All photos courtesy Disney Parks BlogThe holidays are here, which means it’s time to think about presents! I’m not talking about the presents that we’ll receive. I mean those that will put a smile on the face of a child that we will never meet. The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive is underway. Here are the details, from Haylee Song and Disney Parks Blog.
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It’s that time of year – time to spread cheer with the launch of the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program! Since 1947, when Walt Disney and his team of animators personally designed the program’s iconic train logo that’s still used today, Disney has proudly worked with Toys for Tots to bring toys – and happiness – to children in need across the nation, and now you can join us in this heartwarming tradition.
Over the past 77 years, Toys for Tots Marines and volunteers have distributed an astounding 677 million toys to over 301 million children, making the holidays a little happier, one gift at a time.
This year, it’s easier than ever to give the gift of happiness:
- Online: Donate a toy from the comfort of your home! Just visit DisneyStore.com/ToyDrive now through December 24, 2024.
- In-Person: Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at a U.S. Disney Store location, the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, or in select locations at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, until December 13, 2024. Toy collections will also take place at Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community in Rancho Mirage, California. Visitors to the Cotino Sales Studio can take part by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy during regular business hours.
This toy drive is something our cast members eagerly anticipate every holiday season. Disney VoluntEARS across the company band together to help collect, sort and distribute the donated toys. Each year, they are excited to help lend a hand to the real magic of Disney – and have fun with other cast members while at it.
As Walt once said, “My business is making people, especially children, happy.” For over 100 years, Disney has believed in the power of happiness to uplift and inspire—and the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive is one way we can help bring joy to children in need.
What makes this drive even more special this year? Mickey Mouse will be going on a never-been-done-before journey later this holiday season to help deliver some of these toys to create moments of happiness for kids in need. Stay tuned for more!
Are you ready to be a part of the holiday magic? Visit Disney.com/toydrive for more information on how you can help. Together, let’s make this season unforgettable for kids and families in need!