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POSTED Sat, 07/21/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Dad Blocks Sick Girl's Dream Disney World Make-A-Wish Trip

McKenna May, a four-year-old from Ohio who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010, will not be getting a trip to Walt Disney World via the Make-A-Wish foundation. The reason? Her father has refused to sign off on the vacation, and Make-A-Wish rules state two parents must sign for a minor's trip.

According to Make-A-Wish, the two-parent signature rule is in place so the organization won't find itself in the middle of a custody battle or family issue.

William May, the father, says:

POSTED Fri, 09/17/2010 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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Disney Cast Members Raise $36K for Make-A-Wish Foundation

In true Disney spirit, five hundred cast members and volunteers recently participated in the "Encore! Cast and Orchestra" program donated over 47,000 hours to put together "Dream Our Dreams, A Musical Tribute to the Legacy of Disney." The program was held at EPCOT center's "World Showplace" in early August, and raised over $37K for the "Make-A-Wish Foundation."

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POSTED Thu, 03/12/2015 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Marvel Brings Entertainment And Normalcy To Children In The Hospital

Marvel Entertainment and Disney have always tried to brighten the hearts and minds of children suffering from disorders and terminal illnesses. February 2015 saw the beginning of a brand new initiative that was dubbed "Compassion Month." During this time, Disney Parks at locations all over the world (including on the cruise ships) took some sort of active part in making the lives of children and families more magical by sharing and caring for those who may be struggling with terminal illnesses or disorders.

POSTED Thu, 09/06/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Cinderella's Wishing Well

Dotted around the Walt Disney World resort, in amongst the hustle and bustle of ride and lines, and shopping, and crowds moving to and fro are some very special places. They are perfect little spots to sit down and take 5 minutes for yourself, to be in the moment and soak it all in. You'll find one such 5 minute spot located down below Cinderella Castle on the pathway to Tomorrowland, off to the side sits a charming little alcove that's home to a wishing well.