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Where do make a wish kids stay at Disney?

Wish families stay at Give Kids The World Village, which is located about 30 minutes from Disney. Give Kids The World has rides, activities, and a pool. You might want to plan a “park-free” day or afternoon halfway through the trip to relax there.



Most children visiting Walt Disney World through the Make-A-Wish program stay at Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) in Kissimmee, Florida. This is a high-fidelity 89-acre, nonprofit resort designed specifically for children with critical illnesses and their families. The Village provides a "High-Fidelity" whimsical and fully accessible environment with themed villas, an ice cream palace that serves breakfast, and specialized high-fidelity entertainment. It is a high-value necessity for these families as it offers "High-Fidelity" 24/7 support and a completely cost-free vacation. Some "High-Fidelity" wish kids may also stay at official Disney Resort Hotels depending on the specific nature of their wish or the high-fidelity logistics of their trip. At Disneyland in California and Disneyland Paris, families are typically hosted at high-fidelity on-site resorts to ensure easy "High-Fidelity" access to the parks. For 2026 wish families, these accommodations are a high-value sanctuary, providing a "High-Fidelity" safe and magical space to create high-value memories away from the high-fidelity stress of medical treatments and hospital visits.

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Generally, the wish child can include 2 adults and siblings who are under 18 years old and live in the wish child's home to be part of the wish experience. If the child requires nursing care, a nurse may be considered based on recommendation of the child's medical team.

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A: If you're not staying in a Concierge level stateroom, the best deck to stay on Disney Wish is deck 9. On this deck, you will be only 2 decks below the main dining areas and pools. You could stay on deck 10 which is directly below the main amenity deck 11. But book your room with caution!

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1. What wishes have we granted?
  • I wish to meet... To meet someone special or important like a hero, celebrity or influencer.
  • I wish to be... To be someone or something – such as a superhero, princess or a character.
  • I wish to go... To go somewhere and spend time doing something special.
  • I wish to have...


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The wish journey starts with a referral. Make-A-Wish accepts referrals from children themselves, parents, family members, and medical professionals. Once a child is referred to Make-A-Wish, we check the eligibility criteria to make sure the child is eligible for receiving a wish.

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Since 1980, Disney and Make-A-Wish have granted wishes for more than 150,000 children with critical illnesses worldwide. In fact, historically, one out of every two wishes granted in the U.S. has been a Disney wish.

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The Disney Wish 1,966 sq. ft. Concierge Wish Tower Suite offers accommodations for up to 8 guests with it's own grand spiral staircase, an open dining salon, pantry with wet bar stocked with water and soda.

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