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

[maroo]

we've been reading tr's not on dis, and some people were saying they only got 5 nights, or even 4 nights at gktw. I thought everyone got 6 nights?

Most of the trips I have seen are either 6 nights or 7 nights...the ones that get 7 nights are usually international guests.

I vaguely remember a family a while that got less...but I don't know which wish organization it was?

I am sure it varies sometimes?

Here is a technical question. We have 7:00 dinner reservations at CRT on a night they are doing spectromagic. I think spectromagic starts at 8:00 and I am not sure how long dinner will last. Does spectromagic pass by the Castle so that we could possibly see it while we are eating?

I thought the windows looked out the back of the castle?? Toward Fantasyland?

The cool thing about Spectro (or the Electric Light Parade) is the music and close up lights...I don't think you can really count "seeing" it from the restaurant without music piped in??

I would check in for your meal 20 min early and then possibly plan to watch the parade toward the end of the route? Maybe? Or stay for a later parade... (They tend to add later parades as time goes on...especially if they anticipate any crowds while you are there).

 

[casper_jj11]

I thought the windows looked out the back of the castle?? Toward Fantasyland?

OMG! I hadn't even considered that when I said they may see it if timing was right. I just assumed it faced Main Street. Sorry about that.

 

[wishin' on a star]

Do I need to pack beach towels? or does GKTW provide them? what about water wings or floatables?

They have towels at the pool at GKTW, so I would save the suitcase space and not pack beach towels. You can bring your own floatables and use them there.

 

[maroo]

OMG! I hadn't even considered that when I said they may see it if timing was right. I just assumed it faced Main Street. Sorry about that.

I am not sure that they don't look out front! They may...I just can't remember. Seems like I remember seeing a carousel or somthing out the windows and not the hub? But I could really be totally wrong, too! Totally.

 

[Wee Annie]

I am not sure that they don't look out front! They may...I just can't remember. Seems like I remember seeing a carousel or somthing out the windows and not the hub? But I could really be totally wrong, too! Totally.

Almost positive that all the windows look out back toward Fantasy Land.

 

[that's nice]

Almost positive that all the windows look out back toward Fantasy Land.

I will second this! The windows looking towards Main St. are stained glass going up the stairs. In the dining room, the stairs, elevator, & kitchen is on the Main St. side.

 

[balloondoggle]

I love to read and make notes in travel books so I am hoping people will have recommendations for Disney World books they have found helpful so I can do some reading. Thanks in advance for the info and have a great day!

I picked up a "Passporters" guide that was recommended here, by Maroo I think. It has very good maps, checklists, and pockets to keep receipts in. Note taking space may be a bit limited if you are prolific.

 

[maroo]

I picked up a "Passporters" guide that was recommended here, by Maroo I think. It has very good maps, checklists, and pockets to keep receipts in. Note taking space may be a bit limited if you are prolific.

Did you get the "regular" one or the Passporters Open Mouse?

I am just curious.

 

[Olivia's_wish]

Hello All!

We're in the process of planning my sweet daughter Olivia's MAW. Though she is otherwise disabled she was also unfortunately DXd with stage III Hepatoblastoma in April 2010. She is considered terminal at this point because surgery options are not viable for her, but so far she is kicking cancers butt to the curb! Her AFP was orginally 577,000 and it's down to 50-something now.

I'm very overwhelmed at all the information available right now and that is so not like me!

We're hoping to go either immediately after Thanksgiving of 2010 or right before Christmas 2010. We're still waiting on the exact date approval.

 

[jen-y]

Hello All!

We're in the process of planning my sweet daughter Olivia's MAW. Though she is otherwise disabled she was also unfortunately DXd with stage III Hepatoblastoma in April 2010. She is considered terminal at this point because surgery options are not viable for her, but so far she is kicking cancers butt to the curb! Her AFP was orginally 577,000 and it's down to 50-something now.

I'm very overwhelmed at all the information available right now and that is so not like me!

We're hoping to go either immediately after Thanksgiving of 2010 or right before Christmas 2010. We're still waiting on the exact date approval.

Welcome you have come to the right place. Any questions you have, just post them here and we will help you

 

[jen-y]

Found out today that Nicky has walking pneumonia and he also has a rash all over his body that looks like bug bites. They think the rash has to do with the infection in his body. Put him on z-pack and he goes back on Thursday for a re-check. In the meantime, his counts have also been low, so he has been taken off chemo for 3 weeks. Hope this is something that clears up soon, cause trip is coming up.

 

[Glo's wish]

Found out today that Nicky has walking pneumonia and he also has a rash all over his body that looks like bug bites. They think the rash has to do with the infection in his body. Put him on z-pack and he goes back on Thursday for a re-check. In the meantime, his counts have also been low, so he has been taken off chemo for 3 weeks. Hope this is something that clears up soon, cause trip is coming up.

So sorry Nicky isn't feeling well. I'll say lots of prayers that he will feel better soon and can go on his trip!!!

 

[Glo's wish]

Hello All!

We're in the process of planning my sweet daughter Olivia's MAW. Though she is otherwise disabled she was also unfortunately DXd with stage III Hepatoblastoma in April 2010. She is considered terminal at this point because surgery options are not viable for her, but so far she is kicking cancers butt to the curb! Her AFP was orginally 577,000 and it's down to 50-something now.

I'm very overwhelmed at all the information available right now and that is so not like me!

We're hoping to go either immediately after Thanksgiving of 2010 or right before Christmas 2010. We're still waiting on the exact date approval.

I'm new here but WELCOME!!! I look forward to reading your PTR if you do one!

 

[rcq925]

Found out today that Nicky has walking pneumonia and he also has a rash all over his body that looks like bug bites. They think the rash has to do with the infection in his body. Put him on z-pack and he goes back on Thursday for a re-check. In the meantime, his counts have also been low, so he has been taken off chemo for 3 weeks. Hope this is something that clears up soon, cause trip is coming up.

So sorry that Nicky is sick! Better to happen now so he has time to get better before the trip! Good news for the 3 weeks off chemo

 

[maroo]

Hello All!

We're in the process of planning my sweet daughter Olivia's MAW. Though she is otherwise disabled she was also unfortunately DXd with stage III Hepatoblastoma in April 2010. She is considered terminal at this point because surgery options are not viable for her, but so far she is kicking cancers butt to the curb! Her AFP was orginally 577,000 and it's down to 50-something now.

I'm very overwhelmed at all the information available right now and that is so not like me!

We're hoping to go either immediately after Thanksgiving of 2010 or right before Christmas 2010. We're still waiting on the exact date approval.

to the DISboards and to the Wish Trippers thread! Glad you found us and posted here!

577,000?!?!? Dude...that is high. So glad she is better!

I am so sorry for the diagnosis and what you guys are going through - but hopefully the trip will give you something fun to look forward to and will provide lots of hope and encouragement!

Feel free to post any questions you can come up with.

Found out today that Nicky has walking pneumonia and he also has a rash all over his body that looks like bug bites. They think the rash has to do with the infection in his body. Put him on z-pack and he goes back on Thursday for a re-check. In the meantime, his counts have also been low, so he has been taken off chemo for 3 weeks. Hope this is something that clears up soon, cause trip is coming up.

Oh no! I am so sorry! I hope Nicky feels much better soon!!

I'm new here but WELCOME!!! I look forward to reading your PTR if you do one!

I love it when the new folks all meet each other!

 

[balloondoggle]

Did you get the "regular" one or the Passporters Open Mouse?

I am just curious.

Just got the regular one. Open Mouse wasn't on the shelf and it was something of an impulse purchase. Had I taken time to think about it and check the website I probably would have ended up with Open Mouse. Oh well, live and learn!

 

[balloondoggle]

4 days to go!! Last night it became obvious that our 8yo son is not quite as enthused as we had hoped. He is looking forward to Candy Land, Dino Putt and the train at GKTW, but his pronouncement on every ride we've mentioned at WDW is either "Too babyish! or "Too scary!" He's so scared of the idea of Haunted Mansion that it came to the attention of his principal who called me with her concerns.

Maybe I'll just leave him home. Anyone here want to watch a kid for a week?

 

[maroo]

4 days to go!! Last night it became obvious that our 8yo son is not quite as enthused as we had hoped. He is looking forward to Candy Land, Dino Putt and the train at GKTW, but his pronouncement on every ride we've mentioned at WDW is either "Too babyish! or "Too scary!" He's so scared of the idea of Haunted Mansion that it came to the attention of his principal who called me with her concerns.

Maybe I'll just leave him home. Anyone here want to watch a kid for a week?

oh no!

Poor thing!

I think he will find that he really likes it - once he is there!

There is a teen area with video games and such at GKTW - all free, of course...so I bet he finds some stuff to do!

I will be in the parks the same time as you! I will keep an eye out for ya!

 

[mjarecki]

Hello. My name is Mindy and my son Michael just met with his Wish Granters on Monday night. He asked to go to Disney World. They told us it would be 4 days of Disney, 2 of Universal and 1 of Sea World. My question is this: are our travel dates included in those 7 days? If so, what would you suggest doing on the 2 travel dates? We have been to Disney World before and know how much there is to do so I am worried that the two travel dates we won't get much done at the parks those days. How does this all work? We will be staying at GKTW. We don't have dates yet or any details, looking at late October, early December or January. Thanks

Mindy

 

[maroo]

Hello. My name is Mindy and my son Michael just met with his Wish Granters on Monday night. He asked to go to Disney World. They told us it would be 4 days of Disney, 2 of Universal and 1 of Sea World. My question is this: are our travel dates included in those 7 days? If so, what would you suggest doing on the 2 travel dates? We have been to Disney World before and know how much there is to do so I am worried that the two travel dates we won't get much done at the parks those days. How does this all work? We will be staying at GKTW. We don't have dates yet or any details, looking at late October, early December or January. Thanks

Mindy

to the DISboards and the Wish Trippers thread!

I am so glad your son will be getting his wish!

You have found the right place to ask lots of questions about your trip.

One question I have is about the Disney Days...are you sure it was 4? Most families, in the past (maybe all??) have been given a 3 day park hopper pass - but it is possible that you get an extra day for some reason??

Are you an international traveler? If so...that may explain why?

As far as travel days...I think most of our families consider the travel day there to be a non-park day and just plan to check into GKTW and do their orientation. They have a TON of things to do at GKTW and you could easily spend a whole day there doing activities.

As far as the trip home...depending on when your plane leaves...some families use their 2nd day of Universal for that last day? Some save Sea World for last? And still some will save a Disney Day (but not many)...

We are here and would love to answer any questions you have.


Check out the First post of this thread and the 2nd post of this thread (below all of the links to the trip reports) to find the answers to lots of frequently asked questions.

You might also want to post 10 times on the thread I have linked on the First page of this thread so that you can send private messages and post pictures, etc...if you want.

!!