Disney Launches 79th Annual Toy Drive Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots

As the holiday season approaches, Disney has officially launched its 79th annual toy drive benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The cherished tradition forms part of Disney’s broader “Make the Holidays Magic” campaign, which features an original short film titled The Invisible Horse alongside other special initiatives designed to spread cheer to families around the world.

Disney’s historical ties to the organization date back to 1947, when Walt Disney asked his animators to create the iconic train logo that the foundation still uses today. Following that collaboration, Disney helped establish the program in 1948. Over the decades of partnership, Toys for Tots has successfully distributed an incredible 732 million toys to 325 million children in need.

Guests looking to participate and contribute to this year’s drive have multiple ways to give back. Online contributions are available now through December 24 by visiting DisneyStore.com/ToyDrive. Supporters can purchase a gift from a specially curated selection of items, which will then be shipped directly to Toys for Tots.

For those who prefer to donate in person, new and unwrapped toys can be dropped off through December 11 at U.S. Disney Stores, select locations at Disney Springs within the Walt Disney World Resort, and at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Additional in-person options open beginning Monday, November 16, when collection boxes become available at select retail locations in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort and inside stores across all three hotels of the Disneyland Resort until December 10.

Disney VoluntEARS, Cast Members, and employees continue to play a vital and active role in the annual effort. Volunteers help assemble the physical collection boxes while also donating, sorting, and distributing the toys to children across the country.

The toy drive runs alongside other seasonal holiday updates, including new merchandise collections, ornaments, advent calendars, and themed shopping lines arriving across Disney properties. Those seeking further details, upcoming holiday events, or additional ways to participate in the “Make the Holidays Magic” campaign can visit Disney.com/HolidayMagic.