Has anyone ever shipped anything down to GKTW so it is there when they arrive? My MAW Chapter wanted me to purchase Evas pediasure at Walmart but she has the 1.5 calorie count with added fiber....Cant buy that!! Also it would take so much out of our expenses!!! I was thinking of sending it in a couple of flat rate boxes....
I would call the MAW chapter and make sure they know that you can't buy it at the Walmart down there - then they may have an alternate plan?
I think it's cheaper just putting them in a suitcase and bring them with you. The airline doesn't charge you to bring medical formula. We had 2 suitcases full of formula, Pedialyte, and prune juice plus all supplies that go with tube feeding.
And this will work, too!
I emailed GKTW a couple of days ago regarding sending medical stuff ahead either by ourselves or by our DME company, and here was their response:
[FONT="]You can absolutely ship your supplies down to Give Kids The World ahead of time. Just give us a call and let us know what to expect and when. I suggest asking for someone in Support Services they receive all medical. Be sure it is addressed to the Wish Child as well. Apria delivers to us daily, so now worries on that. Be certain your wish-granting organization is aware of your medical needs as they can assist you with this process. [FONT="][/FONT][/FONT]
I got a call from our MAW volunteer, and there was a minor change in the dates.
Instead of 4/23 to 4/29, we are going down for 4/24 to 4/30.
HOWEVER, she offered us a late evening flight on the 23rd (which would bring us in around 12:30 am) so that we can spend all day on 4/24 there instead of flying in late night on 4/24!
This flight would be MUCH better for Hannah because she will likely sleep since it would be early evening for us, and we can all sleep in on the 24th (a mom can dream)! We probably will just stay at GKTW that day, relax, play, and explore there and get ready for Disney on the 25th! That gives us FIVE full days of WDW/Univ/SW fun before we have to leave
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That is FANTASTIC!!! An extra day!
I do think I would do a park that first day, though. You will have orientation at 9AM to get your tickets and then could head out. After a couple of days of parks, you will probably want a "down" day where you can enjoy GKTW and sleep in some.
We are scheduled for GKTW June 8-14. We are driving over from Louisiana and will probably arrive in Orlando late on the 7th, find a hotel then go over to GKTW early on the 8th for the early orientation. I'm aware that our room may not be ready and that's fine with us, we will just go hit a park or play around at GKTW until later in the day.
What is the closest hotel? Thanks!!
I would check
http://www.tripadvisor.com to find a hotel that will be right for you.
On 192 there are a bunch of hotels...but depending on what you consider "nice" or "ok" you may find some hotels that I would not consider "nice" enough to sleep in.
I would check Trip Advisor and go with the hotels that have the best recommendations for the price you are looking for and hopefully you will have a good experience!
Glad to hear most people were encouraging and understanding! Especially since a person never knows the story behind another person or his or her's situation. I've always tried to behave that way and am trying to teach my children to do the same. Still had me wondering though--especially as B doesn't look overtly 'ill'--besides the shaved head (which some people either think is a personal choice or that she is a boy! LOL!! As if she could ever be!) and some scars, no one would be able to tell what trials she faced this year.
Love that response. I will definitely use it should anyone question the privilege! (But, from the response here--the questions are minimal.
. Thanks again!
I seems like the questioning looks from people are probably not an issue if you have a child that is obviously ill or disabled. If you have a child that looks typical then more people may just wonder what is going with the child or they may not realize that you are on a wish trip and wonder why you are "skipping" the line.
The rides are not really an issue because you usually use the fastpass line if you have the special GKTW GAC and button and they won't really know that you don't just have a regular fastpass.
The character lines are the main place where you might encounter someone that is confused as to why you broke in line.
On our trip two weeks ago, they pulled Lauren from the line and sent her the back way to meet Tinkerbell. We had waited in the regular line for Tink for a while and a CM just came and grabbed her and took her through the exit. The family that was next was fine to let Lauren go (and her friend Jessica also uses a wheelchair - manual one). So it is possible to have this happen and not even be a wish family. But I would think it is pretty rare.
I am new to the board and I do not fully understand the concept. However, I thought this forum would be a great resource so I am making an attempt.
We received a call on Monday that my daughter was going to get a wish from Make a Wish. We were surprised as she was referred in October by her teacher and we did not hear anything else and then received the call on Monday that she is going to get a wish. She is to determine a wish. When I told her about it on Monday she ended up getting a migraine(she has an inoperable, unradiatable benign brain tumor) and went to bed. Tuesday she woke up stating "I want to go see Lilo and stitch at Lilo's house". She also state she wanted a few days on a cruise (no surprise, been asking for this for a couple years) and a few days at Disney world. Is this even possible?
Thanks for any information you provide.
Savanna
Mom to 4
Adrianna (11), Caleb (10), DeAnna (8 - getting the wish) and Levi (3).
to the DIS!!
The MAW wish granters will do a great job in helping her figure out what her true wish is.
As far as logistics...A Disney trip through GKTW is a once in a lifetime sort of thing that comes with more benefits that we don't usually address here on the DIS (you can go back for years to come to visit GKTW, for example). So...I would lean toward the Disney World wish...
But the Cruise is a lot more expensive to pay for out of pocket...so it may not be possible for her to do a cruise.
A MAW Cruise is awesome - you get a button there, too and I am sure they treat you like royalty - but they don't have any different things to do on a MAW cruise than a regular cruise.
Hi-
i am new to the site. my son E is 6 and has cp. we are going on a wish trip to WDW in may. i noticed most of the posts on here are from folks who are staying at GKTW. has anyone ever had a sunshine foundation trip or stayed in their dream village. just kind of wondering what to expect there. thanks so much!
WOW!!!
I had NO idea that place even existed!!!!!
Please write a pre-trippie and TR for us so that we can see the place! How cool! I had no idea that there was another place where kids can stay!
thanks so much. i will. if i post a PRT will it wind up in this thread?
It will!
I even have a little PDD since your TR has ended. It was an AMAZING journey you weaved for us to read and I am looking forward to your next TR on your latest adventure. Life does have a way of stopping us from DIS'ing as much as we want, doesn't it?!? I just wanted to let you know we appreciate all of the wonderful info you share always and for being there for so many. 
: yesterday and I had no time to DIS. 
I don't usually "do" much for my birthday, so that was extra special!
. Should we take them? Are we going to be dying of heat exhaustion(keeping in mind I hate the heat)? 
I gotta read the last of your TR! I have missed parts!! 
Which is a great thing!
She said she will contact us in the middle of September to confirm and book our flights. Now hopefully whatever job DH gets will be cooperative.
MAW has been wonderful. 
TRUE TRUE!!!
you to stay!
