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Viral TikTok of Shelter Kids’ First Disney World Visit Reframes Park Complaints

The feel-good clip is prompting reflection on access to the parks for families with limited means.

Overview

  • A TikTok by shelter worker Chelsea Snyder shows children from a homeless shelter experiencing Walt Disney World for the first time.
  • In the clip, kids say lines such as “I’ve never went to Disney before” and “This is the best day ever,” underscoring unfiltered joy.
  • Disney-focused outlets on January 7 amplified the video after a January 6 tweet from Nick Chappell helped it spread.
  • Coverage presents the footage as a reality check for frequent visitors, stressing that park access is a privilege many families cannot afford.
  • Articles note Disney’s ongoing community work, including VoluntEARS projects and a $15 million wildfire commitment, with no new initiatives tied to this visit.