Disney UK releases a heart-warming Pinoy-inspired Christmas advert in support of children’s charity Make-A-Wish.

The three-minute animated short features Mickey Mouse and was released on Monday (November 9). It tells the story of elderly Lola, her apo (grandchild), and the family traditions that have connected them through the years including parol-making and Simbang Gabi.

It begins in 1940 where young Lola was given a Mickey Mouse stuffed toy. After many years, she passes the same toy to her granddaughter.

Worried that the connection between Lola and her apo seems to be fading, the granddaughter surprises her one Christmas morning with a living decorated with festive parols reminding her of the yuletide seasons when she was young. She is then handed a gift box with her Mickey Mouse toy inside.

The Mickey Mouse toy in the advert is now available for purchase at the Disney Store and ShopDisney.co.uk. Proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish organizations.

The advert also highlights an original song “Love Is A Compass” sung by UK artist Griff. It is a charity track available for sale and all proceeds from every download before December 31, 2020 will also be donated to Make-A-Wish.

LOVE IS A COMPASS

Moments, they've been everything
And just like magic, can make the whole world sing
That look in your eyes, oh, the joy it brings
When I hold you and you hold me

I know we're not, not what we used to be
But we carry so much history
Put up my sails and I rode the wind
That led me here to you, I'd do it all again

I know it won't always be the same
Feelings don't change, they never fade away
When you're far from home, it's hard to know the way
But it's right there inside

When you need direction
Look to the stars
If you don't know where you're heading
Follow your heart
When you're lost I will guide you
I'm right there beside you
Like a map of your memories

And just like a compass
That leads the way
We may take the long road
But I'll never fade
When you're lost I will guide you
Oh, tell me you'll try to
Remember on the darker days

Love is a compass

I see you there when I'm in my dreams
And just like a child full of possibilities
I can't help but smile at the wonders of the world
'Cause I know I've been there before

I know it won't always be the same
Feelings don't change, they never fade away
When you're far from home, it's hard to know the way
But it's right there inside

When you need direction
Try close your eyes
If you don't know where you're heading
Just hold on tight
When you're lost I will guide you
'Cause I'm right here beside you
In every memory

And just like a compass
That leads the way
We may take the long road
But I'll never fade
When you're lost I will guide you
Oh, tell me you'll try to
Remember on the darker days

Love is a compass

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