Disneyland Paris has released the heartwarming story behind the latest landmark achievement in the resort’s charitable efforts.
Milestone 25,000th Wish Granted During Disney Adventure World Debut
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Disneyland Paris has announced it has helped fulfill 25,000 wishes for seriously ill children since the resort opened in 1992, marking a major milestone in its long-running charitable work with organizations including Make-A-Wish, Rêves, and Petits Princes.
Disneyland Paris Cast Members connected with Lou, a young girl whose wish was granted through Make-A-Wish France and whose experience commemorated the 25,000th wish.
During the March 28 inauguration ceremony for Disney Adventure World’s brand new World of Frozen land, Lou — a big fan of Frozen and Olaf — was told she would perform a rendition of the film’s hit song “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” for guests in attendance.
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What Lou didn’t know, however, was that she would be performing alongside her favorite singer, French musician Santa, and even the high-tech walking Olaf animatronic, while Santa performed the piece live on piano.
The opening celebrations for Disney Adventure World continued on March 29, when 40 Make-A-Wish families from across Europe were among the first guests to enter the new Adventure Way and visit World of Frozen areas.
Disneyland Paris also shared other statistics highlighting their charity efforts through the decades:
Disneyland Paris Wish-Granting – A Lasting Impact :
25,000 wishes fulfilled since 1992
50 partner organizations across Europe, including Make-A-Wish, Petits Princes, and Rêves
More than 1,000 wishes fulfilled in 2025
More than 20 nationalities welcomed in 2025
Hundreds of VoluntEARS and Cast Members across the destination
You can learn more about the new Disney Adventure World park in coverage across our website, including a behind-the-scenes look at World of Frozen in an Imagineering panel that delved into the creative process behind the project.
Check out Lou’s story from Disneyland Paris News on YouTube:
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