Dear friends, As we bid farewell to another year, filled with ups and downs, it's time to welcome a fresh new year with open arms and hopeful hearts. In this coming year, let us all embrace the unknown with excitement and curiosity, for it has in store for us a year full of magical surprises. Throughout our lives, we find ourselves caught in the routines and monotony of our daily existence. We get so consumed by our responsibilities and duties that we forget to appreciate the wonders unfolding around us. But let this year be different. Let us break free from the shackles of our routine and open our eyes to the magic that surrounds us.
Here is the English demo version of the song that was initially submitted to us and sung by Jeff Lewis:
Shanghai Disney Resort Cast Members will also be joining in on the celebration with a brand-new 5th Birthday nametag featuring a glittering array of golden stars and the resort s unique 5 logo. Presented on the world s largest and tallest Disney castle with brand-new content, amazing storytelling, and some of the world s most cutting-edge technology, this all-new nighttime spectacular is a highlight of the resort s 5th Birthday Celebrations.
Let us break free from the shackles of our routine and open our eyes to the magic that surrounds us. Life is a constant journey, and this new year is a chapter waiting to be written. It is brimming with opportunities and countless possibilities, just waiting for us to seize them.
Disney and Make-A-Wish Celebrate 150,000 Wishes Granted Together
This weekend, Disney Parks around the world celebrated the transformative power of a wish on World Wish Day. It was a particularly memorable celebration for us here at Walt Disney World as we teamed up with our friends at Make-A-Wish America to help grant the 150,000th Disney-inspired wish to 16-year-old Mikayla from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida who began her battle fighting cancer three years ago. Check out how the magic happened on Good Morning America!
“This is an incredible milestone moment in our more than 40-year relationship with Disney,” said Leslie Motter, Make-A-Wish America President and CEO. “We know that wishes have the transformative power to renew hope, uplift spirits and unite families. When you pair that with Disney stories, characters and experiences, lives are forever changed thanks to the unmatched joy that’s delivered when it’s needed most.”
Mikayla and her family were first surprised with being Grand Marshals during the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom Park; but they didn’t just roll down Main Street, U.S.A. in the usual vehicle – they were treated to their very own coach.
Guests enjoying the parade may have also noticed a shiny new license plate affixed to the coach. With the limited-edition, 50th Anniversary celebration specialty plate design going away soon, we couldn’t think of a better way to reveal the fresh new design featuring Cinderella Castle.
More than $1.5 million has been raised for our local Make-A-Wish chapter through purchases of our specialty plate, and just like before, proceeds will continue to go directly to Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. Be sure to stay tuned for more information on when the new plate will go on sale, which we’ll share an update on a bit later.
After enjoying the parade and seeing some of our most iconic Disney princesses and heroines, we shared an extra surprise with Mikayla – something unique to her that we would only offer on a very special occasion like this one. To mark this historic milestone, Mikayla and her family were given the exclusive opportunity to enjoy an overnight stay in the famous Cinderella Castle Suite! As many Disney fans know, a stay in the suite is not typical, even for Make-A-Wish families, but we just had to make sure our 150,000 th wish was, well … pretty suite.
“We are so thrilled that Mikayla is able to have this opportunity to celebrate the journey that she’s been on,” said Mikayla’s mom. “You never anticipate they [your children] are going to experience a life-threatening situation, but it’s been amazing to see how much good can come from something bad. We get to create these wonderful new memories together and not focus on the ones that maybe weren’t so pretty.”
With a milestone like this, we just had to throw in an extra dose of pixie dust! We learned that Mikayla, who is an aspiring singer, dreams of one day performing at Disney, so we’re planning a royal performance later this summer that will top off this 150,000th wish in an unforgettable way. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure to capture the magic and bring you all along for the ride!
To read more about some of the other ways we’re making a difference for the people and places around us in Florida and beyond, be sure to visit DisneyFlorida.com. And to learn more about Disney’s longstanding relationship with Make-A-Wish, visit Wish.org/Disney. We can’t wait to share more heartwarming stories just like this one all month long!
Shanghai Disney Resort Cast Members will also be joining in on the celebration with a brand-new 5th Birthday nametag featuring a glittering array of golden stars and the resort’s unique “5” logo. Cast across the resort are excited to participate in the celebration by sharing their joy as they demonstrate legendary Disney service by consistently going above and beyond to ensure a lifetime of magical memories accompanies each guest’s visit to this one-of-a-kind destination.
Let us not be afraid to take risks and venture into the unknown, for it is in these moments that we truly discover our strength and potential. This year, let our hearts be open to new experiences, new friendships, and new adventures. Let us explore the world around us, whether it be through travel or through the joys of finding solace in nature's embrace. Let us seek out the beauty in the simplest of things, for it is often in these little moments that we find the greatest joys. But amidst all the excitement and new beginnings, let us not forget the importance of gratitude. Let us be grateful for the lessons we have learned, the challenges we have overcome, and the love and support we have received from those around us. Gratitude is the key that unlocks the magic in our lives, allowing us to appreciate every single moment, both big and small. So, my dear friends, as we embark on this new year, let us hold onto hope and embrace the unknown. Let us approach each day with a sense of wonder, eager to uncover the magical surprises that await us. Together, let us make this year a truly extraordinary one, filled with unforgettable memories and endless possibilities. Wishing you all a year of magical surprises! Warmest wishes, [Your Name].
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