Because of Disney we believe that a dream is a wish your
heart makes. Lately, our boy has been
expressing the desire, the wish, the dream of somehow making his way to the
Cinderella Castle Suite at the Magic
Kingdom and getting to
stay there. While this dream could have
been a reality during the “Year of a Million Dreams” that lasted more than a
year, the reality now is uncertain.
I am aware that overnight stays in the Castle Dream Suite
are often prizes in contests and give-aways.
Also, I have been told that stays are provided to the rich and famous, a
status beyond our reach. Charities and
foundations have also been afforded the elusive Castle Suite for deserving
clients. And, thankfully, the boy doesn’t
qualify in this category either.
Just knowing his dream, made me inquire about the status of
the Castle Suite on the message boards,
In addition to obtaining helpful information about the status, I was
cautioned about “not setting his expectations too high” as he would be
disappointed. Was I “fanning” the flame
of his desire and setting him up to be disappointed? What a fine line for a parent to walk to not
squelch his dreams.
One comment to my message board post was hopeful and warmed
my heart. The poster said they had been
to our blog and with our string of luck if there was anyone who could make it
happen, we could. I replied with thanks
as we have been very fortunate in our magical Disney experiences and for that
we are so grateful!
We don’t march into the Magic Kingdom
or any other park expecting or demanding magical experiences—they just happen—typically
when our family is making magic of its own.
When the boy expressed the desire to light the Christmas tree on the
Disney Dream, my response to him was to ask when he got on board. And, boy did he! His persistence and his dream made for a
magical experience—click here to read more.
So, that is my response to his dream of staying in Cinderella’s Castle
Suite; ask when we get to Walt Disney
World. Will he remember? I’m sure of it. Will he ask and inquire? Yes, he will.
Will he be okay with any answer?
Definitely. Will his dream make or
break our vacation? No way!
There is always room to pack faith, trust, and pixie dust in
our luggage. That, and knowing that
dreams really do come true!
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