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Disneyland Grants 5-Year-Old Lilo’s Wish to Meet Cinderella During Week of Wishes

The visit showcases Disney’s long‑running Make‑A‑Wish partnership.

Overview

  • Lilo and her family entered Disneyland before opening as 158 cast members lined Main Street, U.S.A. to cheer their arrival.
  • The Fairy Godmother appeared in Cinderella’s coach for a quiet story time that set the tone for the day.
  • Lilo received a princess makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique before a one‑on‑one meeting with Cinderella.
  • Her path to the park began at a December UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital event that brought Stitch and a Zootopia 2 screening to patients.
  • The 45‑year Disney–Make‑A‑Wish partnership has enabled more than 175,000 wishes, with Week of Wishes adding in‑park activations and large volunteer efforts.