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Welcome to the official page of Give Kids The World Village! 💜✨
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Rated Four Stars by Charity Navigator, Give Kids The World Village is a whimsical, 89-acre nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, FL, that provides transformative weeklong wish vacations to critically ill children and their families. When wish-granting organizations receive a request from a child with a critical illness who wants to visit Central Florida, Give Kids The World fulfills the wish – providing

each child and his/her family with a magical weeklong stay at absolutely no cost. Each family receives transportation, accommodations in one of the Village’s 166 storybook residential villas, all meals and snacks, nightly entertainment, donated tickets to Orlando’s world-class theme parks and attractions, and priceless interactive experiences at the Village. Since 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed nearly 200,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries to enjoy precious time laughing together, playing together, and creating priceless memories away from hospital stays and medical treatments. For more information about Give Kids The World Village – The Place Where Happiness Inspires Hope – visit www.gktw.org.

09/03/2026

Out-of-this-world experiences came to life with the help of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Beast Philanthropy, and astronaut Tony Antonelli! 🚀💫

With the support of our space partners, Ivy, Leo, Payton, and Raiden explored the world of space and launch experiences alongside real-life astronauts. Each child even had the chance to autograph a rocket that was later sent into space and received their very own “Mission Complete” patch!

From learning about space exploration to meeting those who have experienced it firsthand, these unforgettable moments helped bring each child’s love of space to life as part of their wish experience. ⭐️

Thank you to Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX, Blue Origin, MrBeast, and Beast Philanthropy for helping create a wish experience filled with rocket power, discovery, and a whole lot of magic! 🚀✨

09/02/2026

✨ For Emmanuel and his family, their time at Give Kids The World was filled with moments they’ll never forget, including an unexpected visit from and a trip to Magic Kingdom®️ with MrBeast and the boys.

Give Kids The World teamed up with and to create an unforgettable experience for families, bringing moments of surprise, joy, and connection to their time at the Village.

Emmanuel and his family began his dream experience at the Village — a place where dream families can make lasting memories together and experience the magic of a week filled with moments made just for them. 💫

Now you can enter for the chance to win your own dream come true with a once-in-a-lifetime stay inside Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom®️ Park.

To learn more, visit royaldreamstay.com 💜

09/01/2026

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,🎗️ A time to recognize the strength of children and their families facing childhood cancer and the importance of creating joyful moments where kids can embrace their true selves.

At Give Kids The World, we are honored to help create joyful wish and dream experiences for children and their families to make cherished memories together and experience the magic of childhood.

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we are celebrating the children and families who remind us how meaningful a moment of childlike wonder and joy can be. 💜

08/31/2026

Give Kids The World is excited to share our Storytellers of the Year for Fiscal Year 2026: Rosa Reyes and Faith Morales! ⭐️

Throughout the last year, each of these Storytellers went above and beyond serving our families, volunteers, and fellow Storytellers while exemplifying each of our Village Core Values. Please join us in celebrating both Rosa and Faith!

Congratulations! ⭐️ The Village is proud of each of you and your commitment to our mission!

08/28/2026

Give Kids The World teamed up with MrBeast, Beast Philanthropy, Club for the Future, and Blue Origin for a wish experience that reached new heights as part of the MrBeast "I Granted 100 Kids Their Biggest Wish" video. 🚀

Families stepped into the world of space exploration with a behind-the-scenes look at Blue Origin’s mission to build a future among the stars. Through hands-on experiences, incredible discoveries, and time with the team bringing space travel to life, their day was filled with wonder, inspiration, and unforgettable moments.

Thank you to Blue Origin, MrBeast, and Beast Philanthropy for helping create a wish experience that encouraged families to dream beyond the horizon. ⭐

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day from Give Kids The World! ⭐️🐾

From beloved Village characters Rugby and Reme, to the therapy dogs who bring extra comfort, joy, and plenty of tail wags to families during their stay, dogs have a special place on the Avenue. 💜

Today, we’re celebrating the four-legged friends who help make magical memories, brighten everyday moments, and remind us that sometimes, the best kind of support comes with four paws. 🐶✨

08/25/2026

Behind every unforgettable wish is a team working together to make the impossible possible. 💜

We are grateful to partner with incredible wish-granting organizations like A Wish with Wings, creating moments of joy, hope, and lasting memories. A Wish with Wings was one of the many wish-granting organizations the Village partnered with in fulfilling 37 wishes and dreams alongside MrBeast and Beast Philanthropy.

“When we were initially contacted by the MrBeast team, we were skeptical. But after a few conversations we were IN! Our 5 wish families truly had a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Not only a magical wish at GKTW, but meeting and interacting with MrBeast himself! Truly amazing!” - Judy Youngs, CEO of a Wish with Wings

“Being a part of helping to grant five Disney World wishes for five amazing kids with the MrBeast team has been such an incredible experience… What made it extra special was hearing the squeals of excitement when MrBeast arrived to surprise all the kids. MrBeast and his entire team were so attentive to every child in that room and made them all feel so special. It certainly is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences and beyond grateful MrBeast Philanthropy asked us to participate.” - Clarissa Patino, Program Director of a Wish with Wings

Thank you to every wish-granting organization that helps make these extraordinary experiences possible. ⭐️ We can’t wait to see what is in store for the future!

08/24/2026

Mornings are made even sweeter at Café Clayton! 💜🧇

Happy National Waffle Day! From a favorite breakfast treat to a personalized plate made just for them, every waffle served at the Village is sprinkled with a little extra magic.

Because the smallest details can create the biggest smiles - and we’re grateful to be part of those special moments each morning at the Village! ✨

08/22/2026

Although World Princess Week is coming to a close, the magical possibilities found at the Village are endless. ✨

A Disney wish is granted every hour of every day – Give Kids The World is proud to play a role in making dreams and wishes come true alongside Walt Disney World and Disney Princesses.

Disney Princesses joined us for a royal celebration, creating magical memories for all the princesses and princes staying at the Village. From dancing down the Avenue with Tiana and Louis and reading fairytale favorites with Belle to crafting with Moana and Rapunzel, our families had the opportunity to write their own magical stories to remember!

The Village thanks Walt Disney World for helping create these magical moments for our families. is a celebratory reminder that even the most adventurous dreams are possible! 💫

Address

210 S Bass Road
Kissimmee, FL
34746

Telephone

+14073961114

Website

https://www.gktw.org/, https://www.rundisney.com/events/disneyworld/springtime-surprise-weekend, https://www.prizeo.com/

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