• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2026 ABC News
  • Family

2nd grade student gets a surprise from Disney PhotoPass team

1:20
Little boy lives out dream of becoming Disney Photopass photographer
Disney PhotoPass Communications
ByShafiq Najib
February 21, 2024, 9:06 AM

A second grade student who aspires to become a Disney PhotoPass photographer someday received the surprise of a lifetime recently, after his mom Katie Thornton wrote a letter to the team about her son's dream.

Second grade student Rowan who dreams of becoming a Disney photographer received a surprise from the Disney PhotoPass team during his visit with his family to Walt Disney World.
Disney PhotoPass Communications

In response to Thornton's letter, the Disney PhotoPass team put together a special gift package for Rowan, including a PhotoPass nametag and other PhotoPass-branded materials to surprise him during his recent visit to Disney World with his family.

Related Articles

MORE: Young boy has adorable reaction after his Captain Mickey makeover

Second grade student Rowan who dreams of becoming a Disney photographer received a surprise from the Disney PhotoPass team during his visit with his family to Walt Disney World.
Disney PhotoPass Communications

Granting Rowan even more Disney magic, the PhotoPass team also coordinated a meeting for Rowan with Adam, a PhotoPass Cast Member who had similar aspirations as a child to work at Disney, and is now living his dream.

Editor’s Picks

Minnie Mouse fan granted a special wish

  • Oct 24, 2023

Here's a sneak peek into the all-new Disney Treasure cruise ship

  • Sep 05, 2023

‘GMA’ throws surprise quinceañera for deserving group of girls

  • Oct 12, 2023

"Today was a really amazing day, we got to create some magic for Rowan, who wants to be a Disney PhotoPass photographer when he grows up," Adam said, discussing his experience meeting with Rowan during the second grader's visit to the theme park.

Second grade student Rowan who dreams of becoming a Disney photographer received a surprise from the Disney PhotoPass team during his visit with his family to Walt Disney World.
Disney PhotoPass Communications

"As a Disney PhotoPass photographer myself and somebody who aspired to work for the Walt Disney Company in some creative aspect, especially in photography, it was such a meaningful moment in my Disney career to be a part of that for Rowan and really inspire him to come back and join us one day," he added.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News.

Editor’s Picks

Minnie Mouse fan granted a special wish

  • Oct 24, 2023

Here's a sneak peek into the all-new Disney Treasure cruise ship

  • Sep 05, 2023

‘GMA’ throws surprise quinceañera for deserving group of girls

  • Oct 12, 2023

Up Next in Family—

Kids help narrate baker dad's viral videos

June 17, 2026

Couple reaches custody agreement with daughter's biological parents after alleged IVF mix-up

June 16, 2026

Dad speaks out after saving daughter's lost phone in sewer

June 16, 2026

Prince William and Kate's 3 kids: What to know about George, Charlotte and Louis

June 16, 2026

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2026 ABC News