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Disney...Here We Come


Just got back from the Disney Orientation meeting for the Grin Kids trip. At one point, I had tears in my eyes and we are not even there yet. There may be a flood when we actually arrive on Wednesday.

It is amazing what this organization has in store for us. Every detail is planned out to make it simple to travel with our children with special needs. We drop off our luggage at the airport and do not see it again until we get to our room. Meals, transportation, park passes, special events, souvenirs, snacks...anything you can think of is all taken care of for all 20 families.

The Ace & TJ Radio Show and Grin Kids staff will be updating their Facebook and website pages daily while we are in Disney World. If you want to follow along, here's where you can find us:



Ace & TJ will be interviewing families throught the trip and playing the responses on their morning show.

If you are impressed with what you see, consider volunteering or donating for next year's Grin Kids Trip.

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