New 2010 Promotion

[andee515]

I am excited about getting the famuly out and doing a little something. I went to the website and at first it didn't show in opportunities, but I played @ a little and found some in Lubbock about an hour from me. If west texas has places to go just about everywhere will have places to go.

Anybody understand how the fast passes will work? will it be like the dream fast passes?

 

[Captain Hook Wannabe]

I also am wondering how the fastpass option would work. Anybody know?

 

[rgf207]

sounds like a good idea but IMHO it won't succeed. I won't be participating

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

No flames, but I'm not sure everyone who is chiming in has a "this is not good enough for me" attitude. Discussing why this probably won't be beneficial to my family (in terms of Disney perks, anyway, leaving aside the issue of the social benefits of volunteering) doesn't equate to me hating on Disney.

I know your comment wasn't aimed at anyone in particular, and I think there's a fine line between discussing the finer points of this offer and what we do and don't like about it vs. comments that show a callous and spoiled attitude toward volunteering.

You're right that Disney owes us no promo/theme and I don't really care if they have one. I'm not a big fan of this theme in terms of it having any Disney benefit for my family. I am a fan of this theme in that it may inspire new volunteers, and I hope it does. They're two different things and I think I can think in terms of "me" and the "greater good" at the same time. I hope that made sense.

P.S. I'm going to TRY to get my volunteering in between January 1 and January 15th (when we leave for Disney), but I think it's a long shot. If it doesn't work out, no biggie, I'm still going to Disney World! Maybe I'll try to volunteer after our trip and donate the ticket. I wouldn't have known about this organization Disney is partnering with had they not launched this promotion, so that's a good thing.

Agreed!

BTW: the definition of Volunteer is (from dictionary.com): a person who performs a service willingly and without pay. Getting $80 for 8 hours of work isn't exactly volunteering, those who will be patting themselves on the back for doing so good for thier community might want to think about that.

I hated WWYC promotion and am not on board with this one but maybe the celebaration pins on every person coming and going will be gone.

 

[littleelvis]

Agreed!

BTW: the definition of Volunteer is (from dictionary.com): a person who performs a service willingly and without pay. Getting $80 for 8 hours of work isn't exactly volunteering, those who will be patting themselves on the back for doing so good for thier community might want to think about that.

I hated WWYC promotion and am not on board with this one but maybe the celebaration pins on every person coming and going will be gone.

I agree 100%. Volunteering is from the heart and is an unselfish gesture. You will see a huge influx of people doing it for one reason and one reason only. Their own personal gain. Of course that is the world we live in now.

 

[larryz]

Why is that so funny?

Eight hours of my time is worth way more than $80.

Now, on the other hand, I would gladly buy someone a one day pass if they would do 8 hours of work for me! My yard needs a good mowing and I have a few truckloads of mulch that needs to be spread around. Any takers?

Some people would gripe if you hung them with a gold rope...

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

If you manage to get one of the one million tickets, do you have to use it this year, or is it like a regular one day admission that never expires?

I agree that volunteering should come from the heart, but this is a great way to get reluctant volunteer potentials started. After they see how good it feels to volunteer, maybe no further reward will be necessary for them to come back to it. I am excited to see what is being offered in my area.

 

[rgf207]

I'm going to seem like the "Debbie Downer" here but I honestly don't think this is going to get people off their butts and volunteer. Just think of it this way

1. You have to register
2. You have to volunteer at a "participating" location
3. You have to get it verified
4. You have to wait for the voucher
5. You then have to exchange that voucher.

The tickets aren't valid March 29 - Apr 8 or on July 4

It just seems like it's too much of a process and then you have to "volunteer" for 8 hours. I put volunteer in quotes because most people are just doing it for the free ticket.

Also, like most people who go to Disney, you already have multiple day passes so you would just get a fast-pass or mickey ears which, to most, won't be worth the hassle.

It's not worth it for me. This is just my .02

 

[hipchickie]

1. You have to register
2. You have to volunteer at a "participating" location
3. You have to get it verified
4. You have to wait for the voucher
5. You then have to exchange that voucher.

The tickets aren't valid March 29 - Apr 8 or on July 4

It just seems like it's too much of a process and then you have to "volunteer" for 8 hours. I put volunteer in quotes because most people are just doing it for the free ticket.

Also, like most people who go to Disney, you already have multiple day passes so you would just get a fast-pass or mickey ears which, to most, won't be worth the hassle.

It's not worth it for me. This is just my .02

Quite honestly, I am sure Disney is fine with that...they really can't lose here.
Does it matter to *their* bottom line if you (or anyone) does not volunteer? They get goodwill by looking like they are promoting it.

Is anyone going to cancel a vacation because they don't like the promo this year? Doubtful.
Will they possibly get new customer? Much more likely.

I'm not trying to say I personally expect a promotion out of Disney every year, but that's the situation they've created. You can see that clearly with all the threads trying to anticipate what the new deals and promotions are for the coming years.

Disney makes decisions because they benefit Disney as a business. Period.

Disney does not do promos because people "expect" them, they do them because it makes them money.
If that wasn't the case, they would not do them.

 

[DVCBELLE]

Quite honestly, I am sure Disney is fine with that...they really can't lose here.
Does it matter to *their* bottom line if you (or anyone) does not volunteer? They get goodwill by looking like they are promoting it.

Is anyone going to cancel a vacation because they don't like the promo this year? Doubtful.
Will they possibly get new customer? Much more likely.



Disney makes decisions because they benefit Disney as a business. Period.

Disney does not do promos because people "expect" them, they do them because it makes them money.
If that wasn't the case, they would not do them.

And they probably get to write off those tickets as donations to each charity. They couldn't write off the birthday tickets.

 

[wmharley]

If you manage to get one of the one million tickets, do you have to use it this year, or is it like a regular one day admission that never expires?

I agree that volunteering should come from the heart, but this is a great way to get reluctant volunteer potentials started. After they see how good it feels to volunteer, maybe no further reward will be necessary for them to come back to it. I am excited to see what is being offered in my area.

Ibelieve you have to use it by Dec 15th... 2010..

MODS... sticky this please... too many threads going on about the promo..

 

[Disneenut]

Not sure if this has been asked... But why did they choose the Muppets to do the promo for this?

I dont care either way, just wondering.

 

[Cruz91]

I see why some people may choose to not take advantage of this promotion, but why would anyone not like it? To me, there's no loser.

America (and canada and puerto rico) stand to gain some free labor - even if said free labor is really labor subsidized by Disney to the tune of ~$10/hr (8 hours at $10 per ~cost of a one day ticket or so).

People who already volunteer need only spend a few clicks on a computer to get a free day in the parks.

AP's who volunteer still get some fancy-schmancy FP which is good for up to 8 people or whatever (hmm... wonder if this will work for TSM)

Disney certainly doesn't lose because if you're going to a park for 1 day, chances are you'll stay longer - and even if you don't, you'll spend money on a Dole Whip or Mickey Ears.

So - as I said - who loses?! To me, this is the definition of a win-win promotion.

 

[rgf207]

Quite honestly, I am sure Disney is fine with that...they really can't lose here.
Does it matter to *their* bottom line if you (or anyone) does not volunteer? They get goodwill by looking like they are promoting it.

Is anyone going to cancel a vacation because they don't like the promo this year? Doubtful.
Will they possibly get new customer? Much more likely.



Disney makes decisions because they benefit Disney as a business. Period.

Disney does not do promos because people "expect" them, they do them because it makes them money.
If that wasn't the case, they would not do them.

You're right. Disney won't lose out here but they sure won't maximize their profits with this promo. All of their other promos involved something for nothing. This one doesn't. No one is going to cancel their vacations because of this but I honestly don't see anyone specifically planning a trip just because of this. I imagine if they kept the same style promotions they have, they would have a much higher profit margin. With today's economy, they need to do more to get people to their parks, not force them to work for it.

 

[WDSearcher]

sounds like a good idea but IMHO it won't succeed. I won't be participating

Even if it only gets one person out to volunteer for eight hours for an organization they'd have never volunteered for before, it will have succeeded.

 

[ThumperandLitenin]

Why is that so funny?

Eight hours of my time is worth way more than $80.

Now, on the other hand, I would gladly buy someone a one day pass if they would do 8 hours of work for me! My yard needs a good mowing and I have a few truckloads of mulch that needs to be spread around. Any takers?

Wow, after eight pages of this thread, our little princess Tammi67 has yet to resurface. Maybe she's spreading the "truckloads" of mulch? I'd like to know how she came up with a dollar value for her time. I'm betting she has never mowed her lawn or spread one shovel full of mulch once in her life.

After having read this entire thread, it's good to see the overwhelming majority of posters find Tammi's reply to be shameful. It is.

Instead of going into a long, self-serving, diatribe sure to get me finally banned from the DIS, let me just make a few points about the promotion.

This isn't about value for the volunteers, or some hidden agenda to profit by Disney, it's about a powerful corporation using its power to generate a benefit for the local communities that make up our Country. It's really that simple.

If they can truly motivate 1,000,000 volunteers to work in their communities, maybe 100,000 will be inspired to do more work. Then maybe 1,000 people will realize they can truly make a difference in the lives of other people.

If Disney can harvest just 1,000 people out this program that can truly make a difference to their communities, I would call it a major success.

While the responses to Tammi67 overwhelmingly expressed disappointment/disgust, don't think for a minute that her opinion isn't shared with a good majority of people in this country. It truly is "all about me". Just sit and observe Main Street in the MK one day for 15 minutes, get on a resort bus after a park closing, or try and enjoy a quiet meal at a signature restaurant to confirm that comment

I've been a Scout leader for 15 years, as well as volunteering at different school and church functions. There is, and will always be, a small group of the population that bears the brunt of the work. The rest are too busy, too lazy, or too selfish to help. If Disney, by whatever means, can get some of these folks to help out, I'm all for it.

 

[rgf207]

Even if it only gets one person out to volunteer for eight hours for an organization they'd have never volunteered for before, it will have succeeded.

I get what you are saying. I'm not talking about changing the world here. I'm talking from a business perspective. This promotion won't have the success of past promotions. I understand that "we all win" if people volunteer but I'm talking about a business here.

Just to add. I'm not a stick in the mud. I volunteer in my community and have for years. I just won't go out of my way to find a participating charity. I'll stick with where I am.

 

[Zandy595]

You're right. Disney won't lose out here but they sure won't maximize their profits with this promo. All of their other promos involved something for nothing. This one doesn't. No one is going to cancel their vacations because of this but I honestly don't see anyone specifically planning a trip just because of this. I imagine if they kept the same style promotions they have, they would have a much higher profit margin. With today's economy, they need to do more to get people to their parks, not force them to work for it.

I am specifically planning a trip because of this. And I'm sure I'm not the only one.

 

[xoprincessmomxo]

It boggles my mind what people on the Dis will complain about.

A FREE ticket for doing something good! The HORROR!

Ridiculous.

 

[Lynn5700]

I feel that this is a good promotion... nothing negative can come out of it. It's all positive.

Disney is trying to get others to help out in their community. I have to say I'm pretty shocked by some of the negative responses on here. Oh well, to each their own.

I'd love to participate, and donate a ticket.