The Village Guide - Give Kids the World
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The Village Guide - Give Kids the World
The Village Guide Your guide to magical memories in Central Florida and at Give Kids The World Village. Share your experience with us on social media! Official Hashtag: #GKTWVillage /gktwvillage /@gktwvillage /@gktwvillage /givekidstheworld The Village Guide is also available as an app for iPhone and Android users. If using an iPhone, go into the app store and search “happ4hotels”. If using an Android phone, go to Google Play and search for “happ hotels” or “happ4hotels”. Once downloaded, enter hotel code GKTW Updated in July, 2016 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 and 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 Resort 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 stressfree 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 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 Village Table of Contents Village Safety Information • Emergency Numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Weather Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Medical Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Village Information • Tips from Mayor Clayton -------------------------------------------------------------------------• Check-In -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Special Village Reminders ------------------------------------------------------------------------• Guest Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Village Television Channels ----------------------------------------------------------------------• Fun Facts about GKTW Village---------------------------------------------------------------------• Going Green in the Village -----------------------------------------------------------------------• Dining at the Village ------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Weekly Entertainment Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------• Entertainment Descriptions -----------------------------------------------------------------------• Magical Village Locations -------------------------------------------------------------------------Village Map Centerfold Theme Park Information and Directions • Transportation • Walt Disney World (Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, ----------------------------Epcot, Magic Kingdom and VIP lounges) • SeaWorld Orlando ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Universal Orlando (Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure) ------------------------------• Aquatica -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Boggy Creek Airboat Rides -----------------------------------------------------------------------• Busch Gardens Tampa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Cirque du Soleil – La Nouba----------------------------------------------------------------------• Clearwater Aquarium -----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Gatorland ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Green Meadows Petting Farm --------------------------------------------------------------------• iFLY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Kennedy Space Center ----------------------------------------------------------------------------• LEGOLAND Florida ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Medieval Times -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The Orlando Eye/Sealife Aquarium/Madame Tussauds------------------------------------------• Paddling Center -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Pioneer Museum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf --------------------------------------------------------------------• Via Air ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Wet ‘n Wild ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shopping ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Beaches ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For Your Spiritual Needs • Religious Services Directory ---------------------------------------------------------------------Departure • Check-Out • Stay Involved • Airport Instructions and Directions Phone Directory ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3–6 7 8 9 10–12 13 14 15 16–19 20 21–23 24–26 27 28–30 31 32–33 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 39–41 42 43–45 46 47 48–49 Back Cover 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. 4000 GKTW Airport Office Phone: (407) 825-2325 GKTW Guest Services Fax: (407) 396-6065 Email: dream@gktw.org IN CASE OF EMERGENCY • 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. 4000 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. 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. If you have electrically powered medical equipment, notify Guest Services at “4000.” 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 Guest Services at “4000.” While it is possible that some attractions may temporarily close, all of the theme parks are open rain or shine. Make the best of it by planning to see a show or visiting an indoor attraction during inclement weather. Lightning When thunder roars, stay indoors! 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. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor venues will be closed until it’s safe to be outside. If you have questions regarding if it’s safe to be outside, call Guest Services at “4000.” 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. Please note that lightning may cause a delay in Village meal deliveries from Katie’s Kitchen and Mama Merry’s Pizzeria. Thank you for your understanding. 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 with you and drink regularly 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 engage in 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 “4000.” 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 better assist you. If you must call “911” while off property, please also notify Guest Services at (407) 396-1114, ext. 4000. Doctors If you need a doctor but the situation is not serious enough to call “911,” please call Guest Services at “4000” for a referral. 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 ( Distance: 1.3 mi ) (407) 390-1888 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 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 ( Distance: 5.9 mi ) (407) 465-1110 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday 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 Nemours Children’s Urgent Care 750 Centerview Boulevard, Kissimmee 34741 ( Distance: 7.0 mi ) (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 0.8 miles. Get into the left turn lane. Turn left onto Hoagland Blvd. Drive 0.9 miles. Continue onto Carroll St. Drive 2.9 miles. Turn left onto US-17N/US-441N/US-92E. Drive 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Centerview Blvd. Destination will be on the right. Nemours CareConnect Meet face to face with Nemours pediatric providers online, 24/7, and receive expert pediatric care when and where you need it with your mobile phone, tablet or computer. Typical issues include: allergies, asthma, abdominal pain, behavioral issues, bronchitis, fever, cuts and rashes. Instructions: Please see the Manager on Duty at Guest Services for further assistance, or dial 4000 and ask for the Manager on Duty. Directions to Local Children’s Hospitals Nemours Children’s Hospital 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando ( Distance: 18.2 mi ) (407) 567-4000 *Hematology/Oncology Floor on site Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and turn right onto Hwy. 192. Turn left onto N. John Young Parkway. Drive 4.8 miles and turn right onto FL-417 N (toll road). Drive 8.6 miles and take exit 19 for Lake Nona Blvd. Keep right at the fork and follow signs to Lake Nona Blvd. Turn left onto Nemours Parkway. Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children (Downtown Orlando) 92 W. Miller Street, Orlando ( Distance: 21.7 mi ) (407) 649-9111 *Hematology/Oncology Floor on site 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. Florida Hospital for Children 601 East Rollins Street, Orlando ( Distance: 24.8 mi ) (407) 303-6611 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left on Hwy. 192. Drive 2.7 miles and turn right onto State Rd. 535 and drive 3 miles. Take Interstate 4 East and drive 16.6 miles. Exit at Princeton St. which is Exit 85. In 0.2 miles, make a left onto Orange Avenue. At the next light, turn right onto Rollins St. and the hospital will be on the left. 4 Directions to Local Hospitals Osceola Regional Medical Center 700 W. Oak Street, Kissimmee ( Distance: 4.2 mi ) (407) 846-2266 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right on Hwy. 192. In 3 miles, turn right on Central Ave. Continue past W. Oak St. and the emergency entrance will be on the right. Florida Hospital Kissimmee 200 W. Hilda Street, Kissimmee ( Distance: 5.3 mi ) (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. Florida Hospital Celebration Health 400 Celebration Place, Celebration ( Distance: 8.1 mi ) (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 ( Distance: 11.6 mi ) (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. Orlando Regional Medical Center (Downtown Orlando) 1414 S. Kuhl Avenue, Orlando ( Distance: 21.6 mi ) (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. 5 Nearby Pharmacies Walmart 4444 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee ( 1 mile ) (407) 397-1002 Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village, drive one mile, and Walmart will be on the left. Target Pharmacy 4795 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee ( 3.3 miles ) (407) 594-0029 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 left onto Hwy. 192/W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Drive 2.2 miles. Target will be on your right. CVS Pharmacy 1205 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee ( 3.5 miles ) (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 ( 4 miles ) (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 0.5 miles. Publix will be on the left. Walgreens 1111 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee ( 4.4 miles ) (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. 6 Tips from Mayor Clayton Village Do’s and Don’ts The Village speed limit is 10 mph. 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 or in the large gazebo between villas 188 and 199. 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. Skateboarding is not permitted anywhere on property. Please refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages in all public areas. Please do not use personal grills or fire pits on Village property. The Village has two pools for your enjoyment, open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please remain with your children as lifeguards are not provided. Audrey’s Pool operates seasonally. We welcome service animals, but family pets are not permitted. GKTW is surrounded by green space and wildlife areas. Animals you may see on the property are not pets and are not domesticated. Please do not approach or feed any animals on Village property. If you encounter a problem with an animal, please contact Guest Services for assistance at “4000.” 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 at “4000.” 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 Information 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 arrival process. GKTW Village Parking Pass Ensure your GKTW Village parking pass is on your rearview mirror 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 dial “01” 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 26 of this guide. The Village Guide This is your guide! 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 provides helpful information including the Give Kids The World Village phone number, 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 “4000” 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 Special Village Reminders GKTW Button 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 SeaWorld Orlando (If handicap parking is needed, please request it at this time. You must have your handicap placard from home.) • Quick Que pass to skip long lines at SeaWorld Orlando. • Free tray of fish to feed aquatic animals at SeaWorld Orlando. • Receive a free single stroller or manual wheelchair rental at all Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando theme parks. 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. • Mickey Mouse will be in The Hoppening Place on Monday and Thursday mornings. Universal characters on Friday mornings and SeaWorld characters on Friday evenings. See page 20 for more details. 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 “4000” from any Village phone. • Sign up for your tuck-in with Mayor Clayton or Ms. Merry by dialing “4000” from any Village phone or by visiting the front desk in the House of Hearts. One tuck-in visit per family, please. • To learn more about our entertainment options, turn to page 20 in this guide, watch Channel 5 in your villa or dial “4000” with questions about venues, shows or activity times. 9 Guest Services Give Kids The World Guest Services We are here to serve you! Feel free to ask us anything or stop in to borrow a stroller or wheelchair. We are located in the House of Hearts (#6 on Village map centerfold), and you can reach us by dialing “4000” from any Village phone. • Lost and Found is located at Guest Services. If you lose anything or find something that may belong to another family, please come to Guest Services or call us at “4000.” • Safe Deposit boxes are available upon request. • Visit our movie library for DVDs of your favorite movies. They are available for loan 24 hours a day at Guest Services. You may borrow up to two movies at a time. • A luggage scale is available for your use at Guest Services. Memory Market Gift Shop and Media Center Located in the Memory Makers’ Manor just across the Avenue from the Ice Cream Palace. Open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. • Purchase hats, t-shirts, gifts and other Village-themed merchandise. • Record a special video with your family at the Memory Keepers Studio. Includes a complimentary DVD to take home. Open daily 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Video cameras are available for check-out on a first-come, first-served basis. • Stop in with your SD card and we’ll be happy to copy your photos onto a disc at no cost. • Stamps may be purchased in the Memory Market. We’ll even send your cards and letters out for you. Internet Access Free Internet access is available: • Via WiFi which is available within each villa and the House of Hearts • The Village wireless network name is GKTWGuest and “template” is the WiFi password • If you need internet assistance, please dial “4400” from your villa phone. Village Transportation For your convenience, please use the complimentary Village Transportation that operate daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Transportation is continuously running around the Village. Please call “4000” to arrange a pickup or just hop aboard. Please remember the Village is a 79 acre resort and there may be a short wait. 10 What’s in Your Villa? You have two villa card keys, one of which is your meal card. If you misplace them or have any problems, please contact Guest Services for assistance. The gift fairy has left a welcome gift on the living room table, your refrigerator has been stocked with sodas and water. 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’s an ice maker in the freezer, or you can obtain ice from the Ice Cream Palace. Toiletry items are provided. In the kids’ bathroom you will find GKTW’s fun and fragrant Ice Cream Collection, made especially for our younger guests. There is also a hair dryer in the hall bathroom for your convenience. In the bedroom closets you will find extra blankets, pillows, a travel crib and bed rails. Also, your living room sofa converts to a full-sized sofa bed. Trash bags, paper towels and dish soap are located under the kitchen sink. Telephone 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 “4000” to schedule the call. If the red light on the phone is blinking, this means you have a message. To retrieve phone messages—Dial “800” and follow the instructions. Please note, many cell phone providers have limited signal strength at the Village. 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 15 in this guide. Washer and Dryer Your villa includes your own washer and dryer, and we have provided detergent as well. If you need more detergent or a different type of detergent, 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. Please do not run your dryer when you are not in the villa. 11 What’s in Your Villa? Dishwasher The kitchen of your villa has a dishwasher for your convenience. The buttons to operate the dishwasher appear on the top, inside of the washer door. With door open, press ON/OFF button to turn the unit ON to begin operation and OFF at the end of a wash cycle. The ON/OFF light is displayed when the dishwasher is ON. Press CYCLE SELECT button to choose wash cycle. The light under the cycle name will display to indicate which cycle has been selected. After selecting the wash cycle, close the door of the dishwasher to start the cycle. The green light will display and a beep will sound to alert you that the wash cycle is complete. • 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 or at the gazebo behind Julie’s Safari Theatre. • Fire Extinguisher — A fire extinguisher can be found in the utility closet in the kitchen. Instructions on how to use the extinguisher are attached. • Trash Can — Trash can be placed, either in the provided bin or in individual bags, by the Bunny sign in your front yard every morning before 10 a.m. Additional bags are located under the sink and can be picked up at Guest Services. • Recycling Bin — This blue bin is to be placed outside by the Bunny sign each morning before 10 a.m. 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, a flashlight has been provided to you during your stay. It can be found under the kitchen sink. • 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. • Tea — There is a tea kettle and tea bags located on the counter with the coffee. Stop by the Ice Cream Palace for additional supplies. • Paper towels, dishwashing soap and liquid soap — These items can be found under the kitchen sink. If you have any Housekeeping or Engineering needs, please contact Guest Services at “4000.” 12 Village Television Channels A&E ABC ABC Family AMC Animal Planet BBC America BET Bloomberg Bravo Brighthouse News Brighthouse Sports Cartoon CBS CNBC CNN Comedy Central CSPAN CW Discovery Discovery Fit & Health Disney E! TV ESPN ESPN Classic ESPN2 ESPNews Food FOX Fox News FS1 FX GKTW Orientation Video GKTW Village News Golf Good Life Hallmark Hallmark Movie 90 or 90-1 10 or 10-1 74 or 74-1 96 or 96-1 75 or 75-1 42 or 42-1 73 or 73-1 40 or 40-1 92 or 92-1 13 or 13-1 47 or 47-1 71 or 71-1 11 or 11-1 38 or 38-1 37 or 37-1 99 or 99-1 23 or 23-1 16 or 16-1 76 or 76-1 86 or 86-1 70 or 70-1 91 or 91-1 48 or 48-1 50 or 50-1 49 or 49-1 51 or 51-1 80 or 80-1 14 or 14-1 41 or 41-1 53 or 53-1 101 or 101-1 4 or 4-0 5 or 5-0 54 or 54-1 21 or 21-1 81 or 81-1 124 or 124-1 HGTV History HLN Info Mas ION Lifetime Lifetime Movie MSNBC MTV MyTV NASA Nat Geo NBC Nickelodeon NY1 Orlando Visitor Info OWN Oxygen PBS SuperChannel Syfy TBN TBS TCM Telemundo TLC TNT Travel TV27 Unimas Universal Univision USA Velocity VH1 Walt Disney World Network Weather Channel 82 or 82-1 89 or 89-1 36 or 36-1 106 or 106-1 18 or 18-1 83 or 83-1 123 or 123-1 39 or 39-1 135 or 135-1 17 or 17-1 6 or 6-1 88 or 88-1 12 or 12-1 72 or 72-1 43 or 43-1 8 or 8-1 85 or 85-1 84 or 84-1 15 or 15-1 22 or 22-1 100 or 100-1 19 or 19-1 93 or 93-1 122 or 122-1 108 or 108-1 79 or 79-1 94 or 94-1 87 or 87-1 20 or 20-1 109 or 109-1 97 or 97-1 107 or 107-1 95 or 95-1 98 or 98-1 134 or 134-1 7 or 7-1 24 or 24-1 NOTE: If unable to determine channel, please try channel number alone and then with the suffix -1 or -0. Example: 50 or 50-1 13 Fun Facts about GKTW Give Kids The World was founded in 1986 and operated out of founder Henri Landwirth’s hotel. In 1989 Landwirth developed Give Kids The World Village, a stand-alone nonprofit resort in Kissimmee. The Gingerbread House Restaurant 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 and Ms. Merry even tuck children into bed at night. Please call the front desk at “4000” to schedule your tuck-in. More than five-million meals were served in the Gingerbread House Restaurant before Towne Hall opened. To date, more than 143,000 families have visited Give Kids The World Village from all 50 states and 75 countries around the world. The tables in the Gingerbread House and The Peppermint Table feature 752 lbs. of peppermints or 66,874 peppermints total! Over 2,200 dolls are displayed in the Gingerbread House and The Peppermint Table. They were donated by families from all over the world. There are over 120,000 stars on the ceiling of the Castle of Miracles and in the Star Tower. Each week, more than 1,700 volunteers donate their time and talents to the Village. 14 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 Village 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. Your villa lights will be dim when first turned on but will brighten to full capacity in less than a minute, 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. • We encourage towel and linen reuse in guest rooms by only replacing fresh towels and linens upon guest departure. • We offer preferred parking for electric vehicles with available EV charging stations. • Leaving your villa front door open for more than a few minutes will automatically turn off your air conditioner. • We recycle 67,000 cubic feet of materials 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 survey you will receive after your stay. 15 Breakfast Espress Start Breakfast Breakfast Buffet 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pantry Breakfast Delivery 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Closed Closed 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ice Cream All Day Long! Dinner Lunch 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Closed Dinner Buffet 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delivery Available Dial 4800 Delivery Available Dial 4262 Dinner 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Delivery Available 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dial 4800 Delivery Available 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dial 4262 Located in Café Clayton -Towne Hall •Milkshakes •Sundaes •Banana Splits •Cones •Drinks 17 Dining at the Village During your stay 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 free meals a day. Please bring your meal card when dining in the Towne Hall, as well as when you choose the Express Start Breakfast in the Ice Cream Palace. Delivery orders from Mama Merry’s Pizzeria, in the Towne Hall, will automatically be deducted from your meal card. All menus can be found on pages 17-19. Please also tune in to channel 5 on your villa TV or see one of the digital display boards located throughout the Village for the daily menu. All items can be modified to suit your dietary needs, please talk to the manager in Café Clayton. Menu subject to change as necessary. Important Allergen Information To best serve you and assure a safe and enjoyable dining experience, we ask that you please read and understand all of the information below. Trained And Educated Management: Our Food and Beverage Managers have been educated and trained in allergen management to ensure your safety. Offering Of Specialty Items: Give Kids The World Village offers many allergen friendly options for your special dietary needs. What To Do: Upon arrival at any food venue, please specifically ask for the Food Service Manager or Shift Lead to discuss the severity of your allergens and determine the best course of action for your food needs. Cross Contact: Not all of our food facilities are free from cross contact. In order to ensure that your food is safe, please discuss the preparation process for your food with the Manager or Shift Lead before you place an order to ensure that no cross-contact takes place. Thank you and bon appétit! 16 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 Towne Hall at Nancy’s Kitchen from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. See page 18 to see the full menu for Nancy’s Kitchen. 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 Towne Hall at Katie’s Kitchen from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delivery is also available. Dial “4800” from your villa telephone to place your order. Turn to page 20 to see the full menu for Katie’s Kitchen. • Pizza is served in Towne Hall at Mama Merry’s Pizzeria from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delivery is also available. (Please note a 45 min. delivery time.) Dinner • A variety of hot dinner options can be found in Towne Hall 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 buffet line or dial “4800” from your villa telephone for delivery. • Pizza is served in Towne Hall at Mama Merry’s Pizzeria from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Delivery is also available from 6p.m. to 10 p.m. (Please note a 45 min. delivery time.) 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. Ice Cream Palace Ice cream is always available in the Ice Cream Palace from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Nondairy, sugar-free, rice & soy ice cream are available upon request. The Cookie Cart Feeling like a tasty treat? Keep an eye out for the Cookie Cart, delivering delicious desserts right to your villa from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. If you do not see the Cookie Cart dial “0” for villa delivery. The Pickle Bar Stop by the the Pickle Bar aboard the Lil Chew Chew while you dine in the Gingerbread House. 17 Nancy’s Kitchen Menu Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Scrambled Eggs or Egg Scrambler with peppers, onions, ham & cheese • Cheese Omelets – GF • Bacon or Sausage – GF DF • French Toast (GF available) • Perkins’s Pancakes (GF DF available) • Assorted Cereals GF= Gluten Free DF= Dairy Free V= Vegetarian • Fresh Fruit Bar • Southern Style Grits • Biscuits & Sausage Gravy • Breakfast Potatoes • Waffles – made to order; topped with strawberries & cream (GF DF available) • Yogurt with Granola • Assorted Breakfast Breads & Pastries Dinner is served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Salad Bar: Fresh mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, Garbanzo beans, apple sauce, cheddar cheese, macaroni salad, peppercinis, and assortment of salads. Kids’ Items – 2 of the following: Chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti, tater tots, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs Wednesday – Oriental Night General Tso Chicken Pork Chop Suey Beef Lo-mien White Rice - GF DF V Egg Fried Rice - GF DF V Pork Egg Rolls - DF Steamed White Rice - V Stir Fried Vegetables - GF DF V Sunday Slow Smoked BBQ Pork Loin – GF DF Baked Shepherd’s Pie Mashed Red Potatoes - V Steamed Carrots – GF DF V Steamed Peas – GF DF V Yellow Rice - DF V Thursday Slow Roasted Smoked Turkey – GF DF Sweet Potato Casserole - V Green Bean Casserole - V Mashed Red-Skin Potatoes - GF V Bread Stuffing Holiday Corn - GF V Monday Beef Tacos– DF Nachos with toppings Beef Burritos Been Burritos– V Yellow Rice – DF V Refried Beans - DF V Friday Slow Cooked Smoked Pork Ribs - DF Captains Dinner with Popcorn Shrimp & Deep Fried Panko-Breaded Cod Baked Beans - GF V Steamed Broccoli - GF DF V French Fries - V Tuesday Baked Cheese Manicotti – V Baked Penne with Italian Sausage Linguini - DF V Meatballs in Marinara Marinara Sauce – GF DF V Tuscany Style Vegetable Blend– GF DF V Steamed Broccoli – GF DF V Cheese Sauce - V Alfredo Sauce - V Vegetarian Lasagna - V Garlic Bread - V Saturday – Pool Party Hamburgers – GF DF (V available) Hot Dogs – GF DF Chicken Nuggets French Fries – V Corn on the Cob – GF V Watermelon (seasonal) Assorted Homemade Salads 18 Katie’s Kitchen Menu Located in Towne Hall, Katie’s Kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. We invite you to dine-in or call “4800” and we will deliver to your villa. Lunch 11 a.m. − 4 p.m. • Chicken Sandwich • Pastry Top Chicken Pot Pie Served with cornbread Topped with creamy dijon, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese and served with gourmet side and beverage • Caesar Salad Served with cornbread • Chicken Salad Sandwich • Chicken Caesar Salad • Meatloaf Sandwich • Kid’s Lunch-Mac & Cheese Served with cornbread Topped with lettuce, tomato and served with gourmet side and beverage Topped with hickory ketchup, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese and served with gourmet side and beverage Served with gourmet side, cornbread and beverage • Kid’s Lunch- 1/2 Sandwich Combo Served with gourmet side and beverage Dinner 4 p.m. − 10 p.m. ( Delivery only from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ) Family Meals Your choice of Rotisserie Chicken, Meatloaf or Combination Served with gourmet sides and cornbread Gourmet Sides Soft Drinks are also available. • Mashed Potatoes with Gravy • Sweet Corn • Green Beans • Cinnamon Apples • Mac & Cheese • Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup • Seasonal Fresh Fruit • Small Caesar Salad Katie’s Dessert 19 Weekly Entertainment Schedule Sunday • Ashley’s Art Corner from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Castle of Miracles • Ms. Merry’s Tea Party in The Peppermint Table can be reserved ahead of time by calling Guest Services (“4000”) for any of the following times: 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. • The World’s Largest CANDY LAND Game from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Matthew’s Boundless Playground* Monday • Disney Character photos at The Hoppening Place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Discovery Cove Animal Encounter from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels* • Mayor Clayton’s Hare-Raising Halloween from 7 p.m to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels* Tuesday • Give Kids the World Character photos in The Hoppening Place from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. • Mayor Clayton’s Birthday Party from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels* • Fishing at the Happy Harbor Gazebo from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.* Wednesday • Horseback Riding from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Keaton’s Korral* • Village Idol in The Hoppening Place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday • Disney Character photos at The Hoppening Place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Winter Wonderland from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. along the Avenue of Angels* • Winter Wonderland Parade at 8 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels* • Santa Claus in The Hoppening Place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Don’t forget to pick out your Christmas surprise! Friday • Universal Orlando Character photos from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in The Hoppening Place • Once Upon a Village Party from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Park of Dreams Ship Stage* • SeaWorld characters at the Once Upon a Village Party from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday • Horseback Riding from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Keaton’s Korral* • Big Splash Bash at the Park of Dreams from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.* • Family Game Show from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Hoppening Place *Activity may be canceled or moved to an alternate location in the event of inclement weather. 20 Entertainment Descriptions Discovery Cove Animal Encounter on Monday Night Come out to the Avenue of Angels to meet a representative from Discovery Cove with one of their special animal friends from 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mayor Clayton’s Hare-Raising Halloween on Monday Night* Join us on the Avenue of Angels for a spooktacular Halloween party you won’t want to miss from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. If you like having fun, playing games and trick-or-treating, you’ll love this one of a kind party! Costumes welcome! Fishing Fun on Tuesday Evenings* Come join our knowledgeable fishing volunteers on Tuesday evenings at the Happy Harbor Fishing Pond from 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fishing poles and bait will be available at the Fishing Shack at the Park of Dreams Pool. Mayor Clayton’s Birthday Party on Tuesday Night* SURPRISE! Shhhh, it’s a secret! Come help us wish Mayor Clayton a “Happy Birthday” with cake, music, dancing and more on the Avenue of Angels at the House of Hearts stage from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Village Idol on Wednesday Night Join us at The Hoppening Place at 7:00 p.m. for the pre-show and then the main event at 7:30 p.m.! See the best undiscovered talent the Village has to offer during an evening you won’t want to miss. Winter Wonderland on Thursday Night* Once a week, the Village turns into a Winter Wonderland as Santa arrives from the North Pole. Come join him in The Hoppening Place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.! Be sure to check out arts and crafts, and games on the Avenue of Angels from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A special parade will happen at 8:00 p.m. Once Upon a Village Party on Friday Night* Calling all pirates, princesses, mermaids and knights to the ship stage at the Park of Dreams! Games, crafts and lots of adventure awaits you from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. SeaWorld character friends make a splash and join in the party. Big Splash Bash on Saturday* Come join the Village’s ultimate beach party! Take part in interactive games and groove along to your favorite beach tunes - it’s summertime fun for the entire family! Hang loose and join the party at the Park of Dreams from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Family Game Show on Saturday Night Ready, set, think! Join us from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Hoppening Place in Towne Hall for a family-fun trivia game show. * Wind speed and other inclement weather may cancel/change the location of the event. Please dial “4000” for up-to-date information. 21 Entertainment Descriptions, Cont. Ms. Merry’s Tea Party on Sunday Please join Ms. Merry and friends for a sweet tea party in The Peppermint Table in Towne Hall! Meet royalty and enjoy tea and cookies. To sign up, please visit Guest Services in The House of Hearts or by dialing “4000” prior to Sunday. Tea party times are 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ashley’s Art Corner on Sunday Mornings The Castle of Miracles gets creative with Ashley’s Art Corner from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 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 craft. Crafts may include painting, coloring or scrapbooking. CANDY LAND on Sunday Night* The world’s largest CANDY LAND party is located at Matthew’s Boundless Playground from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 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, fun and games with Mayor Clayton, Ms. Merry and Murphy the Gingerbread Man. * Wind speed and other inclement weather may cancel/change the location of the event. Please dial “4000” for up-to-date information. 22 Additional Nightly Fun Mayor Clayton and Ms. Merry Nightly Tuck-Ins Sign up at Guest Services or call “4000” for the truly once-in-a lifetime experience of having a loveable bunny tuck you into bed! Choose from Ms. Merry or Mayor Clayton to visit your villa and create memories that won’t soon be forgotten. There are limited times available, so be sure to sign up early! Movies at Julie’s Safari Theatre Grab some popcorn and catch a flick with the family at Julie’s Safari Theatre! Movies are shown every night of the week at 8 p.m. To find out what movie is playing, see the digital display board in the Towne Hall lobby or dial “4000”. Teen Night, Every Night! Join us for Teen Night every night from 9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Guests between the ages of 13-17 are invited to hang out and meet a few new friends! Guests between the ages of 13-15 MUST have an adult sign them in and out of the event. Teen Night will take place in Amberville on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Teen Night will be held at the Hoppening Place in Towne Hall on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights, featuring Laser Tag on Tuesday and Saturday and Archery Tag on Thursday and Sunday. 23 Magical Village Locations 1 Welcome Hut/Security Office Open 24 hours. If the Welcome Hut is unattended, please press “01” on the call box. Please stop here when entering the Village so we can welcome you home. 2 Marc’s DinoPutt Open daily from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Marc’s Dino Putt is a 7-hole fully accessible miniature golf course filled with many friendly dinosaurs. Golf balls and clubs are available in Amberville. 3 Amberville Train Station and Lori’s Magical Flight Amberville Train Station open daily from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Lori’s Magical Flight open daily from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Amberville is an interactive train station that includes a room with a model railroad, a waterway with remotecontrolled boats, train memorabilia, an interactive video arcade, billiards and the latest Wii and XBOX 360 games. Be sure to take a ride on JJ’s Express and Lori’s Magical Flight! Both are located just outside of Amberville’s back door and are wheel-chair accessible. Lori’s Magical Flight riders must be at least 36 inches tall to ride. (Rides may be closed depending on inclement weather.) 4 Julie’s Safari Theatre Open nightly Sit back with some popcorn and catch a flick with the family! Movies are played every night at 8 p.m. To find out what movie is playing, see the digital display board in the Towne Hall lobby or dial “4000”. 5 Miss Pitty Pat’s Garden of Hope & Butterfly Garden Open daily The Garden of Hope has raised plant beds and wheelchair accessible paths to ensure everyone can enjoy this beautiful garden brimming with plants selected for their fragrance, texture and color. Visit our unique Koi pond near the Avenue of Angels. Little ones can explore Mayor Clayton’s cottage at the center of the garden. 6 House of Hearts Welcome Center Open 24 hours This is the “heart” of Give Kids The World’s Guest Services. For a complete list of offerings available at the front desk, see page 10. 7 Gallery of Hope Open daily from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This special visitor’s center celebrates and honors the generosity of the corporate partners and individuals who have donated funds, time, talent and resources to the Village. Numbers correspond with the Village map centerfold. 24 Magical Village Locations, Cont. 8 The Village Chapel Open daily from 8 a.m. – 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 the Village Guide. After-hours access to the Chapel is available upon request. 11 Ice Cream Palace Open daily from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious ice cream treat morning, noon or night. Our Express Start breakfast is also served here every morning from 7:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. 12 Castle of Miracles and Enchanted Carousel Open daily from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. The Castle includes Twinkle Hope’s La-Ti-Da Royal Spa, a sweeter-than-honey beehive to explore, Father Time, Rusty the friendly guard and a Wishing Well that surprises you when your coin reaches the bottom. Waiting for all wish children is the Star Fairy, Stellar, who magically soars into the night, illuminating the Star Tower with gold stars. For all 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 Royal Spa is open every evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 14 Towne Hall Open daily from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Towne Hall is a 53,000 square-foot, two-story building covered in chocolate kisses, swirly lollipops, and colorful gumdrops. Inside are various dining options at Café Clayton: Nancy’s Kitchen, Mama Merry’s Pizzeria, Katie’s Kitchen, and a salad bar. All dining takes place in the Gingerbread House. When Florida’s summer thunderstorms comes knocking on our door, The Hoppening Place serves as the perfect gathering area for our nightly entertainment. 15 Keaton’s Korral Open Wednesday & Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Enjoy horseback riding at this wheelchair-accessible venue. Children even receive special cowboy hats. 16 Matthew’s Boundless Playground Open daily from 9 a.m. – 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. (Playground may close during inclement weather.) Numbers correspond with the Village map centerfold. 25 Magical Village Locations, Cont. 17 Park of Dreams and Brooks’ Surf Shack Open daily from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. The Park of Dreams features an interactive water garden and wheelchair-accessible pool where children of all abilities can experience flowing, jetting and misting water fun. This is home to Serendipity, an 80-footlong ship complete with a ship stage for many of our nightly entertainment shows. Towels, PVC wheelchairs and splash garden wheelchairs are provided. 17 Noah’s Nook Open daily from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Hungry for some snacks? Grab yourself a hotdog, popcorn, ice cream and more at Noah’s Nook inside Brooke’s Surf Shack at the Park of Dreams! 18 Happy Harbor Fishing Pond Open daily from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. This unique and sheltered area for fishing is specially adapted with a railing that allows wheelchairs to pull up close to get a firsthand look at all the fishing fun. All fish are “catch and release” because they are Mayor Clayton’s friends. Visit the Fishing Shack at the Park of Dreams Pool to pick up a fishing pole. 19 Bob’s Sparkleberry Nature Trail Open daily from dawn to dusk Take a stroll amidst all the flora and fauna Central Florida has to offer on this wheelchair-accessible path. 20 Audrey’s Pool Open daily from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. This smaller pool is ideal for families looking for a more low-key atmosphere. Operates seasonally. Numbers correspond with the Village map centerfold. 26 3-DAY 4 Parks Free Parking Free Stroller or Wheelchair Access With your wish button 2-DAY 2 Parks 1-DAY 1 Parks Free Parking Free Stroller or Wheelchair With your wish button •Free Parking •Stroller/ WC •Fish to feed Rays & Seals With your wish button Guest Assistance Pass 28 With your wish button With your wish button 32 31 Transportation Mears Motor Shuttle Families: (407) 423-5566 • Shuttle is only for guests without other transportation. • 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 “4000.” • 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 arrangements. To return from theme parks: Call Mears Shuttle Services at (407) 423-5566 two hours prior to pick-up time. Earliest pick-up time is 3 p.m. 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: Your departure reservation will be made for you by Guest Services. We can assist with luggage pickup from your villa. Hotel Guests using Mears 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 18 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. 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 Disney Springs. Transportation is available on a limited basis for families needing assistance with local errands within five miles. Check with Give Kids The World Village Guest Services for more information. Important: Please notify Guest Services at “4000” if you do not plan to catch your scheduled shuttle the following morning. 27 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. Walt Disney World (407) 824-2222 Animal Kingdom 2901 Osceola Parkway Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Hollywood Studios 351 South Studio Dr. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 EPCOT 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Magic Kingdom 3111 World Dr. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Currency can be exchanged at the following locations: • All Disney Park and Resort Guest Relations • Disney Springs Guest Relations Parking •Please show the attendant one of your park tickets for free parking. They will return the ticket to you. •If someone in your party is unable to board and ride the tram, ask for handicap parking as you enter the parking lot. In order to access handicap parking, you must have your handicap placard. •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 Disney Springs. Tickets •Present tickets received at Orientation. •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 theme parks. •Passes are good for ANY three days. Passes do not have to be used consecutively. •When entering the park, touch your ticket to the large ball at the entry until the Mickey ears light up green. Then use the finger biometric scanner until it lights up green as well. •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. 28 Wishes Pass • Present the pass received at the GKTW Orientation to the greeter or first host/hostess you come in contact with at any ride attraction. You will enter through either the FAST PASS or Handicap entrance at each attraction. • The pass is NOT valid for transportation between the parks, to the parking lots, in food lines or character greeting lines. • If using a stroller as a wheelchair, go to Guest Relations at the theme park for a tag to be placed on the stroller. This will allow you to take the stroller into the attraction. • Do not forget or lose your Wishes Pass--they cannot be replaced at the theme park. Families must return to the Village to receive a replacement. Memory Maker • Be sure to present your Memory Maker card to any staff photographer at Disney to help your family capture the magic. Re-use the Memory Maker card every time you stop for photos, fill it up with memories and then view the images online for up to one month following your trip. Log on to the My Disney Experience website to select which shots you like best, so you can relive your family’s magical moments for many years to come. Wheelchair and Stroller Rentals • Your GKTW button will give you a free manual wheelchair or single 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, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and the Magic Kingdom (20 minutes) Turn left out of the Village then take a left onto Hwy. 192, drive 7.6 miles. Take the ramp on the right toward Disney World. Follow signs to attractions. 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. 29 Special Park Information Regarding Lounges at Epcot and Magic Kingdom EPCOT: Epcot participants have extended an invitation to all Give Kids The World Village 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. Test Track Training & Conference Center (General Motors) Located in Test Track, through the concrete alcove to the immediate right of the main public entrance to the ride. 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. Enjoy complimentary beverages and explore fun technology. Red Planet Room (Hewlett Packard) Located at Mission Space, the Red Planet Room VIP Lounge is accessible by showing your wish button and Wishes Pass to the Cast Member stationed at the entrance to the ride’s queue. Lounge hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Enjoy complimentary beverages, Internet access and send an e-postcard from Mission Space. MAGIC KINGDOM: Your family is invited to experience the Disney Wish Lounge, a quiet place to take a break at the Magic Kingdom. This serene spot was created just for wish families to rest, refresh and relax. The Disney Wish Lounge 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. The lounge is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Lounge hours are 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. 30 SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Orlando 7007 SeaWorld Drive Orlando, FL 32821 (407) 363-2613 Parking •Present your Give Kids The World Village button for free parking. •In order to access handicap parking, you must have your handicap placard. Tickets •Present tickets received at 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 Village button for one free tray of fish to feed the sea lions and sting rays. • For handicap seating at the shows, show your Give Kids The World Village button to the greeter or the host/hostess. Also present the button to expedite entrance to the rides. • Be sure to present the photo voucher you received at orientation, along with your Give Kids The World Village button, to receive a complimentary 6 x 8" photo. Wheelchair and Stroller Rentals •Your GKTW button will give you a free manual wheelchair or single stroller rental. Rental stations are located near the entrance of the park. 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. 31 Universal Orlando Universal Orlando 6000 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 363-8000 Currency can be exchanged at the following locations: • Universal Studios Guest Services • Islands of Adventure Guest Services Theme Parks: Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure Parkingking • Use the parking voucher/ticket received at Orientation for parking. There is one parking garage for both parks. • In order to access handicap parking, you must have your handicap placard. Tickets • Follow the pick-up instructions listed on your Universal Orlando Resort Order Confirmation letter received at Family Orientation. You will need a credit card in the name of the ticket holder or valid identification (e.g. driver’s license, state identification or passport). If you do not have any of these items for the person named as the ticket holder, please see the Manager on Duty at Give Kids The World Village prior to visiting Universal Orlando. Guest Assistance Pass • Present the pass received at Give Kids The World Orientation to the greeter or the host/hostess at ride attractions with Universal Express Locations. • For handicap seating at the shows, show your Give Kids The World Village button to the greeter or the host/hostess. Amazing Picture Colorvision • Receive a 7 day Photo Connect Package which includes digital copies of all pictures taken at the Photo Connect locations listed with your coupon. Redeem your coupon at any Photo Connect location to activate your account. The Photo Connect program also allows you to take advantage of discounts available in the park and online. 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. 32 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. 33 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, SeaWorld’s Waterpark 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando - (866) 787-4307 www.aquaticabyseaworld.com Tickets: Complimentary tickets available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. No reservations required. 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 Village button will get you free parking. Rentals: Your Give Kids The World Village button will get you free wheelchair, stroller and locker rentals. Boggy Creek Airboat Rides 2001 E. Southport Road, Kissimmee - (407) 344-9550 www.bcairboats.com Tickets: Complimentary tickets available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. No reservations required. Tickets are valid before 11 a.m. and after 4 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. Parking: Free Busch Gardens Tampa Theme Park 3605 E. Bougainvillea Avenue, Tampa (813) 987-5082 for recorded information - (813) 987-5171 for operator www.buschgardens.com/bgt Tickets: Request tickets at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. Reservations for Sunday, Monday or Tuesday must be made by 2:30 p.m. on the previous Friday. Saturday reservations must be made by 2:30 p.m. on the previous Thursday. All other days require 48 hours notice. 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: $17 per day. Wheelchair and Strollers: Located at the 4th gift shop on the right after entrance. Charge for rentals. 34 Cirque du Soleil – La Nouba 1478 Buena, Disney Springs Marketplace, Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 – (407) 939-7600 www.disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/disney-springs/cirque-du-soleil-la-nouba/ The show resides in a custom-built, freestanding theater at Disney Springs. It is a contemporary circus performance featuring acrobats, gymnasts and other skilled performers. Enter the attic of make-believe. Escape to a wondrous world of make-believe to take in exhilarating acts that will stir your imagination. La Nouba transforms the ordinary into extraordinary and stimulated the imagination from beginning to end with daring acrobats, dazing choreography, vibrant music and whimsical characters. Tickets: La Nouba is complimentary for the wish kid and a %discount is available to other members in the party. To request a reservation and pricing information see Guest Services at least 48 hours in advance. 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. Use the final of five entrances to the surface parking lot on the right. Parking: Free Clearwater Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767 – (727) 441-1790 www.seewinter.com Tickets: Complimentary tickets available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. 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 I4 West toward Tampa and drive approximately 64 miles. Merge onto 1-275 S via the exit on the left toward Tampa Int’l/St Petersburg. Merge onto FL-60 W/Memorial Hwy N (Exit 39) and drive 17.5 miles. Turn right onto Island Way. Turn left onto Windward Passage. Parking: Free Gatorland 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee - (407) 855-5496 www.gatorland.com Tickets: Complimentary 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. Parking: Free Green Meadows Petting Farm 1368 S. Poinciana Boulevard, Kissimmee - (407) 846-0770 www.greenmeadowsfarm.com Tickets: Complimentary 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. Drive 5 miles. Green Meadows is on the right. Parking: Free 35 iFLY Orlando Indoor Skydiving 6805 Visitors Circle, Orlando (across from Wet ‘n Wild) - (407) 903-1150 Reservations are available daily between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. www.iflyorlando.com Tickets: Request a reservation at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. Reservations are available daily between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. All reservations require a minimum of 48 hours notice. As a courtesy to our generous partner, please notify Guest Services if you are unable to fulfill your reserved time slot by giving a cancellation notice at least 24 hours in advance. This attraction is not handicap accessible. Height/Weight Restrictions: Men Under 6 foot- maximum 230 lbs Men Over 6 foot – maximum 250 lbs Women Under 5’7” - maximum 190 lbs Women Over 5’7” - maximum 220 lbs Driving Instructions: (Approximate driving time is 20 minutes) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy 192. and proceed 2.7 miles. Turn right on State Rd 535 an drive 3 miles. Turn right on Interstate 4 East and drive 5.7 miles. Exit at International Dr. (Exit 75A). Turn right at traffic light at the end of the exit ramp. Turn right and turn right again onto Visitors Circle. Parking: Free Kennedy Space Center State Road 405, Kennedy Space Center - (321) 452-2121 www.kennedyspacecenter.com Tickets: Complimentary 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: $10 Wheelchair and Strollers: Free at the wheelchair/stroller distribution center. A valid form of identification is retained for use of the wheelchair or stroller. LEGOLAND Florida 6000 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL 33884 - (877) 350-LEGO(5346) http://florida.legoland.com Tickets: Complimentary tickets available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 50 minutes) Turn left out of the Village onto South Bass Road. Turn left onto Hwy 192. After 6.5 miles, merge onto Interstate 4 West toward Tampa. Drive 9.6 miles. Merge onto US-27 S via Exit 55 toward Haines City. Drive 18.8 miles. Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard. Drive about 3.7 miles. Turn left onto Kehoe Way. Turn right onto Helena Road. Proceed to One LEGOLAND Way. Parking: Free 36 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 4510 Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee - (407) 396-1518 Tickets: Complimentary admission is provided for the wish child, with a 50% discount for up to four family members and 20% off other members in your party. Request a reservation at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services at least 48 hours in advance. 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. The Orlando Eye/Sealife Aquarium/Madame Tussauds 8401 International Drive Orlando, Florida www.officialorlandoeye.com / www.VisitSEALIFE.com/Orlando / www.MadameTussauds.com Take a moment to escape, and discover the magic and natural wonder Orlando has to offer from above. Be effortlessly lifted away in a capsule of calm and serenity to see Orlando in a way you’ve never seen it before. The iconic 400-foot tall observation wheel provides breathtaking views of Central Florida in all directions, with sights of downtown Orlando’s skyline, theme parks, lakes and lush landscape, and on a clear day, views of Cape Canaveral on the east coast. Explore Orlando’s only 360 Underwater Tunnel at SEA LIFE Orlando, and come face-to-face with more than 5,000 sea creatures. Madame Tussauds, the world’s most famous celebrity wax attraction. Tickets: Complimentary tickets available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Turn right on Interstate 4 East and drive 5.5 miles. Follow 1-4 E to FL-482/W Sand Lake Rd. Take exit 74A. Follow Sand Lake Rd. and then take a right onto Universal Blvd. The destination will be on the right. Parking: Free The Paddling Center at Shingle Creek 4266 West Vine Street, Kissimmee - (407) 343-7740 www.paddlingcenter.com Tickets: Give Kids The World Guests receive 20% off kayak, canoe or paddle board sessions. Price: $32 for two hours in a tandem kayak or canoe, $26 for two hours in a single kayak or canoe, $18 for one hour on a paddle board. Driving instructions: Make a left onto Bass Road from Give Kids The World. Turn right at the light by Walmart onto Hwy. 192. Take the second right (over the bridge) to Shingle Creek Regional Park entrance. Parking: Free Pioneer Museum 2491 Babb Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746 - (407) 396-8644 www.osceolahistory.com Tickets: Your Give Kids The World Village button will get you free admission. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village. Cross major intersection (US HWY 192) Continue on Old Vineland Road. Turn right on Babb Road. Destination will be on the right. Parking: Free 37 Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf 4330 West Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee - (407) 396-4660 www.piratesislandgolf.com 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. Parking: Free Via Air 321 North Crystal Lake Drive Orlando, FL 32803 - (407)-896-2799 http://flyviaair.com Airplane tours are available daily. Check with Guest Services for reservations. Tickets: Request a reservation at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services at least 48 hours in advance. A maximum of three passengers per flight. Other restrictions apply. As a courtesy to our generous partner, please notify Guest Services if you are unable to fulfill your reserved time slot by giving a cancellation notice at least 24 hours in advance. Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 40 minutes) Turn left out of the Village onto South Bass Road. Turn left onto Vine Street (Hwy 192). Go about 2.7 miles. Turn right on SR 535. Go about 3.5 miles. Take right on ramp to Interstate 4 – East toward Orlando. Take exit 82A and merge onto FL-408 E/E West Expy E. Take exit 12A toward Bumby Ave. Merge onto E Anderson Street. Take the third left onto South Crystal Lake Drive. Follow for .2 miles. Destination will be on the right. Parking: Free Wet ’n Wild Waterpark 6200 International Drive, Orlando - (407) 351-3200 www.wetnwild.com Tickets: Complimentary tickets are available at Give Kids The World Village Guest Services. Tickets are valid Monday through Friday only. Driving Instructions: (Approximate driving time is 20 minutes) Turn left out of Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192 and proceed 2.7 miles.Turn right on State Rd. 535 and drive 3 miles. Turn right on Interstate 4 East and drive 5.7 miles. Exit at International Dr. (Exit 75A). Turn right at traffic light at the end of the exit ramp. Turn left and drive 1 block to parking lot which is on the left side of the road. Parking: $10 per day * All reservations require 48 hours notice. Complimentary and discount tickets are provided for approved participants only. 38 Shopping Information Disney’s Village Marketplace/Disney Springs/Disney’s West Side Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista 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. Kissimmee Shopping Center 4673 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL Offers a collection of stores including Bealls Outlet, Converse Clearance, Disney Gifts Clearance, Nike Clearance, and Tommy Hilfiger Clearance. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive approximately 1.3 miles and the shopping center will be on your right. Florida Mall 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL (407) 851-6255 Monday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 9 p.m. More than 175 specialty stores and five anchor department stores, including Macy’s, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard’s, Sears, JC Penney, Crayola Experience 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 15657 Kissimmee Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL (407) 238-9301 Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. – 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. 39 Shopping Information, Cont. The Loop 3208 North John Young Parkway, Kissimmee (407) 343-9223 Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Over 70 shops, services and eateries. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a right onto Hwy. 192. Drive 2.5 miles. Turn left at North John Young Parkway. Drive 3.0 miles then turn left onto Osceola Parkway, The Loop will be on your right. The Mall at Millenia 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL (407) 363-3555 Offering a dazzling selection of international stores, including Cartier, Gucci, Chanel, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Lacoste and L’Occitane, combined with the most in-demand U.S. retailers, such as Tiffany & Co., Apple, Tommy Bahama and Tory Burch. 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. Orlando Premium Outlet Mall 8200 Vineland Avenue, Lake Buena Vista, FL (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, FL (407) 352-9600 Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. – 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 Interstate 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. 40 Shopping Information, Cont. Super Target Shopping Center 4795 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL (407) 594-0029 Offers a several stores including Super Target, JoAnn’s, Lane Bryant, and Marshalls. Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to midnight, Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy. 192. Drive approximately 2.2 miles and the shopping center will be on your right. Super Walmart 444 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL (407) 397-7000 The Super Walmart is open 24 hours a day and has both a regular Walmart store and a grocery store. Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village. Walmart is approximately 1 mile ahead on the right. Universal CityWalk 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL (407) 224-6171 www.citywalkorlando.com Tickets: Universal CityWalk lies just outside of the gates to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure on Universal property. Entrance to the area is free; see each venue for cover charges or admission fees. 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 the traffic light at end of ramp, follow directions to Universal Parking (same parking garages are used for Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and City Walk). Parking: $17 during the day, $10 after 3 p.m.* *Subject to change during special events 41 Florida Beaches Clearwater Beach (Gulf) Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 2 hours) Turn left out of the Village and take a left onto Hwy 192 and drive 6.5 miles. Merge onto Interstate 4 West via the ramp to Tampa and continue on interstate 4 West for 63.9 miles. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Interstate 275 South. Follow signs for Interstate 275 South / Tampa International Airport/St Petersburg and merge onto Interstate 275 South for 5.2 miles. Take exit 39 to merge onto FL-60 W toward Tampa Airport/Clearwater and take exit 2A for Florida 60 W toward Clearwater. Merge onto W Courtney Campbell Causeway for 6.2 miles. Continue onto N Courtney Campbell Pkwy/Gulf to Bay Blvd for 7.8 mi. Continue onto Court St. and drive straight onto Pierce Blvd to the Clearwater Memorial Causeway. PARKING: There may be a parking fee for some public beach areas. Cocoa Beach (Ocean) Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 1 hour) 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 (Ocean) Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 1.5 hours) 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 (Gulf) Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 2 hours) 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 Interstate 75 South toward Naples. Stay on Interstate 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 (Gulf) Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 2 hours) 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 Interstate 75 South toward Naples. Stay on Interstate 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 (Ocean) Driving instructions: (Approximate driving time is 2 hours) 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 Interstate 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. 42 Religious Services Directory 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) 847-3230 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 right 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. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 2281 N. Thacker Avenue, Kissimmee, FL (407) 518-9322 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. 43 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 a left 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) 847-2500 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. 44 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 (407) 847-4204 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. Islamic Center of Orlando 11543 Ruby Lake Rd, Orlando (407) 238-2700 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and left onto Hwy. 192. Go 2.7 miles, then turn slight right onto Vineland Rd./FL-535 North. Drive 5 miles, then turn right onto 5th St. Take the first left onto Ruby Lake Rd. Muslim Academy of Greater Orlando is on the corner. Islamic Center of Orlando is on the right. Islamic Center of Kissimmee 2350 Old Vineland Rd Kissimmee, FL (407) 390-1100 Driving instructions: Turn left out of the Village and right onto Hwy. 192. Go 2.5 miles, then turn left right onto N. John Young Parkway. Drive 1 mile, then turn right onto W. Donegan Ave. After a quarter of a mile, take a right onto N. Central Ave. Your destination will be on the left. 45 Check-Out Information 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 for your villa is 11 a.m., but you may stay at the Village to enjoy all of our magical venues before heading home. Luggage may be stored at Guest Services during the day if desired. MEARS Shuttle Use If your family is booked on the MEARS Shuttle, an airport return reservation has been made for you.Please notify Guest Services if there are any changes in your flight. For more details, turn to page 26 of this guide. Need a lift? We will pick up your family and luggage in a golf cart if needed. Please call us at “4000” 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! 46 Stay Involved Welcome to the Family Your Give Kids The World Village vacation may be over, but you’re officialy part of the family now! And like family, we want to keep in touch with you. Stay Connected Connect with us through social media to read stories and see pictures of other families who are visiting the Village. We’d also love to hear your stories and see your photos! Share your experience with us on social media! Official Hashtag: #GKTWVillage /gktwvillage /@gktwvillage /@gktwvillage /givekidstheworld Scoops for Hope Scoops of Hope is a grass-roots awareness and fundraising campaign which was inspired by one of our former wish families who celebrates the anniversary of their Village trip each year by eating ice cream, just like they did in the Ice Cream Palace during their stay at Give Kids The World Village. That idea has turned into a fundraiser and now families and businesses from all over the world host Scoops of Hope special events to support our mission: creating the happiness that inspires hope for children with life-threatening illnesses. We invite you to host your own Scoops of Hope event in your home town and have fun. The more fun you have, the more everyone involved feels good about making a difference in the life of a child! For more information, visit scoopsofhope.org or contact specialevents@gktw.org. Crops of Love Crops of Love is a non-profit organization focused on preserving your memories from your trip. Crops of Luv started in April 2007 when a little girl went on her Wish trip to Walt Disney World Resort. A group of scrappers got together and made her the biggest princess album ever. Since then they have created over 150 books for boys and girls. If you would like an album of your trip free of charge please contact Crops of Luv at (480) 634-7763 or email cropsofluv@cox.net. Flytrap We understand that the memories created this past week at the Village will live on in your heart forever. Flytrap Foto is a proud partner of Give Kids The World, and the organization is pleased to present you with a code for a free 12”x18” poster. Visit gktw.flytrapfoto.com and use the code: GKTW to redeem your voucher. 47 Orlando International Airport 1 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32827 - (407) 825-2001 Driving Directions from Give Kids The World Village to the Airport (Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and $1.00 in tolls) 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 SR-417 for 6.5 miles until Exit 17. EXIT SR-417 towards INT’L AIRPORT (Exit 17A) 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. 48 Orlando Sanford Airport 1200 Red Cleveland Blvd. Sanford, Florida 32773 - (407) 585-4000 Driving Directions From Give Kids The World Village To The Orlando Sanford Airport (Approximately 1 hour driving time and $6.75 in tolls) 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 38.7 miles until Exit 49. Exit 417 onto LAKE MARY BLVD (Exit 49). Continue 0.3 miles until COUNTRY ROAD 427 N/N RONALD REAGAN BLVD. Turn RIGHT onto COUNTRY ROAD 427 N/N RONALD REAGAN BLVD. Continue 0.2 miles until E LAKE MARK BLVD/S SANFORD AVE. Turn RIGHT onto E LAKE MARY BLVD/S SANFORD AVE. You will remain on E LAKE MARY BLVD/S SANFORD AVE for 1.5 miles. Turn LEFT onto RED CLEVELAND BLVD. 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. 49