Shanghai Disney Resort Continues to Make Dreams Come True For Wish Kids
In case you didn’t know, April 29th was World Wish Day, the anniversary of the wish that inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish.
To celebrate the anniversary, and to show the power of wishes in general, Disney is shining a light on some of the recent wishes that the company has helped make come true.
With that in mind, I want to introduce you to Siyi, a young girl who has always dreamed of one day becoming a police officer.
A Magical Day in Zootopia
Shanghai Disneyland recently made this wish kid’s dream come true by making her the newest member of the Zootopia Police Department.
Upon arriving at Shanghai Disneyland, Siyi was taken to Zootopia Land, where she met up with her new partner — Officer Judy Hopps.
The duo made the rounds, presenting appreciation cards to guests who parked their strollers in the correct areas and even doing some detective work.
Siyi helped capture the escaped Bellwether after doing some good old-fashioned detective work and rounding up some clues!
DisneyVoluntEAR Tony noted that he “was very glad to participate in this meaningful activity. I felt so lucky to be the partner of the little policewoman, Siyi.” He also noted that he was “deeply inspired in witnessing the wish coming true and excited to help even more children have their wishes fulfilled in the future.”
A Pirates Life
Granting wishes is one of the most important things that Disney does. Recently, Shanghai Disney Resort reached a milestone when they granted their 200th wish in March.
On that fateful day, the resort welcomed eight-year-old Zuozuo and his family for an unforgettable visit.
While staying at the Toy Story Hotel, Zuozuo met his favorite character, Buzz Lightyear.
Inspired by Buzz’s bravery and love of exploration, Zuozuo was given a special mission — to become a pirate and look for treasure.
To aid him in his quest, Zuozuo was given a treasure map. Eventually, he was successful and given some “gold coins” after meeting some fellow pirates.
Since opening, Shanghai Disney Resort has made it a priority to make magic for Make-A-Wish children. To learn more about how Disney and Make-A-Wish help make dreams come true, visit worldwish.org/Disney.