Tag: Disney VoluntEARS
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How the Disneyland Resort Workforce Development Initiative Makes a Difference
Since 1955, Disneyland Resort has welcomed guests to experience immersive stories and imagine the possibilities within them. That same commitment continues into the community, where the resort has contributed in a myriad of ways including millions of dollars in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofit organizations, leaders serving on boards and thousands of Disney VoluntEARS hours provided by…
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100 Years of Disney: The Disney VoluntEARS are in the Spotlight at Disneyland Paris
The opening ceremony of the celebration of Disney’s 100th Anniversary was an opportunity to honor our Disney VoluntEARS, the generous Cast Members who give countless hours of their free time to participate in Disneyland Paris’ philanthropic initiatives, bringing magic to children and families who need it most. Coming from all sectors of the company, nearly…
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Disney VoluntEARS Celebrate Disney100 Making a Global Impact
On Monday, October 16, The Walt Disney Company celebrated its 100th anniversary across its media networks, theme parks, and beyond. As part of the celebration, Disney100-themed Disney VoluntEARS activations were hosted in multiple locations around the U.S. Volunteerism is deeply rooted in the company’s culture, and the projects that took place in honor of the 100th anniversary…
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Disneyland Resort Contributes to the Community for Hunger Awareness Month
The Disneyland Resort is continuing to contribute to and support the community during Hunger Awareness Month. While the Disneyland Resort is regularly supporting community initiatives, during Hunger Awareness Month it has also donated to food banks and also raised awareness of hunger through its annual CANstruction build. September is Hunger Awareness Month. Supporting Local Food…
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Disney VoluntEARS Come Together to Donate to Anaheim Students
Disney VoluntEARS continue to make a difference in the communities where Disney is found. Around the Disneyland Resort, Disney VoluntEARS came together to donate 4,000 school supplies to students in Anaheim. This is part of an effort to ensure local students start the year off in the right way. Disney VoluntEARS brought magic to the…
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Disney VoluntEARS Celebrate 40 Years of Volunteerism at Anaheim Event
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Disney VoluntEARS descended on Pearson Park in Anaheim for a special morning beautifying the park and celebrating 40 years of volunteerism. This event kicked off a summer of service initiative of beautifying four parks in Anaheim that is being funded by Disney. Disney VoluntEARS is partnering with the City of…
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Children and Young People with Burns Spend Magical Day at Disneyland Paris
Last week, the non-profit organization Pinocchio and Disneyland Paris invited about 30 children and young people with burns to spend an unforgettable and magical day at Disneyland Paris. It was not the first time that Pinocchio and Disneyland Paris joined forces. The children, from Flanders and Wallonia, were invited to spend a day full of fun and…
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Emilie and Michel Recognized as Disney VoluntEARS of the Year 2022
Emilie (assistant project leader) and Michel (from the concierge desk of the Disney Newport Bay Club) have been awarded the title of Disney VoluntEARS of the year 2022! This recognition celebrates the outstanding commitment and dedication that these Cast Members demonstrate in making a positive impact on children and families who need it the most.…
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Magical Memories are Made as CHOC Adventure Takes Over Disney California Adventure
On August 27, 2022, Disney California Adventure closed early to host the CHOC Adventure. This party with a purpose celebrated 30 years of the CHOC Walk. Thousands of CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) supporters showed up in the later afternoon/early evening at the Disneyland Resort to celebrate this milestone and magical event. The night…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Opens Its First Disney Fun House in Anhui Province
Shanghai, January 14, 2020 – Shanghai Disney Resort today opened its newest Disney Fun House, and the first in Anhui, extending Disney happiness to another province in China. As the first Disney-themed playroom in Anhui and the 24th overall in China, the new Disney Fun House will provide child patients at the Anhui Fuyang Women and…
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Children’s Palliative Care Foundation’s 1st Anniversary in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: “A magical celebration of Children”
Children’s Palliative Care Foundation’s 1st Anniversary in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: “A magical celebration of Children” Supporting seriously ill patients and caregivers to create precious family moments HONG KONG, September 29, 2019 – For children with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses, their treatment is often a long and arduous journey. Their caregivers, including parents, family members and healthcare professionals often face endless challenges and selflessly…
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Disney VoluntEARS and Community Complete the 12th KaBOOM! Playground in Anaheim
Just a couple of miles from the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is Julianna Park. On Friday, it was bustling with over 300 volunteers from the Disneyland Resort, KaBOOM!, and the Anaheim Family YMCA. They were on hand to build a playground about six hours for the local children. This playground is extra special as kids…
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Walt Disney World Resort Honors Top Disney VoluntEARS with $2,500 Grants to Gift to the Nonprofit Organizations of Their Choosing
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 8, 2019—While Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS are recognized year-round for their dedication to serving the Central Florida community, it’s only once a year top Disney VoluntEARS receive the highly sought-after title of “VoluntEARS of the Year.” Each year, Walt Disney World Resort honors a VoluntEAR of the Year, VoluntEARS…
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Disney VoluntEARS and KaBOOM! Build First of its Kind Playgound For Kids with Disabilities in Anaheim
This past Saturday, 300 volunteers descended on Barton Elementary School and Park in Anaheim, California for an extra special playground build. It’s the first of its kind in Anaheim, and will allow everyone the opportunity to play, regardless of any disability they may have. The reason this playground is special, is because it has wheelchair…
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The 2019-2020 Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador Team is Announced Over 50 Years After Beginning of Program
Over 50 years ago, Julie Reihm Casaletto was chosen by Walt Disney to be the first Disneyland Ambassador. For the last five decades, this role of a lifetime has continued on. Disney Ambassadors represent the various Disney theme parks and the cast members who work in them around the globe. The Walt Disney World Resort announced…
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Jack-Jack Escapes Again During CANstruction Orange County
Disneyland Resort Engineers Transform 8,900 Canned Goods into a Disney·Pixar Character to Fight Hunger ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2018) – The Disneyland Resort Design and Engineering team CAN make an incredible difference for the Orange County Food Bank. Overnight on Aug. 31, they transformed 8,900 canned goods into a towering 10-foot Jack-Jack, and his cookie…
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Disney VoluntEARS Program Marks 35 Years at Disneyland Resort
Celebration at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Honors 2018 Disney VoluntEARS of the Year and 10 Million Hours of Volunteer Service Around the World ANAHEIM, Calif. June 8, 2018 – From building playgrounds to packing military care packages and providing meals for the local community, the 2018 Disney VoluntEARS of the Year were recognized…
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Toys for Tots Donation Drive Comes to Downtown Disney District December 2 and 3
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, and sharing with those less fortunate helps make it even more magical! Join in by donating a brand new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on December 2 and 3 in the Downtown Disney District! Join Disney VoluntEARS,…
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Last Day to See CANstruction Orange County September 23
ANAHEIM, CALIF. (September 20, 2017) – This is the last week to visit and vote for your favorite CANstruction. CANstructures can be seen through September 23 at South Coast Plaza, John Wayne Airport and the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) to cast your vote for your favorite. You can also vote online here. The…
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Disney VoluntEARS Create Fantasmic! “CANstruction” To Help Put An End To Hunger
Late Friday night, teams converged of volunteers converged on South Coast Plaza in Southern California to build grand designs out of canned food and non-perishable items. The Disneyland Resort had its own team of voluntEARS that constructed a 10 foot tall recreation of Maleficent from Fantasmic! 2017 not only marks the 10th anniversary of CANstruction…
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Disneyland Resort Cast Members Grant $2.2 Million to Local Charities Since 1997
The cast members of the Disneyland resort always have that extra magic. What is even better is that they are known for being great contributors in giving back to the community. This past year, cast members have donated a total of $415,000 in grants to over 85 Southern California nonprofit organizations, through the Disney VoluntEARS…
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Disney VoluntEARS Bring Music to Kids’ Summer Camp
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 18, 2013 – This summer, dozens of Central Florida students are bringing more music into their lives with support from a group of Disney Cast Members who are donating time in the classroom and raising funds onstage for more kids to experience the joy of performing The week-long musical summer camp is…
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Disney VoluntEARS Earn $955,000 for Central Florida Nonprofits
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 26, 2013 – Throughout June, Walt Disney World Resort is giving 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 earmarked the funds, known as Disney’s EARS to You grants, for approximately 500…
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Disney Cruise Line VoluntEARS Salute National Literacy Month
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Fla. (April 1, 2013) – In honor of National Literacy Month in March, Disney Cruise Line crew members visited schoolchildren in ports of call as part of the Reading Together educational outreach program. The crew visited schools in Grand Cayman, St. Thomas and Nassau to promote literacy…