Janelle and a Real Live My Little Pony

This event all started with a pic on GKTW's website.  Janelle noticed a pic of a girl standing next to a life size My Little Pony.  I emailed GKTW to find out if this pony would be at GKTW during our stay.  I was informed that the pony does not make regular visits but that they could possibly set something up for Janelle. An invitation to meet the pony named Twinkle Hope was given to us during our check-in at GKTW.  It was scheduled for our last night in Orlando.

We left Disney World for the last time and drove toward GKTW.  Janelle fell asleep during the ride.  We decided to pick up dinner from Steak 'n Shake and take it back to our villa.  We ate our burgers and fries and then walked to the Castle of Miracles to meet Twinkle Hope.  The volunteer working the castle did not have a clue about Janelle's invitation.  I was confused and not sure what to do.  We walked around the castle for a few minutes before someone informed us that Twinkle Hope would be out soon.  

Janelle met and spent a few minutes with Twinkle Hope outside.  This meeting was a surprise for Janelle until they met.  

A beautiful princess joined Twinkle Hope.  She taught Janelle how to make a wish on Twinkle Hope's star.

They had a conversation.  Twinkle Hope blinked her eyes to give her answers.  A real live My Little Pony!

Janelle showed her some love.

Janelle liked Tinkle Hope's tail.

The princess taught Janelle how to feed her some sugar cubes.

Twinkle Hope must have liked them.  She blinked!

We had our family pic taken with Twinkle Hope and the princess.

Then we posed for a pic with Twinkle Hope to remember this special occasion.

Janelle made one last wish before saying goodbye.

Janelle was very sad to say goodbye to Twinkle Hope.

She left her with a sweet hug.

Twinkle Hope's Story

In 2008, as part of the 25th birthday celebration of the beloved MY LITTLE PONY brand, Hasbro announced the MY LITTLE PONY Project: 25 Ponies for 25 Years. The program invited international celebrities to design a collection of 25 one-of-a-kind 18-inch MY LITTLE PONY figures that were auctioned off to benefit GKTW. As part of the celebration, Hasbro also debuted Twinkle Hope, GKTW’s very own MY LITTLE PONY. Twinkle Hope was sold during the holiday season at Walmart and was given to Village Wish children.

Hasbro also officially brought Twinkle Hope to life.  Twinkle Hope arrived at GKTW to join in a tea party at  the spa named Twinkle Hope's La Ti Da Royal Spa.  I am not sure why but the tea party event was moved to the Castle of Miracles and is now hosted by Ms. Merry.

The partnership between GKTW and Hasbro, Inc. remains one of the Village’s most special – and most fun-filled. Hasbro continues to create innovative strategies for supporting the mission of GKTW inviting everyone to help inspire hope through the "power of play!"