Starts 1/1/2010: We announced an exciting new partnership with Disney Parks this morning on Good Morning America. Disney Parks is recognizing families and individuals who volunteer their time to help improve communities by giving them a free one-day ticket to a Disney theme park.
Those in Canada, Puerto Rico or the United States who volunteer their time in service to a participating organization beginning on Jan. 1, 2010, will receive a free one-day admission ticket to a Disney theme park at either Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., or Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.
Message edited by: FatWallet moderator on 2009-09-30 20:52:26 CDT
I'm going to try to sign up as a community partner. It would be great to get "free" volunteers courtesy of Disney. [For our non-profit. We mostly help the homeless.]
Message edited by: WolverineGator on 2009-09-30 09:38:02 CDT
I bet they will discontinue the Birthday celebration to pay for this.
I'm going soon on my kids BD and when i heard this i was cool .. i'll vol for a day and we can go free .... denied, starts in Jan .... i knew they would get me one way or the other ...
forbin4040 said:I bet they will discontinue the Birthday celebration to pay for this.
Probably. But I'll bet many of you didn't know that Disney will let you in free on your birthday. I was thrilled when I found out about that. It just so happens that I'll be in Orlando on my birthday so I get to use it!
caramelito said:Now this is a very good promotion for a corporation like Disney. I applaud it, and hope more companies join this trend!
OP, thank you for posting!
I think this is a good idea too. For those who already volunteer this is like a pat on the back and a thank you. For those don't, it is good incentive to start. It is more edifying than you may think. thanks OP. I'll be in Orlando in late November, so I'm missing the boat by about a month.
minhchies said:Can you use this to upgrade to an annual pass that day?
Oh nm! answered in the FAQ:
• May I upgrade my free one day ticket to an Annual Pass or multi-day ticket? Yes, you may upgrade the free ticket to another ticket type of greater value. However, the Guest is responsible for the incremental cost and the new ticket may only be used by the Guest.
This is a great way to recognize volunteerism. Granted many volunteers will not have the funds to make it to a Disney Park, but for those that live near or can get there it can be quite a Thank you!
I am registering our organization. Our teens who volunteer would love to spend a day at Disney. If I can combine free tickets with leveraged low cost hotels, we could possibly drive.
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thanks OP. I'll be in Orlando in late November, so I'm missing the boat by about a month. 
