I received a post on another thread from a former Wish Trip family. The log in name is Amybasketgirl. Here is her post:
"Amber- My daughter received a wish trip two years ago. We also asked o extend our trip on our own dime. We stayed the week at GKTW then we stayed three days at Nick hotel. We used the one of our universal tickets and seaworld tickets during the last days of our trip. We did not have to turn them in. GKTW gives the wish child a special button to wear while at the parks( this is your in to the front of all the lines including all charaacters)on the button are the dates of your stay. The dates did not include the extra days we were staying. I asked at GKTW if we could get a different button for the extra days- they said they could not do this but to just use the button anyway we should have no problem with it. So we used it with no problem.
DD trip was in October so we went to
MNSSHP. We paid for these tickets ourself.
At first when we were told that we would be staying at GKTW I was disappointed. We had wanted to stay at aDisney hotel. But Once you get there you won't be disappointed. DD wanted to stay there more than go to any parks. There is so much to do there! There is a movie theather, game room,train,pools,mini golf,castle,merry-go-round,activities every morning and evening.They aslo have planned visist with Disney characters for each family and photo are taken during your stay. They give you a CD at the end.
As far as food we ate most all breakfasts at GKTW. we were given $35 or $45(I can't Remember exact amount)a person for lunch at the parks. Then dinner was suppled By GKTW. If You choose to eat at the park that up to you. If you get back late They have pizza that can be delivery up until 10pm
possble later. We ordered pizza almost every night. There is an ice cream shop that serves ice cream all day. We had ice cream for breakfast a couple of times. ( this was a once in a lifetime trip who needs a balanced meal all the time). Our MAW advisor scheduled a lunch with the princesses per DD request. I was not sure if they were going to do this so I scheduled a lunch myself which I cancelled after finding out they did this for us. We had to pay for this ourselves or use the money given to us for lunches.
As far as seeing characters As soon as the characters assistance or the characters themseleves see the wish child they go to the front of the line.
We were at Epcot (this was our first park and I was nervous to approach anyone)and went to the meet and greet where all the characters are. We were standing in line when Mickey saw DD and The Button, He stopped everything out all the characters (Minnie,Goofy,Pluto,Chip and Dale)to come over to him. they went up to DD, Mickey took her hand and they danced with her played with her and signed her autograph book all while the other families waited. then they all go together for a group photo with our family.
which the photographer said they only do for wish families. DD was so happy I'm crying just remember that moment. So don't be afraid to go up to the first attendant you see at the the start of a line or near a character.
one more thing that might be of help- my DD could not walk for long periods of time we had a stroller for her to use when she got tired. When we got to the first park we went to guest services and got a tag for her stroller( stroller used as wheelchair) so you can take it with you through lines right up to getting on the ride.
DD and family had a wonderful time, it was so much to see and do in such a short time. have a wonderful time, It will be so special you won't believe it!
If I can answer any question I'd be glad to help.
Amy"
because we will be at the party on September 11. Although that is a day with some not so pleasant history, this year will be incredible as it will be our first full day in Florida and we might get to see you at GKTW.
-Can't wait to meet you all!!
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It'll be neat to get to meet you
