Make A Wish Disney Trip for our Son

Kristi77

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Not sure if this is still open, but the Wish Trippers Site had amazing information.

I will start off telling you a little bit about us. My name is Kristi. I am a mom of three amazing kids. Alexis who is 16 :cheer2: Lillie who is 11 princess: and AJ who is 3. :yay: My husband Rico and I have been together for 18 years :hug:

Our son was born on October 14, 2010. We were told early on something wasn't right. At 22 weeks a mass on the umbilical cord formed causing turbulence which eventually caused a lack of oxygen to AJ's brain causing some pre mature issues (laryngomalacia) and causing white matter disease aka Periventricular leukomalacia of AJ's brain. He was developmental delayed and they believe he has auditory processing disorder and ADHD. Then this past February AJ was diagnosed with FOP. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva is one of the rarest, most disabling genetic conditions known to medicine, it causes bone to form in muscles, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues. Bridges of extra bone develop across joints, progressively restricting movement and forming a second skeleton that imprisons the body in bone. There are no other known examples in medicine of one normal organ system turning into another.

So AJ has had numerous flare ups and we were surprised by Make A wish, Apparently some family, friends and doctors have referred us. AJ choice was Disney, I know now we just wait but I fould this amazing board and thought I would join. Thank you.

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Thank you for telling us about your family - I am so glad you are going on a Make A Wish Trip! I hope you have so much fun planning, and that the anticipation of such a magical trip helps to put smiles on your faces, even on the difficult days!
 
I'm so sorry to hear about your son's condition. I hope you have a wonderful trip! You can get answers about Disney to even the smallest questions here, so you're in the right place.
 
We are still waiting on our MAW trip dates, but we are very excited. We are truly looking forward to the family time together. This site has been amazing with planning, travel and park tips. We have lots of notes written.
 

Congrats on your trip!! You are going to have the time of your life!!! Thank you for sharing your story! I look forward to following along!!! Hope u get dates soon!!
 
MAW called yesterday to let us know we will be going from November 17-23. We are so excited.
 
We are waiting on trip dates too. So excited for your son and entire family! Happy planning
 
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We are going right after you guys. Dec7-13 (and then staying a few extra days till the 17th).
 
We got our dates too! Feb 22-28! A couple of families we know have gone on wish trips to disney this year and I am ready to burst with excitement! I look at their pictures and I can imagine how excited my kiddos will be. Yay for everyone's trips!
 
Your family sounds wonderful! I'm so happy your sons wish is going to come true, he deserves it!!

My son is also having his Disney wish granted. We're off in 3 weeks! We can't wait!

Hope you guys have a great time :wave2:
 
MONDAY: November 17th - TRAVEL DAY
Depart Philly at 11:35am
Arrive at Orlando at 2:12pm
Meet greeter
Rental car
Arrive GKTW
Find our Villa & Orientation
Eat Dinner
7:30-8:30- GKTW- Halloween Party
8:00pm- Family Movie @ GKTW
*****Maybe Walmart run for water and snacks********

TUESDAY: November 18th
Breakfast at GKTW
Nickelodeon photos 8:30-9:30 at GKTW
Animal Kingdom (9-5)
**Must Do’s – Safari, Tree, Dino Land, Finding Nemo and Lion King Shows**
Epcot (9-9)
**Must Do’s –Test Track, Soarin, Turtle Talk with Crush, Nemo and Friends and Japan has the oysters and pearls****
Fishing @ GKTW 6:45pm-8:30pm
Mayor Clayton's party @ GKTW 7:30-8:30pm
Dinner ????

WEDNESDAY: November 19th
Breakfast at GKTW
Horseback riding @ GKTW 8-11am
MAGIC KINGDOM ALL DAY (9-9)
Pirate Makeover this day????
Dinner????

THURSDAY: November 20th
Breakfast at GKTW 8-10am
Disney character pictures @ GKTW
Hollywood Studios (9-4)
***MUST DO- Toy Story Mania, Playhouse Disney Show, Muppets 3d***
Lunch at Hollywood & Vine- 12:30
Dinner at GKTW
Christmas party @ GKTW (Santa, carriage rides and a parade)6:30-8:30


FRIDAY: November 21st
Breakfast at GKTW
Universal Character Photos @ GKTW 8:30-9am
Universal Studios (9-7)
Magic Kingdom- Mickey’s Christmas party?(party is after hours-separate tickets needed for this, enter at 4, party starts at 7pm)

SATURDAY: November 22nd
Breakfast at GKTW
Lego Land (10-5) and/or
SeaWorld (9-9)
Evening at GKTW for pool party 6:30-7:30pm
PACK

SUNDAY: November 23rd
Wake up at 3:00am
Leave by 4:30
Flight Departs at 6:15am from Orlando
Arrive in Philly at 8:35am
 
Just stopping by to let you know I was thinking about you guys! I hope you are having an amazing trip and I can't wait to hear all about it!
 





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