"Give a Day. Get a Disney Day." Promotion Kicks Off 2010

In one of Disney's most unique "celebrate" promotions, "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day." guests will be recognized for giving their time and energy to participating volunteer organizations. Starting January 1, 2010 when you sign up on Disney's website to volunteer a day of service with one of the many organizations listed, Disney will give you a voucher for a free 1-day, 1-park ticket to either Disneyland or Walt Disney World as a way of thanking you for your volunteerism. The goal is to get one million people to participate.

Disney has partnered with HandsOn Network, which has centers in more than 250 communities providing volunteer opportunities of all kinds. All volunteer hours must be performed for one of the participating organizations listed on the above site and those hours must be verified to receive your voucher.

As with most promotions there are a number of specifics that must be met. According to Disney's website (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com) you must be 18 years of age to sign up (pre-registration is required) and eight members from the same household can participate. The minimum age for volunteers is 6 years old and everyone 6 to 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult while performing their volunteer service.

Ticket vouchers can be redeemed at any one of the following parks: Disneyland Park or Disney's California Adventure Park (Anaheim); or at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, or Disney's Hollywood theme park. Vouchers will not be accepted any other Disney location. Black out dates do apply to the free ticket voucher so check the website for those specific dates. One added feature is that you can upgrade your ticket to a ticket of a greater value.

What if you have an annual pass to one of Disney's theme parks? There are several things you can do instead of receiving a free voucher. These options include: receive one of Disney's Special FASTPASSS® cards that can be used by you and 5 additional guests; receive a collectible Ear Hat figurine; or you have the opportunity to donate your ticket voucher to a designated charity.

Disney has really hit a home run with this amazing opportunity by encouraging volunteerism, especially among families, and the benefits you receive will extend beyond the 1-day, 1-park ticket. You'll make some heart-felt memories while at the same time helping those who really need your help. So go out there and "Give a Day."

For more information or to sign up, please go to Disney's website at http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=Give-A-Day-Get-A-Disney-Day or visit the HandsOn Network website at http://www.handsonnetwork.org/disney.