Give Kids The World Village

Category: Non-profit organization in Kissimmee, Florida

Address: 210 S Bass Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA

Phone: +14073961114

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Christine (Chrissy)

Jun 21, 2022

It was an amazing experience. The Village was so accommodating and made such an impactful memory for our family. The staff and volunteers were so genuine with the way they made our family feel special. We will definitely return as an alumni family and volunteer!

Bdrayto D

Jun 8, 2022

We stayed here a few years ago as a part of a wish for my son. We recently returned for a day's visit. It's such an amazing place with selfless volunteers. We love and appreciate everything and everyone.

Haidar Al-Saadi

Dec 25, 2021

Great place, great people! They really do a great job making a Wish child/family feel special. I highly recommend supporting them in any way you can!

Sandy S

Nov 20, 2021

My family and I had the best time at Give Kids the World Night of a Million Lights. The opportunity to see the village should not be passed by. The kids even loved the bus ride from the parking area which is easy to navigate. See Santa, ride the tram, lots of snacks and the younger kids really enjoyed the playground. We can't wait to go again. Tickets are easy to purchase online. If you are here on vacation, it is worth the visit. If you are local go again and again!!

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Questions & Answers

I was a make a wish kid at 14 and went here. I'm an adult now with alot of bad effects from chemo and treatment. Am I able to come back or is this only for kids under 18?

Kristen Schwed | Sep 9, 2018
Jill J | Sep 9, 2018

Yes! You are able to go back to spend the day there once a year

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We went there when my son was 7 , right before needing second heart transplant. He just turned 22 this year, He would love to come for the day, Is it possible?

xBubbox | Sep 9, 2018
Jamie Crawley | Sep 9, 2018

Alumni families can visit up to 4 times a year now. One free meal is provided and added meal vouchers can be purchased in the gift shop. All events and activities are included when you go. Call ahead and they'll schedule you. Upon arrival, you'll check in at the guard station then at reception. We've been able to enjoy alumni visits 2 times since our wish, though our daughter is no longer with us. It's nice to go visit a place that holds memories only about happiness and joy.

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Can you volunteer if you are from abroad? We were lucky enough to stay there recently and our son has asked if we can go back to florida again and volunteer for a week with yourselves? We're from the UK. Thanks.

Jason Johns | Sep 9, 2018
Tom Bartlett | Sep 9, 2018

Yes they love to see people returning whether to visit or volunteer. Great people to work with and a wonderful cause.

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Fund Raising efficiiency?

Frank Moon | Sep 9, 2018
Evangelos K. | Sep 8, 2020

I wish all children who have this kind of illness get cured

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I love making doll clothes for 18"dolls, especially Disney princess dresses. If I were to donate a couple of dolls with a wardrobe of hand made clothes, would GKTW want them for deserving guests?

Kay Cutler | Sep 9, 2019
CJ Robinson | Sep 9, 2019

Couldn't think of a better place and the recipients would be very greatful.

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Do u offer community services?

Harley Grantham | Sep 9, 2019
Catherine Lather | Sep 9, 2019

Do you mean can you volunteer for Community Service here? Yes, but there are certain requirements. Go to their website to sign up to become a Volunteer.

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I have a son 15 and daughter 12 with cystic fibrosis how could our family come stay here?

Jenilee Douville | Sep 9, 2019
daniel mora | Sep 9, 2019

Apply with make a wish foundation. Then enjoy your visit pretty much where ever you go. My daughter chose give the kids the world, and it was priceless for all of us. A family of 5. I'm 48 years old, been around the world 2 times. This was my absolute best time of my life. My daughter also loved it.

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Good day, I do not know if we can go to visit the village even if my daughter does not have any chronic disease thank God. For opening his mind and heart.

Martha Coronado | Sep 9, 2019
shane burton (FA-Q) | Sep 9, 2019

I loved it ❤️

I want to donate a Legoland ticket. Can you use it?

Rhoda Spang | Sep 9, 2019
Zachary Blackman | Sep 9, 2019

Give them a call to find out how they accept donations... almost anyone will take a ticket to something for free, make sure you're donating correctly

My 8yr old daughter has type 1 diabetes can I take her for the day?

Tony Flowers | Sep 9, 2019
Doni Stanley | Sep 9, 2019

Yes you can. My 6 year old girl went and she has type 1.

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My son has been granted a wish and will be staying at Give Kids the world in June coming on a Thursday and leaving the following Wednesday. Are we able to extend it a couple more days, just 2 more night?

Debbie Smith | Sep 9, 2019
S Dot Hustle | Sep 9, 2019

Just left less than a month your check is non-negotiable but if you become an alumni you will get 4 days a year but no extension no exceptions.

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Can I volunteer one day when I am older

Emily Miller | Sep 9, 2019
Anthony Hutcherson | Sep 9, 2019

Of course! They'd love to have you.

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Does GKTW do anything for a wish kid that passed away?

Danielle Hayes | Sep 9, 2019
Monica Bernardino | Sep 9, 2019

I have this storybook about the wish kid who got passed away and the movie.

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My 18 year old daughter is looking for safe ,walkable accommodation near give kids the world. Any ideas would be most helpful. It needs to be a place safe for her to walk alone.

Francesca Canonici | Sep 9, 2018
Jacob Weeks | Sep 9, 2018

The entire community is gated, traffic is limited and there are staff doing their tasks running around in golf carts. So, the area is safe to walk, while the staff aren't supervising they can respond to emergencies or let you do whatever you enjoy doing. The roads are level and in good shape. So, the community itself is a fairly comfortable place to get some exercise.

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How far from Disney?

Rhonda Walker | Sep 9, 2018
J Cal | Sep 9, 2018

It took us 25 min. There wasn't much traffic till we got by the park.

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Do you also do private vacations

Steve Tores | Sep 9, 2018
Becky Hayes | Sep 9, 2018

It is for special needs children and their families who live with terminal illnesses.

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Is your food free🍨🍦🥛

Niko Theo | Sep 9, 2018
Jenn Brees | Sep 9, 2018

Food, beverages, snacks, and desserts are free for families staying at Give Kids The World. Volunteers get a free meal and/or snacks if they are volunteering during a meal.

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Do you know what happened to the theme song recorded by Miriam Stockley for Give Kids the World? My daughter was one of the children who sang on it.

Fanya Houston | Jul 10, 2022
Jessica Snoddy | Jul 10, 2022

I'm sorry I do not, but reach out to Give Kids the World I am sure they will help you out. My daughter and family just went.

How can I volunteer there

Kevin Barlow | May 11, 2022
Stacey Shade | May 11, 2022

Call Give Kids the World and ask for volunteer services or you could go online and fill out the form there

Do u have to pay for any entrance I’m trying to take my 2 granddaughter here

Vivian Colon | Apr 11, 2022
itsme | Apr 11, 2022

It's for Make A Wish kids and their families only

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My is 8yrs old from Kenya,he was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus .Is he eligible?

Ruth Nasimiyu | Feb 10, 2022
Lotoya Phillips | Feb 10, 2022

Yes, but call to verify and there is usually a third-party referral program

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Is the night of a million lights over? And can anyone reserve to stay?

Tabitha.martel Martel | Jan 11, 2022
Jacqueline R Picart | Jan 11, 2022

It's over and that's for children who are terminally I'll it's from make a wish foundation

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Is this place open to the public Or just for kids with serious illness?

Penny Mallory | Oct 13, 2021
Art Jones | Oct 13, 2021

Just sick kids

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People frow outside not staying in the hotel can visit?

Wanda Martinez | Sep 8, 2021
Marcellus Construction & Maintenance | Sep 8, 2021

Only immediate family

Is It Possible To Go There On Your Birthday

Ariadna O | Sep 8, 2021
Virgil Calamese | Sep 8, 2021

No, it was a special for Christmas walk through. With everything lit up with colorful lights.

Do you have to pay tickets?

Carolina Fernández | Sep 8, 2021
Dan Munoz | Sep 8, 2021

Yes, Go to www.gktw.org/lights for Info and Tickets for the Night of a Million Lights event.

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Hi my daughter came here 4 years ago at age 10 we will be down in december with our family would we be able to show my nieces and nephews her star and the areas we played at and is there a max amount of people as Chelsea has 7 cousins 14 and under

Leonard Whitmore | Sep 8, 2021
Penelope Woodall | Sep 8, 2021

As of now with the pandemic regulations in effect, its just the immediate family for welcome back tours. But the village is having a light show during the time you will be down. There is a ticket price to come into the village during the light show, but no restrictions on how big your party is. Please call the village, they will be more than happy to answer.any other questions.

Are kids with Sickle cell eligible to stay at give kids the world??

Selia Yearwood | Sep 8, 2020
Alex Montoya | Sep 8, 2020

Yes contact Give kids the world for information. Make a wish can help but make a wish rules change by state was my experience great place my son left a 🌟 there.THANK YOU. Give kids the world can wait to volunteer there soon

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im 19 years old about to turn 20 can i still come back

artists pmv | Sep 8, 2020
Jesse Sutherland | Sep 8, 2020

It's my understanding you can always come back to visit for the day, once you've been invited you are a lifetime alumni. 😀

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Will I have a washer and dryer so not to have. To pack too many clothes

Brenda Dalton | Sep 8, 2020
Brittney Overby | Sep 8, 2020

Yeas, there is a washer and dryer in each Villa and they do provide some laundry detergent.

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Do they supply pool towels or do I need to pack them in my suit case

Brenda Dalton | Sep 8, 2020
Cathy Hughes | Sep 8, 2020

Have a great time! Agreed, eveything is supplied for you, they will even deliver something to your door if you ask.

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Is it possible to receive Brazilian children?

agnes patricia matos barbosa | Sep 8, 2020
Shelly Pittman | Sep 8, 2020

You will need to contact the organization but generally Children and Families are referred by a nonprofit organization. Ours was Make-A-Wish. Most children have critical illnesses or terminal illnesses to be able to visit here. It is worth looking into if your child has a wish to visit to Florida or Disney World.

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My grandson was a GKTW recipient and has recently passed. Our family will be traveling to Florida in May, may we visit to see his "STAR" in the Great Hall??

Dee Whiten | Sep 8, 2020
Sheri Jenkins | Sep 8, 2020

So sorry for your loss, yes you can visit his star. Contact the village in advance for details.

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We are hoping to visit in May but won't be able to book until late January. Will there be enough accommodation available for a family of 4? Thanks

Gaby Rosen | Sep 8, 2020
Pablo Padilla | Sep 8, 2020

Yes they will have alot of Stuff 4 u n your family

Ww will be visiting at the end of june and grandma and uncle are thinking about being part of my daughters wish what hotels are close to u

Holiday Inn Express | Sep 8, 2020
Brenda Peterson | Sep 8, 2020

The villas have extra pop up beds along with a couch that pulls out into a full size bed

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I would like to make a donation in memory of a friend. Will you notify the friend's family that the donation has been received?

Curtis Stone | Sep 8, 2020
Steve Watson | Sep 8, 2020

You would be better off calling GKTW directly to ask this question rather than asking The Internet, which is what you have essentially done.

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How are you my friend am from Uganda with the orphanage how can you help me give orphans in feeding and ather am detector Namuwaya Jacki. I will be happy if you reply my cry

Jacki Namuwaya | Sep 9, 2019
Robert Hebert | Sep 9, 2019

Give kids the world is a non profit organization that grants childrens variety of wishes through there resort in kissimmee fl, it is where we donate our time and services to help create the experience!!! You must call them for more info

Am I able to donate hair ?

Maria Vazquez | Sep 9, 2019
Joe Sherry | Sep 9, 2019

Not at give kids the world but they could direct you to where you could

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can teens volunteer during summer for volunteers hours for high school? ty

Bio Sangiovanni | Sep 9, 2019
jessica Barnhart | Sep 9, 2019

Yes they can

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can i ring guest rooms

Mustafa Hikmet | Sep 9, 2019
Kristine S | Sep 9, 2019

Yes....you can have guests visit, but they're not allowed to stay with you. Visiting hours are over at 10pm I believe and visitors must sign in at front office.

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What is the price per child

Leishla marie | Sep 9, 2019
Leishla marie | Sep 9, 2019

I have an autistic son so that's why I'm looking for places for special needs kids

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How much do it cost to rent a house for the weekend?

Amoadre McKinney | Sep 9, 2019
Tina Dunlap | Sep 9, 2019

There os no cost to the family. Only families of a child with a life threatening illness stay. Families from all over the world, the most amazing people volunteer there. Unforgettable experience.

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Can I use the pass you gets gave me a couple years ago

Christopher Burslem | Sep 9, 2019
Garry Aulakh | Sep 9, 2019

Which pass is it? Disney Universal pass or the village pass? Park passes are only for the visit and village pass expires in one year.

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My son, was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia at birth. He's had 4 procedures, one being a very serious, Kasai procedure. He is now 7 and doing fairly well. Would he be eligible for this?

Travis Zuchowski | Sep 9, 2019
Chris Ouellette | Sep 9, 2019

He would only be eligible thru a wish foundation. Depending on the organization you can recommend your child for a wish. If he Is approved And he decides that his wishes in that area then they would handle the arrangements.

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Can you tell me about what is the Star Fairy's name and I already received my own star since the year of 2009? Long time ago.

Monica Bernardino | Sep 9, 2019
James Gannon | Sep 9, 2019

Stellar the star fairy.

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Hi, I would like to know what is needed for me to get a volunteering opportunity here? I have tried in the past

Kathiana Lima | Sep 9, 2019
Don Shellnut | Sep 9, 2019

Far as I know just contact now they're always looking for volunteers I was told

How many adults are allowed to stay at the village

April Jones | Sep 9, 2019
Johanna Rodriguez | Sep 9, 2019

However many the organization that is granting the wish allows

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How much ❓ Is this expensive ❓

MY LIFE AS KIYAH | Sep 9, 2018
Olivia Weber | Sep 9, 2018

You can only go here as a part of a make a wish trip In which case, everything is free

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Hello My name is Nikeyvia Dobson and I was wondering how can I volunteer ?

Keve Dobson | Sep 9, 2018
Alex Trostle | Sep 9, 2018

Go onto their website and you have to apply online and get a back ground check

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My granddaughter is fighting Cancer. How do i get started so she can have some fun with her brothers and sisters

Brenda Godfrey | Sep 9, 2018
L Cl | Sep 9, 2018

Please contact make a wish or sign up online with them

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Zyron Shaw is his name and he was born with half a heart and Doctor did not expect him to make it this long her will be 10 next Sunday and he want to come and visit while in Florida

Tracy Hardy | Sep 9, 2018
Louise Bruck-ortiz | Sep 9, 2018

You have to have gone through a wish granting agency to be able and visit .. if you havent done this before they wont let you visit. If you have and are what they call a welcome back family there will be no problem visiting

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Would it be possible to get a pass for the day? And also is there a washer and dryer in unit or a community one? I’m trying to save on packing if I’m able to wash. Thank you in advance

Michelle Cable | Sep 9, 2018
jane potter | Sep 9, 2018

Give kids the World is not a Hotel. The Village and all it offers are for families with seriously I'll children. It is a week where doctors, needles, hospitals and being I'll, can be forgotten for a bit. No stress for the families! Mom doesn't cook, unless she really wants to. Families have small duplex style rooms. Dad can not say no to the little ones having ice cream. All day, even for breakfast! The experience can not save a child. But it gives families a bit of time to build memories that will last forever.

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Can you turn in a parental agreement form a few weeks after signing up to volunteer? The date is signed from a few weeks ago, too.

Jennifer Zehner LeBlanc | Sep 9, 2018
Tom Bartlett | Sep 9, 2018

Yes and Good Luck

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Is Williams syndrome a qualifying illness

Patricia Chever | Sep 9, 2018
Tiffany Grove | Sep 9, 2018

You'd have to ask your doctor. A family member has twins with autism and they went on a wish trip. Not to give kids the world though.

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Just wondering is there a shop in GKTW Village? Where you could buy some milk, eggs, butter, bread. etc? Just some normal groceries?

martin tierney | Sep 9, 2018
Brenda Dailey | Sep 9, 2018

You shouldnt need or want for anything while you are there. But yes there are stores near by.

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How old is major clayton?

Susan Jones | Sep 9, 2018
Reida Snow-Drago | Sep 9, 2018

He is like Santa, no one knows exactly

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I would like to know the entrance price to this place. I have a boy of six years. Thank you

Sonia Quezada | Sep 9, 2018
Justo Soto minuto 50 Gibby en los juegos | Sep 9, 2018

In that place you do not have to pay anything, but it is for special children, for example if you have an illness and you need to travel, for treatment, you can receive them and they give you an apartment to stay in the same place.

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When you have to go home

Dean Hope | Sep 9, 2018
Lawrence Samuel | Sep 9, 2018

All families get to stay for one week.

I just saw a movie about the village I am in Orlando for the weekend. R we allowed to visit

judy lan | Sep 9, 2018
Lucky Palo | Sep 9, 2018

Visitor are not allowed. You can request to volunteer if interested.

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How old would you have to be to volunteer at GKTW

Arianna Frias burdier | Sep 9, 2018
Blue Foster | Sep 9, 2018

They have jobs for all ages

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I have a paper due this Friday and I wanted to know what give kids the world is about, what they're trying to accomplish

I dont wanna be on YouTube | Sep 9, 2017
Danny Neaman | Sep 9, 2017

To my family, they provided a fun and home like experience to us while we were on our son's Make A Wish trip. They provide a huge dose of happiness, comfort, and a great experience for families with children that have life threatening illnesses. They have fun events, tons of things the children can do. Where else can you have Halloween, Christmas, movies, a carousel, and meals all provided for you? They make you feel very welcomed. Our son loved it. We loved it and wish we could go back once a year and stay for a week. It is close to all the parks, so it makes travel easy.

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