• 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
  • Travel

Pint-sized 'Star Wars' fan has the sweetest reaction to meeting her lookalike

1:05
Pint-sized 'Star Wars' fan has the sweetest reaction to meeting her lookalike
ABCNews.com
Genevieve Shaw-Brown
ByGenevieve Shaw Brown
August 30, 2019, 7:54 AM

Perhaps no one is more excited about the opening of the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World than this pint-sized super fan.

"My daughter really gets into her characters," Candace Harmon said of her 4-year-old daughter, Vanessa. "She gets mad when I call her by her name and prefers I call her by who she is dressed up as."

In this case, Rey. And so when tiny Rey met adult-sized Rey, sweetness ensued.

Related Articles

(More: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens at Walt Disney World and here's everything fans need to know)

"[Vanessa] loves that Rey is brave and a strong warrior character," her mom said.

A strong warrior character who is willing to have a hug fest with a little fan, of course.

Though the video was taken a few months ago, her mom shared it this week on Instagram because of "our excitement for Galaxy's Edge."

Related Articles

(More: Here's what it's like to pilot the Millennium Falcon at Disney's new Star Wars Land)

The family of four -- Candace, husband Rick Harmon, Vanessa and her little brother Jack -- are "huge Disney fans," Candace Harmon said.

"I have been told that we have inspired other families to go to Disney and to dress their kids up and that means a lot." she said. "I do this for fun and to bring smiles to others."

The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of ABC News.

Up Next in Travel—

What to know about Spirit Airlines as it says it is 'winding down all operations'

May 2, 2026

America the Beautiful: 'GMA' travels to 50 states in 50 weeks

May 1, 2026

Inside Barcelona's Sagrada Família: How Gaudí's vision became a 'Bible in stone'

April 30, 2026

Tips to save on gas as fuel prices soar: Loyalty programs, credit card perks and apps to locate cheaper pumps

April 29, 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