last night. people in key west, florida, rang in the new year with a red high heel shoe drop. a drag performer was singing as the shoe drop right in front of a popular bar. i was ready to see the whole drop. >> have you ever been to that bar? >> i have not, no. oh, yeah. >> it's on the bourbon street pub or bourbon pub or something. yeah. um, yeah, a lot goes down there. yeah. okay. and including heels, including heels. ♪ ♪ >> announcer: "good morning america" and happy new year. it is 8:00 a.m. this morning as we fly into 2024. >> i would love to hear it. >> a look back on "gma" adventures. >> from the tallest building in the southern hemisphere... "good morning america"! >> the extraordinary journeys and incredible sites that

inspire reactions like this. [laughter] wow! ♪ ♪ >> kicking off the new year with some of our favorite all-stars from king's two goats to rookies reaching new heights, the a list athletes that made us smile in 2023. ♪ ♪ >> we are still not over this surprise. we are sending you to disneyland paris! [cheers and applause] these four generations expanded to a once-in-a-lifetime trip. >> great joy and happiness. >> to disneyland paris! >> "good morning america"! [cheers and applause] ♪ ♪ >> and ariana debose making our

wish come true with a magical performance to start your new year right as we say "good morning america" and happy new year. >> from times square, this is a special new year's day edition of "good morning america." >> literally every time that song comes on. >> "good morning america" and happy new year. we hope you are having a great start to 2024 and parts of "gma" are on tape so all of us in the studio can celebrate at home. >> it feels like strolling into the new year. all good things to come. we have a lot to talk about this morning. looking back the stories that meant so much to us in 2023. i reported from hawaii after devastating fires there. the people so resilient and we have a story of a man who helped rebuild his community with free surf school with ocean acting as therapy. >> we as a heart of gold and i want to stick around for the story.

the morning headlines with morgan norwood. good morning to you. >> morgan: high matt, spectacular new year celebration around the world. but we begin with breaking news out of japan. a major tsunami warning issued after a series of earthquakes. take a look at this, new images showing the destruction to buildings and roads. the security camera footage shows when the earthquake struck. >> this morning a 7.5 magnitude earthquake tracking japan after ringing in the new year. the earthquakes centering in the prefecture sending shock waves through the surrounding bodies of water. officials now issuing tsunami and evacuation warnings to the peninsula that japan meteorology agency predicting waves could reach deadly heights of 60 feet. according to the power company, more than 32,000 homes are still without power. fire is like the one seen here breaking out across the region. the tremors of the quite visible

here. and a local mall racing to earth. and a local train station panicked breaking out. >> back to the new year celebration, people around the world ringing in 2024 and millions crammed into times square to watch the ball drop and tensions running high over the war in the middle east, thousands of nypd officers were patrolling the streets. a five hours earlier, people in london with 2023 with big ben counting down to pyrotechnic chill. fireworks, lasers and hundreds of drones lighting up the sky. fireworks also on full display in paris as the clock struck 12:00. crowds gathering to watch the light show some 90,000 police officers deployed around france to protect an estimated 1 million people in attendance. new zealand was one of the first nations to welcome in 2024 with the fireworks spectacular over the sky tower of the and harbour

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ariana debose with a showstopper from "wish." >> looking forward to that but crisscross across the country with the talent in the u.s. washington state to the beaches of the jersey shore and overseas to london and paris with no trip that took us to greater heights than robin's bucket list trip to new zealand. take a look. >> 5-4-3-2-1! >> to live more and fear less. >> yes! that was amazing. that is how you do it, "good morning america." >> that is the model for brave souls around the world who visit the home of bungee jumping. >> that was incredible. >> so euphoric and it goes to show fear is in your mind. >> over two and a half million people have taken the epic jump at the famed queenstown bridge, the electrifying adventure invented in 1988 here in new zealand. >> have you done anything like

this before? >> i have not. >> beautiful. >> fantastic. speak with the birthplace of bungee, you have to take a leap. >> that is it? >> for me, that is the sky jump in auckland at the tallest building in the southern hemisphere. >> jump, jump, everybody jump, jump. >> are you ready question what >> i'm ready. >> you are excited. i love to hear it. >> my heart beat heavy as we head up the lift and the reality of it all sinking in. >> how are you with heights? >> i'm good with heights. oh, oh, oh, oh. oh, sam amo why did you do that to me? >> venturing 53 stories up 653 feet in the sky. >> i will be at the bottom to catch you. >> thank you, sam. >> absolutely fantastic. >> i can't look out there.

my heart, second thoughts, third thoughts, four thoughts my thoughts, five thoughts. >> a vertical zip line. >> coming to terms with the gravity of the fall. >> 2 minutes? okay. this is real. oh, my gosh, oh, my gosh, this is happening! >> okay, the most frightening moment, looking down below. >> out to the edge for me. >> with adrenaline flowing in my veins, no backing down from he here. let go of both hands and then jump forward. >> okay. get ready now. here she comes 3-2-1, go! [cheers and applause] >> conquering this incredible leap of faith that 52 miles per hour.

>> oh, my god, i'm doing it! airborne above the bustling city landscape, a once-in-a-lifetime thrill. a mind blown and elated with my feet firmly planted in back on the ground. >> oh, my god! all my god! oh, my god! oh, my god, that was so incredible! that was living more and fearing less. >> what do you think and what are you feeling? >> i'm really feeling like i can do it again. you did this and you feel there is nothing you can't do. being out there over 600 feet high looking out, the wind, beautiful. it is just the most impressing thing. >> my pleasure. >> a big experience. >> that ain't for everybody. >> right?

i have got to be on the ground. i was nervous for her. [laughter] >> i had to have some depends. [laughter] >> now "gma" will arrange that. >> michael had a once-in-a-lifetime experience, too, the most remote inhabited island and of course, historic adventure. ♪ ♪ >> standing beside the statue in person is truly awe-inspiring. >> unbelievable. >> to the people here, these massive monolithic carvings are much more than statues. >> how important? [speaking non-english language] >> a photo of one person so when he dies, they make him a wife or representing that. >> they are called created three centuries ago by a newly rapid

people can stand up to 33 feet tall. they are nearly 1,000 statues on this island of just 63 square miles. >> pretty much everything, heritage but also economic system. >> it is they were economy. you know what, for the human race that is available. it says something about all of us in your menu ingenuity. >> and archaeologist had been studding them for over 20 years. it is estimated roughly 100,000 people travel to this island every year to take in the wonder of the statues. >> the average weight of these is about 40 tons. >> they were made at this magnificent sight, the quarry where you can see statutes in various stages of production. some carvings embedded in volcanic ash. >> that is a big one. his name -- he is 63 feet tall. we estimate that his weight would have been around 90 90-100 tons. >> the otherworldly slope with a

statue ready to be moved to the final destination while others were left fallen and broken. >> how did they move these? you are talking tons and tons and you don't have the modern equipment. >> that is right. >> let's go back to what island or plural essay. >> the walking is an oral tradition passed down from song to generation to generation. he took that oral tradition with an experiment to show an average group of people using enough strength to rock the statue back and forth moving it as if it were walking and confirm their beliefs. >> i would say one of the most rewarding things has been the science and oral tradition passed down from generation converged on the same answer. >> but the mo i have stood here probably for so long are facinga threat bigger than them. >> with climate change, the storms are stronger with

stronger storm surge with more storming us, more intense rainfall, even more drought and exposure to the elements in general. the statues will weather faster. >> rising sea levels along the coast where so many statues stand guard. the rapid new people are beginning to build retaining walls to help prevent future damage. the people here are vulnerable too appear there water under threat. >> with increased storming us, you can get salt water inundation in the groundwater sources that people depend on for drinking water. that could mean the need to impt more water and the island depend on the outside world which means more airfreight to morph plastic and all of the things that create unforeseen problems. when you have problems here, say it is california or other places, you have to import. >> i live in arizona and you are talking water in the southwest disappearing. what kind of interdependence does that create?

what is the chain reaction? where does it end? do you feel a connection to your ancestors through the statues? >> yes, she really feels that one because she is from that ancestral people. we have a big connection with them all the time. ♪ ♪ >> a trip of a lifetime. i know michael enjoyed it. i saw some clips of him dancing out there. i don't know if it was instagram where we have the clips. >> he got the whole experience. >> now two adventures on the field and in 2023 the greatest world athletes joined to us on "gma" from places to living legends like king james and tom brady. the man at the heart of this sport story of the year, damar hamlin. >> it was a year in sports like no other. we were treated to stunning triumphs. and moments that rocked the

country together. >> everybody watching, parading, hoping for the past. >> we welcome global superstars... and legends. >> a global icon exits the international stage. >> through it all, "gma" set down with the biggest headliners all year long. >> i want to be remembered the way i play the game and the type of man i'm off of the field as well. >> this is a real dream come true. >> robin, that is a great question and that is why you are robin roberts. >> they met up with the nba all-time leading scorer. >> lebron james come a shot in history! [cheers and applause] >> what does that mean to you? because the thing is, man, i've never -- i've had goals my whole career on the court. i wanted to be the rookie of the year my rookie year and i wanted to be the all-star, win a championship. i was never ever like i want to

place all-time record. never been a thought of mine. the fact that -- i'm like literally right here. it is mind-blowing. >> michael had the first tv interview with damar hamlin. the buffalo bills safety who suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed during a game during visits of natty bengals. >> this is the last thing you want to see. >> do you remember standing up after the tackle? >> it is something i don't even want to get into. >> what is the first thing you remember when you started to wake up? the first thing that i said when i woke up, did we win? >> you didn't realize it? when i saw that, okay, he is an athlete committed to. you wake up and you are saying did we win? your mind is still on the game? >> that competitive nature thinking about the game. i wanted to know, did we win that? >> did they tell you? >> he said yes, i won, the game

of life. >> robin traveled to the city of lights, paris, a 19-year-old french sensation victor. >> he has the most highly nba draft since king james. >> and here he comes, way to izzy, and some look at you and say, are you ready day in and day out, the grilling nba schedule? >> they don't know my work. my surroundings and my environment. i could never have any doubt. >> >> what for? >> your english is so good, it really is good. how did you learn? >> at some point if you want to learn a new language, you have to act like you know the language. >> bonjour. >> i started speaking french to you. >> 2023, robin had a chance to reunite with jessica padilla.

>> i remember we were on the court together way back when. >> i know. >> you were a tennis prodigy and i guess it did come true. >> she was eight years old in such a phenom. people are saying she is like tiger woods. >> we were in charleston and hit for a lichen minute of airtime but it was so cool. >> basketball star breanna stewart stopped by after her big night. >> newest mpp. what are your emotions about being a part of this team? >> goose bumps. being the first player to win mvp is an amazing honor. i'm lucky to be the first. >> michael strahan was here trying to post you and the commercials. [laughter] he called you out, michael. >> seven-time super bowl champ tom brady opening up to will reeve after meeting his youngest man's. >> what were those intimate

moments with these kids whose wishes to meet him? >> they were really excited. like when i was there come a san francisco giant fan and i got to sit on the bench during a pregame. i literally didn't say a word. my dad was like, "say something!" and some of the kids come in and they are ready to go and others take a little time to warm up. >> wow, talk about star power, right? and credible. coming up one of the favorite so much at stake at the start of every morning. making sense of it all. >> well, that's not always so easy. >> and that's where we come in every morning asking the straightforward questions. >> you want answered. and yes, putting a smile on your face too . >> abc's good morning america. we want you to know every morning we're right here. >> and we got you, we got you,

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dreams to disney paris london. and boy did we hit that jackpot and we got the right of a lifetime. >> at 92 years young, miss wanda is the rock of the allen family from philadelphia patriarch to four generations of women including daughter, sonia, granddaughter, erica, and great granddaughter lila. despite current health and struggles, her family says she's always up for an adventure and boy, was miss wanda in for a surprise of a lifetime. >> come on, come on, come on. speak with their family wish granted in front of the world live on "gma." >> demarco morgan with "good morning america" so, on l. come on, miss wanda. here we go, listen to me, listen to me walt disney studios and disney is sending you to disneyland paris! you are going. [cheers and applause] yes!

how do you feel? [screaming] >> are you feeling good? >> i said i told you, don't give up. and i said, we are going to paris. >> first time going out of the country, going on a ride. this is on your bucket list. [laughter] we love it. you all, we know that anna lila, you are 12, right? what does this moment mean to you? i don't even know how to say it. >> erica, let's talk to you, mom, you are responsible for the submission here. >> i felt my family, especially my grandmother deserve this. so i took my chances on it. >> they were on an airport heading to the city of lights after quick pit stops at the city of lights it was on to disneyland paris. at the park, it was time for miss wanda's first ride ever.

>> i feel like i'm 22. >> a dream date come to life and it wasn't over yet. ♪ ♪ >> ginger caught up with the family in front of sleeping beauty castle. >> how does it feel to be living this? >> i am myself. wishes do come true. >> sonia this is not just a trip of a lifetime for one of you. >> what is truly a blessing to be here and of course my daughter and granddaughter, congratulations. >> you thought the trip was a surprise enough but we have a little bit more up of our sleeves. oscar-winner, ariana debose. [cheers and applause] >> how are you guys? [cheers and applause] >> we are in paris.

how amazing is that? i'm so excited for this film. it is so special. it is a joy to be able to spread more joy. that is a good thing, right? >> it certainly is. you always spread a good happiness. >> to that, we say wonderful. what a moment. a special lady and family. we will have a special performance from ariana debose later in the show. >> i don't know what i like better you jumping up and down or the handshakes. >> wait a minute... >> it was all great. thank you for that. coming up here, a man who lost his home but still found a way to give to

>> we are back now with one of the events that shaped 2023. the maui wildfires. amidst the devastation, we learned so much about the resilience of the people there. we met a man who nearly lost everything but found he much more to give. >> for surf instructor sharing his love for the ocean with maui youth is his happy place. once catering to tourist when covid hit and clans dropped, the man affectionately called and offered free surf lessons to kids. >> i started reaching out to this need.

>> his story the centerpiece of a short film "uncle bullies surf story." i saw this as an opportunity to build something of community strong. do you see where the ocean meets the sky? >> yeah. >> that is the horizon. >> but in the wake of the fire is, he became homeless himself with his wife, ashley, losing the home they closed on just a week before. they are now in temporary housing. >> when we open the door, the embers, the coal, the fire, the heat, we knew we had to get out of there. it looked like somebody dropped a bomb on us. there was nothing left. >> still, he says, he has what matters most. >> life is the most precious gift we have. we lost everything, but all of that can be replaced. >> days after the tragedy, gathering with other residents who have also lost so much at a community surf event, but then

the ocean is therapy. >> being in the water with the kids as my happy place. it is about giving into the sense of love and acceptance and using the ocean as a way of just venting and finding joy at the end. >> i'm happy to see him be happy. >> i don't feel homeless. they have the ocean that takes care of me pure the ocean is my home, she has my mother. as long as i have this, i'm feeling like a king. oh come i let that guy. >> the resilience of that community so truly inspiring. it is great to talk to him and see all the great work he is doing. uncle bullies surf camp in a documentary about him, uncle bullies surf school hawaii international film festival in october and the coveted audience choice award for documentary. so keep an eye out for it when it plays around the country. it is really, really want to watch.

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>> back now with ariana debose who stores and "wish" the disney momovie so powerful that nothing can stop it going through. our wish came true when ariana debose took the stage sleeping beauty's and performed the song, this is ♪ isn't truth supposed to set you ♪ ♪ free? ♪ ♪ well, why do i feel so weighed ♪ ♪ down by it? ♪ ♪ if i could show them everything ♪

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