Bummer - we were hoping the ones Ellen made for you would work!
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(
What time do you head out on the 24th?
Check out this link at GKTW.ORG
It may be hard to convince kids to WAIT a day to visit the theme parks since they will be SOOOOOOOOOOOO excited to be in the world of magic. There is plenty to do at the Village so it might be wise to jump into exploring all the activities of the village right after breakfast. Another option would be to save your slow day at the village for the middle of the trip to recover from theme park exhaustion (a real phenomenon, though I think of it with a smile). You will have to go to orientation mid morning to get your them park tickets.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
Make sure to make hotel reservations
We had plenty of healthy options at the Gingerbread House. I also found fruit in lieu of goodies at various theme parks.This may sound like I'm being picky but I am hoping that this will help me be prepared. How are the beds at GKTW? Are they soft and comfy or will we be looking forward to getting back to our own beds? Also I am planning on a vacation from my diet while we are there but I don't want to way overdo it (icecream and pizza are major weaknesses for me) Does GKTW have salads? or other healthy food choices everyday? Do you control the air condition in your villa? And of course the million dollar question.... how's the toilet paper? Should we stop by walmart and pick some up or is it atleast average?
I feel like I'm being petty but I think I have stayed in many really cheap hotels so I have had some bad experiences so I like to be prepared. Thanks for any info you can give me.
I'm glad to hear that the CM stepped in to quell the scenario. I've been wondering about how other people would react when wish kids and their families skip ahead lines or rides or are given any kind of 'special' treatment. I think most people would be understanding and accepting of the situation, but there is always someone who needs to act like a child!
I can only imagine how annoyed your dad would have been!
You are going to get there the day after I leave
We ran into only ONE family who objected to our privileges and they were from Germany and might not have understood the cultural difference. I actually understood their point of view since they had waited in line to see Jasmine and Genie, then had to come back later because of break time for the characters. Actually, we found many people who gave us special smiles and encouragement.
If you ever run into what my friend faced on their trip, someone saying "I sure wish I could have that privilege," you can say what she said. "You would not wish for that if you knew what my child had to go through in hospitals to get this privilege."
We ran into only ONE family who objected to our privileges and they were from Germany and might not have understood the cultural difference. I actually understood their point of view since they had waited in line to see Jasmine and Genie, then had to come back later because of break time for the characters. Actually, we found many people who gave us special smiles and encouragement.
If you ever run into what my friend faced on their trip, someone saying "I sure wish I could have that privilege," you can say what she said. "You would not wish for that if you knew what my child had to go through in hospitals to get this privilege."
. Thanks again!
I would gladly stand in hour long lines in 100 degree heat if I could change Hannah's condition...If you ever run into what my friend faced on their trip, someone saying "I sure wish I could have that privilege," you can say what she said. "You would not wish for that if you knew what my child had to go through in hospitals to get this privilege."
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.
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?
