Dear Walt,
Thank you for the magic you sprinkled into my life and for inspiring me to follow my hopes and dreams. I remember going to Disney World for the first time and how my little heart was filled with so much joy and wonder. I looked around at all of the pretty princesses in all of their pretty dresses and met all of favorite characters. In those days, it was Winnie The Pooh and Minnie Mouse. I wanted to meet every single one of the characters, especially the very handsome princes and I remember crying if I didn't get all of their autographs. Something about meeting all of the characters made me feel like I could fly away with Peter Pan, meet my prince charming or like my toys could talk back to me.
Walt Disney World has always been a place where I can escape from the problems in the real world and step out of reality into a magical, carefree world. The stories and movies I have cherished ever since I was born, jump off of the pages/screen into the real world. Thank you Walt Disney for letting me escape away from the real world sometimes, whether it be watching the movies, listening to Disney music on repeat or visiting the parks. No matter how old I get, Disney World will be a place of laughter, constant smiles, happy tears, dreams coming true before your eyes and the many fairy tales and stories turning into a reality. The older I get the more I love Disney, so thank you Walt for giving me something to be passionate about. Now a days, even in my college dorm room I blast Disney music for all to hear; whether I am studying, cleaning my room or just doing my homework. Most of the time I watch my favorite Disney movies over and over and over again, and I love to cuddle with all of my favorite Disney stuffed animals. (They are kind of my prized possessions.)
I miss Disney World, I miss the thrills I get on the rides, how special I feel when I meet the characters and just the magical feeling I get and the feeling that i get that I can do anything I put my mind to. The last time I was there was two years ago. I was a Junior in high school and we went to Disney World for a Chorus Trip. Disney World was just as magical when I last went there as it was when I was a little girl. I miss it so much and I need that magic back in my life! I crave it!
Lastly, Walt thank you for getting yelled at by your dad when you drew all of those animations on the walls in your barn. You inspire me to follow my dreams no matter how bankrupt I get. Through all of your hardships came a mouse named Mickey, and through Mickey my life was changed forever. Thank you Walt for helping me wish upon a star!
Sincerely Dreamer and Disney Enthusiast,
Jordan Nicole Maddux
