A Connecticut man’s incredible performance has impressed fellow guests at Walt Disney World Resort as he spontaneously broke into song in Orlando, Florida, on March 20.
Justin Gigliello from North Stonington caught many people by surprise when he accepted a request from his daughter, Lyla, to sing along with a pianist who was playing at the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
Lyla had asked the pianist if her father could sing along.
“He asked her what song and she requested the ‘Ave Maria,’” said Gigliello, who works as an administrative manager.
The father’s unexpected talented attracted a big gathering from many who could hear him singing in the hotel lobby, earning a roaring applause at the end of the song.
Many people who watched Gigliello’s video on social media felt very moved after watching him sing.
“That was amazing! Beautiful voice,” Candaice Robinson Wiggins said in a Facebook comment on the video. “The way that Lyla was looking up at you was precious!”
“Awesome! This is why I love all things Disney. If you ask, they will do just about anything to make their guests happy,” Helen Cassata said.
Others agreed with Gigliello that his daughter enjoyed the song very much.
“Amazing Justin. Your daughter is so proud to be there with you. Love it,” Johanne Pino said.
“I absolutely love how your daughter looked adoringly at her daddy. Amazing Justin,” Helen Kempers Zbitnoff said.
The theme park’s official Twitter page thanked the father for sharing this special moment.
Although Gigliello has risen to a kind of stardom, he has revealed that Lyla’s delight in watching him perform is the real reward for him.
“She is part of my inspiration to continue my journey,” he said. “I know for sure she’s my number one fan!”
