Thanks for your help!!!!

 

[kellyw8863]

Part of Daniel's wish was to have his Uncle Bill come along and ride Buzz Lightyear. So although we arent immediate family, we are excited that we have been asked to come along and meet up with them every day. Are you thinking that we should decline? Will that make their trip better for them??? If you think so, please tell me know - DH and I are making a lot of plans to work this out with them, but I totally want them to have a wonderful celebration!!! Thanks for your help!!!!

Just a little different perspective...We have chosen to bring along my husband's parents on our daughter's wish trip. The girls ADORE them, so that was never at issue. And, we know that they are pretty seasoned travellers, which eliminates that concern. Our expectations for them is that they accept this trip is about our children first; our number one priority is that the girls get to do what they want to do when they want to do it. They are totally willing to go with the flow and they have a full understanding that what the girls want to do (within reason) trumps all. I am so looking forward to it and am so glad that they will be joining us.

So, I wouldn't second guess yourself if you have been invited. Just from the tone of your posts, I get the impression that you do understand this is about your nephew, and I think it's great that your first concern is what will make him happiest. And just by checking in here, you are sure to bring some extra magic to him over the course of the week. So welcome to the thread and know that for every family out there who wants it to be "just them" for the week, there are also those of us for whom extending the invite is as good choice.

 

[maroo]

Part of Daniel's wish was to have his Uncle Bill come along and ride Buzz Lightyear. So although we arent immediate family, we are excited that we have been asked to come along and meet up with them every day. Are you thinking that we should decline? Will that make their trip better for them??? If you think so, please tell me know - DH and I are making a lot of plans to work this out with them, but I totally want them to have a wonderful celebration!!! Thanks for your help!!!!

I was "extra" and they loved having me there!! The more hands the merrier! Especially if you are dealing with a child with special needs plus siblings!

 

[livndisney]

Part of Daniel's wish was to have his Uncle Bill come along and ride Buzz Lightyear. So although we arent immediate family, we are excited that we have been asked to come along and meet up with them every day. Are you thinking that we should decline? Will that make their trip better for them??? If you think so, please tell me know - DH and I are making a lot of plans to work this out with them, but I totally want them to have a wonderful celebration!!! Thanks for your help!!!!

Having followed Daniel's story, I have no DOUBT you and his Uncle Bill are more than welcome and will bring even more magic to his trip.

 

[LindaBabe]

Part of Daniel's wish was to have his Uncle Bill come along and ride Buzz Lightyear. So although we arent immediate family, we are excited that we have been asked to come along and meet up with them every day. Are you thinking that we should decline? Will that make their trip better for them???

NOt at ALL!

But if you were the wish parents and thinking about bringing several extended family members with you, or trying to arrange things so they could come too, my suggestion would be to think it through first. Especially if you as the parents are needing to coordinate all the arrangements for the extra people.

 

[billwendy]

NOt at ALL!

But if you were the wish parents and thinking about bringing several extended family members with you, or trying to arrange things so they could come too, my suggestion would be to think it through first. Especially if you as the parents are needing to coordinate all the arrangements for the extra people.

Whew - thanks! No, the parents asked us to come along. We are making all of our own arrangements, They dont need to worry about us a bit. I am trying to learn all I can so I can help them out. They are so busy with medical appointments and just kid stuff (5 kids) that I thought it would be helpful if I knew some info for them!! This family has had a tough year, and I want them to have the most magical, making memories, celebration ever!!!! WOO HOO!!! (He gets out of the hospital tomorrow, will see how long until he gets the PIC line out)!!!

 

[jessica52877]

Whew - thanks! No, the parents asked us to come along. We are making all of our own arrangements, They dont need to worry about us a bit. I am trying to learn all I can so I can help them out. They are so busy with medical appointments and just kid stuff (5 kids) that I thought it would be helpful if I knew some info for them!! This family has had a tough year, and I want them to have the most magical, making memories, celebration ever!!!! WOO HOO!!! (He gets out of the hospital tomorrow, will see how long until he gets the PIC line out)!!!

I also think this is a case by case scenario as to whether extras would be a help or not. In your case Wendy, by far, I believe you and Bill would be helpful and wanted along for sure. I also think you will be a wonderful help to them all!

 

[LindaBabe]

Whew - thanks! No, the parents asked us to come along. We are making all of our own arrangements, They dont need to worry about us a bit. I am trying to learn all I can so I can help them out. They are so busy with medical appointments and just kid stuff (5 kids) that I thought it would be helpful if I knew some info for them!! This family has had a tough year, and I want them to have the most magical, making memories, celebration ever!!!! WOO HOO!!! (He gets out of the hospital tomorrow, will see how long until he gets the PIC line out)!!!

THAT's the kind of guest we'd ALL like to have!

 

[macntosh]

Mya is doing well. We are off to Galveston over spring break to have another surgery on her legs however. Hopefully that will help her with her gait.

 

[noahsketomom]

All,

Sorry this is the last time you'll be hearing about this!!

My mom and sis are coming with us, but will be staying off property from GKTW. Has anybody's family stayed at a hotel nearby that you would recommend? They're trying to not spend too much $$ since they'll really only be there to sleep and maybe for breakfast.

They are looking at either the Best Western or the Baymont Inn, which look like they're right on 192. Other suggestions???!!!

I have HORRIBLE luck picking hotels and have horror stories of previous places .... seriously!!

They will probably pick it this week --- so then you won't hear any more on this!!! THANKS soooo much!!!!!

 

[kellyw8863]

All,

Sorry this is the last time you'll be hearing about this!!

My mom and sis are coming with us, but will be staying off property from GKTW. Has anybody's family stayed at a hotel nearby that you would recommend? They're trying to not spend too much $$ since they'll really only be there to sleep and maybe for breakfast.

They are looking at either the Best Western or the Baymont Inn, which look like they're right on 192. Other suggestions???!!!

I have HORRIBLE luck picking hotels and have horror stories of previous places .... seriously!!

They will probably pick it this week --- so then you won't hear any more on this!!! THANKS soooo much!!!!!

I'm not sure about specific hotels, but we had FANTASTIC luck with Expedia. We got a great rate for our one night at AKL, and actually saw nights at Pop for as low as $40. Hopefully someone can give you better direction on specifics!

 

[LindaBabe]

There are a number of very cheap motels on that end of 192, but I haven't been in any of them, because of staying in a villa. I saw rates as low as $34 double, $18 singles.

How close do you want them - will you each have a vehicle? The reason I ask is - the other end of 192 gets pretty congested and there are a lot of lights. If you're going to travel together, it would be handy to have them closer to your end so you could avoid that, as much as possible.

The one GKTW told me when I went for orientation was Oak Plantation Resort. Googling, the nearest appear to be EconoLodge 4311 West Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL‎ - (407) 396-7100‎ or it may now be a Howard Johnson, same address and phone. Look on google maps - put in the address of GKTW and search nearby for "Lodging" - there are a ton of them between there and rt 535.

 

[maroo]

I stayed at the Best Western on 192 and would not recommend it. However...is there more than one?

I don't have much time at all right now...but let me look this up tomorrow...I would say no to the Best Western.

I would look at www.tripadvisor.com.

They have great reviews of Hotels. And they allow you to use ALL of those sites like Expedia, etc to find the best deal once you decide on a particular hotel.

 

[maroo]

I stayed at the Best Western on 192 and would not recommend it. However...is there more than one?

I don't have much time at all right now...but let me look this up tomorrow...I would say no to the Best Western.

I would look at www.tripadvisor.com.

They have great reviews of Hotels. And they allow you to use ALL of those sites like Expedia, etc to find the best deal once you decide on a particular hotel.