Precious Moments Events Calendar
There is always something exciting to look forward to when it comes to Precious Moments experiences. In addition to fun events around the country, remember that the Precious Moments Chapel in beautiful Carthage, MO is open for FREE tours daily – a fantastic road trip destination! Find more information including hours and Chapel history at PreciousMomentsChapel.org. March 8-10, March 22-24, April 5-7, April 12-14 and May 3-5 Signing with The Doll Maker Meet Linda Rick at Walt Disney World® Resort – Epcot® Theme Park, American Pavilion just outside of the Heritage Manor Store. July 17 – 19 Precious Moments Family Reunion Registration information will be mailed late February. See page 4 for more information. August 23 – 25 Meet Hiko Maeda Master Sculptor Hiko Maeda will be appearing at the D23 Disney Fan Expo in Anaheim, CA at the Precious Moments booth.
Surprises From the Doll Maker
While on a family vacation at Walt Disney World in August of 2013, Mark M. of Greenwich, Connecticut happened to wander into the Art of Disney store with his daughter Kristin who was pregnant with his first grandchild. There, sitting on the shelf, was THE perfect gift for his soon to be granddaughter Claire: a Precious Moments Mary Poppins doll. He knew this would be a wonderful tradition that a grandfather and granddaughter would share together. Through the years, Claire developed some serious medical issues that have taken her in and out of Boston Children’s Hospital, some that have even required surgery. One of the ways that Mark can always brighten one of Claire’s rough days is to give her a Precious Moments doll. Claire is now 5 years old, and when she sees the tall white box that says, “Share the Gift of Love, Precious Moments Doll Collection by The Doll Maker,” she knows something special is inside.
Claire now has a collection of more than 60 Disney Precious Moments dolls, all from her “Pepere.” In May 2018, Kristin wanted to do something very special for her dad since he had created so many wonderful memories for Claire. She called The Doll Maker’s office and arranged to send two unique accessories for two dolls to make them look like Claire and her younger brother Jack. Kristin wanted to surprise her dad with the two dolls during their family vacation to Walt Disney World in celebration of her father’s 60th birthday.
As luck would have it, Linda Rick, The Doll Maker, was there during the event, so Mark and Claire finally got to meet Linda in person and have her sign Claire’s dolls. Linda was in on the secret and made a special presentation to Mark of the dolls that looked like his two grandchildren. Claire’s favorite doll is Belle, so she had pink glasses just like Claire’s, and since Buzz Lightyear is Jack’s favorite Disney/Pixar character, she sent a football to go with Buzz since Jack loves football. When Mark opened the dolls that looked just like his grandchildren, he was speechless and kept looking at Linda, then to Kristin, then to Claire trying to figure out how this amazing surprise came about. Mark and his wife visit Walt Disney World several times a year and whenever they plan a trip, they check three things: 1.) To see where the Precious Moments dolls will be located, 2.) Will Linda be there, and 3.) To make sure and bring an extra suitcase to bring “something special” home for Claire!
Photos courtesy of the Mark M family
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