Disney Grants Wishes Around the World to Celebrate World Princess Week

Disney’s annual World Princess Week is a celebration of the special connection that millions of kids and families have with Disney Princess. These timeless stories and characters bring kids comfort, hope, and confidence, especially those facing critical illnesses. Each year, thousands of Make-A-Wish^® kids choose Disney princesses for their heartfelt wish. 

In celebration of World Princess Week, Disney granted fairytale wishes for more than 100 kids around the world.

A Disney Princess for A Day: Amelia’s Wish at Disneyland Resort

At Disneyland Resort, cast members granted the wish of 7-year-old Amelia, who dreamed of meeting Moana. As a “Princess for a Day,” Amelia received a royal invitation to the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventure at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, pampering on a lavish throne at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for her Moana makeover, special VIP viewing for the Paint the Night Parade and the Wonderous Journeys nighttime spectacular, among other fun surprises. 

The best moment of the fairytale day was Amelia’s meet and greet with Moana. After a very big hug, Amelia and Moana had their own wayfinding adventure. Amelia’s entire family joined in for the silly fun, running around and “swimming” in the ocean. 

Create Your World: Wish Kids Discover their Inner Princess in Latin America

As part of the Create Your World campaign, Disney and Make-A-Wish created magical and memorable experiences for nine girls facing critical illnesses from Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. These unique moments were made possible through a powerful combination: the boundless imagination inspired by Disney Princess stories and Disney’s commitment to bringing joy and comfort to those who need it most. 

The girls and their families participated in an experience specially designed to help them explore their own potential and create their own world: from choosing how to dress or style their hair, to envisioning the impact they want to make in the world and the “power” they would use to achieve it. Because creating your world also means discovering your own strength—and using it to accomplish extraordinary things.

The day ended with an unforgettable encounter with their favorite princess, creating lasting memories for the children and their families. 

Fairytales Come to Life Aboard the Disney Fantasy in Italy 

During one of the Disney Fantasy’s stops at the port of Civitavecchia, Disney and Make-A-Wish Italia created a fairytale experience for nearly 40 families from across Italy onboard the ship. With many Make-A-Wish families unable to travel, this day provided an opportunity to enjoy a magical wish experience close to home.  

As the guests of honour, the wish children attended a Royal Tea Party with their favorite princesses, enjoyed playtime in the Oceaneer’s Club, and had a dance party with Captain Mickey, Captain Minnie, and their pals. 5-year-old Aurora’s wish to meet Cinderella, her favorite Disney Princess, came true onboard. 

“To be able to grant such an important wish means to give a child the strength to dream, to really believe in the power of dreams, of life, of everything beyond illness,” said Aurora’s mother, Daniela.

“Disney Cruise Line’s warmth, care, and attention to detail created magical moments that these families will cherish forever. For many, it was a once-in-a-lifetime journey filled with joy, laughter, and wonder,” said Luciano Manzo, President & CEO, Make-A-Wish International. 

Disney Princess Concert: A Royal Invitation 

Wish kids received a royal invitation to attend the Disney Princess Concert: Celebrating 70 Years of Disneyland. Featuring a medley of beloved Disney Princess songs, Tuesday’s show will star iconic Disney talent including Jodi Benson, Anika Noni Rose, Paige O’Hara and Auli’i Cravalho, accompanied by Disney vocalists and live princess dancers in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

With dramatic castle lighting, projections, and a dazzling finale, the performance will be a visually stunning tribute to the power of princesses and the worlds they inspire – and wish kids and their families will have a front-row seat. 

Wishes to Come True at Disneyland Paris 

Later this week, 60 wish children will enjoy a Princess-themed three-day, two-night stay at Disneyland Paris with exciting character meet & greets and multiple princess surprises.

Disney stories and characters like the Disney Princesses bring moments of happiness and joy when it’s needed most. Children with critical illnesses often turn to these familiar tales while in the hospital, finding comfort in inspiring stories of hope and resilience. Then, when they have the opportunity to choose their most heartfelt wish, thousands look to those same princesses.  

During World Princess Week and all year long, Disney works with Make-A-Wish to grant a wish every hour of every day. Learn more about how Disney delivers moments of happiness and joy for kids and families when it’s needed most at Joy.Disney.com.