Disney’s “Give a Day Get a Disney Day”

Disney World 2010 Promotion Offers Volunteers a Free Day

Today Disney announced a new program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.”

Disney World hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities during 2010 through this first-of-its-kind program. One million people who perform volunteer service for a participating organization will receive a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park.

While the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program kicks off Jan. 1, 2010, you can learn more about the program and how to get your free one-day admission to a Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park by visiting www.DisneyParks.com or www.DisneyParks.ca (Canada).

This year, guests were given one free allowed into Disney World for free on their birthday as part of the “What Will You Celebrate?” campaign.

“In 2010, we want to recognize and add one more reason for celebration: the contributions people make to their communities every day,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “We want to inspire one million volunteers – people who will invest time and energy to make their own communities and neighborhoods a better place.”

To enable people to sign up for an eligible volunteer project, Disney is working with HandsOn Network, the nation’s largest volunteer network. Part of Points of Light Institute, HandsOn Network has 250 on-the-ground volunteer action centers across the country and connects volunteers to more than 70,000 nonprofit agencies that need their help.

Starting Jan. 1, 2010, guests can go visit the Disney Parks Web site to search for volunteer opportunities available in their area through HandsOn Network and sign up for a day of volunteer service. Many of the opportunities will be for projects that entire families can participate in together.

If annual passholders would like to participate, they’ll be offered one of three choices instead of the free ticket:
• Special Fastpass cards for certain attractions for up to six people.
• A collectible Ear Hat figurine with exclusive trading pins.
• Donate the free ticket to a non-profit organization designated by Disney.

The free tickets will not be valid at Walt Disney World between March 29 and April 8 or on July 4, 2010.

Ticket quantities are limited. The program begins January 1, 2010 and continues until all tickets are distributed or Dec. 15, 2010, whichever occurs first.

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Pin Trading is like the hottest thing to do at Disney, and I’ve fallen into the craze just a little bit: with Cast Member exclusive collectible pins!

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The World of Disney Pins

Disney pins have always been popular items at the Disney theme parks, but it wasn’t until the Millinium celebration debut of pin trading as an official park activity that the popular collectible really took off. The pin trading frenzy is still going strong, with Disney fans buying and selling pins online as well as at the Walt Disney World theme parks, Disneyland in California.

Even park-goers in the Disney parks in Hong Kong, Japan and Paris have been bitten by the pin-collecting bug and they’ve made it possible for collectors from all over the world to get pins from theme parks overseas that they aren’t able to visit in person. And you shouldn’t forget about the Disney Stores either, because they often carry their own exclusive pins that can be traded with fans who don’t have a store to visit nearby.

Disney releases so many pins in their theme parks every year that it would be impossible to collect all of them so it makes sense for pin collectors to focus on particular types of pins rather than struggling in vain to get them all. Love Tinkerbell? Well, you’re in luck because so does Disney and you’ll find that there are hundreds of pins featuring the feisty little pixie.

Of course, that doesn’t even compare to the number of pins featuring the Disney icon, Mickey Mouse. There are so many pins showcasing Mickey that you’d have a hard time just collecting all of those pins, but even here your collection can be narrowed down to certain types of Mickey Mouse pins. Some particular favorites are pins where Mickey is dressed as the Sorceror’s Apprentice, one of his more loveable incarnations. There are also lots of pins pairing Mickey with his creator, Walt Disney, and these are often some of the most collectible items that the Disney company sells.

In addition to character pins featuring the most recognizable characters from Disney’s animated films, there are all kinds of pins issued featuring the park attractions and resorts. Some of the most collectible park attraction pins are limited edition issues that Disney releases to coincide with major attraction refurbishments, such as the Disney World Haunted Mansion “Re-Haunting” pins that were released in 2007 when Disney debuted the updated Haunted Mansion attraction in the Magic Kingdom. Naturally, any time Disney World opens a new attraction, such as Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom, you can be certain they’ll release some limited edition pins showcasing the new ride.

If you decide you want to get started collecting Disney pins on your next visit to Walt Disney World, you can buy them in the parks with prices starting at around .95 and upwards. But don’t just buy pins and bring them home with you. Half the fun of collecting Disney pins is getting to trade them. You can trade a pin with any Disney cast member wearing a pin trading lanyard and you can also trade them with other guests. Just look for other Disney visitors at the theme parks wearing pin trading lanyards of their own and go and approach them and ask them if they’d like to pin trade with you!

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Before finally getting to the subject of Iraq and the economy?
Is this the best the corporate media from ABC/Disney can do, tabloid-style debates?

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A Closer View At The Hidden Mickey Disney Pins

Mickey Disney pins are available at many Disney stores and all those who cannot visit Disneyworld and Disneyland can get these from there. When one talks of the Mickey Disney Pins then these hidden pins are amongst the most popular ones. The basic concept behind these a pin might not at once show images of Mickey Mouse but after a closer examination one can easily notice the image of Mickey Mouse in the pin along with the shadows or silhouettes of Mickey Mouse in either the frontage or the backdrop or in the forefront of any sight that should not portray his existence. This concealed image could be having ears of Mickey with a head of any other famous cartoon character.

The main idea behind this whole concept involves having these hidden Mickey Mouse all over these Disney parks as it has provided itself to the stock pins with hidden images of the classic Mickey Mouse. Cleverly the ears of Mickey Mouse, his complete body or some other parts of the outline can be found inside the pin of another Disney character. There is indeed a great amount of enthusiasm connected to locating and documenting those entire hidden Mickey’s that can be located easily at any of the parks.

Mickey Disney pins collectors can easily find these pins by making a visit to a Disney park so absolutely no trouble involved with finding these. There are numerous shopping sites that all around the year have sales running on these Mickey Disney pins. If one considers the cost of these Mickey pins, then this is going to by and largely depend on how rare a piece is. Every year a new collection of these Mickey Disney pins is launched and the ones who want to trade in these can start with the collection at any time.  There is one prominent reason why these Mickey pins are so popular, Mickey Mouse is amongst the most popular cartoon characters associated with Disney and this is more than enough to make anyone fall in love with Disney pins.

Once one has collected these Mickey Disney pins, another important facet begins which involves displaying them in different styles.  Some of the most famous ways to display these include shadowboxes, corkboards, embroidery hoops, lampshades, pillowcases, ribbons, lanyards and furniture. There are no hard and fast rules as to where these Mickey Disney pins are to be displayed and one can invest complete creativity in coming out with a great idea. So, if the vacation time is approaching near, plan some good Mickey Disney pin trading this time as this is going to make the vacation time more interesting.

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Disney Pins Are a True Vacation Keepsake

Collecting Disney pins is an exciting and fun experience for all kids.  This makes their vacation result oriented and fun centric and at the end, they will have some great Disney pins in their collection.  Each and every child has a favorite Disney cartoon or movie character and while finding a Disney pin for the same, they are going to cherish this and consider it fun.  Most children will be very passionate about their pin collection.  Pin trading is a wonderful activity for passing time.  This not only inculcates the children in something good but also lets them enjoy their collection at the end of the day.

Disney Pins Are Great Vacation Souvenirs

Having a look at our vacation memorabilia is a wonderful experience as it can take us back to our childhood and back down memory lane.  Disney pins are one such keepsake that will keep your vacation memories alive and take you down memory lane.  Disney pins are easy to buy and trade and are available at friendly prices.  Parents do not need to worry when it comes to starting a new Disney pin collection.  One thing that parents whose kids are new to Disney pins need to know is that they can teach their kids how to save money in all this process.  They can ask them to save a part of their allowance so that Disney pins can be bought during the vacation.  Once the child owns some Disney pins, trading is very easy and fun.

Irrespective of how small ones budget is, a Disney pin is surely going to fit in properly.  Disney pin collectors who want to come out with something different can go in for a jumbo Disney pin.  There is a complete spectrum of designs in which Disney pins are available and this makes them ideal for everyone and not only kids.  Adults enjoy collecting Disney pins too.  A young honeymooning couple can collect Disney pins that have Mickey and Minnie in wedding attire and one can even find special birthday party themed Disney pins.

Tips on Beginning a New Collection of Disney Pins

While beginning a new collection of Disney pins, if certain things are kept in mind to ensure a great experience.

•    Collect Disney pins that you are interested in and try to trade for pins that you like that are in the same collection.

•    Learning what Disney pins are popular will help you trade for pins that you like.

•    Disney pins need care and protection.  Storing them in a bag especially meant for them is a great way to maintain your Disney pin collection.

•    With a hobby like Disney pin collecting you can stay within your budget for buying pins, but can still collect new pins by trading them!

These tips will help to ensure that you will have loads of excitement and fun going into this experience of Disney pin collecting.

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Concealed Secrets Of Disney Pin Trading Revealed

Disney pins are the Disney mementos that are not expensive but hold a great importance for all the Disney lovers. There are many people who like collecting and displaying Disney pins as this more or less engages them in a fun activity. There are more than a thousand Disney pins available and anyone can at any age start up with Disney pin trading.  Both kids and adults are going in for pin trading these days as this helps them invest their time in something they love and adore. Disney pins have a wonderful world of their own and anyone who is looking forward for a nice time with the favorite cartoon characters can go in for this.

For trading Disney pins, there is one thing that is utmost required, familiarity with the Disney pin trading etiquettes. Learning Disney pin trading etiquettes is not a tough chore as there are brochures easily available which can help one gain familiarity with these. There are many Disney cast members who wear pin trading lanyards or boards as this is also an integral part of pin trading.  If one is willing to cast any particular Disney pin, then this is very easy and for this one just needs to remove from one from the lanyard and tell the other person, the pin for which one wants to trade. This is the extract of the process called Disney pin trading and indeed it is quite simple.

Once one receives a pin, it is highly recommended to place a locking pin on the rear side as most of the times the Disney pins get lost. Locking pins are not that tough to find as these are easily available at the pin selling stores.   While trading Disney pins, the pins which one would not like to trade should be secured with a pin lock so that the favorite ones don’t get lost accidentally. Starter pins are a fine way to start with the early trading as in these one does not need to be much conscious.

Disney pin trading is a fun filled activity that gives some meaning to the vacation time. If one is planning to go out with a family for a vacation, then these pins can act as a perfect souvenir. One thing is for sure, there is no need to force anyone into Disney pin trading as this is going to ruin the overall excitement involved with pin trading. Before trading, it would be better to know about all the pins, the exact way of trading and locking and then going ahead. There are no such hard secrets attached to Disney pin trading as it is a fun filled activity.

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Concealed Secrets Of Disney Pin Trading Revealed

Disney pins are the Disney mementos that are not expensive but hold a great importance for all the Disney lovers. There are many people who like collecting and displaying Disney pins as this more or less engages them in a fun activity. There are more than a thousand Disney pins available and anyone can at any age start up with Disney pin trading.  Both kids and adults are going in for pin trading these days as this helps them invest their time in something they love and adore. Disney pins have a wonderful world of their own and anyone who is looking forward for a nice time with the favorite cartoon characters can go in for this.

For trading Disney pins, there is one thing that is utmost required, familiarity with the Disney pin trading etiquettes. Learning Disney pin trading etiquettes is not a tough chore as there are brochures easily available which can help one gain familiarity with these. There are many Disney cast members who wear pin trading lanyards or boards as this is also an integral part of pin trading.  If one is willing to cast any particular Disney pin, then this is very easy and for this one just needs to remove from one from the lanyard and tell the other person, the pin for which one wants to trade. This is the extract of the process called Disney pin trading and indeed it is quite simple.

Once one receives a pin, it is highly recommended to place a locking pin on the rear side as most of the times the Disney pins get lost. Locking pins are not that tough to find as these are easily available at the pin selling stores.   While trading Disney pins, the pins which one would not like to trade should be secured with a pin lock so that the favorite ones don’t get lost accidentally. Starter pins are a fine way to start with the early trading as in these one does not need to be much conscious.

Disney pin trading is a fun filled activity that gives some meaning to the vacation time. If one is planning to go out with a family for a vacation, then these pins can act as a perfect souvenir. One thing is for sure, there is no need to force anyone into Disney pin trading as this is going to ruin the overall excitement involved with pin trading. Before trading, it would be better to know about all the pins, the exact way of trading and locking and then going ahead. There are no such hard secrets attached to Disney pin trading as it is a fun filled activity.

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Disney Pins – Have Fun Trading Pins At Walt Disney World

Disney pins have always been popular items at the Disney theme parks, but it wasn’t until the Millinium celebration debut of pin trading as an official park activity that the popular collectible really took off. The pin trading frenzy is still going strong, with Disney fans buying and selling pins online as well as at the Walt Disney World theme parks, Disneyland in California.

Even park-goers in the Disney parks in Hong Kong, Japan and Paris have been bitten by the pin-collecting bug and they’ve made it possible for collectors from all over the world to get pins from theme parks overseas that they aren’t able to visit in person. And you shouldn’t forget about the Disney Stores either, because they often carry their own exclusive pins that can be traded with fans who don’t have a store to visit nearby.

Disney releases so many pins in their theme parks every year that it would be impossible to collect all of them so it makes sense for pin collectors to focus on particular types of pins rather than struggling in vain to get them all. Love Tinkerbell? Well, you’re in luck because so does Disney and you’ll find that there are hundreds of pins featuring the feisty little pixie.

Of course, that doesn’t even compare to the number of pins featuring the Disney icon, Mickey Mouse. There are so many pins showcasing Mickey that you’d have a hard time just collecting all of those pins, but even here your collection can be narrowed down to certain types of Mickey Mouse pins. Some particular favorites are pins where Mickey is dressed as the Sorceror’s Apprentice, one of his more loveable incarnations. There are also lots of pins pairing Mickey with his creator, Walt Disney, and these are often some of the most collectible items that the Disney company sells.

In addition to character pins featuring the most recognizable characters from Disney’s animated films, there are all kinds of pins issued featuring the park attractions and resorts. Some of the most collectible park attraction pins are limited edition issues that Disney releases to coincide with major attraction refurbishments, such as the Disney World Haunted Mansion “Re-Haunting” pins that were released in 2007 when Disney debuted the updated Haunted Mansion attraction in the Magic Kingdom. Naturally, any time Disney World opens a new attraction, such as Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom, you can be certain they’ll release some limited edition pins showcasing the new ride.

If you decide you want to get started collecting Disney pins on your next visit to Walt Disney World, you can buy them in the parks with prices starting at around .95 and upwards. But don’t just buy pins and bring them home with you. Half the fun of collecting Disney pins is getting to trade them. You can trade a pin with any Disney cast member wearing a pin trading lanyard and you can also trade them with other guests. Just look for other Disney visitors at the theme parks wearing pin trading lanyards of their own and go and approach them and ask them if they’d like to pin trade with you!

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my passes if i pay for them monthly or are there restrictions ? also where do people meet for disney pin trading outside of disneyland and outside of downtown disney?

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I answered a job ad for OSO Promotions (www.osoinc.net). The description was:

OSO Promotions is a promotional marketing firm. We import name brand products from over seas and distribute them to small businesses in the area. We work with anything from toys for Disney and Pixar to Sports Memorabilia for the NFL and Major League Baseball and numerous other brand name products as well.

We are looking to train new representatives in the following areas:
Sales
Marketing
Promotions
Customer Service

No Experience is necessary, we provide all of the training

All positions are entry level with opportunity for growth. We are filling these positions immediately.

Anyway, I was called back for a second interview, but my Scam Radar is going strong on this one. Anyone know anything about them? Is it straight sales? The office was in a seedy area of town….

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