Make-A-Wish Articles and News Stories



Watch Cora’s Make-A-Wish Disney Elephant Dream Come True

When it comes to Disney, the magic doesn’t end with theme parks, movies, and characters. Behind the scenes, The Walt Disney Company is also hard at work making real-life dreams come true. With strong ties to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Disney frequently helps children in unfortunate situations to achieve their dreams, and we love watching as Watch Cora’s Make-A-Wish Disney Elephant Dream Come True













Disney To Host “Once Upon A Wish Party” for Wish Families

Make a wish Princesses pose in their jasmine and belle outfits

I love a behind-the-scenes story, especially when it comes to Disney and its charitable work with families in need. While there are many charities that are close to my heart, one of them is the Make-A-Wish Foundation, granting wishes to severely ill children in need of some magic. In honor of World Princess Week, Disney Disney To Host “Once Upon A Wish Party” for Wish Families









Disney Introduces Animated Short & Plush in Celebration of 40 Year Partnership with Make-A-Wish

Following the debut of the new Wishes Come True Blue color collection, Disney has released a touching new animated short along with a Mickey Mouse Vintage Holiday plush – the one seen in the short – to celebrate their 40th Anniversary with the Make-A-Wish® Foundation. Advertisement Take a look, but grab your tissues first! Advertisement The Disney Introduces Animated Short & Plush in Celebration of 40 Year Partnership with Make-A-Wish





Disney Celebrates 40 Years of Make-A-Wish on World Wish Day

Today is World Wish Day and the 40th anniversary of Make-A-Wish, which Disney has been involved in from the very beginning. Advertisement The global organization was founded on April 29, 1980 after founder Chris Greicius heard of a young boy who dreamed of being a police officer. The first of nearly half a million official Disney Celebrates 40 Years of Make-A-Wish on World Wish Day





Make-A-Wish Kid Shares Special Moment with Sheriff Woody at Walt Disney World

The Disney Parks Blog and Walt Disney World are continuing their #FeelGoodFriday series with the story of a Make-A Wish kid and his love for the Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party at the Magic Kingdom. Advertisement On a previous trip to Walt Disney World, 9-year-old Grant experienced the fun-filled dance party and Make-A-Wish Kid Shares Special Moment with Sheriff Woody at Walt Disney World





Make-A-Wish Child Gets the Keys to Disneyland Park

Recently, Make-A-Wish recipient Linden Bradley of British Columbia got to unlock the gates of Disneyland Park. Advertisement Six-year-old Linden, who today is cancer free, wished to open Disneyland for the day. With the help of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland Ambassador Justin Rapp, he got his wish. Linden’s mom, Julia, said of the experience: Advertisement “He’s Make-A-Wish Child Gets the Keys to Disneyland Park





Disney Celebrates Release of ‘Aladdin’ with #FriendLikeMe Challenge for Make-A-Wish

To celebrate the upcoming release of the new live-action Aladdin, Disney is asking fans to participate in their new #FriendLikeMe challenge to benefit Make-A-Wish. Advertisement Tag your friends on Twitter or Instagram and for every public post using the hashtag #FriendLikeMe between now and May 24th, Disney will donate $5 (up to a total donation Disney Celebrates Release of ‘Aladdin’ with #FriendLikeMe Challenge for Make-A-Wish