angeque143
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Just saw that the Ellen Degeneres show is taping in Universal this weekend...I wounder if any one from here saw her. LOL
Just saw that the Ellen Degeneres show is taping in Universal this weekend...I wounder if any one from here saw her. LOL
I hope you will keep posting on this thread. Lots of families here do not stay at GKTW, though the majority do. Many stay at Disney Hotels, Nickelodeon, etc.oh dear...i feel really embarassed. it looks like i have not found exactly the right place to post about evan's trip..i did not realize that this thread was pretty specifically GKTW. but i really appreciate all you kind words and help. evan's condition is not life threatening. it is chronic, and difficult, but certainly not as tough as some of the things that folks on this thread are facing. i may try to start a sunshine foundation thread under disAbilities and for any of you who were reading our PRT and upcoming TR, i will keep posting there!
It is important to take as little as possible in your bags so you will be able to take treasures back home. You will find out what that means.So we decided not to let anyone rain on our parade and are forging ahead....Some more questions
1. Good bag for carrying around everything? I was thinking the diaper bag (yes we still use one BUT ours has a flap over front and no zipper and it cannot attach to the stroller well) Then thought back pack but again I am stuck carrying it all day!
2. Good place to get some Disney tops....We do not have a Disney store or Disney outlet here...I am goping to try to get to the outlet in Long Island when I go down for Easter BUT you never know if I have the time...Our Kmart had some things but they were sets and the bottoms would not work for Eva
3. Are the children allowed to use swimmies in the pool?
That is all I can recall at this time
Pop over to our PTR and see Eva with her Woody and Buzz...
Agree with Bill.I hope you will keep posting on this thread. Lots of families here do not stay at GKTW, though the majority do. Many stay at Disney Hotels, Nickelodeon, etc.
Adding information and trips to Sunshine Village will only enrich the thread. You are totally welcome. I helped found the original thread here and would love to see you stay.
Bill
I second that. The Disney area at Walmart has a HUGE amount of stuff. Everything from pens and key chains to dishes, pajamas and tee shirts. I estimate the area must be about 15-20 feet deep and 30-40 feet wide.It is important to take as little as possible in your bags so you will be able to take treasures back home. You will find out what that means.
Pick up Disney shirts at Wal-Mart in Kissimmee or at the Indoor Flea Market. I was blown away, when I stopped by Wal-Mart for tylenol and found a huge section of Disney only stuff; shirts, stuffed toys, bags, key chains, water bottles... you name it.world map
I hope this is the right place to post this! If not let me know and I can start my own thread.
My sister will be going on a wish trip next February with the little boy she babysits and his mom. We're big Disney people so she is trying to help them plan. Originally we thought a Disney resort would be great for them, but I've read some trip reports and GKTW seems amazing. I think he would really like it there.
I don't know anything about wish trips, and I have no idea where they are in the planning process. Can you request to stay at GKTW? Also, I know where it is and it's a bit of a drive. It looks so great in the pictures though. I'm wondering if because it is so wonderful it makes the drive back and forth each day worth it?
He LOVES trains and I read there is a train section. Ones he can play with? One he can ride maybe?
Also he LOVES playgrounds, not so much swinging and sliding, but just running around. The playground there looks amazing.
I'm thinking all the amenities and the size of the villas is worth it.
Also, he is older, going into 6th grade, but for long walks his little legs need a wheel chair. They have a big stroller (he is a small guy). If I understand correctly they can get a "stroller as a wheelchair" tag? Also, if they have the MAW button do they also need to get a GAC?
Thanks for all your information!! We're trying to help the mom prepare for this trip. I love the little boy so much I just want everything to be as wonderful as it can be!
For those of you on MAW trips, I was told by our wish granter that we would get an expense check to help us on this trip.
Is this check to cover food in the parks or is that already covered?
Still just trying to figure out how much we need to save up for this once-in-a-lifetime trip
Also, does anyone know if Universal Islands of Adventure have a lounge similar to the Wish Lounge?
(regarding my Harry Potter post here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=40576763#post40576763)
Our Trip is sneaking up on us, and I haven't done any planning!
I have a couple of questions.
What will the weather be like? Will it be hot all the time or should we pack long pants and jackets too?
Which day is best for which park?
We are thinking of doing magic kingdom first since this is Lhea's main wish (seeing Tiana). But we will be flexible with this because it it important that it doesn't rain the day we go to MK. We want this to be an awesome day for her.
Also TNA is taping at universal on the 19 and 20. So the boys want to be there one of those days and I will play with the girls at the park.
This is what I'm thinking .... please give me suggestions.
Friday (april 15) arrive in orlando, explore GKTW and downtown disney
Sat - Magic Kingdom if the weather looks good
Sunday - Hollywood studios
Mon- Animal Kingdom AM, Epcot PM
Tue - Universal (either one)
Wed - the other Universal park
Thur - sea world
What do you think? is there certain parks I should go on a certain day?
Our Trip is sneaking up on us, and I haven't done any planning!
I have a couple of questions.
What will the weather be like? Will it be hot all the time or should we pack long pants and jackets too?
Which day is best for which park?
We are thinking of doing magic kingdom first since this is Lhea's main wish (seeing Tiana). But we will be flexible with this because it it important that it doesn't rain the day we go to MK. We want this to be an awesome day for her.
Also TNA is taping at universal on the 19 and 20. So the boys want to be there one of those days and I will play with the girls at the park.
This is what I'm thinking .... please give me suggestions.
Friday (april 15) arrive in orlando, explore GKTW and downtown disney
Sat - Magic Kingdom if the weather looks good
Sunday - Hollywood studios
Mon- Animal Kingdom AM, Epcot PM
Tue - Universal (either one)
Wed - the other Universal park
Thur - sea world
What do you think? is there certain parks I should go on a certain day?
For those of you on MAW trips, I was told by our wish granter that we would get an expense check to help us on this trip.
Is this check to cover food in the parks or is that already covered?
Still just trying to figure out how much we need to save up for this once-in-a-lifetime trip
Also, does anyone know if Universal Islands of Adventure have a lounge similar to the Wish Lounge?
(regarding my Harry Potter post here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=40576763#post40576763)
I hope this is the right place to post this! If not let me know and I can start my own thread.
My sister will be going on a wish trip next February with the little boy she babysits and his mom. We're big Disney people so she is trying to help them plan. Originally we thought a Disney resort would be great for them, but I've read some trip reports and GKTW seems amazing. I think he would really like it there.
I don't know anything about wish trips, and I have no idea where they are in the planning process. Can you request to stay at GKTW? Also, I know where it is and it's a bit of a drive. It looks so great in the pictures though. I'm wondering if because it is so wonderful it makes the drive back and forth each day worth it?
He LOVES trains and I read there is a train section. Ones he can play with? One he can ride maybe?
Also he LOVES playgrounds, not so much swinging and sliding, but just running around. The playground there looks amazing.
I'm thinking all the amenities and the size of the villas is worth it.
Also, he is older, going into 6th grade, but for long walks his little legs need a wheel chair. They have a big stroller (he is a small guy). If I understand correctly they can get a "stroller as a wheelchair" tag? Also, if they have the MAW button do they also need to get a GAC?
Thanks for all your information!! We're trying to help the mom prepare for this trip. I love the little boy so much I just want everything to be as wonderful as it can be!
Our Trip is sneaking up on us, and I haven't done any planning!
I have a couple of questions.
What will the weather be like? Will it be hot all the time or should we pack long pants and jackets too?
Which day is best for which park?
We are thinking of doing magic kingdom first since this is Lhea's main wish (seeing Tiana). But we will be flexible with this because it it important that it doesn't rain the day we go to MK. We want this to be an awesome day for her.
Also TNA is taping at universal on the 19 and 20. So the boys want to be there one of those days and I will play with the girls at the park.
This is what I'm thinking .... please give me suggestions.
Friday (april 15) arrive in orlando, explore GKTW and downtown disney
Sat - Magic Kingdom if the weather looks good
Sunday - Hollywood studios
Mon- Animal Kingdom AM, Epcot PM
Tue - Universal (either one)
Wed - the other Universal park
Thur - sea world
What do you think? is there certain parks I should go on a certain day?
We really watched accuweather closely. You can type in Kissimmee. It gives you the updates 15 days ahead. Keep a eye on it and you will know what to bring.
No idea's what days to tell you to go where, but I think your plan looks good to me.
I can't believe your trip is so close. You won't know the weather until it gets a little bit closer. We brought light jackets but never worn them. Everyone brought 2-3 shorts/capri and 2 pants.
I would do you MK on a weekday. Even though you have the magic button..it only gets you to the fast pass line. We still had to wait 30 min for alot of rides, but better than 90min. The characters you do get front of line. Universal park would be great on the weekend as they are better about lines. You really do get front of the line. They usually take you backstage and get you on the very next ride. Sea World is great on the Thursday so you can be back for the holiday party at GKTW. This is just my 2cent though.