Dad Sings 'Ave Maria' While At Disney World With Daughter - Staff Picks

One little girl’s dreams came true when her dad sings ‘Ave Maria’ at Disney World.

'Ave Maria' is one of the most recognized songs in the world. This beautiful tune truly makes your heart swell with feeling and each rendition has a unique way of paying tribute to this classic.

There is something about these soothing notes and melodies that make you feel closer to the Lord. There are so many wonderful covers of ‘Ave Maria’ but there’s nothing like this father’s sweet serenade.

Justin Gigliello and his family were staying at the Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World for vacation. In the lobby, there is a grand piano. While walking by, Justin noticed the pianist was playing ‘Ave Maria.’

That’s when he stood beside the gentlemen, with his daughter beaming up at him, and started to sing the iconic words.

“Ave Maria, gratia plena,
Maria, gratia plena,
Maria, gratia plena,
Ave, Ave, Dominus,
Dominus tecum.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus,
Et benedictus fructus ventris (tui),
Ventris tui, Jesus.
Ave Maria!”

The entire time, Justin’s daughter is over the moon with the performance. She cannot take her eyes off of her daddy and his incredible voice. And now, Justin’s rendition of this classic is getting attention from all over the Internet.

They say that when you visit Walt Disney World, there’s magic all around. This was definitely a little bit of magic that helped spread a whole lot of joy. Can you get over the look of this little girl’s face?