{"id":169527,"date":"2026-02-26T02:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T02:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/169527\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T02:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T02:38:08","slug":"rapunzel-visit-delights-young-patients-during-disney-princess-hospital-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/169527\/","title":{"rendered":"Rapunzel visit delights young patients during Disney princess hospital celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 Disney and the Starlight Children\u2019s Foundation brought a princess celebration to pediatric patients at AdventHealth for Children on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The event featured a surprise visit from the Disney character Rapunzel for children receiving medical care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The event focuses on creating positive experiences for families and children facing serious illnesses during extended hospital stays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Rapunzel met with patients to share stories and participate in crafts. Children decorated lanterns and colored pictures based on adventures involving the characters Pascal, Maximus and Flynn. The character also handed out plush toys and offered hugs to the young guests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Through the Starlight Children\u2019s Foundation, patients received Disney Princess-themed hospital gowns. These gowns feature designs inspired by various heroines and are intended to provide comfort to children during their treatment. The program aims to use play and imagination as tools for recovery in pediatric settings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Parents at the hospital noted the impact of the surprise visit on their children\u2019s well-being. Edward, the father of one patient, observed his daughter\u2019s reaction to the activities. \u201cI love to see the joy and hearing her laugh,\u201d Edward said. \u201cThis really gives her a chance to be a kid. 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