A young Disney fan got the chance to step into the world of her favorite movie when Walt Disney World brought a special holiday wish to life at Magic Kingdom. On November 6, 2026, six-year-old Wednesday joined Jack Skellington and Sally from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas to help transform Halloween Town into Christmas Town.
Wednesday, a Make-A-Wish recipient, had a special wish inspired by two of her favorite things: The Nightmare Before Christmas and the holiday season. Disney helped bring that dream to life with an experience filled with festive activities, music and a few surprises.
A Halloween Town Christmas Celebration
Wednesday and her sisters spent time with Jack and Sally participating in games and holiday-themed activities. The fun included a game of Hide and Go Shriek, followed by a search for Zero, Jack’s beloved ghost dog.
The sisters also shared their musical talents during the celebration. Wednesday performed songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas, including “What’s This?” She added dancing and gymnastics moves to her performance, making the moment even more memorable for her family.
As part of the festivities, Wednesday helped Jack and Sally trade Halloween Town’s spooky decorations for Christmas touches, including wreaths and sparkling lights.
A Special Snowflake to Remember the Day
One of the most meaningful parts of Wednesday’s experience was a custom snowflake ornament created especially for her. Inspired by the moment Jack first discovers snow in The Nightmare Before Christmas, the keepsake gave Wednesday a personal connection to the movie.
She had the opportunity to place the ornament on Jack’s Christmas tree. She also received a matching ornament to take home and display on her family’s own Christmas tree.
Wednesday’s mother, Kelly, reflected on what the experience meant to their family.
“If we do ever have bad times again, I always think about the better times. But this is one memory that will always stick out. It’s the beginning of the rest of our lives,” she said.
Disney and Make-A-Wish Bring Magical Moments to Life
Wednesday’s experience was made possible through the longstanding partnership between Walt Disney World and Make-A-Wish. Disney is the world’s largest wish granter for the organization, helping fulfill a wish every hour of every day.
Through experiences like Wednesday’s, the partnership gives children facing critical illnesses opportunities to create meaningful memories with their families.
For Wednesday, a custom snowflake ornament will serve as a reminder of the day she helped bring Christmas to Halloween Town alongside two of her favorite characters.
Read more about Wednesday’s experience on the Disney Parks Blog.
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