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My DD (8) has been granted her wish to come to WDW in October by the MaW people, who are WONDERFUL. They are setting everything up, and are even trying to get enteral pumps for them to use at the Give Kids the World resort so we won't have to pack ours. (My DD and DS both have cystic fibrosis and gastrostomy tubes) My DMom and DDad have decided to plan their vacation so they can be with us at WDW and that way if DS has stamina issues or just is feeling badly, they can stay with him and Ally will be able to keep up her adventure. (just my parents!!)
So, here are the plans so far:
Staying at the Oak Leaf Plantation by GKTW:
DDad and DMom (young at heart)
Staying at GKTW:
DH Ronan(43)
me (38)
DS Logan(17)
DD Ally (8)
All first-timers to WDW but many times to DL
Leaving Portland OR on Oct. 21st, coming home Oct. 27th
No ADRs or definite plans, because I'm not sure what to expect. I'd like to eat at Sci-Fi Diner, but we'll see. Is it possible to make reservations the morning of? I don't want to mess up any plans GKTW has for Ally, so I am just finding out everything I can so that I can come up with plans on the spot. (and it's a great excuse to be on the message boards all of the time!)
I'm tentatively thinking we'll go to Epcot the 1st day, because that's the one she's most excited about. My parents wanted to take the kids to Discovery Cove and they are paying for all of us to go on the Wednesday of our trip. I haven't told the kids anything about that, but they are going to it!!
Because of DS and DD's illness, we are getting wheelchairs for both of them. I was afraid that would be overkill, but I'd rather not have them go in the hospital when we get home, and they will need the energy they save by not walking everywhere just to get through the week. I will do my best to pace them, but I know from going to DL that they both want to go commando and see EVERYTHING even if it wipes them out. I know several of you have done a MaW trip, and I am hoping to pick your brains on our plans. (thanks, snoozin) Also, I heard that they have a Wish Kids Lounge at the MK. Has anyone used it to rest during their day at the parks? I'm thinking that DS and possibly DD will want to do that, I think that is what it's intended for?
I am trying not to annoy the MaW people, they want to keep some things a surprise, but I am an obsessive planner, and it's hard to not ask questions!!!!
The only thing I would say is that if there is a place you really want to eat at, I would definitely make an ADR. Walk-up reservations can be difficult to get.
I would also recommend a few ADRs, if you can't make them due to the "surprises", which I'm sure will be wonderful , you can always cancel. If you have them, you just might be able to make it to a few places you want to get to.
Have a great trip! I'm sure it will be magical!
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I am very excited for you and your family. I would have to agree with the others, I would go ahead and make your ADR-you can always change if you need to!!
Hope you have a fabulous trip. I would go ahead and make a few plans and ADR's, you can always cancel but you often can't get ADR's at the last minute.
I hope that you and your family have a magical time at the world
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Some pixie dust for a Magical Vacation! Choose 3 of your dream restaurants and make the ADRs. You'll be happy to have them. It is possible to check the morning of for cancelations but you won't be guaranteed. If MaW has a bigger better plan for you, you're not relaly losing out, are ya??? Have a great time!!!
Have a wonderful trip! It will be so magical for all of you! I agree with others though. If there are places you really want to check out for dinner or lunch, make the ADR's now. Let MAW know of your intent so that they could at least work with you....Keep us posted on how it's going!
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They are setting everything up, and are even trying to get enteral pumps for them to use at the Give Kids the World resort so we won't have to pack ours. (My DD and DS both have cystic fibrosis and gastrostomy tubes) My DMom and DDad have decided to plan their vacation so they can be with us at WDW and that way if DS has stamina issues or just is feeling badly, they can stay with him and Ally will be able to keep up her adventure. (just 
my parents!!)
I'd like to eat at Sci-Fi Diner, but we'll see. Is it possible to make reservations the morning of? I don't want to mess up any plans GKTW has for Ally, so I am just finding out everything I can so that I can come up with plans on the spot. (and it's a great excuse to be on the message boards all of the time!)
Also, I heard that they have a Wish Kids Lounge at the MK. Has anyone used it to rest during their day at the parks? I'm thinking that DS and possibly DD will want to do that, I think that is what it's intended for?
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