{"id":778960,"date":"2026-05-07T05:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/778960\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T05:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:50:13","slug":"disney-fans-may-soon-get-to-order-disney-themed-license-plates-that-help-childrens-hospitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/778960\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney fans may soon get to order Disney-themed license plates that help children&#8217;s hospitals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>California drivers may soon have the option to purchase Disney-themed license plates that benefit children\u2019s healthcare. <\/p>\n<p>The mission is to raise funds for unpaid services provided by children\u2019s hospitals statewide. <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurer.ca.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/executive-office\/pr-26-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The collaboration<\/a> involves the Disneyland Resort, the California Children\u2019s Hospital Assn. and the Health Facilities Financing Authority overseen by the state treasurer\u2019s office, according to a news release.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this time when Californians are struggling to get access to care, we are thrilled to help unlock new funding to help expand care, improve health outcomes and promote the well-being of children with serious and complex medical needs,\u201d state Treasurer Fiona Ma said. <\/p>\n<p>Next steps toward approval<\/p>\n<p>The announcement begins the process of developing a Disney-themed tag and securing approval from the Department of Motor Vehicles to add to its special license plate program.<\/p>\n<p>Getting the DMV\u2019s OK requires a pre-order minimum of 7,500 license plates. The agency also needs to sign off on the design.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s unclear how long this process will take. A DMV representative could not immediately be reached for comment.<\/p>\n<p>The Disney-themed plates, if approved, would be among several the<a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/qr.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/license-plates-decals-and-placards\/license-plates\/special-interest-special-license-plates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> DMV offers to fund charities or causes,<\/a> including the Arts Council, Breast Cancer Awareness, the Lake Tahoe Conservancy, museums, firefighters and veterans.<\/p>\n<p>What will the license plates fund<\/p>\n<p>After deducting administrative fees, proceeds from the Disney plates would go toward services provided by hospitals and clinics that are not covered by insurance or a patient. <\/p>\n<p>Earnings will be deposited into the program fund established in the state treasury and awarded to 13 children\u2019s hospitals, including: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\">\n<li>Children\u2019s Hospital Los Angeles<\/li>\n<li>Loma Linda University Children\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Lucile Packard Children\u2019s Hospital Stanford<\/li>\n<li>MemorialCare Miller Children\u2019s &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital Long Beach<\/li>\n<li>Rady Children\u2019s Health Orange County<\/li>\n<li>Rady Children\u2019s Health San Diego<\/li>\n<li>UC Davis Children\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li>UC Irvine Health Children\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li>UCLA Mattel Children\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li>UC San Diego Health Children\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li>UCSF Benioff Children\u2019s Hospital Oakland<\/li>\n<li>UCSF Benioff Children\u2019s Hospital San Francisco<\/li>\n<li>Valley Children\u2019s Hospital <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How much will these Disney-themed plates cost?<\/p>\n<p>Specialized plates cost $50 \u2014 or $103 for personalized versions \u2014 with an annual renewal fee of $40 or $83, respectively, in addition to standard vehicle registration fees.<\/p>\n<p>How to pre-order<\/p>\n<p>The California Health Facilities Financing Authority has <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/treasurer.ca.gov\/chffa\/plates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">launched a website<\/a> for those interested in the Disney collaboration. Interested parties who fill out a form will receive updates on the program, including application details and opportunities to pre-order. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"California drivers may soon have the option to purchase Disney-themed license plates that benefit children\u2019s healthcare. 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