A trip to the Magic Kingdom created an unforgettable memory for 10-year-old Liam and his sister 12-year-old Ava, who received an extraordinary surprise during their visit with Mickey Mouse.
For the past three years, the siblings have been cared for by their foster parents, Lisa and Mark Thompson. When they learned they could adopt Liam and Ava, Lisa aimed to share the news in a memorable way. “They had no idea it was coming,” she shared with us. “I thought about Disney since they had never been there before, and I love making special moments for my kids.” This was one surprise she executed flawlessly.
The family planned a vacation to Florida, combining a trip to Disney World with a Star Wars convention. Their scheme involved having the kids meet Mickey Mouse, who would reveal a sign displaying the adoption date. When Lisa shared a photo of the unique celebration pins she created, Disney caught wind of the plan and offered to assist in making it a success.
Getting the sign into the park without the kids noticing proved to be a challenge. “I wanted it to add an extra sprinkle of magic to the announcement,” she explained. Her husband, Mark, helped create the sign while keeping it under wraps. “Poor Mark had to be super careful with it in his backpack!”
The heartwarming moment was captured on video and shared on social media, quickly garnering over two million views. In the clip, the kids are all smiles, enjoying Mickey’s company and even assisting him with a card trick. Just when you think the encounter is winding down, a cast member announces, “I have a special message for you!” and reveals the sign with their adoption date. Tears flowed from everyone present, including the photographer who was likely wiping away tears of joy.
Following the big reveal, the family continued celebrating. “The rest of our trip was absolutely amazing!” Lisa exclaimed. “Not long after the announcement, Ava met her favorite princess, Cinderella. We spent over 15 hours there that day, packed in as much as we could and indulged in way too much food!”
Lisa is overjoyed that her kids will always treasure this special moment and is thrilled that others are enjoying the video. She hopes it encourages more people to explore the world of foster care. “I want to shed a positive light on foster care through this video. If it inspires someone to consider becoming a foster parent or grants a wish for a foster child, that would mean the world.”
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Summary:
In a heartwarming story, foster parents Lisa and Mark Thompson surprised their children, Liam and Ava, with the news of their adoption during a visit to Disney World. The surprise involved a special moment with Mickey Mouse that left everyone in tears of joy. The family’s unforgettable trip was filled with magical experiences and hopes to inspire others to consider foster care.