A day at the Magic Kingdom is unforgettable, but for 10-year-old Liam and his 12-year-old sister Mia, their visit was made even more magical with a surprising twist. These siblings have spent the last three years in the loving care of their foster parents, Emily and Mark Johnson. When the Johnsons received the incredible news that they could officially adopt Liam and Mia, Emily wanted to make the announcement truly special.
“They had no idea it was coming,” Emily shared with Modern Family Blog. “I thought Disney would be the perfect place since they had never experienced it before, and I’m one of those parents who loves to create memorable moments. Some plans work out better than others, and this one was a big success!”
The family organized a trip to Florida not only to explore Disney World but also to attend a Star Wars convention. Their plan was to have the famous Mickey Mouse present a sign revealing the adoption date. After Emily posted about her custom celebration pins on social media, Disney took notice and offered to assist in bringing her vision to life.
Getting the sign into the park without Liam and Mia noticing was a challenge, but Emily was determined. “I thought it would add an extra dose of magic to the announcement,” she explained. With Mark’s help, they carefully crafted the sign and kept it under wraps. “My husband had to be so careful with it in his backpack—one mistake and it could have been ruined!”
Emily captured the heartwarming moment on video, which she later shared online, where it quickly garnered over two million views. The children were all smiles as they chatted with Mickey and even participated in a fun card trick. Just when the meet-and-greet seemed to be coming to an end, a cast member stepped in with a surprise: “I have a special message for you!” They revealed the sign with the adoption date, leading to tears of joy from everyone present.
“The rest of our trip was phenomenal,” Emily reflected. “After the big reveal, Mia got to meet her favorite princess, Cinderella. We spent a whopping 15 and a half hours in the park that day. We only had one day, but we packed in so much fun and, yes, ate way too much!”
Emily is overjoyed that her children now have this cherished memory and is thrilled that so many people have connected with their story. She hopes that sharing this experience will shine a positive light on foster care and inspire others to consider becoming foster parents. “I want to encourage people to look into it, or perhaps even grant a wish for a foster child. They often receive what they need, but not always what they desire.” If you’re looking for more information on pregnancy options, check out our post on at-home insemination kits.
In summary, Emily’s creative approach to announcing the adoption of Liam and Mia at Disney World not only created a magical moment but also serves as an uplifting reminder of the joy foster care can bring. For those interested in home insemination, resources like this Healthline article on IUI provide excellent insights, while our own post at Modern Family Blog covers various related topics.