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If you’re interested in giving back to a good cause this holiday season, Disney is making it REALLY easy for you!
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The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive works with the Marine Toys for Tots program to provide toys to millions of families in need during the holidays, and now you can make a donation to support this cause!
Today Disney officially kicked off the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive on Good Morning America.
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The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supports the Marine Toys for Tots program with a goal to help kids in need and inspire hope during the holiday season. You can also help donate to support this toy drive, and here’s how!
Sometimes, we’ll find an opportunity to shop for a cause in Disney Springs.
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We’re constantly showing you the latest discounts and and finds in Disney World. Last month, we took a look at how to help Cast Members while shopping. Now, another Disney Springs store is supporting another important cause!
Did you know there’s a reason why Expedition Everest is just under 200 feet tall? Or that Disney actually uses a specific color to HIDE things they don’t want you to see?
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Whether you’ve been to Disney World never, once, or you’re a Disney World expert, there are TONS of things about the Most Magical Place on Earth that will totally BLOW your mind! And today we’re sharing 100 amazing Disney World facts with you!
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things around the world.
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Businesses big and small have felt the impact of the pandemic, as have their employees. Now, one of Disney’s leaders is doing something to help small businesses that are struggling to stay afloat throughout this pandemic.
2020 was quite a unique year for everyone, including The Walt Disney Company.
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All of the Disney theme parks around the world temporarily closed for a period of time, and some have had to shut down again or have remained closed. Things have been tough for those in the community as well with many Cast Members having been furloughed or laid off, and so many dealing with loss due to the pandemic. But, in a time of difficulty, so many have also reached out to help others in need.
Whether it’s through water art, taking unique photos, or creating other special moments, Disney World Cast Members make magic every day for guests. But, with the global pandemic, park closures, furloughs, and ultimately layoffs, many Cast Members have been seriously impacted by all of the changes this year brought to the world.Â
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Many have joined together to support Cast Members in need. One union representing Disney many employees, Local 737, started a food bank that has distributed much-needed groceries to Cast Members and their families. Recently we shared that the food bank was getting dangerously close to shutting down due to a lack of supplies. But, the NBA Players Association is now stepping in to help!
‘Tis the season for giving!
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
While there are so many ways to support each other and give back this year, it looks like Disneyland is getting in on the action! Although the Disneyland theme parks are closed for the foreseeable future due to the pandemic, Disney took part in a donation event for families in Anaheim today!
Disney often partners with organizations that provide services for critically ill children. This year, the company is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its partnership with Make-A-Wish.
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Now, Walt Disney World Resort has donated more than three million Christmas lights to transform Florida’s Give Kids the World Village for the Night of a Million Lights — and we were invited to take a look!
Whether your own kids or the kids in your area are still completing school from home, are going in person, or are doing a hybrid approach, school this year is certainly different due to the pandemic.
Toy Story Kit
Disney, through its partnership with A Gift For Teaching, recently helped local teachers in Florida with the supplies they’ll need to welcome students back into their classrooms.
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