Watch Bo Peep at Disneyland Use ASL to Communicate With a Deaf Boy in This Heartwarming Video

Disneyland always lives up to its reputation as “the happiest place on earth.” From the endless nostalgia brought to life by rides and attractions based on our favorite childhood films and movies to endless treats and goodies that can always put a smile on visitors' faces, there’s something in the air when you step foot into a Disney theme park. 

For a young boy named Luca and his family, Disneyland’s magic was in full effect during a recent visit to the Anaheim, California park. A now-viral video, shared to TikTok by @thelacouple, captured a heartwarming moment from their family trip.

In the video, Luca, who is deaf, approaches Woody and Bo Peep from the Toy Story films. When walking up to them, Luca’s mother, Callie Foster, uses American Sign Language (ASL) to introduce her son—and what happened next will tug at your heartstrings.

Bo Peep kneels down to communicate with Luca face-to-face, using ASL to say, “Nice to meet you” and “You’re our friend.” What might seem like a small gesture made a huge impact on Luca and his family.

"It was a small but incredibly touching moment that made us feel the true magic of Disney and its commitment to making every child feel seen, heard and special,” Luca’s mom told Newsweek. “The inclusivity, the understanding, the acceptance—it was beautiful.”

As the family was saying goodbye to the beloved characters, Bo Peep was sure to sign to Luca, “I love you,” a moment that he and his family will surely never forget! This magical moment also resonated with everyone who has watched the viral video over the past few weeks.

“I don’t understand how anyone could not love Disney. They’re always making tiny moments so magical. I was in a shop once and an employee overheard me talking about my birthday. The employee approached me and said I had a phone call at the front desk, it was Donald Duck wishing me a happy birthday. the best!,” shared one user. “This is why Disney will always get my money. I don't even care about rides much anymore, it's this,” expressed another. 

September is National Deaf Awareness Month

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 2 to 3 out of 1,000 children are born with some degree of hearing loss, whether it be in one ear or both. With September marking National Deaf Awareness Month, it’s important to think about how we can advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing community in our day to day lives, and what kind of efforts we can make to ensure inclusivity. 

While ASL fluency is of course a major step, gestures like speaking slowly while facing the person you’re communicating with can make lip-reading efforts easier and using visual aids when possible can help to understand one another. However, there are many resources available for learning some of the ASL basics — try teaching yourself a few words and phrases here!

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