Mickey’s Around the World Journey of Giving
The holiday season is all about giving, and this year, Mickey Mouse went on a magical, first-of-its-kind global giving journey as part of the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive.
Mickey traveled to schools, hospitals, and nonprofits across Disney destinations, spreading joy and delivering toys to children in need.
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Let’s check out some of the highlights from Mickey’s inspirational adventure!
Giving Around the World
New York City, NY: Mickey joined Disney VoluntEARS at the Disney Store in Times Square to gather and pack toys for his journey. He also made appearances at ESPN’s First Take and Disney’s new office at 7 Hudson Square, collecting even more toys with Marines from the Toys for Tots program.
Brevard County, FL: Alongside Disney Cruise Line crew members, Mickey visited Endeavour Elementary School near Port Canaveral, delivering gifts, games, and smiles to students and their families.
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Nassau, The Bahamas: Aboard the Disney Wish, Mickey sailed to Nassau and visited Albury Sayle Primary School, sharing gifts and holiday cheer with students and teachers.
Paris, France: In the City of Lights, Mickey brought joy to children at Parisian Hospital Trousseau. Disneyland Paris VoluntEARS contributed to the holiday magic by wrapping over 7,000 gifts for hospitals across France.
Hong Kong: At Hong Kong Disneyland, Mickey joined 100 Disney VoluntEARS to distribute Disney toys and spread happiness to underserved communities.
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Shanghai: Partnering with Disney VoluntEARS and Shanghai Disney Resort cast members, Mickey helped pack themed toys and greeting cards for children at Fudan Children’s Hospital. Over 900 in-patient children will receive these gifts during Chinese New Year.
Tokyo, Japan: Mickey teamed up with Tokyo Disney Resort Ambassadors and cast members to collect toys for Make-A-Wish Japan and bring joy to wish children at Tokyo Disneyland.
Sydney, Australia: Mickey delivered toys to Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick and The Children’s Hospital Westmead alongside Disney VoluntEARS in the Starlight Express Room.
More Giving Experiences
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O’ahu, Hawai’i: Joining friends at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Mickey brought holiday cheer and gifts to children and their families at Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children.
Anaheim, CA: Mickey surprised the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim with a special donation of toys alongside Disneyland Resort VoluntEARS and Ambassadors.
Washington, D.C.: Partnering with U.S. Marines, Mickey participated in a toy donation event benefiting Toys for Tots.
Orlando, FL: Mickey’s final stop included a visit to Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit supporting critically ill children and their families. He then joined Toys for Tots and Disney VoluntEARS at Walt Disney World for a grand finale celebration.
The Heart of Disney
Giving is at the heart of the Walt Disney Company, and this holiday season, you can help spread the magic.
Learn more about Mickey’s journey and how you can contribute to the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive by visiting Disney.com/ToyDrive.
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