It’s hard to believe December is already here! And in case you missed it, Mickey Mouse has accepted a heartwarming mission to spread a little magic to kids in need this holiday season.
Here’s the plan: Mickey will head to Disney Store Times Square to pick up new, wrapped toys donated as part of the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive. From there, he’ll help deliver them to Walt Disney World to be shared with local kids in need and the Marine Toys for Tots Program, spreading the happiness and wonder of the season.
But before he sets off, our favorite mouse has a few final things to check off his to-do list. He’s already checked in with Santa and asked Goofy to watch Pluto while he’s away. Now, he just has to pack for the journey! Don’t worry – he’s promised Minnie Mouse he’ll be back just in time for the holiday festivities. It should be a quick trip, right?
Follow along on Mickey’s holiday journey at DisneyConnect.com/MickeyTracker. Plus, stream The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular on Hulu and Disney+ beginning Monday, December 2 where Mickey’s exciting journey was first announced!
Mickey’s Journey Kicks Off at Disney Store Times Square!
When Mickey was tasked with delivering toys during the holiday season, he knew that Disney Store Times Square was the place to pick up toys for his journey! Here, Mickey and Disney VoluntEARS picked out special gifts for kids of all ages — from plush to dolls, collectibles, games and more. Alongside Disney Ambassador Shannon Smith-Conrad, Toys for Tots, and Marines, Disney VoluntEARS helped Mickey load up with goodies galore and gathered toys for kids in New York. Before heading out, Mickey helped the Disney Store team surprise the Marine Toys for Tots Program with a donation of 10,000 toys from Disney Store, through the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive!
A Quick ESPN Detour on First Take
As he was leaving Times Square, Mickey heard that some friends down the street at ESPN had been collecting toy donations as part of the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive. What’s one quick detour on ESPN’s First Take before heading down?
Mickey took to the streets of New York and joined host Molly Qerim live on air, helping add the collected toys to his growing stash of holiday cheer. It was a moment of festive fun, teamwork and community spirit!
Mickey Joins Disney VoluntEARS at New Hudson Square Office
Shortly after his appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Mickey got a call from the new Disney office space located in Hudson Square to join Disney VoluntEARS and Marines hard at work sorting toys collected through the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive. After hearing Mickey was in the city, they invited him to stop by and join. Of course, he said yes!
The festive employee event got an extra dose of magic when Mickey arrived to lend a helping hand. Together, they organized toys that will soon be delivered to children and families in need.
Delivering Gifts and Games with Crew Members from the Disney Wish
Shortly after his time in New York, Mickey received another invitation and took off to the Disney Cruise Line at Port Canaveral. He was joined by Disney VoluntEARS aboard the Disney Wish to help surprise students and families at a local elementary school in Brevard County, Florida!
Disney VoluntEARS brought gifts, played games, and shared snacks with the kids while Mickey shared hugs with teachers, students, and families bringing the Disney spirit to all for a happy holiday season.
Mickey Visits the Bahamas to Bring Toys to a School in Nassau
Before making his way to Walt Disney World, Mickey got a call from Cruise Director Joshua asking him to visit a school in Nassau, Bahamas. Of course, Mickey was overjoyed! He visited Disney VoluntEARS from the Disney Wish to surprise students and families at a primary school in Nassau. Here, the students received new books from Disney Publishing Group and lots of Disney plush toys before taking photos with Mickey.
Mickey Goes to Paris to Deliver Toys at a Children’s Hospital
After a good night’s rest, Mickey woke up bright and early to begin his travels to Walt Disney World, but on his way, he received yet another call from his pals in France asking for his help!
After being greeted in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle by Jose Alfaro Navarro and Dylan Legras, the Disney Ambassadors of Disneyland Paris, Mickey joined hundreds of Disney VoluntEARS with their families to wrap thousands of Christmas gifts destined for 60 hospitals across France. Mickey then accompanied Disney VoluntEARS to distribute the gifts to hospitalized children at the Parisian Hospital Trousseau.
A Pit Stop in Hong Kong for “Give a Toy Share the Love”
While leaving Paris, you guessed it! Mickey received another call and was off to another city to spread even more holiday magic.
Disney VoluntEARS, along with Disney Ambassadors of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Beyan Tse and Gisele Abejero, and executives, came together with Mickey to bring holiday happiness to children from underserved communities in Hong Kong. In collaboration with The Salvation Army Hong Kong and Macau, Mickey gathered with around 80 Disney VoluntEARS to pack thousands of Disney toys, creating personalized Christmas gift bags with items from each child’s wish list.
Mickey Helps Wrap Gifts for Chinese New Year in Shanghai
Friends at Shanghai Disney Resort heard Mickey was in the area and invited him over! Our favorite pal just had to stop by, so he sent Minnie a quick message that he was stopping for another heartwarming event – this time, at a Chinese New Year gift wrapping event.
Mickey teamed up with Disney VoluntEARS, Disney Ambassadors Alice Wang and Wendy Feng, and Shanghai Disney Resort cast members to pack themed toys and prepare holiday greeting cards. On the first day of Chinese New Year, these gifts and greeting cards from Mickey and the Disney VoluntEARS will be delivered to over 900 inpatient children at Fudan Children’s Hospital who will be unable to spend the holiday with their loved ones at home.
Mickey has had an incredible time giving to the community in Paris and Asia; is it time yet to make his way to Walt Disney World? Or will another detour come up for him…?
