Throughout December, Walt Disney World have been delivering Disney magic and holiday cheer to children’s hospitals throughout Central Florida including AdventHealth for Children in Orlando,with Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse visiting patients and families to share the joy of the season.
“This is the first time we’ve welcomed our favorite Disney pals back to the hospital since 2019,” said Dr. Rajan Wadhawan, Senior Executive Officer of AdventHealth for Children. “Seeing them walk the halls again brought a renewed sense of optimism and hope to our patients and staff.”
With each room visit, magical moments turned into transformational experiences for the families and children, providing a special space where they were able to create new happy memories together – and Disney revealed that the visits will continue regularly in the new year.
“It’s hard to put into words how it felt to bring a little light and see these patients simply be kids,” said Stefanie Steele, Senior Manager – Corporate Social Responsibility. “I’m proud to work for a company that cares so deeply about making positive impacts in the lives of people and the places we call home.”
Walt Disney World have also been delivering extra pixie dust this season through the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program – a tradition now 75 years in the making.
This year, Walt Disney World cast members and visiting guests donated more than 40,000 toys to help local children and families in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
You can read more about this and other ways Walt Disney World is giving back at DisneyWorldGivesBack.com.
