Report from Aladdin!

[Wade Shrader]

This is the second post, about our triplets. Aladdin is Benjamin’s favorite (my son with CP who uses a walker). Well, all he could talk about before the trip was how he wanted an Aladdin’s lamp (with a Genie). My wife and I did not think that they even had such a thing. Well, our first day, we were eating in Cinderella’s castle, and Aladdin was there! Benjamin was so excited, and he told Aladdin about the lamp. Aladdin was wonderful with my kids, spending some special time with Benjamin. He told us that the Genie might be able to make Benjamin’s wish come true, and that we should be on the look out for a lamp, sometime during our vacation. When we returned to the room, there was a lamp (with a Genie) (and two other Genies for the other 2 triplets), with a special note from Aladdin. What a wonderful man! You know, my kids have so much to overcome with their cerebral palsy. What a wonderful memory to make that special connection with a child, especially one with special needs.

Later, he had told us to meet him in the parade. Well, during the parade, he of course, waved to us. He then sent one of the swordsman over to say “Aladdin will meet you in City Hall after the parade.” Sure enough he was there, in a back room, where we got to spend some extra special one-on-one time with Aladdin.

Aladdin did not have to do any of this, yet he went out of his way to make this vacation priceless for our kids. We will never forget him, and this alone made this trip worthwhile.

 

[pumba]

are truly a great group of people..........when ever I look at my Genie lamp I will think of your special day.........thanks so much again for sharing it with us

 

[snuggles]

Thanks for another wonderful trip report. I hope you let Disney know how nice these characters were to you.

 

[Pooh93]

How wonderful. Next time I go to Disney and see Aladdin, I'll wonder if he was the one that was so kind to your family.

 

[Tiggerkeeper]

How awesome! That's what Disney MAGIC is all about! To all the naysayers see there is still magic. What a wonderful time for all of you. What a nice guy.

Melissa

 

[Mackey Mouse]

What a great story, that made my morning.. Thanks for sharing that. If you have a second, if you have not already done it, send this to Disney, whoever this Alladin is deserves a lot of praise for going that extra for your family...

 

[Patricia]

Wade, another tear jerker. What a great story!! Do you have anymore? Love hearing the wonderful things that happen there. I am so happy your family had these memories to share. Thanks again for sharing them.

 

[abuwalker]

There is a special place in heaven for wonderful CMs!!

 

[TeresaNJ]

I woke up this morning not feeling too well, cold symptoms, headache, just feeling blah, even though I'm leaving for Disney tomorrow. Came down to the kitchen, cat knocked a glass of water that my daughter left on the kitchen table, all over the floor, dog spilled the cat's water bowl trying to eat his food before the cat catches him, then dog steps in his water bowl, knocking it over, just after I finished cleaning up the mess from the cat. Needless to say, I was very frustrated, and then I read your reports. What an eye-opener, made my complaints seem trivial thinking of the strength and courage your kids have. Reading about your experience at Chef Mickey's and with Aladdin made me smile and brought tears to my eyes. Thanks.