{"id":6116,"date":"2013-08-21T14:45:03","date_gmt":"2013-08-21T18:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/?p=6116"},"modified":"2013-08-22T17:51:39","modified_gmt":"2013-08-22T21:51:39","slug":"i-wish-to-go-to-disneyland-our-magical-make-a-wish-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/news\/featured-article\/i-wish-to-go-to-disneyland-our-magical-make-a-wish-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"I WISH To Go To Disneyland!  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height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_1681-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_1681.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>We were booked at Paradise Pier and after traveling for much of the day, we arrived.\u00a0 We were met by VIP services who showed us our room and shared information about our trip with us.\u00a0 They showed us the elevator to take up to our room that had a magical view of the park just across the street!\u00a0 Upon entering our room we saw glasses of milk, Mickey crispy treats and the most magical view of the park that we could have asked for!\u00a0 We spent a lot of time just looking out the window when we were in our room!\u00a0 Paradise Pier was awesome!<\/p>\n<p>We were just a short walk to the park and took full advantage of walking to Downtown Disney and each park daily.\u00a0 We even found that if we were loaded down with packages, pictures or other items my husband could quickly take them back to the room and meet back up with us.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_3266.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6120 alignright\" alt=\"IMG_3266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_3266-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_3266-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_3266.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><!--more-->Our first moments at the parks began with a visit to Cars Land.\u00a0 It is amazing.\u00a0 It really is like you have walked into the movie.\u00a0 Each detail is spot on to match the movie from the Taste-In store to the neon lights that light up the night.\u00a0 We met Mater, Red and Lightning McQueen.\u00a0 Did you know that if you tickle Mater he will giggle?\u00a0 Radiator Springs Racers is amazing and we rode it many times during our trip.\u00a0 It was like stepping into Radiator Springs and the surrounding countryside!<\/p>\n<p>Disney is awesome to Make-A-Wish families.\u00a0 They make them feel so very special from being able to enter the rides through an alternative entrance on some rides to visiting the Wish Lounge at Disneyland.\u00a0 The cast members treat the MAW families with respect and go out of their way to interact with them.<\/p>\n<p>The most magical moment came when least expected.\u00a0 We were asked which character my son would like to have a private meet and greet with.\u00a0 He said &#8220;Belle&#8221;.\u00a0 Though we were surprised, we let him make that choice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_2807.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6118\" alt=\"IMG_2807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_2807-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_2807-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_2807.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>It was an amazing meeting.\u00a0 We watched Belle perform at Fantasy Faire and then waited as she met with other children.\u00a0 Then it was his turn.\u00a0 Belle bent down on the ground and hugged my son like he was her Prince Charming.\u00a0 She talked to him and continued to act as if he was the most important person in the world.\u00a0 When our meeting was over he ran back over to Belle with his new duck stuffed animal and she bent back down and talked with him again.\u00a0 I had tears in my eyes watching the pure joy on his face and the attention that she paid to him and my daughter.\u00a0 I will never forget that moment.<\/p>\n<p>We had many other magical moments including playing games on the boardwalk, meeting Mickey at his house in Toontown and meeting the Genie during the parade.<\/p>\n<p>We have so many memories that will stay in our minds and hearts forever.\u00a0 We will be forever grateful for being able to have this time together and watch the pure joy on our child&#8217;s face.\u00a0 I am so thankful to Disney for being willing to make a difference in the lives of children.<\/p>\n<p>(I also want to send a huge thank you to Medieval Times, Knott\u2019s Berry Farm, Delta and Panera Bread for adding even more special memories to our trip.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kristi Letsinger Many months ago, when the commercials for the new Cars Land were showing, my son wished to go.\u00a0 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