From Make-A-Wish To Making Magic, One Disneyland Cast Member’s Journey Has Come Full-Circle
On World Wish Day, Disneyland Resort dedicated three windows on Main Street, U.S.A to Make-A-Wish and the first two recipients.
While the dedication of the window was a special moment for everyone involved, it especially hit home for Cast Member and Make-A-Wish alumni Colin Smith.
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When Colin was a child, he was diagnosed with stage four cancer. A year into his treatment, Make-A-Wish granted his wish to visit Disneyland. While there, Colin and his family got to meet two of his favorite characters, Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore.
Making Memories
Decades later, Colin now works at Disneyland. In fact, he would even discover that his leader, Lori, was one of the cast members who helped to grant his wish 30 years ago!
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Colin’s normal job is as a stage technician for Disneyland’s fireworks spectaculars. On the day of the window dedication, however, he had the honor of dropping the curtain for the big reveal.
Making the moment even more special, Cholin chose to share the honor with Lori, who had helped to make his own wish come true.
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“I’ve been wanting to get involved with Make-A-Wish here at the resort ever since [my wish] and I think today spearheaded that,” Colin said.
A Full-Circle Moment
Having come full circle, Colin reflected on his journey and his experience battling cancer. He noted that his Make-A-Wish memories helped shape him into the person he is today. Additionally, he credited Disneyland with turning hardship into a positive experience.
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“Disneyland is a place that I continue to come back to,” Colin said. “It’s a safe place that holds a lot of special memories for me.”
After the window dedication, and seeing wish children visiting the resort, Colin added, “I’d like to say to all the Make-A-Wish kids out there to just have the most fun you possibly can every day. Make the most of every memory, the good ones, the hard ones and the ones that can bring you so much joy.”
Photo: Make A Wish
To learn more about the ongoing partnership between Disney and Make-A-Wish visit wish.org/Disney
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