The Walt Disney Company and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have shared a strong relationship throughout the years:
Did You Know?
- Nearly half of the children eligible for wishes through wish-granting nonprofit organizations in the United States choose a Disney-inspired wish, including visits to Walt Disney World Resort.
- Disney has a longstanding partnership with Make-A-Wish, dating back to 1980 when the first official wish kid’s dreams came true at Disneyland Resort.
- Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, sits on the national board of directors for the organization.
- One of every two Make-A-Wish wishes in the United States comes true each year in partnership with The Walt Disney Company.
- Throughout the years, more than 130,000 Disney-inspired wishes have been granted through Make-A-Wish.
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Rena Langley, senior vice president of public affairs at Walt Disney World Resort:
“Seeing the magic of Disney through the eyes of a wish child is an unforgettable experience. Granting these inspiring wishes at Walt Disney World Resort creates magical memories not only for the families, but also for our Cast Members who help make these special wishes come true.”
Anne Cuba, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida: “Disney-inspired wishes have long been the most requested among wish kids across the country. Granting a child’s wish is already a magical experience, but folding the Disney magic into it as well makes for an unforgettable, life-changing moment for the child and their family.”
