Disney is kicking off its 79th annual holiday toy drive benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, and there are several ways guests can help make the season a little brighter for children in need. Whether you’re visiting Disney Springs, spending time at Disneyland Resort, or shopping online, you can take part in this year’s collection.
The toy drive is part of Disney’s “Make the Holidays Magic” campaign, which focuses on helping children and families during the holiday season.
Disney’s connection to Toys for Tots goes all the way back to 1947, when Walt Disney assigned his animators to create the organization’s original train logo. That same logo is still used today! Over the years, Toys for Tots has distributed more than 732 million toys to 325 million children.
Disney employees and VoluntEARS also participate each year, helping assemble collection boxes, collect donations, and sort and distribute toys to families across the country.
How to Donate to Disney’s Toys for Tots Drive
Disney is offering several ways to participate this holiday season, including options for those who won’t be visiting the theme parks.
- Online through December 24: Visit DisneyStore.com/ToyDrive to purchase a toy from a specially selected collection. Your donation will be delivered directly to Toys for Tots.
- Walt Disney World through December 11: Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at select Disney Springs locations.
- Disney Store locations through December 11: Participating Disney Stores throughout the United States are accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys.
- Aulani through December 11: Guests visiting Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii can also participate.
- Disneyland Resort, November 16 through December 10: Collection boxes will be available at select retail locations in the Downtown Disney District and in stores at all three Disneyland Resort hotels.
For anyone planning to donate in person, remember that toys must be new and unwrapped.
Disney’s long-standing partnership with Toys for Tots is a wonderful reminder that the holiday season is also about giving back. If you’re visiting one of these locations over the next few weeks, consider bringing along a toy to help make Christmas morning special for a child who could use a little extra joy.
You can find additional information about Disney’s holiday giving efforts at Disney.com/HolidayMagic.
