Princess wands and sports equipment put smiles on the faces of children and families around Central Florida after Walt Disney World Resort recently donated more than $1 million in goods to local non-profit organizations. The items are part of a novel program called Mickey’s Attic that gives charitable organizations an
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Disney VoluntEARS Donate $955,000 to Florida Nonprofits
Throughout June 2013, the Walt Disney World Resort gave a total of $955,000 to the Central Florida community in recognition of the more than 230,000 hours donated by Walt Disney World VoluntEARS in 2012. Cast Members earned the funds, known as Disney’s EARS to You grants, for approximately 500 local
Disney Cruise Line Takes Part in First AquaDucky Derby Fundraiser
Funds Raised From Duck Races Donated To Make-A-Wish International. Thousands of Disney Cruise Line guests and crew members recently volunteered their time on all four ships to take part in the first “AquaDucky Derby” rubber duck races in the ships’ pools and famous water coasters to raise nearly $14,000 for
Disney Cruise Line Delivers Disney Character Mural
Disney Cruise Line presented the Hospital General de Catalunya with a larger-than-life Disney character mural as part of the company’s commitment to give back to communities in ports of call around the world. The event celebrated the Disney Magic cruise ship’s return to Barcelona, where the ship will home port
Disney VoluntEARS Donate 35K Toys for Local Kids
With just 9 days until Christmas, Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney World VoluntEARS spread some holiday cheer today as they delivered nearly 35,000 toys donated by Cast Members and Disney for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The brand new toys, games, books and plush dolls
Family Volunteer Day Kicks Off Holiday Season!
Children are holding bake sales and penny drives. Teens are loading heavy supplies on an assembly line. Families are adopting families through virtual volunteering. People of all ages are working hard to help those hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy. Families across the country can join efforts to help those
Disney VoluntEARS Help Tow Away Hunger for the Orange County Food Bank
For the fifth year, Disney VoluntEARS had “fuh-un” at the annual Orange County CANstruction event, where they spent nearly six hours “can-structing” our favorite tow truck, Mater, from 5,700 cans of food donated by the Disneyland Resort. The event, benefiting the Orange County Food Bank, takes place every September in
Disney VoluntEARS Plant Herbs at Transitional Home
A group of families now can spice up their meals with rosemary, oregano and basil thanks to the work of VoluntEARS from Disney’s Boardwalk Inn who planted and delivered the herbs to the transitional housing facility where they live in Kissimmee. This community effort was initiated by a group of
Give Kids the World
From its early roots, the Walt Disney Company has had a compassionate heart. Take a few moments to watch the 1932 short, Mickey’s Good Deed, and you’ll understand Walt’s selfless generosity. In this wonderful tale, Mickey Mouse portrays a fellow down on his luck, playing Christmas carols on the street
Disney VoluntEARS Build Playground for Lakeland Area Kids
The spirit of volunteerism filled the Boys & Girls Club of Lakeland on April 28, as Orlando and Tampa-based Disney VoluntEARS converged to build a playground at the facility with the help of the KaBOOM! organization and Girls, Inc. Entertainment and diversions kept the energy high with Radio Disney playing
Disney Characters Make the Rounds with a Special Dose of Magic at Florida Hospital for Children
Drawing wisdom from Mary Poppins, a dedicated team of Disney Cast Members is using a dose of Disney magic much like “a spoonful of sugar” to help the medicine go down. Throughout the year, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team ventures into local hospitals to spread cheer at the Walt
AIDS Walk Returns to the Disneyland Resort for 2012
AIDS Services Foundation Orange County (ASF) announced today that the Disneyland Resort will once again serve as the venue for AIDS Walk Orange County. The 26th annual walk takes place Sunday, May 6. Five thousand supporters are expected to attend and enjoy the magical route through Disneyland park, Disney California
Disney VoluntEARS Dress Up Holidays for Local Children
For more than 20 years, Vernell Erkins has volunteered her time for a tradition that makes the holidays brighter for more than 1,000 local children. Erkins is one of hundreds of Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort who outfit teddy bears in a variety of costumes, for youngsters to
Disney VoluntEARS Collect Nearly 30,000 Toys For Local Children
Walt Disney World VoluntEARS reported for special Christmas duty this morning on a joint mission with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Mickey Mouse to contribute to the local Toys for Tots campaign. During the past month, Walt Disney World Cast Members collected more toys than ever before – delivering
