4-year-old wish kid Makala loves everything Disney, but she lives with a heart condition that prevents her from going to the parks. She loves watching videos of the rides and the parade, so when Make-A-Wish San Diego asked her what she wished for, Makala knew she wanted a Disney backyard makeover. Last month her incredible wish came true –complete with a Minnie Mouse inspired playhouse and a motorized car along with roads to make a parade route! This is just the latest example of Disney’s commitment to creating moments of magic for wish kids and their families when they need it most. Thank you, Disney!  

 "When Makala's wish was revealed, the look of amazement and wonder just swept across her little face," said Makala's mom. "She couldn't get enough of her Disney backyard. A new adventure around every corner. At one point she ran up to me and gave me the biggest hug, looked at me, and shrieked with happiness. I knew this was everything she wanted and that her days would be filled with even more happy memories." The backyard makeover will serve as a Disney retreat for the whole family. "Traveling can be hard on Makala's health and her brother's, who is a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic, so we don't do it often," explained Makala's mom.  

Over the past 40 years, Disney has worked with Make-A-Wish to bring joy to more than 140,000 kids. For Makala, who has already had 47 surgeries and will soon undergo her third open heart surgery, her family hopes that this backyard makeover will serve as inspiration as she recovers.