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Disney VoluntEARS Deliver 36,000 Toys to Toys for Tots Charity

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Disney’s cast members are known for their excellent guest service, but did you know they also donate a significant amount of time and money via the VoluntEARs program. The holiday season VoluntEARs brings extra cheer to Central Florida non-profits with more than 36,000 new toys for Central Florida children, a $30,000 gift to Community Hope Center to help homeless families in Osceola County and countless other efforts across the community. These actions reflect Disney’s ongoing support to help local organizations that aim to brighten the lives of children and families.

During this past month, Cast Members have collected and donated thousands of new toys, games, books and plush dolls to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots to benefit children in Orange and Seminole counties. In addition to collecting toys, Disney VoluntEARS have also given more than 6,000 hours to help the Marines register families for the annual giving campaign and sort and pack the toys.

“Through these combined efforts, we hope thousands of children in Central Florida will be surprised by at least one present during the holidays,” said Nancy Gidusko, director of community relations for Walt Disney World Resort. “We also hope that by giving their own time, Cast Members will inspire their children, family members and friends to remember kids of all ages during this season of sharing.”

The annual toy drive’s national campaign also received $200,000 from The Walt Disney Company as part of Disney’s long-standing support to the organization—which dates back to 1947 when Walt Disney designed the original Toys for Tots logo that is still used today.Read More »Disney VoluntEARS Deliver 36,000 Toys to Toys for Tots Charity

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Returns Nov. 8th

Halloween is over, which must mean it’s time for Christmas, right? It is at Disney World, anyway. Starting on November 8th Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will return to Magic Kingdom Park on select dates, bringing with it the excitement and joy of the holiday… Read More »Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Returns Nov. 8th

¡Viva Navidad! Latin Holiday Special Coming to DCA, Nov. 15 – Jan. 6

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The winter holidays is a magical time for many reasons and many families have a tradition of spending a few days of holiday magic at the Happiest Place on Earth. Those wish to celebrate the holidays with the warmth and spirit of the Latino cultures and traditions will find plenty to enjoy at Disney ¡Viva Navidad! coming to the Paradise Garden area of Disney California Adventure November 15 – January 6.

Disney ¡Viva Navidad! is a merry celebration filled with Latino holiday traditions. The special activities include crafts and face-painting for children, live Latino music, dance lessons, holiday foods, a “Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party” and, of course, appearances by some popular Disney characters.

There’s quite a line up of entertainment, food and dining:

  • Disney characters participating in Disney ¡Viva Navidad! include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy in their festive costumes along with the Three Caballeros: Donald Duck, Panchito Pistoles from Mexico and Jose Carioca from Brazil.
  • Paradise Garden will be decorated with holly, banners and Latino cultural icons, including traditional “papel picado” hand-cut paper art decorations.
  • The exciting “Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party” takes over Paradise Garden several times daily, featuring the Three Caballeros on a festive holiday float, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse transported on colorfully decorated street tricycles, flag-bearers carrying papel picado banners, Mexican folklorico dancers, samba dancers and drummers, plus giant “Mojiganga” puppets, including representations of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.Read More »¡Viva Navidad! Latin Holiday Special Coming to DCA, Nov. 15 – Jan. 6

Have a Cars Land Christmas With These Fun Holiday Crafts

Everyone I’ve spoken to who has visited Disney California Adventure this holiday season has been impressed with the holiday decorations. They’re all perfectly themed to the world of cars and some of them are so simple to make you can every do them at home… Read More »Have a Cars Land Christmas With These Fun Holiday Crafts

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Disney VoluntEARS and Mickey Donate 35,000 Toys to Local Kids

There will be 35,000 local kids whose Christmas holiday is a little brighter this year because Disney World and its cast members united to donate to the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The brand new toys, games, books and plush dolls… Read More »Disney VoluntEARS and Mickey Donate 35,000 Toys to Local Kids

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Toy Soldier Trains The Goofy Way for Disney Parks Christmas Parade

That Toy Soldier with a dream we met in this earlier viral video, is back with a new segment. Haven gotten the parade gig, the Tin Soldier is now training with Goofy for his big moment in the Disney Parks Christmas Parade. Disney also has… Read More »Toy Soldier Trains The Goofy Way for Disney Parks Christmas Parade

Fort Wilderness Campground Holiday Displays

If you’re reading this blog, you probably know about the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but did you know there is another display of Christmas lights at Walt Disney World that is, in its own way, nearly as impressive. This display… Read More »Fort Wilderness Campground Holiday Displays

Disneyland Resort for the Holidays is Festive Fun

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This year at the Disneyland Resort you can see something you’ve never seen before, Cars Land decorated for the holidays. It’s as fabulous as it sounds.

In addition to the festive automotive decor of Cars Land (more photos at the bottom of this post) there is also the tasteful glamor of Buena Vista Street, making Disney California Adventure the perfect holiday compliment to the parade, fireworks, and jamboree fun found in Disneyland.

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