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[MonkeyManMichael]

I’m officially starting our pre-trip! I’m a little lost but hopefully everyone can help me and guide me on what I should to in order to get ready for my trip:

Hello. My name is Roxanne mom to MJ (3 this March), Jojo (6), Paulina (9) and Joey (dad). We all love Disney and can’t wait to go in March!

Our son MJ was born medical conditions and we didn’t find out into he was about 9 months and I kept pushing and telling the doctors something is wrong and finally I found the one RIGHT doctor who believed in me and didn’t say I was a crazy and over protective mom. We found out in November 2009 MJ has Arnold Chiari malformation, spastic deplegia, cerebral palsy and swallowing issues as well as eating issues because of everything going on with him so he is under weight and on 4 pediasure a day. MJ has had 2 brain surgeries in the pass year plus we just went in and had his tonsils, adenoids and ear tubes put in. MJ is finally starting to feel better and we are all looking forward to our make a wish Disney trip on March 20th.
A brief description of Arnold Chiari Malformation: Arnold-Chiari malformation is a malformation of the brain which consists of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils and the medulla through the foramen magnum.
Jojo (6), Paulina (9) is our sweet girls who have their own struggles with everything going on I feel horrible for both of them. This trip will be just as special to Jojo and Paulina as well and they can’t wait. They ask me everyday how many more days to go and can we start packing.

We are arriving March 20, 2011, just 9 days after MJ birthday. We will be staying at GKTW. We are so excited about this since most of my family will be there as well it’s my bothers 40th and we wanted to go but just couldn’t afford the trip. We are so grateful that MAW is sending us at the same time! We can’t WAIT.

Any ideas to help us get started would be are greatly appreciated . I just have a few questions I was wondering if anyone could help me out:

Does anyone know if my family would be able to come visit us at GKTW?
Do Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure have a Wish Lounge?
Do I need to use the Fast Pass if I go on an Adult ride without the wish kid?
Does anyone know if MJ gets to see a specific character and have a meet and greet?
Does Make A Wish help set-up a character meal if needed?
Does anyone have any other information that would be helpful?
Does anyone know if I can purchase discounted tickets for the parks for my family that will be with us?
Sorry to bother everyone but I’m new to all this and want to make sure my family has the best trip ever.

Truly yours,
Roxanne.

 

[blessedmom4]

I’m officially starting our pre-trip! I’m a little lost but hopefully everyone can help me and guide me on what I should to in order to get ready for my trip:

Hello. My name is Roxanne mom to MJ (3 this March), Jojo (6), Paulina (9) and Joey (dad). We all love Disney and can’t wait to go in March!

Our son MJ was born medical conditions and we didn’t find out into he was about 9 months and I kept pushing and telling the doctors something is wrong and finally I found the one RIGHT doctor who believed in me and didn’t say I was a crazy and over protective mom. We found out in November 2009 MJ has Arnold Chiari malformation, spastic deplegia, cerebral palsy and swallowing issues as well as eating issues because of everything going on with him so he is under weight and on 4 pediasure a day. MJ has had 2 brain surgeries in the pass year plus we just went in and had his tonsils, adenoids and ear tubes put in. MJ is finally starting to feel better and we are all looking forward to our make a wish Disney trip on March 20th.
A brief description of Arnold Chiari Malformation: Arnold-Chiari malformation is a malformation of the brain which consists of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils and the medulla through the foramen magnum.
Jojo (6), Paulina (9) is our sweet girls who have their own struggles with everything going on I feel horrible for both of them. This trip will be just as special to Jojo and Paulina as well and they can’t wait. They ask me everyday how many more days to go and can we start packing.

We are arriving March 20, 2011, just 9 days after MJ birthday. We will be staying at GKTW. We are so excited about this since most of my family will be there as well it’s my bothers 40th and we wanted to go but just couldn’t afford the trip. We are so grateful that MAW is sending us at the same time! We can’t WAIT.

Any ideas to help us get started would be are greatly appreciated . I just have a few questions I was wondering if anyone could help me out:

Does anyone know if my family would be able to come visit us at GKTW?
Do Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure have a Wish Lounge?
Do I need to use the Fast Pass if I go on an Adult ride without the wish kid?
Does anyone know if MJ gets to see a specific character and have a meet and greet?
Does Make A Wish help set-up a character meal if needed?
Does anyone have any other information that would be helpful?
Does anyone know if I can purchase discounted tickets for the parks for my family that will be with us?
Sorry to bother everyone but I’m new to all this and want to make sure my family has the best trip ever.

Truly yours,
Roxanne.

We haven't been on our wish trip yet, so I will let those who have actually been answer...I simply want to say

 

[MonkeyManMichael]

Thank you! When are you going on your trip?

 

[blessedmom4]

Hi Roxanne, we had to postpone our trip due to my oldest daughter's medical reasons. We were supposed to go in May, now we are hoping for October. You should put a link in your signature so that others might find your site. There is a post on the Wish Tripper's thread to help you to know how to do that (It was actually written for me by two very KIND DIS members and they have linked it to the 2nd post to help those who need it. There is a LOT of great inof on there from those with LOTS of experience, so be sure and read it to have many of your quesiotns answered. That being said, you should also post your questions to the Wish Trippers site so someone can help you get the info you need.

I am FAR from being that knowledgeable except from reading the TR's (trip reports) and someone who has been on their Wish trip recently will have the most up to date info. I will attempt to answer what I am 99 percent sure of and someone else can come along and corrent my mistakes! (and they will)

Does anyone know if my family would be able to come visit us at GKTW?
Of course; however, they may not spend the night. They are also able to have ONE meal with you during your stay, unless this has recently changed.
Do Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure have a Wish Lounge?
NOT SURE, I don't remember reading about one. You can always use First Aid for any needs.
Do I need to use the Fast Pass if I go on an Adult ride without the wish kid?
I don't think so...someone correct me....
Does anyone know if MJ gets to see a specific character and have a meet and greet?
If he wants that as part of his wish, he should ask for it. If it can happen they will do it!
Does Make A Wish help set-up a character meal if needed?
I think it depends on the chapter that handles MJ's wish...ask them!
Does anyone have any other information that would be helpful?
click on WISH TRIPPER'S THREAD!!!
Does anyone know if I can purchase discounted tickets for the parks for my family that will be with us?
Are they staying at GKTW with you? I need a bit more information.
Sorry to bother everyone but I’m new to all this and want to make sure my family has the best trip ever.
NO BOTHER! Everyone who is here wants to help each other have an amazing trip!

 

[blessedmom4]

Keep asking questions, read as many TR's and PTR's as you can!
Put a link in your signature so others can find you. (That tutorial is on the FRONT page of the Wish Trippers Thread, in the second post under Frequently Asked Questions).
Ask your quesionts on the wish trip thread for the quickest responses (I learned that the hard way).
POST PICTURES, we want to know about you and your family!
Tell us more about your family and tier journey!
Have fun and LOVE those children all you can!

 

[blessedmom4]

Personalize your Thread's name....something like MonkeyManMichael Takes on TWO WORLD's...A MAW Story (I know, lame. ) Just be creative.
You can change the title by clicking on edit in your first post then advanced editing on the next screen...it has a place to change the title as many times as you want ....

 

[p00h4me]

Here's a link to the GKTW Village Guide that might give you some of your answers and more about your stay there:

http://www.gktw.org/pdf/villageguide.pdf

 

[MonkeyManMichael]

Hello. Thank you all so much! I guess I will learn the site little by little each day. Juat quick question how do I get to the Wish Trippers site I can't seem to locate it. Sorry

 

[blessedmom4]

Hello. Thank you all so much! I guess I will learn the site little by little each day. Juat quick question how do I get to the Wish Trippers site I can't seem to locate it. Sorry

Go to the post above that I answered your questions in (#4) and click on the place in red that says Click on Wish Trippers Thread.

 

[brookerene]

Welcome...!! The wish trip thread has a wealth of info.... I'm glad you have started a PTR!

 

[blessedmom4]

I hope you plan to share more of your story with us.

 

[blessedmom4]

We are still here if you want to share...