I was googling this afternoon information for Walt Disney World, Give Kids the World (where we will stay), and Make a Wish at Disney. I am a planner. I like to have a game plan. And I tend to google too much. I am just trying to gather fun information (I am sure to pick up a travel book too, any tips would be great!). And trying to figure out how to fly with all of Brayden's gear.
After just a couple of google searches, I came upon a discussion group about Make A Wish at Disney. I clicked on it thinking I might find families that may have participated in it and I could find out information from the families. I was wrong. The discussion was started by a person who wrote in about handicap and Make a Wish people "abusing" lines for rides. They were frustrated that while they wait in line, these people get to go right up to a different gate and get right on. And wondering why it was okay of them to "cut in line".
Oh really?! I am naive to think that people would not have such responses to those circumstances. Trust me, outwardly, we get few benefits with this life. Going to the front of the line is the very least one can do for what Make a Wish families have to deal with on a daily basis. That is why Disney gives the Make A Wish (and handicap) families special passes.
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We will have to chat, so I can fill you in on GKTW. It is amazing!!
Mickey Mammas have a facebook page. One of the ladies is an SLP with EI experience. I will send information to you.
That is terrible! I dislike those who have NO HEART for the disabled. UGH!
This is crazy! I'd like to see these people be put in a wheelchair or care for someone who has to be in one for just one day....then they will see how much those that are in one can't do and how difficult things can be.....maybe then they'd have a little hear! Unbelievable!
I don't have any tips for traveling, especially if you are going by plane...this worries me too! But, I do have friends who stayed there, and they said it was fabulous and they took such great care of them! They also said that there is an ice cream parlor that is always open and your boys can have ice cream (as much as they want to have).....even for breakfast! :) This also scares me a little bit! Talk about a sugar high!
That infuriates me. You deserve so much for all that you do, and I'm thankful this very small token is something you get to experience! Just let those miserable people be miserable. Praying for you!
Wow! People never cease to amaze me. It is so easy to get caught up in our own lives without giving any thought to the struggles and challenges others might deal with on a daily basis.
I am so happy that you guys get to enjoy this trip and hope you "cut the lines" without feeling the least bit guilty about it!
That's awful! I was at another theme park back when we only had 2 kids (we have 5 now) and there was a child in a wheelchair that was being escorted to the front of the line. Most of the people in the line paid no mind to it, but there was a couple of teens waiting and they started making snarky comments about the "cutting", I was amazed when my otherwise shy and passive 5 year old looked at me and said "Momma, he should get to cut cause he may not be able to ever ride it again cause he's not as strong as me, huh?" I responded to her, holding back tears, that I wasn't sure of his condition, but I felt like it was important for him to go first because you should always help someone if you can, and by letting him go first we are helping him have a great memory and it could very well be something that makes him happier than ever before". It shut those teens right up to hear that a little girl understood how mean they were being. Have a wonderful time in DW and don't pay anyone any mind if they talk about your special pass, you earn every day you get!
FYI - since you and I are both planners. GKTW gives you set group of tickets. 3 days at Disney. 2 days at Universal. And 1 day at Sea World. They also have tickets for a variety of other smaller attractions.
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