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

[alaskanabbott]

Medival Times is fun, and very close to GKTW. I would call GKTW a few days before and find out, just becuase I think you need reservations, as opposed to just showing up.

We did Medival Times for our wish trip in March and it was a highlight of our trip. Call the front desk at GKTW as soon as you decide to go, I think you have to give them 48 notice. Our wish boy was given a free ticket and then the rest of us were 50% off ( I think that was how it worked). When you get to MT, you have the option of paying more for a front row seat, but if your child is in a wheelchair they have to put you in the front, since there are no wc accessible seats anywhere else. We had to transfer James into his seat, and if he had needed the restroom we would have had to transfer him again, but James doesn't use the restroom often, thank goodness. We loved MT, but if your child isn't easily transferred from a wheelchair, it might not be your best option.

 

[Happy Dreams1]

Hi everyone..I want to let you know that I'm Happy Dreams...I forgot my password and the email I used to register this username so I went ahead and registered on the DIS again. So if any of you were PMing me, please PM to this username as I have no longer access to the other. Sorry for the inconveniece.
BTW, my name is Claudia.

 

[newdrama12]

Don't remember if i introduced myself over here or not, but in case I didn't. My name is Daniel and I'm a GKTW Angel (their word for volunteer). Normally at the Village, I can be found in the Castle of Miracles on Thursday mornings. I try to answer any questions about the Village that I happen to know or can find answers to through research.

 

[syammt]

Don't remember if i introduced myself over here or not, but in case I didn't. My name is Daniel and I'm a GKTW Angel (their word for volunteer). Normally at the Village, I can be found in the Castle of Miracles on Thursday mornings. I try to answer any questions about the Village that I happen to know or can find answers to through research.

So funny that you have put this here at this time. I was just on facebook on the GKTW page and they are talking about top 10 things that people like about GKTW. A lot of people are mentioning Ol' Elmer daily delivery - what or who is this? Thanks for your help.

 

[newdrama12]

So funny that you have put this here at this time. I was just on facebook on the GKTW page and they are talking about top 10 things that people like about GKTW. A lot of people are mentioning Ol' Elmer daily delivery - what or who is this? Thanks for your help.

Old Elmer is a tree that is a part of the Castle of Miracles and when you walk by him, you can hear him snore.

 

[Happy Dreams1]

Don't remember if i introduced myself over here or not, but in case I didn't. My name is Daniel and I'm a GKTW Angel (their word for volunteer). Normally at the Village, I can be found in the Castle of Miracles on Thursday mornings. I try to answer any questions about the Village that I happen to know or can find answers to through research.

Thanks for introducing yourslef cus I wouldnt have known you are a GKTW angel if you didnt say so. I have a question for you, do kids from other countries visit GKTW? Lets say Puerto Rico-well its not really a country but you know what I mean.

 

[newdrama12]

Thanks for introducing yourslef cus I wouldnt have known you are a GKTW angel if you didnt say so. I have a question for you, do kids from other countries visit GKTW? Lets say Puerto Rico-well its not really a country but you know what I mean.

yep, over 70 different countries!

 

[Happy Dreams1]

yep, over 70 different countries!

Thank you soo much!!! I just didnt know if my chapter was associated with GKTW! Even though I havent verified, it probably is.

 

[dlewish]

Oh....

This makes me sooooo sad. Lauren had a great time on her trip, too, even though she was sick - but what a major bummer.



I am glad you guys had a good time anyway!

Thanks Maroo. Yes, what a bummer. I know what we missed, but the kids did really enjoy themselves so that is what counts. What we did manage to do at the parks was fun. We only lasted 3 hours at MK DS temp was 102.8 What can ya do. DD has already asked when she can go on the carousel and see the castle... castle of miracles that is

Question for those who have gone on a trip... Did the photo CD you received at check-out contain stock photos of GKTW? Ours did not, but I've seen stock pics in many TRs. Where did you get them? Thanks.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Don't remember if i introduced myself over here or not, but in case I didn't. My name is Daniel and I'm a GKTW Angel (their word for volunteer). Normally at the Village, I can be found in the Castle of Miracles on Thursday mornings. I try to answer any questions about the Village that I happen to know or can find answers to through research.

Hi Daniel. Nice to see you here. We will make sure we go to the castle on Thursday morning when we go to GKTW.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Old Elmer is a tree that is a part of the Castle of Miracles and when you walk by him, you can hear him snore.

My daughter was scared of Old Elmer.lol

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Thanks Maroo. Yes, what a bummer. I know what we missed, but the kids did really enjoy themselves so that is what counts. What we did manage to do at the parks was fun. We only lasted 3 hours at MK DS temp was 102.8 What can ya do. DD has already asked when she can go on the carousel and see the castle... castle of miracles that is

Question for those who have gone on a trip... Did the photo CD you received at check-out contain stock photos of GKTW? Ours did not, but I've seen stock pics in many TRs. Where did you get them? Thanks.

Our CD came with stock pictures.

 

[rcq925]

Don't remember if i introduced myself over here or not, but in case I didn't. My name is Daniel and I'm a GKTW Angel (their word for volunteer). Normally at the Village, I can be found in the Castle of Miracles on Thursday mornings. I try to answer any questions about the Village that I happen to know or can find answers to through research.

Thank you Daniel! So nice of you to come over and answer questions!

 

[wishin' on a star]

Thanks Maroo. Yes, what a bummer. I know what we missed, but the kids did really enjoy themselves so that is what counts. What we did manage to do at the parks was fun. We only lasted 3 hours at MK DS temp was 102.8 What can ya do. DD has already asked when she can go on the carousel and see the castle... castle of miracles that is

Question for those who have gone on a trip... Did the photo CD you received at check-out contain stock photos of GKTW? Ours did not, but I've seen stock pics in many TRs. Where did you get them? Thanks.

We were given two CD's...one had stock photos, and the other was any photos that were taken of us by photographers while we were at GKTW. So, if you didn't get the stock photos, I would just contact them!

 

[dlewish]

Our CD came with stock pictures.

We were given two CD's...one had stock photos, and the other was any photos that were taken of us by photographers while we were at GKTW. So, if you didn't get the stock photos, I would just contact them!

Thanks for the info. I will contact them.

 

[maroo]

Hi everyone..I want to let you know that I'm Happy Dreams...I forgot my password and the email I used to register this username so I went ahead and registered on the DIS again. So if any of you were PMing me, please PM to this username as I have no longer access to the other. Sorry for the inconveniece.
BTW, my name is Claudia.

again!

Thanks Maroo. Yes, what a bummer. I know what we missed, but the kids did really enjoy themselves so that is what counts. What we did manage to do at the parks was fun. We only lasted 3 hours at MK DS temp was 102.8 What can ya do. DD has already asked when she can go on the carousel and see the castle... castle of miracles that is

Question for those who have gone on a trip... Did the photo CD you received at check-out contain stock photos of GKTW? Ours did not, but I've seen stock pics in many TRs. Where did you get them? Thanks.

Yes...if you can't get one, let me know and I can email you some...or let you download some off of photobucket.

 

[Happy Dreams1]

again!

LOL thank you!!!!

 

[fulseasmama]

So now that I have some dates to go with I want to start making some plans for the days we will be there and some eating reservations. I have a few logistics questions I am hoping someone can help with.

About how far is the drive to the Parks at Disney from GKTW? About how far is the drive to Universal from GKTW?

If for example I make a breakfast ADR at O'hana would we drive to the hotel for breakfast and then drive to the park we are visiting or is it easier to just park one time and take buses around? Time wise does it really make sense to eat someplace other then the park you are spending your day at?

From experience are there better days then others to visit any of the particular parks?

I think that is it for now so thanks in advance for all your help...I really appreciate it. Have a great day everyone!

 

[jen-y]

So now that I have some dates to go with I want to start making some plans for the days we will be there and some eating reservations. I have a few logistics questions I am hoping someone can help with.

About how far is the drive to the Parks at Disney from GKTW? About how far is the drive to Universal from GKTW?

If for example I make a breakfast ADR at O'hana would we drive to the hotel for breakfast and then drive to the park we are visiting or is it easier to just park one time and take buses around? Time wise does it really make sense to eat someplace other then the park you are spending your day at?

From experience are there better days then others to visit any of the particular parks?

I think that is it for now so thanks in advance for all your help...I really appreciate it. Have a great day everyone!

Some people say its about an hour from GKTW to the parks, but we were just there a few weeks ago, and it did not seem to be that long. Having said that, I would still leave GKTW an hour before your reservation time, just becuase you are supposed to check in for your reservation 15 minutes early anyways.

Its fine to eat somewhere other than your park of the day. We had breakfast at Chef Mickey and then went to MK no problem. It will not eat up too much of your time.

Don't take the busses around. Drive yourself. My extended family was down there with us, but they stayed on the property and took the busses around. It took them so much longer to get around than it took us. You get a free parking pass, so you don't have to worry about that, and they will let you park in handicap, so you won't be in
"the back 40"

Don't even worry about which days are better than others to be at the parks. Just plan what works best for you. With the GKTW button and GAC, you don't have to wait in a single line, so it does not matter. Since you will have your own transportation, you don't have to worry about the busses being crowded and since you can park in handicap, you don't have to worry about that either. Really, its like being in your own little world without hassle
I had heard horror storys about the crowds at the wizzarding world of harry potter. It was crowded with lines, but again, we were able to bypass those and get right in and see what we wanted to see and get right out.

 

[jen-y]

Ok. so I noticed while we were in Fantasyland that they had a big partition wall up and I could see all kinds of construction equipment and what looked like a couple giant circus tents. Does anyone know what they are doing there