Birthday Princess Receives the Royal Treatment
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 2023): Kylie was surprised when Anna and Elsa showed up at her house, it was a long way from Arandelle. It was perfect timing for the birthday princess who was all dressed for her Frozen-themed family celebration. The royal siblings had big news to share, and just couldn’t hold it back anymore. They told Kylie that Kids Wish Network was making her own fairytale come true sending her to Disney World, Universal and Kennedy Space Center! She was all smiles finding out she’d be going on her magical getaway in just a few weeks. The enchanting snow sisters further celebrated with Kylie telling her a story, applying princess makeup, and dancing together. Their visit was courtesy of Girly-Girl Partea’s North Florida.
Kylie and her family created so many special memories throughout her wish going to Disney, Universal and Kennedy Space Center. While each park was more than she dreamed of, the family favorite was the Magic Kingdom. Kylie wore her Elsa costume to the park, and loved every moment of feeling like royalty. People even bowed to her and called her princess. She was also delighted to be singled out at a show in front of Cinderella’s castle. Elsa told Kylie her dress was beautiful and blew her a kiss. “It was really special,” said her mom Derrisa. At Disney, her differences made her feel special, and she was full of joy. She received the royal treatment from both Disney and Universal, with coveted passes that maximized their experience without having to wait in any lines. “It was amazing being able to experience it in that way,” said Kylie’s mom. “I don’t think we could have gotten any more VIP than those passes, it was that extra little piece that took it over the top.” Admission for Universal was courtesy of the theme park.
Kylie’s stay was also memorable at the Blue Tree Resort at Lake Buena Vista. In addition to providing her family’s accommodations, they also decorated Kylie’s room with a bouquet of balloons, and gifted her a basket filled with toys. “It was above and beyond,” said Kylie’s mom. “When she came in and saw it, she almost actually cried.”
Kids Wish Network also provided gift cards for Disney, Universal, the means for travel expenses, a One-4-All gift card offering a variety of restaurant and retail options, and Domino’s gift cards. Kylie’s mom was so grateful for her daughter’s wish and said, “It was really amazing, every step of the way it was VIP treatment. We never could have provided that experience of having her feel so special and being able to do everything. It was also a way of showing her how her differences can be good.”
Kylie has many diagnoses including epilepsy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Noonan syndrome, pulmonic valve stenosis, and scoliosis. She sees many doctors including a cardiologist, a geneticist, a neurologist, an endocrinologist, an oncologist and orthopedist.
Many Thanks
Kids Wish Network could not have provided this wish to Kylie without the help of Blue Tree Resort at Lake Buena Vista, Universal Orlando, Girly-Girl Partea’s North Florida, and the many supporters who believe in making wishes come true for kids who need hope. Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about our different programs.
Kids Wish Network has been making dreams come true for children since 1997. We are dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children experiencing life-altering situations. We started with the single purpose of granting wishes to children suffering from life-threatening conditions but have since created additional programs to benefit kids nationwide, including Hero of the Month, Project Toy Drop, Holiday of Hope Gift Banks, and A Child Forever Funeral Assistance.
Every kid’s wish is worth the investment because every wish changes a life.
If you would like to sponsor a child’s wish, or if you know a child who is suffering from a life-threatening illness and may be in need of Kids Wish Network’s wish-granting services, please call 727-789-0008.