Originally Posted By Ursula NikkiLOVESMickey - At the D23 event, they had things that people could do to donate their time during the D23 event. The reward was a cute little grey VoluntEars Mouse Ear hat. When I entered to do my part, I was cutting and tying knots in blankets, per the instructions given by the Disney cast members. I was there long enough to see MANY people and family groups, touch a blanket (meaning NOT do a thing) than go and get their hats. They didn't do a thing, all they wanted was the hat. (It was in a bit of an assembly line set-up where you could just step up and start working.) It was lovely to see there were some people who brought in their kids and explained WHY we were making blankets (it was for sick children). I HOPE that this promotion brings out more of them.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>They didn't do a thing, all they wanted was the hat.<< <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/DISNEY-D23-EXPO-VOLUNTEARS-MICKEY-MOUSE-EARS-+-STICKER_W0QQitemZ220486766597QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090928?IMSfp=TL090928151003r1098" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/DISNEY-D23...003r1098</a> Kinda warms the heart, doesn't it?
Originally Posted By Ursula <So you don't get a warm feeling in your heart when you are thanked for helping someone? Or you don't feel proud of yourself after accomplishing something for charity?> Kar2oonMan pretty much sums me up in # 59. I'd like to not get too personal but at Thanksgiving, I know the feeling I felt during an event wasn't a warm tummy feeling. I felt exhausted and guilty for not doing more, frankly.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>Very few times do people volunteer their time without expecting something in return, even if it's only recognition, a handshake or a thanks...<< Of course everyone likes to be acknowledged, appreciated. But again, that's reward enough for some people. There's no monetary value on that, and you can't sell it on eBay. ; )
Originally Posted By MPierce >> My homepage is Disney.com, and by the video on the homepage, it sounds like you will still get in free on your birthday next year too? Anyone know??? << Absolutely....the What Will You Celebrate promotion will continue through 2010. The only difference you won't be able to get the $75 gift card instead of the free ticket. You will be limited to the 3 choices that the APs get.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> No, it's nothing to get psyched about. Heck, I don't believe it's worthy of five pages (and counting of posts), but I don't see why anyone would knock Disney for this either. << Pixie-Dust snorting Fanboi!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt OK..I admit it .. I just signed my do-gooder family of 4 up! We're going to DL next summer & every bit of "free" will help & if we can do something good for the world while we are at it, WHY NOT!!
Originally Posted By Ursula Hey, I like do-gooders. Good for you. I'd love to hear back about your experiences.
Originally Posted By leobloom Don't you just love being manipulated by a multi-billion dollar corporation? Gives you a warm, magical feeling, doesn't it?
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Don't you just love being manipulated by a multi-billion dollar corporation? Gives you a warm, magical feeling, doesn't it?<< How are the manipulating people?
Originally Posted By magic0214 Do we know of any charities in this? I know HFH but any others? What was the website they are partnering with again???
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones "Disney promotes something that costs noone nothing and urges community volunteerism and it is belittled here." They are promoting community volunteerism because it helps their bottom line. Why not do this promotion by urging people to volunteer and *not* give away free tickets? Why not do this promotion in an economic boom when Disney doesn't need to give away free tickets to attract people to the parks? I doubt either of those things would ever happen and that's partly why I dislike this promotion. It's called cause-related marketing and it's nothing more than another profit-driving endeavor.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 It's called cause-related marketing and it's nothing more than another profit-driving endeavor. << You do realize Disney is a business and not a charity? If they made decisions that did not help their bottom line they would be bankrupt.... and amazingly.... Walt did care about making a profit too for those who are going to chime in here and act like Walt ran a non profit type Disneyland when he was alive...
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Hopefully if people volunteer as a result of this they do find that they get something out of it beyond the ticket and continue to help out, but I agree with Ursula for the most part - a lot of people who are doing it solely for the free ticket aren't going to be much help. I'm sort of "eh" on the whole thing, being generally not a fan of constant promotions.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I just find it hard to believe that people can only find the negative when, in the end, charities and people who need help will be helped in some way, shape, or form. Shame on Disney for that!
Originally Posted By dshyates I think this is a great program, but a lame parks promotion. As I said before, I think its great that Disney is trying to get people out there and make a difference. But it's going to make for really LAME in park decorations. Maybe they can cover the castles in 2"X4"s and scaffolding as a tribute to Habitat for Humanity.
Originally Posted By grlweatswchpstx They are keeping the 'Celebrate Today' theme so I would figure most decor will stay the same.
