Disney World Rescues Lost Teddy Bear, Sends It 4,200 Miles Back to 5 Year Old Girl

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Photo Credit – Lynne Cullen/SWNS

Disney World Rescues Lost Teddy Bear, Sends It 4,200 Miles Back to 5 Year Old Girl

Leilani Hatton, a spunky five-year-old from Darlington, England, had a magical Disney World trip turn sour when her beloved teddy bear, Jofli, went missing.

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The Hattons, who traveled a whopping 4,200 miles for the vacation, had Jofli by their side throughout most of the trip, according to SWNS, a British news agency. Leilani’s grandmother, Lynne Cullen, shared how Jofli was Leilani’s constant companion, “going anywhere and everywhere” with her. But one day, disaster struck. “We just suddenly realized he wasn’t with us anymore,” Cullen recounted. Back at the hotel, the family realized Jofli wasn’t there, leaving a big hole in their magical memories.

In a desperate attempt to retrace their steps, the family poured over photos from their trip, hoping to pinpoint Jofli’s last hurrah. Their investigation narrowed the search down to two prime suspects: Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. Leilani’s grandmother, Lynne Cullen, fondly recalled how Jofli had even joined them in meeting all the Disney princesses across the parks, making their vacation extra special.


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Despite the heavy hearts, the Hattons had to continue their trip and eventually return to England. With a sliver of hope, they filed a lost item report the day before leaving, not truly expecting Jofli’s return. But little did they know, a delightful surprise awaited them just two weeks later.

“We got an email a couple of weeks later saying [Jofli] had been found, and he arrived in the post a few days later,” Cullen said.

Amazingly, Disney employees managed to find the beloved stuffed animal! They even mailed it the whopping 4,200 miles back to Leilani’s home! Leilani’s grandmother, Lynne Cullen, described the heartwarming moment when the family let Leilani open the package. Inside, safe and sound, was Jofli! This act of kindness surely added a touch of extra pixie dust to their Disney memories.

Filled with gratitude, Leilani even penned a special “thank you” note addressed to none other than Mickey Mouse himself, thanking him for reuniting her with her beloved teddy bear and ensuring its safe journey home. This act of kindness by the Disney team truly sprinkled extra pixie dust on their Disney World adventure, making it a memory they’d cherish forever.

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