Seans Magical MAW pre-trip report!

[Sean's momma]

Wow. Just got a phone call two days ago saying my son was approved for a wish trip. You will never guess who he wants to go see... Mickey Mouse! Heard from his wish granters today and they want to get together in the next week or so and meet Sean and talk about the next step in the process and what Sean might wish for. They also want to bring him an ice-breaker toy and I am having such a hard time telling them what to get. They gave me a price range and told me to think about it and they will call me tomorrow with more details.

So since I kinda launched right into what is happening let's introduce you to the cast of characters. (hang tight with me for pics, I will put them up in the next day or two)

Sean, 3.5 years old


Sean has a very rare triplication in his 1st chromosome, chronic ear/sinus infections, an atrial septal defect, is globally developmentally delayed, has a small head size and is most likely immune deficient (testing still in progress on that one). Truth be told you wouldn't know anything was different by just looking at him which is probably the hardest thing for him. He is the happiest kid I know and is so eager to please. He is in love with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Oh and also all the characters from Cars and Finding Nemo.


Me (Sierra) 25 years old

I am a Disney lover and am glad my son is as well. I have been to Disneyland probably 6 times, marched down main street there with my high school marching band and have been to Walt Disney World once. My fondest memory is probably the moment I saw Mickey Mouse's head made of flowers and realizing that it wasn't just a dream. I love the rides, I love the characters, I love it all!!!


So thats the whole cast of characters for now, I'm sure it will change as time goes on.


I am going to have tons of questions I am sure so bear with me and I know you all are very helpful so I'm counting on some good advice!

Due to my step dad's illnesses Sean and I will be moving to Arkansas in July and leaving my home state of Washington. I am excited to begin a new journey and a lil nervous as well. Guess that's to be expected though. I have told MAW about the move and they are willing to start working on his wish here in Seattle and then they will transfer our wish to the Arkansas chapter.



Here are the dates I have in mind for a Disneyworld Trip in order of preference:


November 7th to November 13th, 2011. (this means we would get to spend Sean's birthday at Disneyworld!) Anyone know when the Christmas party decorations start to go up?

October 10th to the 16th - I'm thinking the Halloween party will be going on then?

September 26th to October 2nd - This is my dads birthday week and they are going to try to meet us in Disneyworld.

Is there anyway to have an idea of how crowded it will be?
Also is there some sort of online link to an interactive calculator of what rides he can ride?
What have you found to be the best rides for a nearly 4 year old?
Got any advice for me?

~Sierra

 

[tinytreasures]

Welcome
Glad he is getting his wish.
I think (but don't quote me) that the decorations go up after thanksgiving.
You should be able to hit the Halloween party with the other dates you have. The party is a blast.

 

[blessedmom4]

Hi Sierra, Joining in!!! I look forward to more pictures and following along as you plan!!

 

[brat]

Looking forward to reading more

 

[billwendy]

Hi Sierra!!

Wow -sounds like this could be a really fun trip for you guys!!!!! Did you ever think of the ice breaker toy?????