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First Disneyland Paris Wish Recipient Returns 34 Years Later

Anne-Lise came back to the resort where she became Disneyland Paris' first wish recipient in 1992.

By CrowdLevels News Desk | Published July 8, 2026 at 7:18 a.m. CDT
Anne-Lise returns to Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Paris with Sleeping Beauty Castle in the distance
Image credit: Disneyland Paris News EN.

Anne-Lise returned to Disneyland Paris on July 8, 2026, 34 years after becoming the first child to have a wish granted at the resort.

Disneyland Paris has granted over 25,000 wishes for children from across Europe since 1992 through partnerships with more than 40 organizations, including Make-A-Wish.

Earlier this year, Lou's wish marked the resort's 25,000th granted wish during the March 28 inauguration ceremony for World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World.

Anne-Lise Returns to Disneyland Paris

The July 8 images show Anne-Lise walking down Main Street, U.S.A. again and returning to Orbitron in Discoveryland. Two older photos show her first Disneyland Paris visit in 1992, when the resort was still in its opening year.

Anne-Lise walks down Main Street, U.S.A. toward Sleeping Beauty Castle during her first Disneyland Paris visit
Anne-Lise's first Disneyland Paris visit in 1992.
Anne-Lise poses near Orbitron at Disneyland Paris during her first wish visit
Anne-Lise near Orbitron in 1992.
Anne-Lise stands near Orbitron at Disneyland Paris during her return visit
Anne-Lise returned to Orbitron during the July 8 visit.

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Sources: Disneyland Paris News EN, Disneyland Paris philanthropy information, and Disneyland Paris 25,000 wishes milestone.

Image credit: Disneyland Paris News EN. All four official images from the post are used in the story.

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