Disney Delivers Halloween Magic to Children’s Hospitals

Disney Delivers Halloween Magic to Children’s Hospitals

For decades, Disney has delivered joy and comfort to seriously ill children around the world. The company’s commitment to pediatric patients continues to lift spirits, especially during the Halloween season.

For years, Disney has joined with the Starlight Children’s Foundation to deliver not-so-scary Halloween cheer to children’s hospitals. Since 2021, Disney’s donations have reached over 80,000 pediatric patients, according to Starlight.

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A Frightfully Fun Tally of Gifts

Through its annual Halloween donations, Disney has gifted a truly impressive haul, helping kids who may not be able to participate in traditional Halloween activities still celebrate the holiday in style:

• More than 52,000 costumes
• 25,000 books
• 10,000 accessories
• 4,000 toys

And this season will be no different, as Disney is donating thousands more costumes, toys, and books. With the help of the Starlight Children’s Foundation, the donations will be made available to a network of more than 800 children’s hospitals and pediatric places of care.

“Our collaboration with Starlight Children’s Foundation during the Halloween season is a beautiful reflection of how we work together year-round to bring comfort and joy to children in hospitals,” said Alisa Bowen, President of Disney+ and Starlight Children’s Foundation board member. “When a child receives a Disney costume, toy, or other gift, it’s so much more than just a fun item — it’s a chance to spark imagination, create their own story, and hold onto a joyful memory during a challenging time.”

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Adaptive Costumes Bring Character to All

A highlight of these donations is the inclusion of adaptive Disney costumes, inspired by beloved characters like Cinderella, Elsa, and those from Incredibles 2 and Toy Story.

These specially designed costumes include elements like self-stick fabric closures, flap openings, and longer lengths to accommodate various medical needs. These paired perfectly with magical wheelchair covers designed to look like Cinderella’s coach, the Incredibmobile, and more, so kids could show off their wheelchairs in style.

The costumes allow children to step into the shoes of their favorite characters, providing comfort and familiarity to kids that may be struggling with the stressful transition to the hospital.

Spreading the Spirit Coast-to-Coast

Disney’s efforts go beyond donations, with special character visits spreading cheer:

• Disneyland Resort recently brought the spirit of Halloween to patients and their families at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their Halloween attire visited the hospital’s campuses in both Orange and Mission Viejo.
• Building on wider efforts, Disney, Make-A-Wish, MrBeast, and YouTube hosted some of the world’s top creators at Disneyland Resort to grant wishes for 40 Make-A-Wish kids at the ultimate Halloween experience.
• At Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Vancouver, Canada, Disney delivered costumes, stuffies, and books, half of which were shared with the Hospice center’s Abbotsford location. As Laura Fielding, Rec Therapy Manager & Education Liaison, shared: “We actually had one young patient… her special request was a Princess Party, so she was able to choose a special dress for that event!”

These efforts build upon the Halloween joy Disney spread last year, which included special events, thousands of costume, book, and toy deliveries, and a visit to Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New York from Auli’I Cravalho, the voice of Moana.

A Year-Round Commitment

Disney’s support of children’s hospitals continues beyond the Halloween season. As part of a recently fulfilled $100 million commitment to help reimagine the patient experience, more than 1,600 children’s hospitals and pediatric places of care in 45 countries have received enchanting installations, Disney-themed hospital gowns, complimentary access to Disney+ and new theatrical releases, toy deliveries, and more.

Disney is continuing to show up for kids and families in ways that only Disney can, bringing characters, stories, and experiences to kids in children’s hospitals.