Just got this email regarding GAD Program. They say almost1M tickets were given out! - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

MickeyMomOfThree · 03-04-2010, 09:00 PM

We were scheduled for one oppertunity and got turned down a few days after getting confirmed.

The they asked us to work this summer, and we will be, but afraid this may happen we did a different oppertunity for the vouchers. Glad we did, we have had our vouchers for some time. I not only just saw the ad, but also an ad for a show with some of the Volunteers visiting Disney. I suspect hey will do something for the rest of the year.

MickeysFans · 03-04-2010, 09:48 PM

I got this today:
"On March 3rd Disney announced that they are nearing the limit of 1 million free tickets. Therefore to secure a Disney ticket you must complete the
registration process ASAP."

We already did ours with a different organization, but I am surprised how fast they went!

andrews_dad · 03-05-2010, 08:31 AM

1 million times each ticket's value is one heck of an investment from Diz. I am sure that not all will be actually used. Just like Gift Cards, many folks lose them or forget about them. Still even if only 850,000 of those get used it is quite a commitment by Diz. Any numbers ever come out about how many people got a free day on their Bday?

MickeyMomOfThree · 03-05-2010, 08:50 AM

OP, did you see this?
http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/03/...on-volunteers/

You're Famous!

hrh_disney_queen · 03-05-2010, 08:53 AM

I just told a friend about GAD yesterday and she was so excited. I told her they were getting close to running out, so unless she took me seriously she will be out of luck.

I was pretty sure they would run out very early, so I did my volunteer work the first of February, and printed my vouchers on the 4th.

I would have never thought they would go that quickly if I didn't come on the Dis.

Mickey1Fan · 03-05-2010, 09:11 AM

I am happy I signed up but is anyone really surprised that they million are almost gone. I thought they would be gone by the end of February.

Nice to see Disunpluged is checking out the competition here at DISboards and quoting our members

BlueFairy · 03-05-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey1Fan

I am happy I signed up but is anyone really surprised that they million are almost gone. I thought they would be gone by the end of February.

Nice to see Disunpluged is checking out the competition here at DISboards and quoting our members

Did you know that Disunplugged and DISboards are co-owned, affiliated and managed by the same people? The DISUnplugged podcast and blog grew out of the boards. They are not competition.

Foladar · 03-05-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey1Fan

Nice to see Disunpluged is checking out the competition here at DISboards and quoting our members

Competition? It's the same site - isn't it?

Edit: Wow, I am slooooooooooooooooow.

Vacation Lover · 03-05-2010, 09:58 AM

Thanks for posting this info. I had been waiting to hear back from a second volunteer opportunity before completing my registration. But after reading this post last night, I went ahead and completed my registration with the first organization. Glad I got in before the million was up!

Mickey1Fan · 03-05-2010, 10:25 AM

Hi BlueFairy,

It's good to learn new things every day. I had no idea they were affiliated.

Thanks

lisabarr · 03-05-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Vacation Lover

Thanks for posting this info. I had been waiting to hear back from a second volunteer opportunity before completing my registration. But after reading this post last night, I went ahead and completed my registration with the first organization. Glad I got in before the million was up!

Just because you are registered doesn't guarantee a ticket. You must complete your volunteer work first, then the tickets! So, work fast!

Vacation Lover · 03-05-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lisabarr

Just because you are registered doesn't guarantee a ticket. You must complete your volunteer work first, then the tickets! So, work fast!

Thanks for this info...we are collecting school supplies for Childrens Chance. I thought once you registered and were confirmed, you were all set to receive a ticket once you did the work, regardless of whether you did it immediately or in a month. Is that not the case? If no, we'd better get crackin'!

ccgirl · 03-05-2010, 12:28 PM

Once you register and receive your confirmation VOP email you are all set and it does guarantee you a voucher. You do not have to do your volunteer opportunity immediately. Just make sure you have registered and received the confirmation email.

lisabarr · 03-05-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ccgirl

Once you register and receive your confirmation VOP email you are all set and it does guarantee you a voucher. You do not have to do your volunteer opportunity immediately. Just make sure you have registered and received the confirmation email.

I believe service must be completed prior to getting your tix, you are not guaranteed or that wouldn't be fair to people who sign up then don't complete. This is from the FAQs on the Disney website.

Subject to these terms and conditions, tickets may be obtained under this program by (1) signing up for an eligible volunteer opportunity in 2010 at a participating organization from this site and completing such volunteer service, or (2) signing up with HON, with Southwest Airlines or though the Disney VoluntEARS program to participate in a volunteer activity that is later designated by Disney as a volunteer activity conducted in conjunction with the “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” Launch or Tour and actually participating in and completing such activity, or (3) receiving and accepting an invitation from HON to participate in a volunteer activity that is later designated by Disney as a volunteer activity conducted in conjunction with the “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” Launch or Tour and actually participating in and completing such activity.

alexandmaddie · 03-05-2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vacation Lover

Thanks for this info...we are collecting school supplies for Childrens Chance. I thought once you registered and were confirmed, you were all set to receive a ticket once you did the work, regardless of whether you did it immediately or in a month. Is that not the case? If no, we'd better get crackin'!

You are correct. As long as your volunteer opportunity is registered with the Hands On Network, you're being counted as part of the million and you can do your volunteering at a later date.

03-04-2010, 09:00 PM	#16
MickeyMomOfThree DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 5,042	We were scheduled for one oppertunity and got turned down a few days after getting confirmed. The they asked us to work this summer, and we will be, but afraid this may happen we did a different oppertunity for the vouchers. Glad we did, we have had our vouchers for some time. I not only just saw the ad, but also an ad for a show with some of the Volunteers visiting Disney. I suspect hey will do something for the rest of the year. __________________ DH (39) ME (35) DD (16) DD (11) DD (9) I Always wanted A Family and Now I Have A Great One!!!! Many Trips As A Kid Made Me Want To Have Many Trips as A Mom --- Now I'm Doing Just That --- Thanks hubby For Great Kids, a Great Family, and GREAT DISNEY VACATIONS!!! Married 17 Years and Counting ... SOG 10/97ASSp 2/00ASMu 3/01 ASMo 11/02ASMo 11/04ASSp 11/06ASSp 11/08ASSp 11/10And some off property trips mixed in Dreaming of 11/12 Or sooner if we win the lottery before that! Don't be Grumpy , be Happy , even if it makes you a little Sleepy DQC Please see the Hidden Mickey for Haiti thread

03-05-2010, 08:50 AM	#19
MickeyMomOfThree DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 5,042	OP, did you see this? http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/03/...on-volunteers/ You're Famous! __________________ DH (39) ME (35) DD (16) DD (11) DD (9) I Always wanted A Family and Now I Have A Great One!!!! Many Trips As A Kid Made Me Want To Have Many Trips as A Mom --- Now I'm Doing Just That --- Thanks hubby For Great Kids, a Great Family, and GREAT DISNEY VACATIONS!!! Married 17 Years and Counting ... SOG 10/97ASSp 2/00ASMu 3/01 ASMo 11/02ASMo 11/04ASSp 11/06ASSp 11/08ASSp 11/10And some off property trips mixed in Dreaming of 11/12 Or sooner if we win the lottery before that! Don't be Grumpy , be Happy , even if it makes you a little Sleepy DQC Please see the Hidden Mickey for Haiti thread

03-05-2010, 08:53 AM	#20
hrh_disney_queen My DH has the hots for Stacey Momma wuvs her little kitty-kitty, oh yes she does, oh, yes she does I knew what he was before I touched him, just never thought they could MOVE that fast Join Date: May 2004 Location: In my laughing place Posts: 11,575	I just told a friend about GAD yesterday and she was so excited. I told her they were getting close to running out, so unless she took me seriously she will be out of luck. I was pretty sure they would run out very early, so I did my volunteer work the first of February, and printed my vouchers on the 4th. I would have never thought they would go that quickly if I didn't come on the Dis. __________________ "There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown." Michael Scott..................Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-05-2010, 09:11 AM	#21
Mickey1Fan He had five fingers and was wearing white gloves Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,160	I am happy I signed up but is anyone really surprised that they million are almost gone. I thought they would be gone by the end of February. Nice to see Disunpluged is checking out the competition here at DISboards and quoting our members __________________ Savvy Last trip...Pop Century May 2011 Dreams Take Flight Group Leader 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 http://yyz.dreamstakeflight.ca/

03-05-2010, 09:58 AM	#24
Vacation Lover DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 902	Thanks for posting this info. I had been waiting to hear back from a second volunteer opportunity before completing my registration. But after reading this post last night, I went ahead and completed my registration with the first organization. Glad I got in before the million was up! __________________ Me DH DS13 DD12 DD6 January, 2010...Windsor Hills September, 2007...Caribbean Beach Resort November, 2006...Sheraton Safari

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03-04-2010, 09:48 PM	#17
MickeysFans Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 119	I got this today: "On March 3rd Disney announced that they are nearing the limit of 1 million free tickets. Therefore to secure a Disney ticket you must complete the registration process ASAP." We already did ours with a different organization, but I am surprised how fast they went!

03-05-2010, 08:31 AM	#18
andrews_dad DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,627	1 million times each ticket's value is one heck of an investment from Diz. I am sure that not all will be actually used. Just like Gift Cards, many folks lose them or forget about them. Still even if only 850,000 of those get used it is quite a commitment by Diz. Any numbers ever come out about how many people got a free day on their Bday?

03-05-2010, 10:25 AM	#25
Mickey1Fan He had five fingers and was wearing white gloves Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,160	Hi BlueFairy, It's good to learn new things every day. I had no idea they were affiliated. Thanks __________________ Savvy Last trip...Pop Century May 2011 Dreams Take Flight Group Leader 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 http://yyz.dreamstakeflight.ca/

03-05-2010, 12:28 PM	#28
ccgirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 7,383	Once you register and receive your confirmation VOP email you are all set and it does guarantee you a voucher. You do not have to do your volunteer opportunity immediately. Just make sure you have registered and received the confirmation email. __________________ MEDH37DD7DS2 May 1 - May 8 2010 BWV Trip Report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2466128 Dec 2 - Dec 12 2010 ASMo and Marriott Harbour Lake Pre-Trip Report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2503063 Oct 2011 - F&W AKL and BCV May 2012 - HGVC SeaWorld

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