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

[wish_upon_a_star35]

Since we are getting so close I think it's time to get some game plans together for our park days. Since Courtney knows about our trip to Disney..just not the date. I'm thinking about getting together with her to find out what rides she would like to ride. I'd like to know what are her "Must see" attractions. I'm also going to remeasure the little ones so that I can see what they will and won't be able to ride.

I think I also need to check my ADR's and see if I can get one or two more. That way we can decide when we get there which ones we will keep. I'd rather have too many than not enough!

 

[motherof4greatkids]

Hi everyone we are getting so excited we have 10 days til our wish trip

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Just checking in to say hello. Now that we are back from the wedding we can think more about Ty's trip to Disney. I probably have an odd question but here goes. So being that we are going during hurricane season does anyone know what they would do with us in the case one hits during that time? I am thinking positive but would just like to know so I can tell my mom before we leave so she will be reassured

 

[rcq925]

Just checking in to say hello. Now that we are back from the wedding we can think more about Ty's trip to Disney. I probably have an odd question but here goes. So being that we are going during hurricane season does anyone know what they would do with us in the case one hits during that time? I am thinking positive but would just like to know so I can tell my mom before we leave so she will be reassured

I honestly have no idea, but that is a great question. Hopefully someone on here can answer it for you. I am sure that they have a plan in place as they deal with hurricane season every year! Good luck with your planning! You are getting close

 

[rcq925]

Hi everyone we are getting so excited we have 10 days til our wish trip

Hope you have a wonderful trip!! Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

 

[jen-y]

Last year when we went to Disney for my daughter's wish we were able to rent a stroller at each and every park for free. My little ones were 4 and 2 last year so they even allowed us to get a double one at each park. Now although I was extremely greatful because they are expensive (I want to say around $30? ) but the double one was very hard to manuever! It did have net storage on the back and I utilized it a lot. I actually left my digital camera in there several times when we got on rides. Thank God no one bothered any of our belongings.

Also there are strollers that you can use for the week at GKTW. We actually took it with us when we visited the outlets down there It wasn't your traditional stroller...it was pretty much on the lines of one of the single ones that they have at the parks...but it served it's purpose for us that day!

I was debating on bringing a stroller with us this year. I have one tha's a little larger than an umbrella stroller. It has a nice basket on the bottom for storage plus it leans back. I think I'm just going to leave it here. It might be too much to bother with. I really want to travel as light as possible....if there is even such a thing with two little ones!

I agree with the traveling light! Since we only need the single stroller, I think I will just uses the ones at the parks. They are nice, but do you remember if it was a hassle picking them up and dropping them off?

You have 22 days!! how exciting!!

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Hi everyone we are getting so excited we have 10 days til our wish trip

Wow not long at all!! Hope you all have a wonderful trip! Don't forget to come back and post some pics please!!

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

I honestly have no idea, but that is a great question. Hopefully someone on here can answer it for you. I am sure that they have a plan in place as they deal with hurricane season every year! Good luck with your planning! You are getting close

Thank you anyway It seems like time is going to go by so fast now. I wonder if it is too soon to start packing?? lol Im really bad at packing as I found out this weekend!

 

[cajunfan]

First of all, keep in mind that Orlando is in central Florida and not on a coast which is more prone to the forces of a hurricane. That being said, what I have read here on the DIS (have never been there during a hurricane), WDW first and foremost keep the guests informed and safe. They ocassionally will shut down the parks for a half or whole day. Keep in mind too that with hurricanes you have plenty of warning that they are coming, and they tend to weaken as they travel over land.

I tell folks here in TN that I will take a hurricane (I grew up in New Orleans) over the tornados we get here any day of the week...at least we have time to prepare and get out!

Lynn

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

First of all, keep in mind that Orlando is in central Florida and not on a coast which is more prone to the forces of a hurricane. That being said, what I have read here on the DIS (have never been there during a hurricane), WDW first and foremost keep the guests informed and safe. They ocassionally will shut down the parks for a half or whole day. Keep in mind too that with hurricanes you have plenty of warning that they are coming, and they tend to weaken as they travel over land.

I tell folks here in TN that I will take a hurricane (I grew up in New Orleans) over the tornados we get here any day of the week...at least we have time to prepare and get out!

Lynn

I definately agree with you on that Lynn! The tornado's are awful! I have never been in a hurricane either. They just give us such a little warning. When we flew to Orlando in June we were landing in Indiapolis and had to be rerouted due to a Tornado warning. My mom was back at home watching it all unfold and we had no idea really how bad it was thankgoodness.

 

[wishin' on a star]

Our wish granter said MAW will set us up with a stroller for Nicky. Although he will probably walk most of the time, he will eventually get tired and want to be in a stroller. Does anyone know if MAW rents us one for the week? or gives us money to rent the ones in the park? The ones in the parks are nice, but the downside is that you have to wait in line to pick them up and drop them off at each park (plus we would not have one for GKTW or outside the parks. I was thinking about just bringing our umbrella stroller from home, but its so small (no room for storage). Last year, we rented from one of those companies that dropped the stoller off and picked it up from our hotel. It rained the whole time, and it did not have a rain cover, so I had to rig a shower curtain attached with binder clips to cover Nicky. lol

We used the Disney World strollers. You do have to wait in whatever line there is, but for us that was anywhere from no wait to 5 minutes. Once you get to the front of the line, you show your GKTW button, they print off a comp receipt, and off you go. They will let you choose whether you want a double or a single. Even though all of the information says they provide a single, we were asked at every park which one we wanted, and it was never an issue.

All three of my kids wanted to ride all the time. It was hot, and that was their shady spot for rest. It's not a comfortable spot for a nap, but we really weren't expecting naps in the parks so we were okay with that. I know I have read other TR of people who expected their kids to nap in the park rented more comfy strollers from Orlando strollers, and I think MAW often pays for this if you ask. We also felt like there really wasn't that much cargo space in the Disney stroller, and missed having an underneath basket for a backpack. THere are pockets in the back that can hold a few things, and cup holders. If we had it to do over again, we would still do the Disney strollers.

We really had no need for a stroller at GKTW, but having the ability to borrow one from them if we needed it was enough for us. Our villa was very close to everything, so we were able to walk anywhere we needed to go in the village without worrying about the kids getting tired. Not all villas are located close to everything though! Hope this helps!

 

[noahsketomom]

Our wish granter said MAW will set us up with a stroller for Nicky. Although he will probably walk most of the time, he will eventually get tired and want to be in a stroller. Does anyone know if MAW rents us one for the week? or gives us money to rent the ones in the park? The ones in the parks are nice, but the downside is that you have to wait in line to pick them up and drop them off at each park (plus we would not have one for GKTW or outside the parks. I was thinking about just bringing our umbrella stroller from home, but its so small (no room for storage). Last year, we rented from one of those companies that dropped the stoller off and picked it up from our hotel. It rained the whole time, and it did not have a rain cover, so I had to rig a shower curtain attached with binder clips to cover Nicky. lol

Hi there,

MAW will arrange for you to have a stroller at GKTW (we were given a sit and stand double variety, since we had 2 little guys -- 3 and 4). Since they both nap, we requested a jogger and got one later in the week. Our villa was just one villa away from being the farthest from "the action" (castle, gingerbread house, etc) so it was helpful to have the stroller at GKTW for us. It was also helpful because there still can be a decent walk from some of the parking lots (MK and Universal) and endurance was a big factor with our wish kid -- and the adults!

In addition, the parks will give you whatever kind of stroller you want -- single, double, even more than one if you would prefer. We found them EXTREMELY helpful, since even our 7 and 9 year olds got tired. We estimated 25 miles of walking we did in the 5 days we were there --- CRAZY!!! (Made up for all those extra meals and late night pizzas!! )

HTH,
Beth

 

[wishin' on a star]

In case you are like me and only check a few bookmarked pages here on the Dis, this link goes to information about a contest that GKTW is in. They are trying to get a $250K grant from Pepsi to make some improvements to the village. More info is here!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2478732

Here's the link to the page where you can vote. They are in 16th place right now...I'm forwarding this on to everyone I know!

http://www.refresheverything.com/givekidstheworld

 

[jen-y]

In case you are like me and only check a few bookmarked pages here on the Dis, this link goes to information about a contest that GKTW is in. They are trying to get a $250K grant from Pepsi to make some improvements to the village. More info is here!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2478732

Here's the link to the page where you can vote. They are in 16th place right now...I'm forwarding this on to everyone I know!

http://www.refresheverything.com/givekidstheworld

Cool I voted and put in on my FB page

 

[motherof4greatkids]

Hi everyone how was everyones weekend. We spent time at the parks had a picnic at the park it was nice but hot. I hope all of you had a great weekend.

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

I just wanted to pass along a little idea someone posted on another board. For the kiddo's that are heat intolerant (or anyone for that matter) there is a little towel called the Chilly Pad by Frogg Toggs. It is a little towel that we can soak in water and it will last from 1-4hours. It's very compact and has its own case. Dick's sporting goods had them and I believe they said Sports Authority has them as well. I found them in the excersise department. They are around $14.95.

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

jen-y the double strollers at the park were definitely a little challenging to maneuver through the large crowds at times. I didn't find the lines to pick up or drop off the strollers to be so bad. I think the longest I waited in line was about 5 minutes? Maybe 10 tops! I think I am going to see if I can have one available at GKTW too. It will help a lot. Since both of my little ones are very active, having at least one in a stroller will help a great dea! They can take turns (at least that's the plan for now).

Thank you for the info on the towels. I am getting very nervous about the heat. I will be getting refils on their meds a few days before we leave as well as the personal cooling fans. But I am still very nervous because of their illnesses.

 

[owensdad]

I have started a thread for our PTR in the appropriate section, can this be added to the first page?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2479425

 

[Loodlow]

I just wanted to pass along a little idea someone posted on another board. For the kiddo's that are heat intolerant (or anyone for that matter) there is a little towel called the Chilly Pad by Frogg Toggs. It is a little towel that we can soak in water and it will last from 1-4hours. It's very compact and has its own case. Dick's sporting goods had them and I believe they said Sports Authority has them as well. I found them in the excersise department. They are around $14.95.

I just wanted to add that I used these on our trip in May, and they were wonderful! Not cute, but saved my life!

 

[motherof4greatkids]

Hi everyone just got all my kids off to school last day of school. I hope everyone is doing good. We leave friday 1 week from today im so so excited. I cant wait this is our first vacation so it makes it more specail. Everyone have a wonderful and bless day. Going to clean house now.