Stitch Helps Walt Disney World Cast and Guests Donate Over 25,000 Toys for Families across the Globe

Stitch Helps Disney World Cast Donates More Than 25,000 Toys to Children

Walt Disney World is making holiday magic for Central Florida families through the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, supporting Toys for Tots. Adding a touch of mischief and a lot of heart, Stitch from Lilo & Stitch joined the effort as part of his mission to land on Santa’s nice list! To date, the incredible generosity of cast members and guests has resulted in the donation of more than 25,000 toys for families residing in Orange, Osceola, Polk, Lake, and Seminole Counties and across the world!

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Disney and Toys for Tots: A Legacy of Giving

Disney’s support for Toys for Tots spans more than 75 years, beginning with Walt Disney himself, whose animators designed the iconic train logo still in use today. This cherished tradition of giving continues through the Disney VoluntEARS program, helping to bring the magic of Walt Disney World to Central Florida families in need.

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Stitch’s Holiday Magic Tour Brings Mayhem and Joy

This year, the holiday spirit received a dose of mischief from Stitch of Lilo & Stitch, who is on a global mission to earn his spot on Santa’s nice list. As part of his journey, Stitch joined Disney VoluntEARS and local Marines at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to help sort and count the thousands of toys destined for Central Florida homes this season.

Stitch’s stop at the resort was part of the Disney Holiday Magic Tour, a worldwide campaign inspiring fans and families to “Make Someone’s Holiday Magic” by celebrating the joy of giving. The campaign kicked off in November and has seen the mischievous alien travel across the country and around the world, spreading cheer through community events, donations, and moments of joy.

Stitch’s Worldwide Mission to the Nice List

Determined to get off the naughty list, Stitch has been traveling the globe with Disney VoluntEARS:

• Disneyland Resort: Stitch joined U.S. Marines and Disney VoluntEARS to gather toys for the local Toys for Tots chapter.

• Chicago: He visited kids and families at Lurie Children’s Hospital, delivering toys and spreading cheer with his signature “Stitch Was Here” notes.

• Capitol Hill: Stitch supported a Marine Toys for Tots collection event in Washington D.C., helping to gather hundreds of toys.

• Shanghai, China: He made special stops at the Disney Fun House at the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center and two campuses of the Pudong Special Needs school, delivering gifts ahead of the holiday season.

• The Bahamas: While aboard Disney Cruise Line, Stitch surprised children at Woodcock Primary School and later at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, where he joined a Junkanoo Rush celebration.

• Brevard County, FL: He surprised 100 children at Endeavor Elementary School, along with crew from the Disney Fantasy.

• Tokyo, Japan: Stitch surprised Tokyo Disney Resort cast members collecting toys for Make-A-Wish Japan.

• South Africa: He made a heartwarming visit to the Disney-themed Dream Room at Pholosong Regional Hospital in Tsakani, bringing festive cheer to young patients.

• St. Paul, MN: Stitch delighted guests with a surprise appearance on ice skates during the Disney On Ice pre-show, reinforcing the call to participate in the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive.

• Atlanta, GA: He crashed the set of SEC Nation for the SEC Championship game to help Marines clean up and collect toys for distribution.

• Europe: Stitch surprised 500 Disney VoluntEARS and families who gathered to wrap more than 8,000 gifts for children in hospitals across France, Spain, and Belgium.

• Hong Kong: He joined Disney VoluntEARS in decorating and packing gifts for local children.

• Hollywood, CA: Stitch was the honorary ticket taker at the El Capitan Theatre for an exclusive screening of Zootopia 2 for local nonprofit organizations.

• Altadena, CA: Stitch joined Disney VoluntEARS at the Altadena Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony, donating his favorite toys to the Altadena Sheriff Department’s toy drive.

A Magical Toy Delivery in Orlando

Stitch’s final stop was back at Walt Disney World, where he joined dozens of Disney VoluntEARS working alongside U.S. Marines to sort and count the thousands of gifts. While he caused a little mayhem along the way, his participation highlights the heart of the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive: creating moments of happiness and joy for children and families in need this holiday season.

The incredible response from Walt Disney World cast members and guests is a testament to the enduring legacy of giving that began with Walt Disney and continues to bring joy to millions of children during the holidays.