It might seem like getting the chance to go onWheel of Fortuneand earn valuable prizes would be a dream come true, butsome former winners lifted the veil on what it’s really like to win a luxurious tripon the long-time game show.
Wheel of Fortunegives contestants the chance to winprizes ranging from appliances and cars to vacations and cashby solving the game show’s puzzles and winning challenges.
TV Insiderrecently reported that former winners gathered on Reddit to share behind-the-scenes tidbits about what it’s really like to win a luxury trip onWheel of Fortune, andsome of the things they revealed are shocking. From how prizes are redeemed to what happens if the winner doesn’t want the prize, former players spilled it all on Reddit.
“Every Trip Is Different!”
Wheel Of Fortune Accomodates Winners
On July 11, a Reddit user who goes byThinkFiirstasked a question on the platform about what happens when a winner wins a trip, and what exactly is included in the prize. In response, a Reddit user who goes byGrawrDsaid that when they won,the show was able to accommodate their schedule.
“I won a 17-day, trip for two to Greece and Turkey. I have two young kids at home, so we actually had to skip the first 6 days, which thankfully Wheel and the travel company were able to accommodate,” saidGrawrD.
“Airfare, hotel/boat accommodations, and roughly 80% of the meals were included, but every trip is different. In addition to the trip, the prize included an additional $1,000 in spending money to cover any unexpected expenses.”
In the comments,others expressed gratitude for the waysWheel of Fortunetakes care of winners, saying that the entire process was easily handled through the show’s prize coordinators. After winning, a player is immediately connected with a prize coordinator, who helps them navigate prize fulfillment.
A contestant can accept or decline the prize initially.
By the looks of the comments in this thread, theWheel of Fortuneprize coordinators are able to customize the tripsto be convenient to winners, including scheduling, booking flights, choosing hotels, etc.
Are Wheel Of Fortune Winners Happy With Their Trips?
They Seem To Be Satisfied
Based on the sample ofWheel of Fortunewinners who commented on the original post, the consensus seems to be that most winners are happy with their trips and the way the prizes were fulfilled. A Reddit user namedJolly_Consequence749said they had a “fantastic” experience after winning an eight-day trip to Sicily.
“I won an eight day trip for two to Sicily, guided by Adventures by Disney. We toured the four corners of the island and had the best accommodations at four different hotels. The meals were all-inclusive, except one or two times that we were invited to strike out on our own. It was a busy trip, something to do every day, including hiking to the top of Mount Etna! It was a fantastic trip!”
The one complaint on the Reddit post is that some said they weren’t given as many details as they would like, including how many days are included with the prize trip. The lack of specifics made userclaririfeel likeWheel of Fortunemight be trying to"really cheap out on the trip."
Is Everything Paid For By Wheel Of Fortune?
Most Are All-Paid, But Winners Are Responsible For Some Elements
Regarding what exactly Wheel of Fortune covers when it comes to trip prizes, according to the Reddit commenters, depending on the scope of the prize,the show will cover airfare, hotels, some meals, and event tickets. Most winners seem pleased to discover that their prize often included extra cash for expenses.
“With my trip I won to Barbados, the prize included $1000 cash spending,” said Reddit usermndew.
In the event aWheel Of Fortunewinner wins a “trip for two,” for instance, if a winner wanted to add more guests to the trip, they would be responsible for payment. As far as how the show handles taxes, userthreepalmtreessaid that the prize counted as “earned income,” and that the show reports all winnings to the IRS.
