A Dream Trip to Disney World

The children who are selected to attend this special Disney Dream adventure are screened by the trip organizers. They must be physically able to endure this strenuous activity but financially unable to experience such a venture. Many of the children that are chosen have physical or mental disabilities, some are confined to a wheelchair, others have illnesses such as Crohn's Disease, Downs Syndrome or Diabetes. "The challenges that organizers confront during the trip pale in comparison to the everyday feats these children face" says one doctor has been accompanying the group for the past 20 years.

The day begins at midnight when tireless volunteers work throughout the night decorating the airplane hangar in the Disney theme, to welcome the young travellers. The children arrive around 5am, a bit sleepy but raring to go.They are greeted by several volunteers, disguised as Disney characters, as well as the trip organizers, dancers and musicians. The party begins early to get the momentum going. It is quite an experience to witness the excitement on each childs face as they prepare to embark on their one day journey, one that they never imagined possible. A Boeing 767-200 donated by Air Canada, awaits over 150 eager guests to carry them on a 3 hour flight to the most magical place on earth. The volunteers who will be taking the flight are made up of airline employees as well as doctors who are on board to make sure that all the children's special needs are taken care of during the day.

The flight leaves around 7 am. Upon arrival in Orlando, chartered busses transport the children and volunteers to Disney World. The groups split up and go off exploring all the exciting things that Disney has to offer such as going on the rides, getting the Disney characters autographs, taking in a show or two or just walking around Main street.


The day ends with the Magical Parade and of course the fireworks. All the children are given money to buy a souvenir right before meeting up with the rest of the group in the late evening to prepare for their return home. The airplane touches down around midnight with over 150 exhausted but exhilarated passengers aboard as they return home with many unforgettable memories.

The Dreams Take Flight (TM) organization has received many thank you letters over the years from the children and their families who took part in the Disney trip. Here are a few excerpts:

" Thank you so much for taking me to Walt Disney World and taking such good care of me. I had the best time of my life. It has been a dream come true"

"I have spent my career looking after children with special needs. The resilience of these little angels continually astounds me as their hope and openness often times surfaces during great moments of heartache and difficulty. Your organization rewards these little angels for their strength and endurance for pain. The background of Disney World makes for great pictures, however, I suspect that the most indelible memories many children will hold close to their heart is the focused time and pure unconditional love offered to them for a day"

" Thank you so much for giving my son the opportunity to travel to Disney World. The memories of that day will stay with him forever."

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