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# Fantasy Fulfilling Reactions
Lily's Disneyland Surprise Shows a Little Girl Crying & Overly Happy

By Kevin Young | Published 2012-06-13 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilys-disneyland-surprise
References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOpOhlGiRTM&lr=1) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/KAftC)

Lily's Disneyland Surprise is a video that shows a jubilant little girl who has just been surprised by her parents with a trip to the [ultimate child fantasy land](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-fest).

I'm one of those children who was lucky enough to visit Disneyland, however, at the age of 16 it was a bit late and I didn't have the same joyous reaction as this little girl. The video captures a priceless moment that shows Lily being presented with an [early birthday gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apples-mothers-day) that comes with an amazing reaction.

She's handed a backpack filled with gifts most six-year-olds would enjoy. As Lily sits on the couch and rummages through her new clothes, DVDs and snacks, she thanks her parents who announces one last gift for her -- a trip Disneyland. Lily's eyes suddenly light up but she is slightly skeptical. As she realizes her parents aren't pulling a prank, she breaks out in tears. The reaction is hilariously heartwarming.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Childhood Dreams:** There is a growing trend towards capturing and sharing the emotional reactions elicited by the fulfillment of childhood dreams.
- **Intergenerational Travel:** More and more families are prioritizing travel experiences that span multiple generations, creating opportunities for travel brands to facilitate these memorable experiences.
- **Virtual Wish Fulfillment:** Advancements in technology are making it easier for children to experience their dream destinations without ever leaving their homes, opening up opportunities for experiential marketing campaigns and virtual reality experiences.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Travel:** The travel industry has an opportunity to design and market family-friendly trips that cater to both children and adults and create lifelong memories.
- **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can create and market immersive virtual reality experiences that allow children to visit their dream destinations without ever leaving their homes.
- **Consumer Goods:** Brands can create products that tap into the emotional impact of fulfilling childhood dreams, such as themed backpacks and clothing, DVDs and movies, and snack items.

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