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'Make-A-Wish’ sent a child to Disneyland. His mom cried when she saw what the princesses did on seeing him

This little girl's dream trip to the Disneyland has the internet in tears.

'Make-A-Wish’ sent a child to Disneyland. His mom cried when she saw what the princesses did on seeing him
(L) & (M) Disney princesses waving at the parade; (R) A little girl watching the Disneyland parade while sitting on a wheelchair. (Cover Image Source: TikTok | @rainbowryleekate)

Disney, in partnership with Make-A-Wish, has gained widespread recognition for granting life-changing wishes to ailing children from around the world. Similarly, Rylee Kate (@rainbowryleekate on TikTok), an adorable little girl with mobility issues, had the magical opportunity to visit Disneyland and live her dream as a true Disney princess. At the Magic Kingdom, all Disney princesses went out of their way, treating Rylee Kate like true royalty and turning her day into a real-life fairy tale.

(L) A disney character waving at the Disneyland parade (R) Disney princess waving (Image Source: TikTok | @rainbowryleekate)
Disney characters and princesses waving at Rylee from the Disneyland parade. (Image Source: TikTok | @rainbowryleekate)

"I cried the entire time at the parade at Magic Kingdom. Not because of the music or the costumes, though they were beautiful, but because every single princess bowed to Rylee Kate," a background voice, possibly of her mother, said, as the wholesome video captured the little girl exploring Disneyland while sitting on her customized wheelchair. During the parade, all the Disney princesses, along with other goofy characters, deliberately stopped in front of her, offering her a genuine, heartfelt moment of recognition. "She was seen. She wasn’t overlooked. She wasn’t pitied," her mother continued. Further, she shared how this trip, in particular, gave Kate a lot of confidence, reminding her and other people that her story is worth honoring. "Thank you, Make-A-Wish, and thank you, Disney — for seeing our girl the way we see her: magical," the caption read. Since its inception in 1980, Make-A-Wish has fulfilled 550,000 promises globally, with 12,800 being fulfilled annually in the U.S. alone. 94% of children reported better emotional grasp and general mood after the experience.

A little girl sitting on a wheelchair looking at the parade (Image Source: TikTok | @rainbowryleekate)
Rylee sitting in a wheelchair, consumed by the giant parade. (Image Source: TikTok | @rainbowryleekate)

This brought the internet to tears, seeing as a small gesture of solidarity can send waves of change rippling across one's life. @crissy_berry_ commented, "This is so beautiful and sweet! Rylee Kate, you are loved! I wish every little girl could feel this!" Similarly, @rhaeyacreations said, "Princesses don't bow to other princesses; they bow to queens! What a wonderful memory." @bigmama3201 wrote, "This is absolutely beautiful. I hope Princess Rylee Kate had an amazing day. Thank you, Disney and Make-A-Wish. Make a Wish does not disappoint. We volunteered years ago. Time to go back." 

Image Source: TikTok | @arwen.helo
Image Source: TikTok | @arwen.helo
Image Source: TikTok | @aacrossen
Image Source: TikTok | @aacrossen

@awinchesterauthor revealed, "People may not have known this, but all the cast members were instructed to entertain Make-A-Wish kids if they saw them in their parade. It's their job; I know it because I used to be a cast member. @kc_in_the_nc pointed out, "This is why no matter how much hate Disney gets, it will always be cherished. because of things like this that make it magical." @allymichelleboyer said, "I’m sobbing! This was so beautiful to see! Thank you for sharing! I’m glad your princess had an unforgettable, beautiful day!" On the other hand, @sherylhack4 revealed, "I was a Make-A-Wish kid, and I chose to take a cruise around Hawaii. It was absolutely the best experience of my whole entire life. If anyone ever wonders what charity they should give to, it’s this." @officiallykayla21 commented, "This is so absolutely beautiful. She will remember this forever. Such a beautiful girl, too. And great job, Mama, for capturing this moment! She’s going to rewatch this so many times. She is a princess!"


@rainbowryleekate I cried the entire parade.   Not because of the music or the costumes— but because every princess looked directly at Rylee and bowed. A genuine, heartfelt moment of recognition.   She wasn’t overlooked. She wasn’t pitied. She was seen.   This trip gave us so much more than memories. It gave Rylee confidence. Joy. And the reminder that her story is worth honoring.   Thank you, Make-A-Wish, and thank you Disney— for seeing our girl the way we see her: magical.   #MakeAWish #DisneyMagic #MagicKingdomParade #DisabilityRepresentation #InclusionMatters #MedicallyComplex #SpecialNeedsParenting #DisneyPrincesses #TrueMagic #DisabilityAwareness #RyleeKate #WishTrip #ParentingWithPurpose #DisabilityVisibility #RainbowRylee ♬ original sound - Rainbow Rylee

 

You can follow Rylee Kate (@rainbowryleekate) on TikTok for more such wholesome content.

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