Disneyland Paris has recently revealed how it repurposes lost items left behind by guests in many philanthropic ways.
Lost Items
When guests leave items behind at Disneyland Paris and they are never claimed, the items are sorted and go to various organizations. These vary from providing items to those in need to raising money for philanthropic endeavors. The projects are:
- Eyeglasses: Unclaimed glasses are donated to the Louis Braille Museum, which refurbishes and reuses the glasses with various nonprofit organizations.
- Jewelry: With partners, the jewelry is purchased, and the proceeds go directly to nonprofit organizations such as Association Tom Pouce, the French Red Cross, Ô Ma Vie, and CPIE des Boucles de la Marn.
- Cell Phones: Phones are given to ESAT, a French organization that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities. ESAT refurbishes the phones and puts them back into use.
- Clothes: These are donated to Tisseco, which upcycles textiles into original clothing and accessories. Disneyland Paris Cast Members also have bins backstage if they want to donate unwanted clothes directly to the organization.
- Disney Merchandise: If brand-new items are found and unclaimed, they are donated to organizations such as the French Red Cross.
- Strollers: Any strollers that are left behind are donated to Emmaüs, an organization that combats poverty and homelessness.
In 2024-2025, Disneyland Paris donated 500,000 items to non-profit partners.
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