Today was spent in the most magical place on earth … Disney World! After arriving, we traveled by ferry to the Magic Kingdom. Once there, we traveled with Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Carribbean, flew with Buzz Lightyear to defeat Emperor Zurg, became astronauts riding Space Mountain, and were treated like princes...
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It was another magical day on the GKTW Intensive Learning. We started our morning exploring Disney Springs, shopping and eating and getting our first real taste of Disney World. We looked at Lego Land, the Coke Store, and of course stopped by Starbucks. After we had seen what we wanted to see, we went...
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Day 3 started off bright and early. The gang left no time to dilly dally and was on our way at approximately 7:15. Naps were an absolutely necessity on the way to the food bank. When we all arrived at the 2nd Harvest Food Bank we checked in and were guided to a break...
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Serving it up MFS Style!
It’s the third day of our trip and we’re still going strong! This morning, we played games such as tennis, basketball, and football in the pool underneath the warm Florida sun. After a morning of relaxation, we headed over to Give Kids The World for another day of service! Helping with drinks and doing...
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MFS Gives Back @ Give Kids the World
Day 2 of the “GKTW IL” started out bright and early with some complimentary breakfast. We all enjoyed our very own made waffles, except Joe who enjoyed his “pancakes.” After breakfast everyone experienced some fun in the sun at the pool. The girls got their tan on and the guys played a tough game...
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It’s been a long day for the Floridians, but it was all worth it to celebrate Mr. Cotter’s birthday. (#happybirthdayerick #fununcle) We arose before dawn and arrived at school around 6:15. We had a small hiccup at the airport when “Joe Nyzio” became “Joe Myzio.” With the help of Lu everything was fixed. While...
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Give Kids the World: Some Final Words
As I find myself in the airport reflecting on the week, I would first like to thank the parents for allowing us to take this wonderful group. They worked hard, knew how to interact with kids and adults, and they had lots of fun. It was nice not to have to be a chaperone...
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At Last! Our Day in Disney’s Magic Kingdom!
We awakened later than usual due to our special day. It has finally arrived! The day we go to Disney World has come. We got breakfast around 9:30, excited for what’s in store for the day. We bump our music on the way to Disney, filled with excitement. Once we entered the Magic Kingdom,...
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Christmas in the Village
Today we got up bright and early to eat breakfast at the hotel! We hopped in the minivan and were on our way by 7. Most of our crew started out their morning at Nancy’s kitchen working a variety of jobs from server to busser. Kristin and Georgia were photo assistants for the Disney...
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A Magical Day in a Magical Place
After a quick breakfast at 6:30, we headed over to the Give Kids the World Village to work in the arcade and help serve breakfast. It was Lina’s birthday (a 12 year old wish kid), so we sang to her, gave her cake, and painted her nails. Before we knew it, breakfast was over, so...
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From Castle to Kitchen
3/29/16: After a good night’s sleep we had another early start today and ate breakfast at 6:30 AM. At about 7:00 AM we left the hotel and headed over to Give Kids the World. We all had new jobs like helping children to get their stars placed on the walls of the Castle and...
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Give Kids the World
Rough Start, Strong Finish
3/28/16 We started our day early by arriving at Moorestown Friends at 5:45 AM to depart for the airport. From there we ate and socialized as the arrival time to Orlando, Florida had been pushed back by an hour due to delays caused by mechanical errors, thunderstorms, and even a 30-minute baggage claim delay. Following...
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Happiest Group on Earth
11:25. The ascending bell sounds. We all rise from our seats and make our way over to Hartman Hall. The journey was long, grueling, and challenging. The hot sun beat down on us as sweat beads trickled down our foreheads. But finally, we arrived. Our first order of business was to celebrate the most...
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