ORLANDO, Fla. (July 2021): Parker gets so excited about The Transformers, and really wanted to meet Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. Kids Wish Network came up with the ultimate adventure to transform his challenging days into special moments of family fun and happiness. 

They were flown to Orlando, and of course some of Parker’s favorite moments were getting to see his adored Bumblebee and experiencing Transformers The Ride 3D. “Universal was so much fun!” said his mom Elizabeth. “We all really enjoyed it and were so thankful for the disability pass so we didn’t have to wait in any lines.” Parker also enjoyed the Harry Potter attractions, and the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride. Their fun continued another day at LEGOLAND Florida’s theme park, courtesy of Merlin’s Magic Wand. His family had a blast on the adventurous rides and exploring all the awe inspiring life-size LEGO Sculptures.

During Parker’s wish, they also reveled in a variety of festive dining at Café Tu Tu Tango, Mia’s Italian Kitchen and The Cheesecake Factory, where they’re still talking about the massive slices of cheesecake they indulged in for dessert. The restaurants provided memorable meals for the family to make their wish extra special. 

Their beautiful and convenient accommodations were provided by the Florida Hotel and Conference Center, having direct access to the upscale Mall at Millenia. 

Parker continues to struggle with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive disorder that causes weakness and atrophy of all the body’s muscles. 

Many Thanks

Kids Wish Network could not have provided this wish to Parker without the help of Merlin’s Magic Wand, Florida Hotel and Conference Center, The Cheesecake Factory (Mall at Millenia), Mia’s Italian Kitchen, Café Tu Tu Tango, 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.