This year, the holidays at Disneyland Resort were made bright by the Gallardo family from La Habra, Calif. who joined Disneyland Resort and Siemens, sponsor of the “it’s a small world” attraction, in “flipping the switch” to officially light the “it’s a small world” Holiday attraction for the season.

The Gallardos were selected by Siemens and City of Hope Hospital, a cancer research and treatment center, where their daughter was treated. For the past few years, Disneyland Resort and Siemens have invited a deserving family to participate in kicking off the holidays at “it’s a small world.”