Disney VoluntEARS Packs 2,000 Care Packages for US Troops Stationed Around the Globe

Disney VoluntEARS Pack 2,000 Care Packages with the USO for U.S. Troops Stationed Around the Globe

Across the country and around the world, members of the U.S. military are never far from the hearts of Disney Cast Members. Continuing a beloved tradition of service, Disney VoluntEARS recently partnered with the USO to pack 2,000 care packages for deployed troops—sending a little magic and a lot of gratitude to heroes far from home.

Assembling everything from snacks and hygiene items to handwritten notes filled with heartfelt messages, Cast Members came together in true Disney fashion: with joy, teamwork, and purpose.

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Packing with Purpose

Each green USO-branded pouch filled by the VoluntEARS represented a moment of comfort waiting to be unwrapped across the globe. Care packages included familiar items like Goldfish crackers, travel essentials, and personal messages—many decorated with Mickey ears, heartfelt doodles, and words of encouragement like “Thank you for your service!” and “You’re the real magic!”

One of the most touching aspects? Dozens of Cast Members gathered to write cheerful notes and draw Disney characters on cards meant to brighten a service member’s day. From “You’ve got a friend in me” to “USA! USA!,” these messages turned simple pouches into bundles of connection.

A Legacy of Service: Disney and the USO

The USO’s Care Package program dates back to the organization’s earliest days in the 1940s. Originally launched to provide “tastes of home” to deployed troops during World War II, the program continues to make a lasting difference for those serving far from the comforts of home.

Today, the USO supports military personnel and their families from the moment they enlist through their return to civilian life. With over 250 USO centers around the world—including in combat zones and unstaffed locations where only troops are allowed—their mission is clear: keep America’s service members connected to the people and values they defend.

Disney has long supported that mission. From tours that entertain military families to employee-led projects like these care packages, Disney’s ongoing collaboration with the USO is powered by kindness, appreciation, and community spirit.

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Mickey Magic, Wrapped with Care

Beyond the pouches themselves, the day was filled with smiles, laughter, and teamwork. Whether writing notes, sorting supplies, or sharing stories about family members who serve, the Cast Members involved in this effort radiated pride.

For Disney VoluntEARS, giving back is a core value—one rooted in Walt Disney’s own legacy of patriotism and service. And for those in uniform, receiving these care packages offers more than a moment of joy. It’s a reminder that, even across oceans and continents, someone is thinking of them.

As the USO says, it’s not about the items inside the box—it’s about the connection they represent. And thanks to Disney’s dedicated Cast Members, 2,000 service members will feel that connection loud and clear.