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

[jen-y]

I did day 1 of my trip report. I am not sure if it is posted in the right place Here is the link

http://www.disboards.com/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=18



Ps. Does not look like it worked. Will try something different

 

[jen-y]

OK, I just started my trip report on the same link as my pre trip report, so here it is:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38444399#post38444399

 

[cajunfan]

OK, I just started my trip report on the same link as my pre trip report, so here it is:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38444399#post38444399

Whoo Hoo! Can't wait for more...I know, I am greedy!

Lynn

 

[Mom2mitokids]

OK, I just started my trip report on the same link as my pre trip report, so here it is:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38444399#post38444399

Looking great so far. Can't wait to hear more.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Posted more pictures and updated the girls Mito appt on Korissas PTR. Page 16

 

[kayrason333]

We got back home last night from the most amazing trip ever!!! We took over 1000 pictures!!!
Will start a TR in the next couple of days.

 

[jen-y]

I am getting stressed out becuase of my pictures
My pictures from Disney Photopass won't come up. I entered my photopass number yesterday. It said it can take up to 24 hours to populate, but its been longer than than and they are not showing up.
I tired to re-enter the number, and it says number already exists, but at the same time it says no pictures. I am starting to get nervous that something happend and we have no pictures I emailed their customer service yesterday, but have not heard back yet.
Also, our memory stick to our camera got filled up when we were at GKTW, so hubby took it into the office, and they used their computer to put the existing pictures on a CD, therefore clearing up memory on the stick.
When we got home and put the CD in our computer to look at the pictures, our computer said the CD is blank. So we lost a lot of pictures there
I want to finish my trip report, but I gotta figure out my pictures first, so I can put them on there too.

 

[Haybuggsmom]

I am getting stressed out becuase of my pictures
My pictures from Disney Photopass won't come up. I entered my photopass number yesterday. It said it can take up to 24 hours to populate, but its been longer than than and they are not showing up.
I tired to re-enter the number, and it says number already exists, but at the same time it says no pictures. I am starting to get nervous that something happend and we have no pictures I emailed their customer service yesterday, but have not heard back yet.
Also, our memory stick to our camera got filled up when we were at GKTW, so hubby took it into the office, and they used their computer to put the existing pictures on a CD, therefore clearing up memory on the stick.
When we got home and put the CD in our computer to look at the pictures, our computer said the CD is blank. So we lost a lot of pictures there
I want to finish my trip report, but I gotta figure out my pictures first, so I can put them on there too.

Call GKTW right away! We left our video disk there and they sent it right out.

 

[billwendy]

I am getting stressed out becuase of my pictures
My pictures from Disney Photopass won't come up. I entered my photopass number yesterday. It said it can take up to 24 hours to populate, but its been longer than than and they are not showing up.
I tired to re-enter the number, and it says number already exists, but at the same time it says no pictures. I am starting to get nervous that something happend and we have no pictures I emailed their customer service yesterday, but have not heard back yet.
Also, our memory stick to our camera got filled up when we were at GKTW, so hubby took it into the office, and they used their computer to put the existing pictures on a CD, therefore clearing up memory on the stick.
When we got home and put the CD in our computer to look at the pictures, our computer said the CD is blank. So we lost a lot of pictures there
I want to finish my trip report, but I gotta figure out my pictures first, so I can put them on there too.

YIKES!!! Sometimes when I have deleted the pictures off of my camera card they still show up when Im at one of those picture kiosks at walmart or CVS or something...maybe try just incase they are still technically on there???

 

[Mom2mitokids]

I posted this on Korissa PTR, But a lot of people don't go over there, so posting this question here. Has anyone done a red eye flight? I'm considering doing it for Korissas trip. I looked up on United(the same airline we took for Kylees trip) and they have a 11pm take off and landing in Orlando at 6:30am. This way we can spend the day at GKTW and not spend our first day traveling. If we left in the morning we wouldn't get in tell 6-7pm. Question...Would our trip start on the 21st than...instead on the 20th since we won't get into GKTW until the 21st? Anyone flew with kids on a red eye? I know Kylee an Steven will sleep, but Kyra said she wouldn't and doesn't want to take a night flight. I told her no matter what flight we take...we are going to be tired. If we do the morning we have to be up at 3:30-4am and then travel all day. If we do the red eye..we can get to GKTW..we can get settled and eat breakfast and than sleep for a few hours. Does anyone know if you can even get into GKTW at about 8am?

 

[jen-y]

I posted this on Korissa PTR, But a lot of people don't go over there, so posting this question here. Has anyone done a red eye flight? I'm considering doing it for Korissas trip. I looked up on United(the same airline we took for Kylees trip) and they have a 11pm take off and landing in Orlando at 6:30am. This way we can spend the day at GKTW and not spend our first day traveling. If we left in the morning we wouldn't get in tell 6-7pm. Question...Would our trip start on the 21st than...instead on the 20th since we won't get into GKTW until the 21st? Anyone flew with kids on a red eye? I know Kylee an Steven will sleep, but Kyra said she wouldn't and doesn't want to take a night flight. I told her no matter what flight we take...we are going to be tired. If we do the morning we have to be up at 3:30-4am and then travel all day. If we do the red eye..we can get to GKTW..we can get settled and eat breakfast and than sleep for a few hours. Does anyone know if you can even get into GKTW at about 8am?

We just got back from GKTW and we were told there is someone in the office 24/7, so I don't think an 8am check in would be a problem. I think your trip starts the day you check into GKTW. Hopefully the kids do sleep on the plane. If not, then I would be concerned that they will be too tired that 1st day anyways, or it would screw up their sleep schedule. Do you have a portable DVD player you could bring on the plane. Maybe if they watch a movie it will put them to sleep?

 

[Haybuggsmom]

I'm actually teary again as I finished the trip report. It was like realizing it really was over. I am so glad we will always have the report to relive this wonderful time!!!

I want to thank everyone who was there to help make it so GREAT from our friends here on the board, to the people at GKTW and all the parks.

I am excited to help other families plan their trips and to plan our next trip.

We are begining to set up our Spring Break trip to volunteer at the Village and we will be be there for the Cheerleaading World's in May with Neal on his 1st Disney Trip!!

Thanks to all of you for being part of our very special trip. It is one we will never forget!!

 

[Mom2mitokids]

I'm actually teary again as I finished the trip report. It was like realizing it really was over. I am so glad we will always have the report to relive this wonderful time!!!

I want to thank everyone who was there to help make it so GREAT from our friends here on the board, to the people at GKTW and all the parks.

I am excited to help other families plan their trips and to plan our next trip.

We are begining to set up our Spring Break trip to volunteer at the Village and we will be be there for the Cheerleaading World's in May with Neal on his 1st Disney Trip!!

Thanks to all of you for being part of our very special trip. It is one we will never forget!!

When in Spring are you going again?

 

[Mom2mitokids]

We just got back from GKTW and we were told there is someone in the office 24/7, so I don't think an 8am check in would be a problem. I think your trip starts the day you check into GKTW. Hopefully the kids do sleep on the plane. If not, then I would be concerned that they will be too tired that 1st day anyways, or it would screw up their sleep schedule. Do you have a portable DVD player you could bring on the plane. Maybe if they watch a movie it will put them to sleep?

Thank you. The kids are older, so I'm not too worried about them sleeping. If I keep Kylee up until we board..I know she will sleep the whole way and so will Steven.

 

[Haybuggsmom]

When in Spring are you going again?

The girls are out from April 1-10th. We are trying to work out the days.

 

[Bill_Lin]

Just thought I would let everyone know I am still around. I was one of the first posters on thread one of Wish Tripper's Unite. Our trip was in 07. Since that, we have been in remission and gone on a celebration trip for that to Disneyland this year. I still have lots of advice on Wish Trips, GKTW, Theme Park planning, long flights with kids, and Disneyland.

Bless you all in your trip plans and memories.

Bill

 

[Bill_Lin]

When the waves of past hurt
And remembered pain
Wash over my heart
Again and again
When so much happens
I can't understand
And I look vainly
For a firm place to stand
When the floods come hard
With fresh torrents of rain
And well meaning friends
Try so hard to explain
And I need a boost
To reach the dry land
I can count on my Jesus
To reach out His hand

 

[kctwinmommy]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the great info!!!

 

[The Lurker]

You will have no trouble getting into GKTW before 8 AM. I usually arrive around 7:15 in the morning and some of the staff is already there. However, you probably should call and discuss with them your arrival time as the check out time is 11 AM and your villa might not be ready. The ice cream palace opens at 7:30 and most of the other venues at 8.

Years ago we lived in Italy and I use to fly across the Atlantic with my children (ages 6-9 and 3-6). They both slept, but I had trouble with my daughter (the older one) waking up after the abbreviate sleep time. She was extremely grumpy and I still remember having to drag her through customs. My son was bright eyed and ready to go.

Katie

 

[The Lurker]

I just thought of one other thing. I you do the red eye - ask at the gate if the flight is full. If not, find out of they have any groups of empty seats- like three across. These make ideal beds and, I guarantee that as soon as the doors of the plane close for take-off, the frequent flyers will jump up and grab them. Since you are a wish family, the airlines might allow you to be assigned to seats with one or two empty next to you. Your family might have to scatter - but you will sleep better. We were always seated in a group of 3, and I would try to move so my kids would have an empty seat between them. It did make a difference.

Katie