Thank you for your interest in applying and/or nominating a child for the Bert’s Big Adventure trip to Walt Disney World. Established in 2002, Bert’s Big Adventure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families.

Please read the qualifications for Bert’s Big Adventure before moving on to your next step!

Bert’s Big Adventure qualifications include the following:

  • The child is between the ages of 5 and 12 years old or will be at the time of the trip (February 19-24, 2025).
  • The child has never been to Walt Disney World.
  • The child has been diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness or is physically challenged.
  • Without the help of Bert’s Big Adventure, the family does not have the financial means available to afford a trip to Walt Disney World.
  • Nominated child and family must live in the radio listening area of The Bert Show (does not include listening to podcast or online broadcasts)
  • Family members eligible to attend Bert’s Big Adventure are limited to family members of the child that maintained legal residence in the same location as the child in the [six] months prior to the time of application or nomination to Bert’s Big Adventure.

Apply for your own family or nominate a family you know!