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

[pnutallergymom]

Hey Shannon..................I just needed to say that I am sorry that you sometimes are made to feel like an 'outsider' given your choice to stay at AKL. I know that I am a real GKTW fan and no doubt have contributed to your sense of discomfort at times so I just need to say that that has never been my intent............to make someone who chooses otherwise to feel badly. Like I said above, I just always want to make sure people aren't making choices based on misinformation or misconception. What they do once the have the facts is up to them.

As an aside............glad to hear you guys are home. Hope the mere existance of yet another 'teddy' isn't making you crazy. Gotta admit he was cute. He was, wasn't he?????

And I'm reeling at the thought that your dh thought I was a doctor I had no idea! Must be my authoritative demeanor huh???

LOL!!! Ok, so we do happen to LOVE the Teddy. He is definitely a keeper. Sorry Melissa and Amanda, he cannot be added to the barrel burn!!!

Ahhhhh....I don't know what to really say about the whole GKTW thing. You guys have sure done a good job making me feel bad about our decision. I've got tough skin though, so its no big deal!! I'm also comfortable with my reasons for it too!!

I hope that I haven't added to any misconception in making someone think that all people do there is sit around talking about sick kids. I know that isn't what it is like at all. I also am well aware that it doesn't look like a "sick village", or that people were waiting on you feeling bad for you.....that isn't at all what I meant by what I was saying.

I just don't understand how everyone sees staying onsite at Disney so different from staying at GKTW.....especially since we can utilize every single perk of GKTW, with maybe the exception of having the breakfast cart deliver to the door, ordering some free pizza and having a bedtime tuck in?? Its not as if we pick up our things at orientation and can't come back. I can do everything all of you are doing.....and then some because I get the perks of being an onsite Disney resort guest. When it comes down to it, it really is just a choice on where we sleep at night.

I don't want to get into a big back and forth about it, but just keep in mind that I think there are alot of families who could so benefit from all of the help on the Dis but might shy away because of the negativity on their choice to stay onsite!!! I know after the last day or so, that I have felt out of place....but this is about Brigitte and not me!! AND.......you can't get rid of me that easily!!!

 

[pacrosby]

LOL!!! Ok, so we do happen to LOVE the Teddy. He is definitely a keeper. Sorry Melissa and Amanda, he cannot be added to the barrel burn!!!

Ahhhhh....I don't know what to really say about the whole GKTW thing. You guys have sure done a good job making me feel bad about our decision. I've got tough skin though, so its no big deal!! I'm also comfortable with my reasons for it too!!

I hope that I haven't added to any misconception in making someone think that all people do there is sit around talking about sick kids. I know that isn't what it is like at all. I also am well aware that it doesn't look like a "sick village", or that people were waiting on you feeling bad for you.....that isn't at all what I meant by what I was saying.

I just don't understand how everyone sees staying onsite at Disney so different from staying at GKTW.....especially since we can utilize every single perk of GKTW, with maybe the exception of having the breakfast cart deliver to the door, ordering some free pizza and having a bedtime tuck in?? Its not as if we pick up our things at orientation and can't come back. I can do everything all of you are doing.....and then some because I get the perks of being an onsite Disney resort guest. When it comes down to it, it really is just a choice on where we sleep at night.

I don't want to get into a big back and forth about it, but just keep in mind that I think there are alot of families who could so benefit from all of the help on the Dis but might shy away because of the negativity on their choice to stay onsite!!! I know after the last day or so, that I have felt out of place....but this is about Brigitte and not me!! AND.......you can't get rid of me that easily!!!

well, hmmmmmm, now I'm really confused because I didn't know there was alot of negativity going on here. Guess I gotta go back and reread before I comment too much further (I haven't been posting all that much lately so perhaps I missed something??????)

For now all I can say is, for me anyway, it's just about making sure there are no misconceptions. And it wasn't you or anyone else in particular who 'added' to the misconceptions............it's just that those misconceptions exist. I know...................simply because I had them myself

 

[yinyanggirls]

I think part of the difference is that some of you who seem to prefer the idea of staying on-site have been to Disney at least once in the recent past. You already have a picture in your head of what a Disney vacation is like. My family has never been so were are going into it blind, knowing only that every review of GKTW has been nothing but glowing. As Shannon points out, staying on-site does not remove you from the weekly activities of GKTW. I do remember someone once requested on-site because they did not want to drive, implying that they weren't likely to go back to GKTW after check-in. As Pamela pointed out, staying on-site means you won't know "what you're missing" and will have a fabulous time regardless. I'm glad you're stubborn enough to voice your opinion and stick around Shannon. This would be a boring place to chat if everyone was exactly the same....

 

[maroo]

edit - I just took this out.

I hope we can let the discussion of onsite vs offsite drop for now. I think the question was answered for the family.

 

[Mtopher4]

pnutallergymom..
(((((((Hugs)))))))) I don't think anyone here was trying to make you feel out of place. Please DO NOT think that

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Honestly I had no idea there was a choice. I can understand why some would choose on property and some would choose GKTW. I think it will be an awsome trip staying at either place.

 

[alaskanabbott]

I read a PTR where the mom found on here some designs for iron-on transfers for t-shirts...I can't remember which one, b/c I obsessivly read old PTR's, yeah, I have NO life Anyone know where to find those designs for t-shirts?
James is giving me fits about picking short sleeve shirts, he won't pick out any. But he is also very into being "special" and I know he will wear a shirt I make for him...such a man!

 

[livndisney]

I read a PTR where the mom found on here some designs for iron-on transfers for t-shirts...I can't remember which one, b/c I obsessivly read old PTR's, yeah, I have NO life Anyone know where to find those designs for t-shirts?
James is giving me fits about picking short sleeve shirts, he won't pick out any. But he is also very into being "special" and I know he will wear a shirt I make for him...such a man!

If you go down to the creative board, there are lots of people who design the iron ons for you. They can do most anything!

 

[alaskanabbott]

If you go down to the creative board, there are lots of people who design the iron ons for you. They can do most anything!

Okay, forgive this stupid question...where do I find the creative board?

 

[livndisney]

Okay, forgive this stupid question...where do I find the creative board?

Oh, I'm sorry!!! I am horrible at linking but let me try.

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=105

This explains the "rules of the road"
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=892887

 

[that's nice]

You can try the DISigns board.

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=105

Look through some people's DISigns and if you need them customized you can ask them.

 

[maroo]

Okay, forgive this stupid question...where do I find the creative board?

Make sure and tell them you are doing a wish trip and that you just found them...maybe they can do some custom ones for ya quick!

That would be awesome!

 

[maroo]

Oh! And I can send you the file for the Make a Wish shirts, too. It is something you could iron on as well.

I would say I would try to make some shirts for you...but I don't think I can get them to Alaska quick enough???

PM me if you are interested in that!

And this goes for anyone going on a wish trip soon - you can PM me and I can give you a link so you can download the image and you can iron it on a shirt.

 

[alaskanabbott]

Oh! And I can send you the file for the Make a Wish shirts, too. It is something you could iron on as well.

I would say I would try to make some shirts for you...but I don't think I can get them to Alaska quick enough???

PM me if you are interested in that!

And this goes for anyone going on a wish trip soon - you can PM me and I can give you a link so you can download the image and you can iron it on a shirt.

You're so sweet to offer, but I think I can figure it out pretty easy if you want to just send me some "stock" files. He will love anything his mommy makes him ahhh boys

 

[alaskanabbott]

Thanks everyone, I posted on the board, and already had a lady send me a picture! We're not looing for anything fancy, but I figure if I can make him 3 or 4 shirts he can rotate for the week. And I'm the mean (and lazy) mommy, b/c I'm only making them for the wish boy!

 

[cajunfan]

alaskanabbott...if there is something specific you want, I can modify some of the customs that you may see...my talents are very limited compared to the folks on the DISigns thread, but I am more than happy to help if I can.

Lynn

 

[alaskanabbott]

alaskanabbott...if there is something specific you want, I can modify some of the customs that you may see...my talents are very limited compared to the folks on the DISigns thread, but I am more than happy to help if I can.

Lynn

Thank-You! I'm perusing them right now.... and I may take you up on that!

 

[twinmum]

Decided to edit my post too...a late reply to the "GKTW vs on-site" debate. Didn't want to stir the pot any more.

A Wish Trip is meant to be just that...whatever means a "wish come true" for your wish child. It looks like you have had a lot of feedback and you'll make the decision that is right for your family.

FYI, we're one of the families who had stayed onsite,. We stayed at GKTW for the week of Mark's Wish Trip, then extended for 3 nights onsite. It was all magical. That was in November 2009, and we just came back from a week back at WDW, and while it was wonderful, it just wasn't quite as magical as the Wish Trip.

A Wish Trip is special, and to be enjoyed by the Wish child and family, whatever that means for you.

Best WISHES!
Alison

 

[The Lurker]

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I saw the Thumper 321 (Aiden's) family at the Castle at GKTW this morning. They are having a wonderful time. They were making pillows and my talking with them may have decreased the number of "making the pillows" pictures she will have to share. But, it was a real pleasure for me, after having read their ptr, to actually meet them. Aiden's star will be hung tonight.

 

[LindaBabe]

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I saw the Thumper 321 (Aiden's) family at the Castle at GKTW this morning. They are having a wonderful time. They were making pillows and my talking with them may have decreased the number of "making the pillows" pictures she will have to share. But, it was a real pleasure for me, after having read their ptr, to actually meet them. Aiden's star will be hung tonight.

COOL! Gotta love the meets!