*Covid-19 Update: Dream Village currently closed to visiting families until further notice. Volunteer opportunities are available.*
The Dream Village is a fairy tale resort that offers amenities and activities including a swimming pool, playground, and miniature golf course, all specially designed to be accessible for wheelchairs and other special needs.
After families enjoy LEGOLAND Florida Resort, SeaWorld, Walt Disney World, and/or Universal Orlando Resort during the day, they return to the Dream Village to relax in their peaceful but magical cottage.
Dream Village Cottages
The Sunshine Foundation Dream Village was built in 1989 and officially opened in January 1990. Since its opening, the Dream Village has welcomed over 21,000 children! Each cottage has a unique and magical theme designed especially for children. Explore the cottages to see which one your child would like the most.
For families who wish to go to the Central Florida Theme Parks
Magical Dream Trip Details (updated 1/12/18)
Eligible covered persons-dream child, guardians/parents, children living in a home with dream child who is 18 or younger at time of dream child’s approval and living in a home at the time of the trip, dream child’s nurse/aide if required (doctor must indicate nurse/aide is required). Airline tickets and theme park tickets are covered for nurse/aide. The salary is not covered. Trip duration-6 days/5 nights (normally Wednesday to Monday, but subject to airline schedule) All trip arrangements are made by us working with the parents to make the trip a dream come true Included
Round- trip airline tickets or funds for your round-trip driving expenses up to $1,000.00. WEDO NOTarrange ground transportation to/from your home airport.
A rental vehicle (through either Enterprise or a Wheelchair accessible van company) for your use in Florida. The driver must be at least 25 years old. They will need to show proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license note: if the driver has any outstanding debt, past accidents, rental issues or any other incidents with the rental company, they will not release the rental until the debt, incident or issue is satisfied.
Lodging accommodations at the Sunshine Foundation’s DreamVillage Resort. Located
approximately 20 minutes from DisneyWorld, it has a wheelchair accessible heated pool, a handicapped-equipped playground, and a putt-putt golf course. You will have your own private uniquely-themed two-bedroom cottage that sleeps between 6 and 8. Each cottage has one queen size bed, four twin size beds (except for the SpaceCottage which has2 twin beds and a spaceship bed that sleeps 1), a stroller, hairdryer, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender, iron, ironing board, linens, towels, plates, cups, utensils, Wi-Fi, CD and DVD players, Xbox 360 gaming system, and a color cable TV. A sleeper sofa is available in select cottages (those sleeping 8). Pack& play cribs are available by request. There are no cooking facilities in the cottage-MEALSARENOTINCLUDED. If your child has specific dietary requirements that require cooking facilities, please notify me as soon as possible.
Pictures of the Dream Village can be seen at Http://sunshinefoundation.org/dream
programs! dream-village!
Each person covered on the trip will receive 3 one-day/one-park tickets (choice of Disney parks, Universal parks, SeaWorld, and Legoland). Total of 8 parks to choose from.
Funds one month prior to the trip and additional funds upon arrival at the DreamVillage to assist with your trip and travel expenses.
We notify families AT LEAST 3 months before the trip can be scheduled allowing ample time for all arrangements. Currently, the estimated waiting list for this trip is over 5 years from the child’s approval date (the date of your child’s approval letter). The waiting list is subject to change. It is imperative that you inform us of any contact information changes or changes to in your child’s condition. If we cannot reach you to schedule your child’s trip, it may result in the loss of opportunity and removal from the waiting list. Thank you for your understanding. Any questions can be directed to me by phone or email.
I am in the office 10 am-2 pm (ET)Monday through Friday. Maryanne Snyder, ProgramServices Assistant *protected email*
Discovery Cove/Dream Village Trip Dream Information (updated 1/12/18)
Eligible covered persons-dream child, guardians/parents, children living in home with dream child who are 18 or younger at time of dream child’s approval and living in home at time of trip, dream child’s nurse/aide if required (doctor must indicate nurse/aide is required). Airline tickets and theme park tickets are covered for nurse/aide. Salary is not covered. Trip duration-6 days/5 nights (normally Wednesday to Monday, but subject to airline schedule) All trip arrangements are made by us working with the parents to make the trip a dream come true
Encluding
Round-trip airline tickets or fu nds for round-trip driving expenses provided up to $1,000.00. WE DONOT arrange ground transportation to/from your home airport
A rental vehicle (through either Enterprise or a Wheelchair accessiblevan company) for your use while in Florida. Driver must be at least 25 years old. They will need to show proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license Also note: if the driver has any outstanding debt, past accidents, rental issuesor any other incidents with the rental company, they will not release the rental until the debt, incident or issue is satisfied.
Lodging accommodations at the Sunshine Foundation’s Dream Village Resort. The Dream Village is located approximately 20 minutes from Disney World, has a wheelchair accessibleheated pool, a handicapped equipped playground, and a putt-putt golf course. You will have your own private uniquely-themed two bedroom cottage that sleeps between 6 and 8 people. Eachcottage has one queen size bed, four twin size beds (except for the SpaceCottage which has 2 twin beds and a spaceship bed that sleeps 1), a stroller, hairdryer, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender, iron, ironing board, linens, towels, plates, cups, utensils, Wi-Fi, CDand DVDplayers, Xbox 360 gaming system, and a color cable TV. A sleeper sofa is available in select cottages (cottages that sleep 8). Pack& play cribs are available by request. There are no cooking facilities in the cottage- MEALSARENOT INCLUDED. If your child has specific dietary requirements that require cooking facilities, please notify me as soon as possible.
Pictures of the Dream Village can be seen at https://sunshinefoundation.org/dream-programs/dream village!
Eachperson covered on the trip will receive a one-day admission to Discovery Cove. The dream child is upgraded to a dolphin interaction experience (child must be 6 years of age). Children between 6 and 12 must have a parent accompany them in the water during the dolphin interaction experience (costs covered by Sunshine for one parent only). Discovery Cove gives each guest a 7-day complimentary passto SeaWorld and Aquatica (SeaWorld’s waterpark).
More information can be found at https:!!discoverycove.com!
Funds one month prior to the trip and additional funds upon arrival at the DreamVillage to assist with your trip and travel expenses.
We notify families AT LEAST 3 MONTHS before the trip can be scheduled to allow ample time to make all arrangements. Currently, the estimated waiting list for this dream request is over 7 years from the child’s approval date (the date of your child’s approval letter). Your child’s approval date is the date of the acceptance letter you received after your child was approved. The waiting list is subject to change. It is imperative that you inform us of any contact information changes or changes to your child’s condition. If we cannot reach you to schedule your child’s trip, it may result in the loss of opportunity and removal from the waiting list. Thank you for your understanding. Any questions can be directed to me by phone or email. I am in the office from 10 am to 2 pm (ET)Monday through Friday. Maryanne Snyder, Program ServicesAssistant *protected email*
If using your GPS enter: City: Davenport, FL Street Address: Dream Village Road
DIRECTIONS TO DREAM VILLAGE FROM ORLANDO AIRPORT:
-Take North Exit from Orlando International Airport to SR 528 WEST (Beachline/Beeline Expressway) to the end
-Merge onto Interstate 4 (I-4) West. -Follow I-4 West to Exit 58 Poinciana/Kissimmee (532). Keep left off ramp -Turn left on 532 and go approx. 1 mile to Lake Wilson Road -Turn right at Lake Wilson Road (stop light) follow road to Ronald Reagan Parkway (dead end) -Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway drive 1.8 miles to CR 547 -Turn right onto CR 547. Drive approx. one mile to Dream Village Road (5400) -Turn left into the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village
Dream Village Amenities
Wifi
Mini Refrigerator
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Blender
Microwave
Iron
Ironing Board
Hairdryer
Cups & Plates
Utensils
Television
CD player
DVD player
XBOX 360
Extra Towels
Pack & play cribs (available by request)
Sheets & Pillows
1 Queen Size Bed
4 Twin Size Beds
Sleeper Sofa (*select cottages)
PVC water wheelchair
Putt-Putt mini golf
Heated Swimming Pool
Use of PC, printer and other office amenities available during normal business hours Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.