Originally Posted By Megara I need urgent help in relation to some advice about organising a private meeting with Snow White for a child suffering from Leukaemia who is travelling to Disneyland in 2 weeks. This little girl is 7 years old and her “make a wish†wish was to travel to Disneyland (from Australia) to meet Snow White. Following a huge fundraising effort in her home town in South Australia, the family are now on their way to make her dream come true. She is taking a short break from chemo treatment and upon their return to Australia, she is needing a bone marrow transplant. The parents have booked a princess lunch at Ariel’s Grotto in California Adventure. They rang Disneyland explained what Thandi has gone through and requested a private meeting with Snow White. Disneyland told them the best they could do is get Snow White to sing “happy birthday†to her. Even though the mother explained that it was not her birthday. Does anyone know how I could arrange a private meeting for the family? What is the protocol, who do I ring to organise this? Does anyone have a contact at Disney? The family are simply wanting a few minutes of “special†time with Snow White privately. Do you think this is possible? If you can help, email me directly. Click on my name. Thanks.
Originally Posted By Mr X I can't help, but I do wish the best of luck for you in your efforts. I feel confident that if you are able to reach the right people, they can make this happen!
Originally Posted By mawnck Try chatting with these guys. They should be able to make the right connections: <a href="http://www.wish.org/" target="_blank">http://www.wish.org/</a>
Originally Posted By Ursula I wonder if anyone who posts here work at the Resort and can pitch in and help?
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I am going to suggest upon their arrival to Ariels Grotto make sure they speak to the manager and explain the situation - Maybe they can be seated at the end of the Princess rounds so she will get the extra attention.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Megara, if the local chapter of Make a Wish cannot help, why not contact either Vacation Planning or City Hall at DL?
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle ^^^ I was going to suggest City Hall, too. I've had some pretty good experiences with them in the past. One thing I've noticed though is the CMs there vary from okay to fabulous, so it would be worthwhile trying to contact them again if you didn't have any luck the first time around - you might just get a more helpful CM the second time. I say that because last time I was there I went to City Hall twice about a lost camera; the first time I was told "eh, we don't keep that sort of thing here", and the second time the (different) CM went out the back, checked the photos and produced the camera. And yeah, I'd try Ariel's Grotto when you get there too. I'm sure that you can make something special happen!
Originally Posted By Mr X While I think city hall is a good idea, you should try as best you can to arrange this ahead of time. Since the schedules are already set on the day you are in the park, it might be difficult for them to make changes. However, if they are able to pre-arrange a special greeting it's something they can already set on the schedule. At least, that's the way it works in Tokyo. Hopefully some Anaheim CM's (particularly entertainment...Butters?), can chime in here!
Originally Posted By Megara Thank you for all your suggestions. I did receive an email directly from a manager at Disneyland who said he may be able to organise something. I also had an email from a reporter wanting to cover the story. Looks good so far. Meeting Snow White is the entire reason for their journey. And if we cannot give a terminally ill child 5 minutes with her "dream"... how mean can we be. Thanks again. Kind regards Megara x
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle That's good news, Megara - I'm pleased to hear it and I hope it all works out for your friends and for the little girl.
Originally Posted By Megara Thank you for all your wonderful thoughts and information. I have been contacted by several wondeful people offering advice. I have also been contacted by a reporter from LA who wants to cover the story. So things are looking good. I also agree that Make a Wish would do wonderful work, but in the case of Thandi, her wish was granted by the kind generosity of the Dunn family and the people of Adelaide, South Australia. Thank you so much.
Originally Posted By NJ AP BTW, there is no guarantee that Snow White will be at Ariel's Grotto that day. They only promise Ariel with four of her friends. Try up at Princess Fantasy Faire, too. The pages are very helpful. Sometimes there are managers who have the authority to be more helpful. They can work magic. I'm glad people on this board have been contacting you privately. Good luck! Take lots of pictures!!!
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE If you go to the Princess Fair Walk just above toon town and talk with Brittany , she has a Wonderful Heart , she also drives the horses on main street, I am sure that Snowhite would be delighted to meet and greet such a Special Child..Please know that you have touched our hearts , We have prayed a very simple prayer to the Father , our prayers are for healing of this beautiful child, we have asked our guardian angels to deliver our message to the Lord...Lord this child is in need of your loving touch..Lord we know this child has been brought into this world for a reason, we know your heart is with her always, Lord we know that Prayer is the key to heaven and that faith unlocks the door..may our faith in YOU LORD, unlock the doors of illness for this child, we know Lord that a healing prayer shall heal this child, may our faith in you lord touch this child and take her leukaemia from her body..and .all God's people said Lord, Hear our Prayer.... there is also a person who heads the characters, he is a very kind fella, he also will help you..i can not remember his name, but city hall will, .may God's speed be with you always....love and prayers from Cindy and Bjorn (aka snowhite and the tink-mobile..) hugs to you all...oxoxox
Originally Posted By DisneyFreak96 Brittany is a wonderful CM. If anyone can pull this off, it will be her. If she can't, she may have some other ideas to make this day extra special.
Originally Posted By MMfriend I was touched by your post. I have been watching for an update as to how the trip went. Did she get to meet Snow White? I hope so.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE me too....hope she did.....hope so.... may God always be close to you All at all times , thanks MMfriend for reminding us all about this very special child and Family Thank you...your a God Send oxoxoxox love from the Tink-mobile and Family oxoxox
Originally Posted By cwade I too would like to know if she got her chance to meet Snow White. I wish I had seen this earlier, I live here locally and would have done what I could to help.
