In the early morning on the 15th we were very excited to meet the members of the Csodalámpa group at LISZT FERENC Budapest AIRPORT. This was the very first time we saw each other: 8 children, 7 parents/companions and 2 volunteers and a doctor.
One of the children, Viven came from Hajdúböszörmény, but even she was relaxed, as she passed the night at the Art'Otel Budapest as guest of the direction.
It was nice to see the shining faces of the children, full of expectation: for all of them this was to be the first flight of their life.

After the landing in Paris we were taken by comfortable minibuses to our hotel in Disneyland-Paris, the HOTEL CHEYENNE.
This hotel-group was built in small western city style, this atmosphere radiated from everywhere. We quickly checked into our rooms and started to discover the „empire of wonders” with great excitement.
For our luck even the first afternoon we got the colourful, magic „Parade”, where the famous Disney fairy tale characters proceeded in front of us dancing, singing on the Main street. The rest of the afternoon we split into small groups and each had wonderful adventures. We had dinner quite late but the children were not tired at all because in the restaurant of the hotel we got another Mickey Mouse dancing-singing program, creating a splendid mood among the children.

Having a good night’s rest in our comfortable „western” hotel, after a substantial breakfast, we used again the direct hotel-bus to Disney resort to pass and enjoy the whole day there.
The children and adults - considering the different ages and interests - separated into small groups and took part in excited, magic attractions.
Some of favourites were: Pirates of the Caribbean, Thunder Messa Riverboat, Big Thunder Mountain, Fantasyland, Phantom Manor and the beautiful Castle of Sleeping Beauty. We loved the extraordinary colourful parks and fountains everywhere. And that mood… Thousands of children and adults roaming around everywhere all of them smiling, relaxed….

It was great help for us the so called „fastpass”, courtesy of the Disney Resort: we could use our time much better as almost every case we could get to the attractions with the wheelchairs without queuing. The major part of the group spent the time in Disney Park but some brave boys and their parents went to more „dangerous zones” as well and they really enjoyed the special attractions there.

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The children were changed, they all forgot about their illnesses, just went to the next and next adventure untiredly. We sat on a big ship, on different boats, took small train around the park. We were anxious on the switchback railway which run at top speed clattering in dark, open air, having unexpected curves. We sat on the back of Dumbo, the elephant, horses, small airplanes and so on…
During the dinner at the hotel restaurant we exchanged our experiences and admired the photos of each other. The children were very sorry about saying goodbye to the wonders of Disneyland but at the same time they were excited by the boat trip on the Seine next day.

Sunday morning after the regular substantial breakfast the minibuses took us to Paris, to the bank of Seine where we admired „la Tour Eiffel” - unfortunately we had no time enough to go up to the tower.
After a short walk we got into the high class, glass-covered boat. We discovered the magic of the banks of the Seine with their prestigious monuments that had left their mark in history. We also had lunch while floating accompanied with original accordion music.

Then the minibuses came for us and transferred us to the airport. The brave children-group was a little bit tired here, and they just held with love their small presents bought to their family members, friends.
Now, as „experienced travellers” they got on board without fear and enjoyed the flight back. We arrived to Budapest quite late.

The 3 days flew very fast as they all lived their dreams...

In the life of all these children it was the first time to go abroad, to fly, to have adventures in Disneyland, a journey on a boat, a dinner in an elegant restaurant with beautiful panorama… All of these are special unforgettable provisions for their entire life, not forgetting the friendships which were developed during this trip among the children and also the adults.

The children explained their feelings in a short, written form, they all are very thankful for the adults, companies - supporting Csodalámpa Foundation - for providing for them the possibility to enjoy this dream journey.

We wish these SUPER-CHILDREN that this wonderful experience help them in their further recovering!
Many thanks for the support of
and the American International School of Budapest