5 things to know about holidays at Give Kids The World Village

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A theme park jam-packed with childlike wonder is opening its gates to the public this holiday season. 

Give Kids The World Village is a resort and attraction for children who are critically ill. For one week, the little warriors get to take their families on an all-expenses paid trip to the “magical” resort.

1. Give Kids The World is exclusively for invited guests, except for the Christmas season, when everyone is encouraged to attend.
2. The property in Kissimmee is a full-on attraction meant to rival your favorite theme park. The holiday light installation began in August, and the place is now decked out in 1.5 million lights.
3. This year, GKTW has VIP tours hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer Pam Landwirth. Other ticketed offerings include Festive Favorites: An Evening of Movies and Music and Ice Cream for Breakfast with Santa.
4. If you attend any of the holiday happenings, proceeds will help fund weeklong, cost-free vacations for the special children and their loved ones. They come from 77 countries.
5. Check out the village’s official website for a lineup of the holiday events.