Just got this email regarding GAD Program. They say almost1M tickets were given out! - The DIS Discussion Forums

5 Disney Fans · 03-04-2010, 04:41 PM

My family volunteered for JRA in January and got our vouchers so we are safe. I'm so glad we did so earlier rather than later. Although we had such a positive experience we will certainly volunteer with them again.

*********If you have already received your Disney ticket vouchers, this email is NOT for YOU!********

Dear Friends:

VITALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE GIVE A DAY, GET A DISNEY DAY PROGRAM

Today we learned that almost all of the 1 million Free tickets to Disney have been given away.

What does this mean for you and JRA?

If you are already scheduled for the March 14 or April 11 JRA distribution:

If you have received your “VOP Thanks for Signing Up to Volunteer” email from HandsOn Network/Disney (NOT from JRA), then you are SAFE.

If you have NOT received your “VOP Thanks for Signing Up to Volunteer” email from Handson Network/Disney (NOT from JRA), this means that you still need to complete your registration by using this link – link. Disney plans to shut down the registration system in the next day or two, so you need to complete your registration immediately. If the system shuts down before you complete your registration, THERE IS NOTHING JRA CAN DO. We are very sorry to share such unpleasant news, but we want to be sure that everyone who is scheduled to come to JRA on either March 14 or April 11 has the opportunity to receive their Disney tickets.

If you were planning to volunteer at JRA between May-November:

It is unlikely that you will be able to get a free Disney ticket. Disney has told us that they will be shutting down their system in the next day or two. As you may remember, the quantities of tickets were limited and were available on a first come, first served basis. We are very sorry to share such disappointing news. HOWEVER…

…THERE IS SOME HOPE…there may be limited volunteer opportunities available with some of the nation’s larger organizations. For more information, please go to www.disneyparks.com.

Many thanks,

Amy

TheRatPack · 03-04-2010, 05:04 PM

WOW....that was fast. I'm sure there will be a lot of folks that are disappointed by this.

DisneyFan32WI · 03-04-2010, 05:07 PM

I work for an organization that is participating in the GAD program. We were sent an e-mail today to STOP accepting new volunteers.

poohfriend · 03-04-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyFan32WI

I work for an organization that is participating in the GAD program. We were sent an e-mail today to STOP accepting new volunteers.

Oh no.

I could see this as a big public relations nightmare for Disney. Eventhough they said there was a limit...

If this is the year of the volunteer...it's ending early!

surfergirl602 · 03-04-2010, 05:26 PM

Our trip isn't until October and I am so glad that we did ours early! We printed our vouchers this week. Phew!

tink1957 · 03-04-2010, 05:43 PM

Whew, we're signed up to do our GAD activity this Saturday. That was close.

MomtoGKC · 03-04-2010, 05:46 PM

Yikes! I mailed my Project Linus blankets today!!

MMitchell29 · 03-04-2010, 06:09 PM

I am not understanding this because if you registered already shouldn't that count towards the one million even if you're not able to do your volunteer for another week or two?

shl1108 · 03-04-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfergirl602

Our trip isn't until October and I am so glad that we did ours early! We printed our vouchers this week. Phew!

We did our volunteer this past weekend. And did get a "thanks for volunteering" email from Hands On Network.
How fast did people get their vouchers and is there anything else we need to do?
Thanks!

Ember · 03-04-2010, 07:06 PM

Disney better take the ads of the tv. I saw one this morning. I agree with the poster who said this will be a pr nightmare for them. It's on just March!! That's a pretty short year long promotion!

DisneyFan32WI · 03-04-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMitchell29

I am not understanding this because if you registered already shouldn't that count towards the one million even if you're not able to do your volunteer for another week or two?

You can still do your volunteer work since you are already registered.

Belle5 · 03-04-2010, 07:32 PM

WOW!!! I am so glad we have our “VOP Thanks for Signing Up to Volunteer” email from HandsOn Network/Disney email--even though I don't have my vouchers yet!

I am wondering if by chance Disney will save face by doubling the offer of tickets or something like that. For sure, they will have to stop advertising the promotion if they won't increase the amount of tickets they plan on giving away.

parkers*momma · 03-04-2010, 08:21 PM

We just rec'ved our vouchers today. I'm so glad we signed up early though we aren't going until Sept.

Sinderelly · 03-04-2010, 08:24 PM

We just signed up today. I hope we are okay.

We got a confirmation email. anyone know if this means we will get our vouchers? Our volunteer day is March 27th for a literacy program.

LisaRN97 · 03-04-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinderelly

We just signed up today. I hope we are okay.

We got a confirmation email. anyone know if this means we will get our vouchers? Our volunteer day is March 27th for a literacy program.

The way I understand it is that if you have registered and are confirmed, then that is counted towards the 1 million. There is a pretty informative thread under Theme Parks.....

It looks like you are good

03-04-2010, 04:41 PM	#1
5 Disney Fans DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 500	Just got this email regarding GAD Program. They say almost1M tickets were given out! My family volunteered for JRA in January and got our vouchers so we are safe. I'm so glad we did so earlier rather than later. Although we had such a positive experience we will certainly volunteer with them again. *******If you have already received your Disney ticket vouchers, this email is NOT for YOU!****** Dear Friends: VITALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE GIVE A DAY, GET A DISNEY DAY PROGRAM Today we learned that almost all of the 1 million Free tickets to Disney have been given away. What does this mean for you and JRA? If you are already scheduled for the March 14 or April 11 JRA distribution: If you have received your “VOP Thanks for Signing Up to Volunteer” email from HandsOn Network/Disney (NOT from JRA), then you are SAFE. If you have NOT received your “VOP Thanks for Signing Up to Volunteer” email from Handson Network/Disney (NOT from JRA), this means that you still need to complete your registration by using this link – link. Disney plans to shut down the registration system in the next day or two, so you need to complete your registration immediately. If the system shuts down before you complete your registration, THERE IS NOTHING JRA CAN DO. We are very sorry to share such unpleasant news, but we want to be sure that everyone who is scheduled to come to JRA on either March 14 or April 11 has the opportunity to receive their Disney tickets. If you were planning to volunteer at JRA between May-November: It is unlikely that you will be able to get a free Disney ticket. Disney has told us that they will be shutting down their system in the next day or two. As you may remember, the quantities of tickets were limited and were available on a first come, first served basis. We are very sorry to share such disappointing news. HOWEVER… …THERE IS SOME HOPE…there may be limited volunteer opportunities available with some of the nation’s larger organizations. For more information, please go to www.disneyparks.com. Many thanks, Amy

03-04-2010, 05:04 PM	#2
TheRatPack Under penalty of law this tag not to be removed except by the tagfairy! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,911	WOW....that was fast. I'm sure there will be a lot of folks that are disappointed by this. __________________

03-04-2010, 05:43 PM	#6
tink1957 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Franklin, GA Posts: 1,229	Whew, we're signed up to do our GAD activity this Saturday. That was close. __________________ Vicki CBR May 07-POFQ & DTU Dec 07-POFQ Sept 08-CSR & HRH Sept 09-AKV & RPR May 10-DTU & RPR Sept 10-HIU & RPR Dec 11-Jan 12-RPR & POFQ Oct 12-HIU Seot 13

03-04-2010, 05:46 PM	#7
MomtoGKC DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,689	Yikes! I mailed my Project Linus blankets today!! __________________ Amy Mom to DD 11 , DD 9 , DS 7 1975-2011 - Too many trips to remember - CR, Poly, GF, BWI, BCV, WL, AKL, ASMu, POR, CSR, Dolphin, Swan, Treehouses, cabins, tent camping, SOG when it was the golf resort A few offsite - Hilton Bonnet Creek, Wyndham Bonnet Creek, Buena Vista Palace, Nick Hotel

03-04-2010, 06:09 PM	#8
MMitchell29 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Slidell, Louisiana Posts: 640	I am not understanding this because if you registered already shouldn't that count towards the one million even if you're not able to do your volunteer for another week or two? __________________

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03-04-2010, 05:07 PM	#3
DisneyFan32WI Sometimes I just like to be plain and boring Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: usa Posts: 4,063	I work for an organization that is participating in the GAD program. We were sent an e-mail today to STOP accepting new volunteers.

03-04-2010, 05:26 PM	#5
surfergirl602 Well you're one step ahead of me Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wherever the Army sends us, The World Posts: 3,782	Our trip isn't until October and I am so glad that we did ours early! We printed our vouchers this week. Phew!

03-04-2010, 07:06 PM	#10
Ember I've also crazy glued myself to many things I'm calling it a victory. At least until next time Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,139	Disney better take the ads of the tv. I saw one this morning. I agree with the poster who said this will be a pr nightmare for them. It's on just March!! That's a pretty short year long promotion!

03-04-2010, 07:32 PM	#12
Belle5 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 4,984	WOW!!! I am so glad we have our “VOP Thanks for Signing Up to Volunteer” email from HandsOn Network/Disney email--even though I don't have my vouchers yet! I am wondering if by chance Disney will save face by doubling the offer of tickets or something like that. For sure, they will have to stop advertising the promotion if they won't increase the amount of tickets they plan on giving away. __________________ Dining Review from May 2012 (Nine Days of WDW Food for 9) http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2944469

03-04-2010, 08:21 PM	#13
parkersmomma This spot reserved for something witty that I may say-like that is ever going to happen* Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,216	We just rec'ved our vouchers today. I'm so glad we signed up early though we aren't going until Sept. __________________ Growing up Disney Style: .......2005.......................2006............ .........2007......................2008........... ............2009........................2010......

03-04-2010, 08:24 PM	#14
Sinderelly Princess Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southeastern Indiana Posts: 1,184	We just signed up today. I hope we are okay. We got a confirmation email. anyone know if this means we will get our vouchers? Our volunteer day is March 27th for a literacy program. __________________ Kathy DH Jim

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