The Village Guide Your guide to magical memories in Central Florida and at Give Kids The World Village. Welcome HOME

On behalf of everyone at Give Kids The World, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to our Village. Our hope is that over the next few days you will be able to share precious time together as a family, creating memories you will cherish for years to come. Our staff and volunteers are committed to creating a magical experience and are here to assist you in any way possible.

During your stay, through the generosity of our theme park friends, you will have the opportunity to visit the world’s best-loved vacation destinations including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, and Universal Orlando. We are so grateful for their support and that of so many other companies and individuals who share their time, talents and resources to help make this experience possible.

This book is designed to guide you through all of the exciting activities Central Florida has to offer; we have tried to answer the most frequently asked questions. We want your experience to be as stress- free and memorable as possible, so please don’t hesitate to ask any questions not addressed here. Our staff is available 24 hours a day to assist you.

When your visit draws to a close, we would love to hear your comments and suggestions for how we may best be able to serve families who visit us in the future.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for entrusting us with your Wish. We hope that your stay is everything you dreamed of and more.

With love,

Pamela Landwirth President Give Kids The World Table of Contents

Village Safety Information • Emergency Numbers ------1 • Weather Safety ------2 • Medical Information ------3-6 Village Information •Tips from Mayor Clayton ------7 •Check-In and Check-Out Information ------8-9 •Orientation Reminders ------10 •Guest Services ------11 •Magical Village Venues ------12-13 •Weekly Entertainment ------14 •Entertainment Descriptions ------15-16 •What’s in Your Villa? and What’s in Your Pantry? ------17-18 •Village Television Channels ------19 •Fun Facts about GKTW ------20 •Going Green in the Village ------21 •Dining at the Village ------22-24 Village Map Centerfold Theme Park Information and Directions •Walt Disney World (Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, ------25-27 Epcot, Magic Kingdom and VIP lounges) •SeaWorld Orlando ------28 •Universal Orlando (Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure) ------29 •Aquatica ------30 •Boggy Creek Airboat Rides ------30 •Busch Gardens Tampa ------30 •Gatorland ------31 •Green Meadows Petting Farm ------31 •Kennedy Space Center ------31 •Mauiva Air Tours ------31 •Old Town Park ------32 •Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf ------32 •Pioneer Museum ------32 Shopping ------33-34 Dinner Shows ------35 Beaches ------36 Transportation Information • Available Transportation ------37 • Airport Instructions and Directions ------38 For Your Spiritual Needs •Chaplain Letter ------39 •Church Locations and Directions ------40-42 Phone Directory

Emergency Numbers

VILLAGE CONTACT INFORMATION

Give Kids The World Village 210 South Bass Road Kissimmee, Florida 34746 Main Phone: (407) 396-1114 GKTW Guest Services: (407) 396-1114, ext: 4322 GKTW Airport Office Phone: (407) 825-2325 GKTW Guest Services Fax: (407) 396-6065 dreamgktw.org

IN CASE OF EMERGENGY

• At the Village: Dial 9—911

• Away from the Village: Dial 911 After dialing for help, please inform Guest Services at (407) 396-1114, ext: 4322

Give Kids The World Villa Phones

To retrieve phone messages—Dial “800” and follow the instructions.

For all local calls—dial (9), then the area code (407), then the 7-digit phone number.

For all long distance calls—dial (9), then (1) followed by the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit phone number.

For international calls—dial (9), then the international access code (011) followed by the country code, city routing code (if necessary) and then the local telephone number.

For a wake up call—dial “4322” to schedule the call.

1 Weather Safety

Severe Storm Information At Give Kids The World Village, we have a severe storm emergency plan in place to keep all of our families safe. In the event of an emergency, you will be notified and given specific information. Stay tuned to Channel 49 on your TV for severe weather updates. Tips for Coping with Unpredictable Weather During a strong storm, the safest place in the villa is in the small bathroom or in the hallway. Fill one tub with water to be used for emergencies. If you have electrically powered medical equipment, notify Guest Services at ext. 4322. A flashlight is in your villa kitchen for your convenience. If the power to your Give Kids The World villa is interrupted, please shut off the air conditioner unit and all electrical equipment, such as your TV, to prevent power surges or further damage. If possible, avoid flushing the toilets. If your villa floods or sustains any damage, please notify Give Kids The World Guest Services at ext. 4322. Lightning Lightning is a big factor in Florida weather and can occur even if it is not raining. During lightning storms, we ask that you try to remain indoors. If you are in a water environment such as a swimming pool, please seek shelter immediately. Please know that we take lightning very seriously and will close the pool areas and other outdoor activities at the Village during times when lightning has been spotted in the area. Your safety is our top priority. Sun Safety The warm weather of Florida means you can have fun in the sun almost all year. We encourage you to take the care needed during your stay and not let a heat-related illness ruin your vacation. Here are a few tips to help you stay cool and comfortable in the Florida sun: • Use of sunscreen is always recommended when in the sun. • Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors help reflect away some of the sun’s energy. It is also a good idea to wear a hat. • Carry water or juice with you and drink consistently even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which dehydrate the body. • Eat small meals throughout the day and avoid foods that are high in protein which increase metabolic rate. • Avoid using salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician. • Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day. • Stay indoors when possible. • Take regular breaks in air-conditioned areas or in the shade. If you feel that you or someone in your group is beginning to show signs of heat-related illness, stop activity and find a cool place to rest and relax.

2 Medical Information

Although we do not have medical staff on-site at Give Kids The World Village, there are numerous medical options and facilities available to our Families. Please see the suggested facilities below. You may contact the Manager On Duty or Guest Services for more information at ext. 4322. EMERGENCIES Dial 911 (Dial “9” first; if you are at Give Kids The World Village “9-911”) An ambulance will take you to the nearest hospital. ALWAYS dial “0” to contact the switchboard of Give Kids The World Village if a member of your party becomes ill, has an emergency or is hospitalized. Village staff must be aware of each situation in order to assist you better. If you must call 911 while off property, please also notify Guest Services at (407) 396-1114, ext. 4322. Doctors If you need a doctor but the situation is not serious enough to call 911, please call Guest Services at ext. 4322. Medical Assistance in the theme parks Each theme park has at least one first aid station. Any park employee can provide directions to the nearest station. At the station, you may take a few moments to rest. You may also leave labeled and packaged equipment (to be stored at your own risk).

Medical Facilities Centra Care 4320 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee (407) 390-1888 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday and Sundays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right onto Hwy. 192. Drive 0.2 miles. Centra Care will be located on the right. Buena Vista Urgent Care 8216 World Center Drive, Orlando (407) 465-1110 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Sundays and Holidays from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Hwy. 536 (World Center Dr.). Immediately turn right into the shopping plaza. Clinic is on the right between CVS Pharmacy and Ponderosa Restaurant.

3 After Hours Pediatrics 4101 Town Center Boulevard, Orlando (407) 850-3497 Hours: Monday through Friday from 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m.-11 p.m.

Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right onto Hwy. 192. Drive 0.5 miles. Get into the left turn lane. Turn left onto Hoagland Blvd. (will change to Carroll St.). Drive 3 miles. Turn left onto John Young Pkwy. After 7th traffic light, turn left onto Town Center Blvd. After Hours Pediatrics is located in the plaza by the Office Depot. Dr. Phillips Hospital Lab 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando (407) 351 8555 Fax (407) 354 1233 Hours: Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 3 miles. Take Interstate 4 East and drive 2.5 miles. Exit at SeaWorld which is Exit 71. Turn left onto Central Florida Pkwy. Bear right onto Turkey Lake Rd. and continue 1.5 miles. Hospital entrance is on the left. Lake Buena Vista Centra Care 12500 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando (407) 934-2273 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - Midnight, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left at US-192/W. Vine St. for 4 miles. Continue straight to stay on US-192 for 0.2 miles. Turn right at State Rd. 535/Vineland Rd. Continue to follow State Rd. 535 for 2.8 miles. Continue straight onto S. Apopka Vineland Rd./Kissimmee Vineland Rd./State Rd. 535 for 0.4 mi. Continue straight to stay on S. Apopka Vineland Rd./Kissimmee Vineland Rd./State Rd. 535. Continue to follow S. Apopka Vineland Rd./State Rd. 535 for 1.0 miles. Make a U-turn at Palm Pkwy. Florida Hospital Centra Care will be on the right. Directions to Local Hospitals Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children (Downtown Orlando) 92 W. Miller Street, Orlando (407) 649-9111

Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 3 miles. Take Interstate 4 East and drive 11.3 miles. Exit at 81BC which is Kaley Ave. Turn right onto Kaley Ave. and drive 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Orange Ave. Turn left on Miller St. hospital entrance is on the corner of Miller St. and Kuhl Ave.

4 Celebration Florida Hospital 400 Celebration Place, Celebration (407) 303-4000 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Celebration Pl. Turn right at next traffic light and continue 0.5 miles. Hospital parking lot is on the left. Dr. Phillips Hospital 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando (407) 351-8500 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 3 miles. Take Interstate 4 East and drive 2.5 miles. Exit at SeaWorld which is Exit 71. Turn left onto Central Florida Pkwy. Bear right onto Turkey Lake Rd. and continue 1.5 miles. Hospital entrance is on the left. Florida Hospital Kissimmee 200 W. Hilda Street, Kissimmee (407) 846-4343 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right onto Hwy. 192. Drive approximately 3.4 miles to the 8th traffic light which is Main St. Turn left and drive 1 mile. Hospital Emergency entrance is on the left.

Nemours Children’s Clinic/Cystic Fibrosis (Downtown Orlando) 83 W. Columbia, Orlando (407) 650-7000

Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 3 miles. Take Interstate 4 East and drive 11.3 miles. Exit at Kaley Ave., Exit 81BC. Turn right onto Kaley Ave. Turn left onto Division St. Turn right onto Columbia St. Clinic is 1 ½ blocks down on left side. Parking and entrance are in the rear of the building.

Orlando Regional Medical Center (Downtown Orlando) 1414 Kuhl Avenue, Orlando (407) 841-5111 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 3 miles. Take Interstate 4 East and drive 11.3 miles. Exit at Kaley Ave., Exit 81BC. Turn right onto Kaley Ave. and drive 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Orange Ave. and drive 0.5 miles. Hospital entrance is on the left. Osceola Regional Medical Center 700 W. Oak Street, Kissimmee (407) 846-2266

Driving instructions: Right onto Hwy. 192 and drive 3 miles. Turn right on Central Ave. which is the 6th traffic light. Cross Oak St. Hospital Emergency entrance is on the right, in the middle of the next block. 5 Nearby Pharmacies

Walmart 4444 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee (407) 397-1002 Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m- 9 p.m; Saturday from 9 a.m -7 p.m; Sunday from 9 a.m -6 p.m Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village, drive one mile and Walmart will be on the left. Walgreens 1111 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee (407) 847-5252 Hours: Open 24 hours Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village then take a right onto Hwy. 192/Vine St. Drive 2.5 miles. Walgreens will be on the left. Target Pharmacy 3003 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee (407) 846-0100 Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m- 9 p.m; Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m - 6 p.m Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village then take a right onto Hwy. 192/Vine St. Drive 1.5 miles. Target will be on the left. Kmart 2211 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee (407) 846-1124 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m- 9 p.m; Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m - 6 p.m Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village then take a right onto Hwy. 192/Vine St. Drive 2.1 miles. Kmart will be on the left. CVS Pharmacy 1205 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee (407) 847-5174 Hours: Open 24 hours Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village then take a right onto Hwy. 192/Vine St. Drive 2.5 miles. CVS will be on the left. Publix Pharmacy 1910 N. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee (407) 870-2446 Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m- 9 p.m; Saturday from 9 a.m - 7 p.m; Sunday from 11 a.m - 6 p.m Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village then take a right onto Hwy. 192/Vine St. Drive 2.5 miles. Turn left onto John Young Pkwy., drive .5 miles. Publix will be on the left.

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Tips from Mayor Clayton

Village Do’s and Don’ts

The Village speed limit is 10 m.p.h. For the safety of our guests, staff and volunteers, please drive safely in the Village.

Smoking is only permitted on the front porch area of your villa. For the safety and respiratory well-being of our guests, please refrain from smoking anywhere else in the Village.

Please wear shoes and shirts in all Village areas (except the pools).

While in the Village, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.

Please refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages in all public areas.

The Village has two pools for your enjoyment, open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please remain with your children as lifeguards are not provided.

We welcome Service Animals, but family pets are not permitted.

Please do not approach or feed any animals encountered on property. If you encounter a problem with an animal, please contact Guest Services for assistance.

Please park in designated areas only. Village streets must remain accessible in the event of an emergency. If an additional parking space is needed, please contact Guest Services for assistance.

Please tell your visitors to park along the front parking area or in the rear parking lot.

Visitors may not park in the villa driveway or the roadway.

Visitors must sign in and out at Guest Services.

Visiting hours end at 11:30 p.m.

Check-out time is no later than 11 a.m. on your day of departure.

7 Check-in Reminders

GKTW Button Each Wish Child receives a Give Kids The World button to wear during their stay. We will explain more about the magic of the button during your Orientation.

GKTW Village Parking Pass Ensure your GKTW parking pass is on your dashboard at all times while at the Village. After you check-in, please enter through the left side of the Welcome Hut. Your room key will open the gate. If the Welcome Hut is not staffed or if your room key is not working, please press the call button (#) for help.

Mears Shuttle Use Please read through your shuttle schedule. If you have any changes to your schedule, please call Guest Services the night before. For more details, turn to page 37 of this guide.

Orientation Please choose one of several options to join us: • Every morning at 9 a.m. • Each afternoon (check with Guest Services for the time that day) • Every evening at 7:45 p.m.

Please make sure that one parent attends a full Orientation session in the House of Hearts. Remember to bring your Village Guide!

The Village Guide This is your guide! Please look this over before Orientation. This book will help answer most of your questions during your stay, both here at the Village and at most of the attractions.

Your Village Guide includes helpful information including the Give Kids The World phone number and address, emergency contact numbers, general rules and information, meal options, a Village map and Guest Services information. In addition, it includes driving directions and general information to all area theme parks, beaches, shopping areas and medical facilities.

If you have any questions during your stay, please dial 0 or extension 4322 to speak with Guest Services. There is a Manager on Duty 24 hours a day in the House of Hearts if you need any additional assistance.

8 Check-out Reminders

Check-out is at 11 a.m. We ask that every family vacate their villa by 11 a.m. on their day of departure. This will allow us to prepare the villa for the next arriving Wish family.

Did you check? Please remember to check your villa for all of your personal items, including cell phone charger, clothing, souvenirs, medicine, passports, money, jewelry, etc. Be sure to look in all drawers, shelves and closets. Don’t leave anything behind!

Check out time is at 11 a.m. but you may stay at the Village to enjoy all of our magical venues before heading home.

Mears Shuttle Use A reservation has been made for your return to the airport on the day of your departure. Please notify Guest Services if there are any changes in your flight. For more details, turn to page 37 of this guide.

Need a lift? We will pick up your family and luggage in a golf cart if needed. Please call us at extension 4322 when you are ready to come to Guest Services to check-out.

Cleaning Once you leave, our Housekeeping department will clean the villa from top to bottom. Please do not worry about cleaning the linens, towels, dishes, etc. before you leave. Enjoy your vacation until the very last moment!

9 Orientation Reminders

Orientation Reminders With the magic perks of your Give Kids The World Button, you will: • Be identified as a Guest staying at Give Kids The World Village. • Receive free parking at all Walt Disney World Resort and SeaWorld theme parks. Show your button as you enter the parking area. (If handicap parking is needed, please request it at this time. You must have your handicap placard from home.) • Show your parking voucher for free parking at Universal Orlando. • Receive a free single stroller or manual wheelchair rental at all Walt Disney World Resort and SeaWorld Orlando theme parks. • Pick up a stroller or wheelchair voucher from GKTW Guest Services for a free stroller rental at Universal Orlando.

Special Wish Child Extras • Every Wish child receives a special Gold Star that will have a home here at Give Kids The World Village forever. Bring your Star to the Castle of Miracles anytime during your stay. Look for the Star Fairy and one of our volunteers to help you. • A Magic Pillow can be made from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m in the Castle of Miracles for every child in your family. Please remember to bring the Magic Pillow Certificate given to your family at Orientation. • Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be in Julie’s Safari Theatre for family pictures on Monday and Thursday mornings. You will receive your family pictures in your check-out package. Please feel free to bring your own cameras and camcorders. We will be glad to take pictures for you!

Entertainment at the Village • There are daily shows and activities throughout the Village for your enjoyment. Please note that some programs require advanced sign-up. To sign up for these programs, dial 4234 from any Village phone. • Sign up for your tuck-in with Mayor Clayton by dialing 4234 from any Village phone. • To learn more about our entertainment options, turn to page 14 in this guide, watch Channel 49 in your villa or dial 0 with questions about venues, shows or activity times.

10 Guest Services

Give Kids The World Guest Services We are here to serve you! Feel free to ask us for strollers, wheelchairs, baby monitors, potty seats, stepping stools, fishing poles and more. We are located in the House of Hearts (#5 on Village map centerfold) and you can reach us by dialing 0 or 4322 from any Village phone.

• If you lose anything or find something that may belong to another family, please come to Guest Services or call us at 4322. Lost and Found is located at Guest Services.

• Safe Deposit Boxes are available upon request.

• Visit our Movie Library for videos and DVDs of your favorite movies. They are available for loan 24 hours a day at Guest Services. Please only borrow two at a time.

• The Media Center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Stamps may be purchased from the stamp machine located at Guest Services. We’ll even send your cards and letters out for you.

Internet Access Complimentary internet access is available from your personal laptop: • Via WiFi which is available within the House of Hearts, Amberville and on the Avenue of Angels. • Via a high-speed direct connection in the House of Hearts Family Room. • Via dial-up in your villa. • The Village wireless network password is 17630 and the WiFi password is “template. ”

Village Transportation For your convenience, please use the complimentary Village Trains that operate daily from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 5 p.m.-9 p.m. The Trains stop at the Gingerbread House Restaurant, the Amberville Train Station, the House of Hearts, the administration building and Matthew’s Boundless Playground. Please leave your vehicle in your driveway.

11 Magical Village Venues

2. Marc’s Dino Putt Open every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Marc’s Dino Putt is a 7-hole miniature golf course filled with many friendly dinosaurs. Golf balls and clubs are available in Amberville.

3. Amberville Train Station Open every day from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Amberville is an interactive train station that includes a room with a model railroad, a waterway with remote-controlled boats, train memorabilia, a video arcade, ping pong, air hockey, billiards and wireless internet access. Be sure to take a ride on JJ’s Express. The train stop is located just outside of Amberville’s back door.

4. Julie’s Safari Theatre Open nightly Open each evening, except on Sundays. Participate in Village evening events including Village Idol, Safari Double Dare and Winter Wonderland. This is also the place to see Mickey and Minnie Mouse for your family photo on Monday and Thursday mornings.

8. The Village Chapel Open every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Volunteer clergy are available upon request. Information about local churches, synagogues, and temples is available at Guest Services and in the back of your Village Guide. After hours access to the Chapel is available upon request.

9. Katie’s Kitchen Open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Katie’s Kitchen serves delicious, nutricious and cost free lunches and dinners with the help of our Angels (volunteers). You may enjoy your homestyle meal at our outdoor dining area in front of the pick-up window or your meal may be delivered directly to your villa. To order, dial 4800 from any Village phone or place your order at the pick-up window.

         

12 Magical Village Venues

11. The Castle of Miracles and Enchanted Carousel Open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

This Castle includes Twinkle Hope’s La Ti Da Royal Spa, a mysterious forest to explore, Father Time, a Wishing Well that burps, Rusty the friendly guard and a Great Hall full of magic. Waiting for all Wish children is the Star Fairy, who magically soars into the night placing the Gold Stars on the ceiling of the Castle. For all the children at the Village, your Magic Pillow experience takes place here. Be sure to take a ride on the beautiful carousel just outside. Twinkle Hope’s La Ti Da Spa is open every evening from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

12. The Gingerbread House Restaurant Continental Breakfast is available from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Hot Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dinner is served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Child-sized tables decorated with 27,000 real peppermint candies, over 2,000 dolls from around the world and the thoughtfulness of Angels (volunteers), all make the Gingerbread House more than just a restaurant. (No tipping please, our Angels are giving their time to you and want nothing in return but your smile).

14. Matthew’s Boundless Playground Open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Matthew’s Boundless Playground is the world’s largest and only life-sized version of the game Candy Land. As you explore this fully accessible playground, say hello to your favorite Candy Land characters King Kandy, Princess Frostine, Mr. Mint and Gloppy on a colorful trail that leads through Gumdrop Pass and Lollipop Forest to the Candy Castle.

          13 Weekly Entertainment

Sunday • Ashley’s Art Corner from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Castle of Miracles. • Twinkle Hope’s Tea Party from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Castle of Miracles. To make your reservation, call 4234 from any Village phone. • The World’s Largest Candy Land Game from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Matthew’s Boundless Playground. • Village After Dark Teen Dance Club from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Julie’s Safari Theatre.

Monday • Disney Character photos at Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Kids’ Night Out/Grown-ups’ Night Off from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Amberville Train Station Discovery Cove Animal Exploration from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels • Safari Double Dare in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Tuesday • Nickelodeon Character photos in the Castle of Miracles from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. • Family Fun Night begins at 7:30 p.m. in front of Julie’s Safari Theatre

Wednesday • Horseback Riding from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Keaton’s Korral • Kids’ Night Out/Grown-ups’ Night Off from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Amberville Train Station • Village Idol in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday • Disney Character photos at Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Winter Wonderland from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels and the Castle of Miracles • Carriage Rides from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in front of the Admin. Building across from the Castle entrance • Winter Wonderland Parade at 7:45 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels • Santa Claus in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Don’t forget to pick out your Christmas surprise.

Friday • Universal Orlando Character photos from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the Castle of Miracles • Pirates and Princesses Party with Shamu and friends from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels

Saturday • Horseback Riding from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Keaton’s Korral • The movie “The Big Surprise” at 7:30 p.m. in Julie’s Safari Theatre • Mayor Clayton’s Birthday Party at 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels

*All shows and events are subject to cancellation or change due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. 14 Weekly Entertainment Descriptions

Discovery Cove Animal Exploration on Monday Night Come out to the Avenue of Angels and visit with our friends from Discovery Cove and meet their animal friends up close and personal.

Safari Double Dare on Monday Night Located in Julie’s Safari Theatre, this interactive game show experience will have everyone laughing and whipped cream pies flying.

Kids Night Out on Monday & Wednesday Nights This great event begins in Amberville. Kids will have a night of food, fun and laughs while adults are free to enjoy the Village on their own time. Sign up in advance by dialing 4234 from any Village phone.

Family Fun Night on Tuesday Night Join the fun, meet other families staying at the Village and enjoy visiting entertainment. See channel 49 in your villa for details.

Village Idol on Wednesday Night Come to Julie’s Safari Theatre for a fun-filled evening of music and memories. See the best undiscovered talent the Village has to offer during an evening you won’t want to miss. Sign up in advance by dialing 4234 from any Village phone.

Winter Wonderland on Thursday Night Tell Santa Claus your heart’s desires, take a horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy the Winter Wonderland parade. Cookie decorating, dancing and if you wish hard enough, maybe even snow, can all be found on the Avenue of Angels!

Pirates and Princesses Party on Friday Night Calling all Pirates and Princesses to the Avenue of Angels. It’s your chance to be crowned our Village Princess or to join our Pirate Crew as a swashbuckling hero. Games, crafts and lots of memories will be there for you to make. Don’t let this evening sail past you without joining all of the excitement and fun!

Mayor Clayton’s Birthday Party on Saturday Night SURPRISE! Shhhh, it’s a secret! Come help us wish Mayor Clayton a “Happy Birthday” with cake, music, dancing, face painting and more on the Avenue of Angels at the House of Hearts stage.

15 Ashley’s Art Corner on Sunday Mornings Every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., the Castle of Miracles gets creative with Ashley’s Art Corner. This fun, interactive art program, held inside the Castle of Miracles, allows you and your family to create your very own Give Kids The World scrapbook. This special scrapbook will ensure your precious vacation memories are never forgotten.

Twinkle Hope’s Tea Party on Sunday Afternoon Every Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., tea will be served with other tasty treats by our very own special hostesses, the GKTW Princess and Ms. Merry. Children will learn how to become princesses and have their very own spa session. This activity is offered by reservation only.

Candy Land Party on Sunday Night The world’s largest Candy Land party is located at Matthew’s Boundless Playground. This event will be a sweet treat for the whole family! While playing the world’s largest Candy Land Game, you’ll enjoy lots of sweets, dancing and games with Mayor Clayton and Murphy the Gingerbread Man.

Village After Dark “ Teen Dance Club” on Sunday Night Calling all teens! From 9 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., come out and dance to today’s hit music complete with black light effects and VIP treatment. Mix and mingle with other teens from around the Village and compete against your pals with “Rock Band 2”. Teens 15 years of age and younger must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.

16 What’s in Your Villa?

You have two villa card keys. If you misplace them or have any problems, please contact Guest Services for assistance.

Your villa has been stocked with a Welcome Bag on the kitchen table, along with sodas and water in the refrigerator. These items are a one-time delivery. We recommend going to Walmart at the end of Bass Road, which is open 24 hours a day, if you need to purchase anything more.

There are ice trays in the freezer or you can obtain ice from the Ice Cream Palace.

Telephone It is necessary to dial “9” for an outside line. Sprint has provided free long distance service for all of our families, from your villa phone. If the red light on the phone is blinking, this means you have a message. Dial “800” and follow the instructions to receive your messages.

Thermostat The thermostat is adjustable to meet the needs of your family. Your villa has an occupancy sensor and the air conditioning will turn off if your front door is left open for more than a few minutes. This helps us to conserve energy. To learn more about our “green” efforts, see page 21 in this guide.

Washer and Dryer The washer and dryer in your villa have detergent provided for you. If you need more of either item, please visit Guest Services. Wash your towels and linens as often as you like throughout your stay with us. On your last day, please do not wash any of your towels or linens; our Housekeeping Department will take care of this for you.

Free toiletry items can be found in your bathroom. If you need more, please visit Guest Services. There is also a hair dryer for your convenience.

In the bedroom closets you will find extra blankets, pillows, a travel crib and a roll-away bed.

17 What’s in Your Pantry?

• Ashtray. Please be aware that all buildings and public areas in the Village are non-smoking. Smoking is only allowed outside on the porch of your villa.

• Fire Extinguisher.

• Trash Can. Trash bags are to be placed outside by the Bunny sign at the end of your driveway each morning. Additional bags are located in the trash can and more can be picked up at Guest Services.

• Recycling Bin. This blue bin is to be placed outside by the Bunny sign each morning. You may recycle paper, plastic, aluminum and cardboard. Please wash out any items that had food or liquid in them before placing in the recycle bin.

• Flashlight. In case of power failure.

• Coffee. Regular and decaffeinated, for your eye-opening pleasure. Stop by Guest Services any time day or night for more. You can Dial “0” between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. every morning for the breakfast cart to deliver hot coffee to your villa.

• Paper towels, dishwashing soap and liquid soap.

If you have any Housekeeping or Engineering needs, please contact Guest Services at ext. 4322.

18 Village Television Channels

The following channels are provided in your villa:

2 WMFE (PBS) Orlando 24 38 TV Land 3 WOFL (Fox/Ind) Orlando 35 39 USA Network 4 WESH (NBC) Daytona Beach 2 40 Lifetime 5 WKMG (CBS) Orlando 6 41 The Discovery Channel 6 WRBW (UPN/Ind) Orlando 65 42 A & E 7 WFTV (ABC) Orlando 9 43 The History Channel 8 WKCF (WB/Ind) Clermont 18 44 Animal Planet 9 Government Access 45 The Learning Channel 10 All Access 46 Turner Movie Classics 11 TNT (Turner Network) 47 American Movie Classics 12 TBS (Ind) Atlanta 17 48 GKTW Village Video 13 Central Florida News 13 49 Village News Network 14 WACX (Ind) Leesburg 55 54 SoapNet 15 WCEU (PBS) Daytona 15 55 Lifetime Movie Network 16 WOPX (PAX) Melbourne 43 56 The Travel Channel 17 WVEN (Univision) Orlando 26 57 Bravo 18 WVEN (Univision) Orlando 26 58 The Golf Channel 19 WLCB (Ind) Leesburg 45 59 TV Food Network 20 WGN (Ind) Chicago 60 Court TV 21 Orlando Area Attractions Network 61 Home & Garden TV (HGTV) 22 WTGL (Ind) Cocoa 52 62 Telemundo 23 CNN Headline News 63 Galavision 24 CNN 64 Oxygen 25 CNBC 65 E! Entertainment 26 MSNBC 66 Comedy Channel 27 The Weather Channel 67 BET 28 FOX News 68 Spike TV 29 ESPN 69 C-Span 1 30 ESPN2 70 FX 31 Sunshine Network 71 CMT (Country Music Television) 32 Speed Channel 72 VH-1 33 QVC 73 MTV 34 Nickelodeon 74 Sci-Fi Channel 35 Disney Channel 75 ShopNBC 36 Cartoon Network 76 Home Shopping Network 37 WE (Women’s Entertainment) 77 Hallmark Channel

          

19 GKTW Village Fun Facts

Give Kids The World was founded in 1986 and operated out of founder Henri Landwirth’s hotel.

The Give Kids The World Village opened in 1989.

The Gingerbread House cooks more than 18,600 pounds of liquid eggs, 19,000 pounds of bacon, 13,000 pounds of sausage and 5,000 pounds of pancake flour each year!

Our Mayor happens to be a 6-foot-tall rabbit, Mayor Clayton. He lovingly takes care of our Village with his bunny-bride Ms. Merry. Mayor Clayton even tucks children into bed each night.

More than three million meals have been served in the Gingerbread House Restaurant.

To date over 97,000 families have visited Give Kids The World Village from all 50 states and more than 65 countries around the world.

The tables in the Gingerbread House feature over 27,000 peppermint candies.

Over 2,000 dolls line the top of the walls in the Gingerbread House. They were donated by families from all over the world.

There are over 50,000 stars on the ceiling of the Castle of Miracles.

Each week, more than 1,500 volunteers donate their time and talent to the Village.

20 Give Kids The World Village is GREEN!

Through communication and education about water conservation, energy efficiency and waste reduction, all of us at Give Kids The World are taking “going green” seriously.

Listed below are just a few of the things we are doing here at the Village:

• We have energy sensors in our villas that detect motion, helping us to reduce our air conditioning and heating costs by 45%-50%, which is the equivalent of saving 2,000 trees a year! Be assured that the A/C in your villa turns on when you return home and will remain on during the night as you sleep.

• We use energy efficient lighting in our villas, reducing energy consumption by 70%-80%.

• We provide a smoke-free environment throughout our public and guest areas.

• We recycle paper, plastic, cans and cardboard in all guest and staff facilities. This saves about 432 cubic feet of material each week from going into a landfill. We encourage you to use the blue recycling bin in your villa throughout the week. No need to sort your recyclables; we will take care of that for you.

• All of our villas use low flow water fixtures. This reduces water consumption by 25% on a yearly basis.

• Leaving your villa front door open for more than a few minutes will automatically turn off your air conditioner.

• Your villa lights will be dim when first turned on but will brighten to full capacity in less than a minute.

• We recycle 67,000 cubic feet per year which would fill three GKTW villas.

If you have any comments or suggestions about our “green efforts,” please include them on the guest comment card you will receive at the end of your stay.

21 Dining at the Village

During your week at Give Kids The World Village there are many delicious dining options for your family. At check-in you will receive a meal card preloaded with three complimentary meals a day. Your family may choose from one of two dining options for breakfast and dinner. For breakfast, you may choose between the Gingerbread House, which serves buffet-style meals, or the Express Start Breakfast in the Ice Cream Palace, where you can grab a fast and fresh breakfast on-the-go. For dinner, you may choose between the Gingerbread House, or Katie’s Kitchen, which provides friendly counter service or delivery, for your convenience. Please remember that your family may choose only one breakfast option each morning and only one dinner option each evening.

Please bring your meal card when dining in The Gingerbread House or Katie’s Kitchen, as well as when you choose the Express Start Breakfast in the Ice Cream Palace. Delivery orders from Katie’s Kitchen will automatically be deducted from your meal card.

The menu for The Gingerbread House changes daily. Therefore, please tune in to channel 49 on your villa TV or see one of the digital display boards located throughout the Village. Katie’s Kitchen’s menu can be found on page 24 of the Village Guide.

Thank you and bon appetite!

22 Village Meal Options

Due to the allergies of some of our children, we request that an adult accompany any child under the age of 16 when eating or drinking in any of our food venues.

Please remember to bring your meal card to the following meals:

Breakfast • A hot and hearty breakfast is served in the Gingerbread House from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or • On the go? Stop by our Express Start Breakfast in the Ice Cream Palace from 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a fast and filling breakfast.

Lunch • Lunch is served in Katie’s Kitchen from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delivery is also available. Dial ext. 4800 from your villa telephone to place your order. Turn to page 24 to see the full menu for Katie’s Kitchen.

Dinner • A variety of hot dinner options can be found in the Gingerbread House each evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. or • Katie’s Kitchen also serves dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Place your order at the pick-up window or dial ext. 4800 from your villa telephone for delivery.

Still Hungry?

The Breakfast Cart In a hurry? Dial “0” on your telephone and the Breakfast Cart will stop at your curb with a continental breakfast assortment from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Pizza Delivery Pizza is available for delivery everyday from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dial ext. 4262 from your villa telephone to place your order. Choices include cheese, veggie or meat. All pizzas are 12 inches in diameter, with 8 slices. Soft drinks are also available.

Ice Cream Palace Ice cream is always available in the Ice Cream Palace from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Cookie Cart Feeling like a tasty treat? Keep an eye out for the Cookie Cart delivering delicious desserts right to your villa.

23 Katie’s Kitchen Menu

Located on the Avenue of Angels, Katie’s Kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. We invite you to pick up your meal from the take out window or call ext. 4800 and we will deliver to your villa.

Lunch 11a.m. to 4p.m.

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Soft Drinks 24 1. Welcome Hut / Security Office 10. Katie’s Kitchen 2. Marc’s Dino-Putt 11. Ice Cream Palace 3. Amberville Train Station 12. Castle of Miracles / La Ti Da Royal Spa 4. Julie’s Safari Theatre 13. Gingerbread House Restaurant VILLAGE MAP 5. Miss Pitty Pat’s Garden of Hope 14. Basketball Court & Butterfly Garden 15. Keaton’s Korral 6. House of Hearts Welcome Center 16. Matthew’s Boundless Playground 7. Chapel 17. Park of Dreams 8. Volunteer Services 18. Happy Harbor Fishing Pond 9. Administration Offices 19. Bob’s Sparkleberry Nature Trail 20. Audrey’s Pool

Central Florida Attractions

Directions and Information

Please keep these driving instructions in mind: •All distances are approximate. •Directions originate from Give Kids The World Village. •Hwy. 192, Vine St. and Irlo Bronson Hwy. are three different names for the same road. •Main St., State Rd. 441, US 17-92 and South Orange Blossom Tr. are different names for the same road from Kissimmee to Orlando. •Give Kids The World Village is 1 mile south of Hwy. 192. •North Bass Rd. becomes South Bass Rd. 0.6 miles south of the intersection of Hwy. 192 and North Bass Rd.

Major Theme Park Information

Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista (407) 824-2222

Theme Parks: Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and the Magic Kingdom

Parking •Use your Give Kids The World Button. •If someone in your party is unable to board and ride the tram, ask for handicap parking as you enter the parking lot. You must have your handicap placard from home. •Each of the four Disney parks has its own parking lot. You may use Disney transportation when moving from park to park. •If you are on a MEARS shuttle, you do not need to return to the park where you were dropped off that morning. You can return to the Village from any of the four theme parks or Downtown Disney.

Tickets •Tickets are only valid at the four theme parks. Water parks are NOT included. Your tickets will expire two weeks after the date they are issued to you. •Each free member of your Wish party age 3 and older will receive a three-day Park Hopper pass, allowing you to go in and out of each of the Disney parks. •Passes are good for ANY three days. Passes do not have to be used consecutively. •When entering the park, place your ticket in the turnstile entry and use the finger biometric scanner. Be sure to pick up your ticket when it is returned to you. •Do not lose your ticket. You may need it later that day to visit the other parks or leave and return. •If you wish to re-enter the park later in the day or visit another Disney theme park, you must use the finger biometric scanner and show your ticket.

25 Guest Assistance Pass •Present the pass received at the GKTW Orientation to the greeter or first host/hostess you come in contact with. You will enter through either the FAST PASS or Handicap entrance. •The pass is NOT valid for transportation between the parks, to the parking lots, in food lines or character greet lines. •If using a stroller as a wheelchair, go to Guest Relations for a tag to be placed on the stroller. This will allow you to take the stroller into the attraction.

Wheelchair and Stroller Rentals •Your GKTW button will give you a free wheelchair or stroller rental. Rental stations are located near the entrance of each park

First Aid •If you need any special assistance while at the parks, ask any employee, stop by Guest Relations at the main entrance or go to the First Aid facilities at the park.

Driving instructions to Disney’s Animal Kingdom (20 minutes), Disney’s Hollywood Studios (15 minutes), Epcot (15 minutes), the Magic Kingdom (20 minutes) Turn left out of the Village then take a left onto Hwy. 192, drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535, drive 2 miles. Left on State Rd. 536, follow signs to attraction.

Driving instructions to return to the Village from Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Follow signs to Hwy. 192. Go East toward Kissimmee, proceed approximately 7.5 miles to South Bass Rd. which is adjacent to Walmart. Turn right at stop light and proceed on South Bass Rd. to Give Kids The World Village.

Driving instructions to return to the Village from Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Follow signs to Hwy. 536. Stay in left lane toward Hwy. 536 where Interstate 4 traffic exits to the right. Proceed to State Rd. 535, turn right and proceed to Hwy. 192. Turn left and proceed approximately 2.7 miles to South Bass Rd. which is adjacent to Walmart. Turn right at stop light and proceed on South Bass Rd. to Give Kids The World Village.

Driving instructions to return to the Village from Epcot: Follow signs to Hwy. 536. Stay in left lane toward Hwy. 536 where Interstate 4 traffic exits to the right. Proceed to State Rd. 535, turn right and proceed to Hwy. 192. Turn left and proceed approximately 2.7 miles to South Bass Rd. which is adjacent to Walmart. Turn right at stop light and proceed on South Bass Rd. to Give Kids The World Village.

Driving instructions to return to the Village from the Magic Kingdom: Follow signs to Hwy. 192. Go East toward Kissimmee, proceed approximately 7.5 miles to South Bass Rd. which is adjacent to Walmart. Turn right at stop light and drive one mile on South Bass Rd. to Give Kids The World Village.

26 Special Park Information Regarding Lounges at Epcot and Magic Kingdom

Epcot VIP Lounges: Epcot employees have extended an invitation to all Give Kids The World Wish families. During your visit to Epcot, you may use the VIP Lounges for the chance to relax, as well as use the priority entrance into the attractions. They look forward to welcoming you and hope your visit will be an exciting adventure.

Mission Space Red Planet Room (Hewlett Packard) The Red Planet Room Facility is located on the left side of Mission Space. Lounge entrance is through the glass door with the Hewlett Packard logo. Lounge hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Test Track VIP Lounge (General Motors) Follow signs to Test Track. Once there, enter the concrete alcove to the immediate right of the main public entrance to the Test Track. Look for the General Motors logo. Follow the hallway to the General Motors conference center elevator and press the button on the security camera to announce arrival. Lounge hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Base 21 VIP Center (Siemens) Located in Spaceship Earth on the right hand side of the Project Tomorrow post show. Look for the door marked “Siemens.” Enter the pin number listed on the back of the ticket that you received at Orientation on the key pad for entrance. Present VIP ticket upon arrival. Lounge hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The Disney Wish Lounge at the Magic Kingdom: Your family is invited to experience the Disney Wish Lounge, a quiet place to take a break at the Magic Kingdom Park. This serene spot was created just for Wish families to rest, refresh and relax.

The Disney Wish Lounge is located at the end of Main Street U.S.A. inside First Aid (between Casey’s Corner and The Crystal Palace). Upon arrival, please present the pass you received in your packet at Orientation. It is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Lounge hours are 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

27 SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando (407) 363-2613

Parking •Present your Give Kids The World Button for free parking. •If someone in your party requires handicap parking, you must have your handicap placard from home.

Tickets •Present free tickets received at the Give Kids The World Orientation. Tickets are valid for any one day at the park for two weeks from date of issue.

Guest Assistance Pass Present your Give Kids The World Button for one free tray of fish at the Dolphin Cove feeder booth. Please note the dolphin feeding experience takes place at certain times each day. Check SeaWorld’s daily schedule for more information.

Wheelchairs and strollers •Free wheelchair or stroller may be picked up inside the main entrance of the park at the far right of the information counter.

First Aid •If you need any special assistance while at the park, ask any employee, stop by Guest Services at the main entrance or go to the First Aid facilities at the park.

Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 20 minutes) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535, drive 3 miles and take Interstate 4 East. Drive 2.5 miles and exit at SeaWorld (Exit 71). Follow signs to SeaWorld.

Driving instructions to return to the Village: As you exit the park, follow signs to Interstate-4 West. Exit at Lake Buena Vista (Exit 68). Turn left at stop light at the end of the exit ramp onto State Rd. 535. Drive 3.6 miles to Hwy. 192. Turn left onto Hwy. 192 and drive approximately 2.7 miles to South Bass Rd. which is adjacent to Walmart. Turn right at the stop light and drive one mile to Give Kids The World Village.

28 Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando (407) 363-8000

Theme Parks: Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure

Parkingking •Use the parking voucher/ticket recieved at Orientation for parking. There is one parking garage for both parks. If someone in your party requires handicap parking you must have your handicap placard from home.

Tickets •Present free tickets received at the Give Kids The World Orientation. •The tickets are “park hoppers,” good for any two days at both parks. Universal tickets expire two weeks from the date of issue. •Passes are good for any two days. Passes do not need to be used consecutively.

Guest Assistance Pass •Present the pass received at Give Kids The World Orientation to the greeter or the host/hostess at attractions with Universal Express Locations.

Wheelchairs and strollers •You may pick up a voucher/ticket for a free wheelchair or stroller on the days you visit Universal from Give Kids The World Guest Services. Take the voucher to Universal Guest Services to pick-up your wheelchair or stroller. A refundable security deposit or a valid driver’s license will be required for the free rental. Please note, each voucher is valid only on the day you receive it.

First Aid •If you need any special assistance while at the parks, ask any employee, stop by Guest Services at the main entrance or go to the First Aid facilities at the park.

Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 25 minutes) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 3 miles to Interstate 4 East. Drive 6.3 miles and exit at International Dr. (Exit 75A). Turn left at traffic light at end of ramp, follow directions to the parking lot.

Driving instructions to return to the Village: As you exit the park, follow signs to Interstate-4 West. Exit at Lake Buena Vista (Exit 68). Turn left at the light at end of exit ramp onto State Rd. 535 and continue for 3.6 miles. Turn left onto Hwy. 192, proceed approximately 2.7 miles to South Bass Rd. which is adjacent to Walmart. Turn right at stop light and proceed on South Bass Rd. to Give Kids The World Village. 29 Other Central Florida Attractions

Other Central Florida Attractions Besides visiting the main theme parks during your stay, your family may also visit any of the following area attractions. Free tickets are available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. Aquatica 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando (866) 787-4307 Tickets: Request tickets at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services 24 hours in advance. The front desk will then provide you with a confirmation letter, which will serve as your ticket. Driving Instructions: (Approximate driving time is 20 minutes) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535, drive 3 miles and take Interstate 4 East. Drive 2.5 miles and exit at SeaWorld (Exit 71). Take a left onto International Drive and follow the signs to Aquatica. The park will be on your right. Parking: Your Give Kids The World button will get you free parking. Wheelchair and Strollers: Your Give Kids The World button will get you free wheelchair and stroller rental. Boggy Creek Airboat Rides 2001 E. Southport Road, Kissimmee (407) 344-9550 Tickets: Free tickets available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. Please arrive at the park before 11 a.m. or after 3 p.m. Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 30 minutes) Turn left out of the Village and take first left on to Yowell Rd. Drive 0.4 miles, turn left on Prairie Point Blvd. Drive 0.6 miles, turn left on Indian Point Cir. Drive 0.2 miles, turn left on Indian Pointe Blvd. Drive 0.1 miles, turn left on S. Poinciana Blvd. Drive 10.5 miles. Busch Gardens Tampa 3605 E. Bougainvillea Avenue, Tampa (813) 987-5082 for recorded information (813) 987-5171 for operator Tickets: Request tickets at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services 48 hours in advance. A maximum of 4 tickets per family will be issued. Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 1.5 hours) Turn left out of the Village and take a left on Hwy. 192. Drive 7 miles. Take Interstate 4 West and drive approximately 45 miles. Take Interstate 75 North towards Ocala. Exit at Fowler Ave. (Exit 265). Turn left onto N. 46th St. Turn right onto E. Bougainvillea Ave., and follow the signs. Parking: $10 per day. Wheelchair and Strollers: Located at the 4th gift shop on the right after entrance. Minimal charge for rentals

30 Gatorland 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee (407) 855-5496 Tickets: Free tickets available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. Driving Instructions: (Approximate driving time is 15 minutes) Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Drive 3.4 miles. Turn left onto Main St. (SR 441/US 17-92). Drive 3.5 miles to Gatorland which will be on the right. Green Meadows Petting Farm 1368 S. Poinciana Boulevard, Kissimmee (407) 846-0770 Tickets: Free tickets available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 15 minutes) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 3 miles. Turn left onto Poinciana Blvd. and drive 5 miles. Green Meadows will be on the right. Kennedy Space Center State Road 405, Kennedy Space Center (321) 452-2121 Tickets: Free tickets available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is one hour) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right on State Rd. 535 and drive 3 miles to Interstate 4 East. Take 528 (toll road) East for 37 miles. Follow the signs to Kennedy Space Center. You will travel approximately 9 miles on State Rd. 405. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will be on the right. Parking: Free Wheelchair and Strollers: Free at the wheelchair/stroller distribution center. A valid form of identifica- tion is retained for use of the wheelchair or stroller. Mauiva Air Tours 301 Dyer Blvd, Kissimmee (407) 825-6999 Tickets: Request a reservation at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services 48 hours in advance. A maximum of three passengers per flight. Other restrictions apply. Any changes a few hours prior to the experience would be handled by our Guest Services. However, if there is an immediate need for a change, guest should contact Signature Flight (407.825.6999) and let them know they are there for the GKTW flight experience with Mauiva Air Tours. Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is seven minutes) Turn left out of the Village and take a right onto Hwy. 192. Drive approximately 1.5 miles. Take a right onto Dyer Blvd. and Kissimmee Airport will be straight ahead in less than a mile. Please park in the parking lot immediately in front of the Signature Flight building. Parking: Free

31 Old Town Park 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. (Hwy. 192), Kissimmee (407) 390-0906 Tickets: Vouchers are available at Guest Services and can be redeemed for one day of unlimited rides. Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 10 minutes) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 4.9 miles. Old Town Park will be on your left. Parking: Free Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf 4330 West Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee (407) 396-4660 Tickets: Vouchers are available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services to be redeemed at Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf. The Wish child and immediate family members each receive a free round of golf. A discounted rate is available for all other family members. Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is five minutes) Turn left out of the Village and take a right onto Hwy. 192. Drive 0.2 mile and Pirate’s Island is on the right. Pioneer Museum 750 North Bass Road, Kissimmee (407) 396-8644 Tickets: Your Give Kids The World button will get you free admission. Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is one minute) Turn left out of the Village. Pioneer Museum is on the left in less than a mile.

32

Shopping Information

Disney’s Village Marketplace/Downtown Disney/Disney’s West Side Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista (407) 828-3058, Village Marketplace Guest Services Themed restaurants include the Rainforest Café, T-Rex Café and Planet Hollywood Orlando. The World of Disney offers the world’s largest selection of Disney character merchandise. Other stores offer clothing, books, kitchen items and holiday gifts. Also featured is DisneyQuest, Bongos, Wolfgang Pucks, House of Blues and Cirque du Soleil. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 3.3 miles. Turn left onto Hotel Plaza Blvd. and drive 1 mile. Turn left at the end of the road at the stoplight. There are five entrances to the parking lot to the right. The first two entrances are for Disney’s Village Marketplace. Florida Mall 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando (407) 851-6255 More than 175 specialty stores and five anchor department stores, including Burdines, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard’s, Sears, JC Penney and a large food court. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right onto Highway 192. Drive 3.4 miles to the eighth light which is Main St. (Hwy 17-92). Turn left and drive 6 miles. The entrance to the mall is on the right side of the road before Sand Lake Rd. Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlet Stores SR 535, Kissimmee (407) 238-9301 Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 1 mile. The Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlet Stores are located on the right side of the road. The Mall at Millenia 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando (407) 363-3555 Offering a dazzling selection of international stores, including Cartier, Gucci, Chanel, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Zarra, Lacoste, Oilily, and L’Occitane, combined with the most in-demand U.S. retailers, such as Tiffany & Co., Apple, Tommy Bahama and Betsey Johnson. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535. Turn right onto Interstate 4 East and drive 9 miles. Take Exit 78 which is Conroy Rd. Turn right onto Conroy Rd.

33 Orlando Premium Outlet Mall 8200 Vineland Avenue, Lake Buena Vista (407) 238-7787 Mediterranean-style village of 110 outlet stores and food court. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Hwy. 536 (World Center Drive). Turn left at the next traffic light onto International Dr. Continue 1.8 miles to traffic light at Regency. Turn left into the Mall entrance. Prime Outlet International 4951 International Drive, Orlando (407) 352-9600 Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 3.0 miles. Turn right onto I-4 East and drive 5.7 miles. Exit at 75A which is Universal Blvd. Turn right at light at the end of ramp. Turn left at International Blvd. Continue on International Dr. past Oak Ridge Blvd. Prime Outlet Mall is on the left.

34 Dinner Shows

All reservations for dinner shows must be made 48 hours in advance at Guest Services in the House of Hearts.

Arabian Nights 3081 Arabian Nights Boulevard, Kissimmee (407) 239-9223

Tickets: A complimentary admission ticket is provided to one family per night. The Wish child is compli- mentary, with a 50% discount for up to 6 members in your party.

Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive approximately 5.8 miles. Turn right onto Arabian Nights Blvd. into parking area.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 4510 Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee (407) 396-1518

Tickets: A limited number of complimentary tickets are offered to our Wish children nightly, with a 50% discount for up to 4 family members and 20% off other members in your party.

Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Immediately get into the left turn lane. Turn left into the entrance to Medieval Times. Medieval Times is located next to Walmart.

Pirates Dinner Adventure 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando (407) 248-0590

Tickets: A complimentary admission ticket is provided for the Wish child (limit 5 GKTW families per night/7 nights a week), and a 50% discount off tickets for the rest of the members in your party.

Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles. Turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 3 miles. Take Interstate 4 East and exit at Sand Lake Rd., Exit 74A. Turn right at the end of the exit and continue through the International Dr. intersection. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Universal Blvd. Turn left onto Carrier Dr. The entrance to the parking lot is on your left.

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Florida Beaches

Cocoa Beach Driving instructions: (Approximately 1 hour away) Turn left out of the Village and take a right onto Hwy. 192. Drive .5 miles. Turn left onto Hoagland and drive 3 miles. Turn left onto John Young Pkwy. and go 4 miles. Turn right onto SR 417 North (toll road). Follow the signs to the Beachline Expwy. (S.R.528 East). Follow signs to Cocoa Beach (about 30 to 40 minutes). State Rd. 528 will dead end at Port Canaveral. Take State Rd. A1A South to find a variety of public beaches. PARKING: Free parking is available, although there may be a parking fee for some public beach areas.

Melbourne Beach Driving instructions: (Approximately 1 hour away) Turn left out of the Village and take a right onto Hwy. 192. Drive east for about 1 hour to Melbourne Beach. Turn left or right onto State Rd. A1A to find public beaches. PARKING: Free parking is available, although there may be a parking fee for some public beach areas.

Sarasota Beach Driving instructions: (Approximately 2 hours away) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive west. Take Interstate 4 West toward Tampa for about 74 miles. Take exit 9 onto I-75 South toward Naples. Stay on I-75 for about 52 miles. Take Exit 210 onto Fruitville Road/780 West toward Sarasota/Gulf Beaches. PARKING: Free parking is available, although there may be a parking fee for some public beach areas.

Siesta Key Driving instructions: (Approximately 2 hours away) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive west to Interstate 4 West toward Tampa for about 74 miles. Take exit 9 onto I-75 South toward Naples. Stay on I-75 South for about 56 miles. Take Exit 205 onto FL 72 West (Clark Road) toward Siesta Key/Sarasota. Make a slight right onto Midnight Pass Rd./FL 758. Beaches are on your left. PARKING: Free parking is available, although there may be a parking fee for some public beach areas.

St. Augustine Beach Driving instructions: (Approximately 2 hours away) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Then make a right onto Vineland Rd. 535 North. Take Interstate 4 East past downtown Orlando for about 49 miles. Take I-95 North exit on left toward Jacksonville for about 38 miles. Take exit 298, merge onto US-1 North toward St. Augustine. PARKING: Free parking is available, although there may be a parking fee for some public beach areas.

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Transportation Mears Motor Shuttle Families: From Orlando (407) 423-5566 From Kissimmee (407) 933-1808 • Shuttle is only for guests without other transportation. • Shuttle pick-up is outside the Guest Services lobby at the House of Hearts. • Shuttle reservations have been made for you in advance. • Please follow your shuttle itinerary. If you would like to make changes, contact Guest Services the night before at 4322. • A reservation has been made for your return to the airport on the day of departure. Please notify Guest Services if there are any changes in your flight. Departure times for the theme parks (from the Village): For SeaWorld Orlando or Universal Orlando—9 a.m. For Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Magic Kingdom or Disney Hollywood Studios—10 a.m. Pick-up is once per day. If you miss the shuttle, please take a taxi at your own expense or make other arrangments. To return from theme parks: Call Mears Shuttle Services at (407) 423-5566 two hours prior to pick-up time. Indicate which park you are visiting and the time you’d like to leave. Mears will assign you a time and place for pick-up. Also, write down your confirmation number and the name of the representative assisting you. Airport Departure: Guests are responsible for making departure reservations at least 24 hours in advance. Please call Guest Services at 4322 with your departure time and confirmation number after calling Mears. We can assist with luggage pickup from your villa. Hotel Guests using shuttle: • Take a taxi or the transportation your Foundation has arranged for your family to Give Kids The World Village for shuttle service to the theme parks. Please use money provided by your Foundation. • Please allow time for breakfast and dinner. See page 23 for exact meal times. • If you are not planning to return to Give Kids The World Village from a theme park, please take a taxi to return to your hotel. • Shuttle pick-up at your hotel is for airport transportation only. There is no charge to use Disney transportation. You may use Disney buses, boats and monorails free of charge to travel from one Disney park to another. Mears will pick up your family at any of the Disney parks or Downtown Disney. Transportation is available on a limited basis for families needing assistance with local errands. Check with Give Kids The World Village Guest Services for more information. Important: Please notify Guest Services at ext. 4322 if you do not plan to catch your scheduled shuttle the following morning.

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Driving Directions from Give Kids The World Village to the Airport (Approximately 35 minutes driving time)

We recommend checking in at the airline 2 hours before your departure time. If you have medical equipment that you will take onboard the flight, we recommend 3 hours before your departure time.

Turn LEFT out of the Village onto BASS ROAD In less than 1 mile you will come to a traffic light (next to Walmart).

Turn RIGHT at the traffic light onto IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY/VINE STREET (U.S. 192) You will be on IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY/VINE STREET for 2.5 miles. Stay in the left lane to make a left turn at JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY.

Turn LEFT onto JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY (423) You will be on John Young Parkway for 4.8 miles.

Turn RIGHT onto the SR-417-TOLL ROAD ramp Pay entrance ramp toll (Change required, no attendants). Pay second midway toll (Attendants present). You will continue on 417 for 6.5 miles until Exit 17.

EXIT 417 onto BOGGY CREEK ROAD (Exit 17)

Turn LEFT off the BOGGY CREEK ROAD exit Take the left exit ramp toward the Orlando International Airport.

Follow the signs to the airport and rental car return.

If you have any problems or will be delayed, please call the Village at 407-396-1114 or airport office at 407-825-2325.

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Welcome HOME

Dear Guests:

Hello and welcome!

I am Dr. Marty Martinson, Chaplain for Give Kids The World Village. My hope and prayer is that this will be a special week for each of you.

We, the staff, and our great group of “Angels” (volunteers), will do our best to help you enjoy your experience of a lifetime. Give Kids The World Village is a community of love whose purpose is to make wishes and dreams come true.

I especially invite you to visit our Chapel sometime during your stay with us. It is a beautiful place for quiet meditation and prayer. We have volunteer clergy available on Sunday mornings from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for prayer and fellowship. I also offer you my services as Chaplain.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life. God bless you and may all of your wishes come true.

Sincerely,

Dr. Marty Martinson Chaplain

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Below is a summary of local places of worship. Please call for specific service times. Calvary Assembly of God 711 Thacker Avenue, Kissimmee, FL (407) 847-5673 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Then turn right on Thacker Ave. which is the 4th light. Go 4 blocks and the church will be on the right. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1900 N. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL (407) 847-3978 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Then turn left onto John Young Pkwy. which is the 6th light. Go 2 blocks and the church will be on the left. First Baptist Church of Kissimmee 1700 N. John Young Avenue, Kissimmee, FL (407) 847-3138 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Then turn left onto John Young Pkwy. which is the 6th light. Go 1 block and the church will be on the left. First Christian Church 415 N. Main Street, Kissimmee, FL (407) 847-2543 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192 Then turn left on to Main St. Proceed 0.5 miles and the church will be on your left. First Presbyterian Church 15 W. Church Street, Kissimmee, FL (407) 847-2807 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Turn right on Church St. (State Rd. 441/ Hwy. 17-92). Go 5 blocks and the church will be on the right. Jehovah’s Witness 2281 N. Thacker Avenue, Kissimmee, FL (407) 931-0062 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Turn left onto N. Thacker Ave. Proceed 0.6 miles and the Kingdom Hall will be on the right.

40 Seventh Day Adventist Church 2391 Fortune Road, Kissimmee, FL (407) 348-0066 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Take a left onto Boggy Creek Rd. Stay straight to go onto Fortune Rd. After 0.2 miles you will see the Church on the left. Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation Ohalei-Rivka 11200 South Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, Florida (407) 239-5444 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take aleft onto Hwy. 192. Then take a slight right onto Vineland Rd./SR-535 North. Continue to follow 535 North. Stay straight to go onto South Apopka Vineland Rd./CR-435 North. Make a U-turn onto Apopka Vineland Rd. South /CR-435 South. After 0.8 miles the Synagogue will be on the right. Congregation Shalom Aleichem—Reform 3501 Oak Pointe Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL (407) 935-0064 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right onto Hwy. 192. Then turn right onto North Bermuda Ave./North John Young Pkwy./US-17-92. Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Rd. Turn right onto Oak Pointe Blvd. The Synagogue will be located immediately on your right. First United Methodist Church 101 W. Dakin Street, Kissimmee, FL (407) 847-3700 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Then turn right on Main St. (State Rd. 441/ Hwy.17-92) which is the 8th light. Make a left on Dakin St. Go 3 blocks and the Church will be on the right. Free Methodist Church 1701 N. Thacker Avenue, Kissimmee, FL (407) 847-4528 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Then turn left on Thacker Ave. which is the 4th light. Go 1 block and the Church will be on the right. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 1603 N. Thacker Avenue, Kissimmee, FL (407) 870-9055 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Then turn left on Thacker Ave. which is the 4th light. Go 2 blocks and the Church will be on the right.

41 Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine at Lake Buena Vista 8300 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, FL (Exit 27 at I-4) (407) 239-6600 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Go 2.7 miles turn slight right onto Vineland Rd./FL-535 North. Turn right onto Vineland Ave. After 1 mile the Church will be on the right. St. John’s Episcopal Church 1709 N. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL (407) 847-2009 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Then turn left on John Young Pkwy. which is the 6th light. Go 1 block and the Church will be on the right. Trinity Lutheran Church 3016 W. Vine Street (Hwy. 192), Kissimmee, FL Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. Drive about .02 miles and the Church will be on your right.

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