The Disney Wish

The Secret

This flow follows Colin’s wish for effortless access at a theme park and the book’s interpretation of its fulfillment.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

Long Lines Long Lines from "The Secret". The Friction of Waiting Family Visit Colin and his family encounter long lines during their first day in the park.

Long Lines from "The Secret". The Friction of Waiting Family Visit Colin and his family encounter long lines during their first day in the park.

The Friction of Waiting Family Visit Colin and his family encounter long lines during their first day in the park. Unwanted Experience The practical inconvenience gives the child a specific contrast for what he wants instead. The obstacle becomes the material from which a clearer wish is formed.

Bedtime Wish Bedtime Wish from "The Secret". Imagining Immediate Rides Simple Desire Colin wishes to enjoy the major rides without waiting in line.

Bedtime Wish from "The Secret". Imagining Immediate Rides Simple Desire Colin wishes to enjoy the major rides without waiting in line.

Imagining Immediate Rides Simple Desire Colin wishes to enjoy the major rides without waiting in line. Childlike Certainty The wish is presented as playful rather than analytical or anxious. The book treats his uncomplicated expectation as especially powerful.

Epcot Opening Epcot Opening from "The Secret". First Family Invitation Unexpected Selection A staff member approaches Colin’s family as the park opens.

Epcot Opening from "The Secret". First Family Invitation Unexpected Selection A staff member approaches Colin’s family as the park opens.

First Family Invitation Unexpected Selection A staff member approaches Colin’s family as the park opens. Sudden Opportunity They are invited to become the park’s First Family of the Day. The event supplies a dramatic external answer to the child’s private request.

VIP Access VIP Access from "The Secret". Walking Past the Lines Special Escort The family receives an escort and walk-on access to major rides.

Walking Past the Lines Special Escort The family receives an escort and walk-on access to major rides. Desire Fulfilled The result exceeds the original wish by adding ceremonial recognition. The excess is important because the book repeatedly promises more than the requester can arrange.

Childhood Certainty Childhood Certainty from "The Secret". Knowing the Cause Personal Interpretation Colin assumes the event happened because he used the secret.

Childhood Certainty from "The Secret". Knowing the Cause Personal Interpretation Colin assumes the event happened because he used the secret.

Knowing the Cause Personal Interpretation Colin assumes the event happened because he used the secret. Early Agency The child leaves with a strong sense that thought can influence circumstances. The anecdote concludes by presenting agency as something learned before adulthood.

the first day at 沃尔特·迪士尼世界度假区

the night after the first park day

the following morning at 未来世界

minutes after the opening invitation

immediately after the VIP experience