Disney is offering a free day’s admission to 1 million guests who complete a day of volunteer work next year.

The “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program will provide certified volunteers with a one-day ticket to any park at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., or Walt Disney World near Orlando, Fla., in 2010.

Would-be volunteers must register online (starting Jan, 2010) with Disney (must be residents of the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico) to be eligible for the free admission.

Disney is partnering with HandsOn Network, a clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities, to connect people with projects and to certify that the work was done.

“We are trying to inspire 1 million people to volunteer in their communities and we’re inspiring them to do that by giving them a free day at a Disney park,” Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said in a phone interview with The Associated Press.

Rasulo called the promotion “very timely,” citing the increased needs of nonprofits in the weak economy, as well as President Barack Obama’s national volunteering initiative.

I LOVE it!!

This would also be an brilliant way to have your kids earn their way to Disney by helping someone else. Plus it is a productive way to spend some family time together.

Our family will be doing this for sure.

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Being the daughter of one of Hollywood’s most well paid actors certainly has its perks.

And toddler Suri Cruise was enjoying the benefits of it during a family trip to Walt Disney World in Florida.

The two-year-old, who was dressed as a princess for the occasion, looked to be having a magical time as she was treated to a very personal meet and greet with Mickey and Minnie Mouse while her doting parents Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes looked on and took pictures of their own.

The Cruise family skipped the lines at the theme park and spent time with a number of characters including Cinderella – much to her delight.

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Every parent knows how expensive it is to go to Disney World or land.

You’ll be excited to know that if you pick the right time of year, it could cost just a bit less next year.

The popular kids amusement park company announced today that its U.S. parks will offer free tickets to park goers on their birthdays in 2009 to capitalize on a consumer trend for marking important life events with vacations.

The Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts also will offer new park experiences geared to the celebration theme, including street parties, video dance parties and barbecues, the company said.

Holders of annual passes can receive other incentives, such as FastPass tickets for rides, which cut down the time spent waiting in lines, or a “birthday fun card” of a value equivalent to a free admission ticket.

The pair are seen here at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. visting with the Disney character Snow White.

PHOTOCREDIT:AP Photo/Disney, Gene Duncan VIA YAHOO