“Papa Jake” Larson is an old man. He makes no fuss about his age, but everyone else does. Papa Jake wrote a book called “The Luckiest Man in the World.” He believes that, and you will, too, once you learn about him. His granddaughter McKaela set up his TikTok account when he turned 98. You can learn about that inspiring story here. It does contain a minor curse word because he asked his granddaughter, “What the **** is a TikTok?” He knows now, and the story just keeps getting better! Now, he is 101 years old, and this year, he went to Disney for the first time ever! @disneyparks Holy Smokes! 101-year-old @Papa Jake celebrated his first trip to Disneyland! #Disney #DisneyParks #Disneyland #DisneySalutes ♬ original sound – Disney Parks Disneyland lavishly celebrated Papa Jake’s visit. They began by recognizing his service as a World War II veteran. He landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy on D-Day (June 6, 1944) and fought in five other European battles during his service. Disney called it an “honor and a privilege” to be visited by the 101-year-old veteran. Image from TikTok. Papa Jake attended a flag retreat ceremony and received new hat pins and two challenge coins. He then got the entire tour of Disneyland. They rated the visit on a “Wow” scale, and we lost count of the “wows” as each new sight was unveiled. He was then escorted to Walt Disney’s apartment, where the president of Disneyland made Jake an honorary citizen of the Disneyland resort. It was an amazing day. Image from TikTok. 101-Year-Old Turning 102 After Disney Trip The neat thing about birthdays is that they happen every year. Papa Jake is preparing to celebrate turning 102 on December 20, 2024. Every year, they collect cards and letters from around the world. They would like YOU to send Papa Jake a Happy Birthday wish. McKaela collects all the cards and letters, and they make a video when she gives them to Jake. The address is 3559 Mt Diablo Blvd #200 Lafayette, CA. 94549. Image from TikTok. If you want to learn more about this amazing man who is a walking, talking history book, you can start by reading his book, “The Luckiest Man in the World.” You can follow Papa Jake on TikTok and Instagram. What you get in exchange is a wealth of feel-good stories told by a man who is enthusiastic about life. When discussing a recent trip to Normandy, France, Jake said, “They treat me like a celebrity and I’m just a farm boy from Hope, Minnesota. It’s crazy. It’s plain crazy.” He admits he is on a mission to ensure the fallen are not forgotten. Jake Larson is a true American hero. If you need a grandpa, Papa Jake might be the answer. His joyful presence will brighten even the Grinchiest of moods. Please share with someone who needs a smile. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Never Too Old For Fun: 101-Year-Old Man Celebrates His Very First Visit To Disneyland appeared first on InspireMore.