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BURBANK, Calif. (June 7,
2006) -- From an overnight stay inside Cinderella Castle to a
Golden FASTPASS, dreams big and small will come true at
Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts during Disney's "Year
of a Million Dreams," a first-of-its-kind celebration of the
individual dreams of Disney Parks guests.
The year-long celebration,
beginning Oct. 1, 2006, at Disneyland Resort in California and
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, will feature the debut of
an incredible lineup of new attractions and entertainment at
both Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts, plus new
technologies that allow guests to customize their Disney park
experience.
And, for the first time,
during the "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration, Disney cast
members will award a million dreams -- both large and small,
including many "money-can't-buy" experiences -- to guests
selected through a random process as part of a unique "Disney
Dreams Giveaway" promotion.
"Throughout this incredible
celebration, special dreams and unique experiences once
thought impossible will be awarded by our cast every day,"
said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
"Disney parks are always the place where dreams come true --
but even more so during the 'Year of a Million Dreams.' "
The "impossible" includes
the creation of over-the-top, overnight experiences for
winning guests at both East and West Coast resorts: a royal
bedchamber inside Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World
Resort and a Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland Resort, both
expected to be complete by January 2007.
A day of royal treatment
will end with a night of enchantment inside Cinderella Castle
for a different lucky guest each night. Cinderella's royal
bedchamber, now under construction at Magic Kingdom, will
allow Disney guests to stay overnight inside the park and
enjoy a view shared only by Tinker Bell. The lavishly
decorated bedroom will be located in a space originally
planned as an in-park apartment for the use of the Disney
family.
And for a lucky Disneyland
guest, each night, the all-new Mickey Mouse Penthouse at
Disneyland Hotel will pour on the Mickey charm and include
magical views overlooking both Disneyland and Disney's
California Adventure parks. The extraordinary penthouse will
be decorated in all things Mickey, with finishing touches by
none other than Minnie Mouse herself.
In addition, during the
year-long celebration, other Disney dreams both large and
small will be awarded in the "Disney Dreams Giveaway"
promotion, such as:
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Traveling to each Disney
resort around the world to serve as grand marshal in a
Disney parade.
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A variety of unique Disney
vacation experiences.
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Admission to special
parties and other extraordinary experiences in the
Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks.
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Private meetings with
favorite Disney characters.
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Or, a Golden FASTPASS
ticket with unique access entitlements to some of Disney's
most popular attractions.
New Attractions and
Entertainment Planned for the "Year of a Million Dreams"
Throughout the "Year of a
Million Dreams" celebration, Disneyland and Walt Disney World
resorts will debut major new attractions:
Disneyland Resort in
California
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Finding Nemo Submarine
Voyage -- Inspired by Disney- Pixar's "Finding Nemo," this
all-new E-ticket adventure will take guests on a real (and
unbelievable) underwater excursion. (Summer 2007)
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Rockin' Space Mountain --
Space Mountain is getting a new twist. Thanks to new
lighting and technology, Disney's classic attraction will
become a new experience in which rockets will rock it
through the greatest concert in the universe. An all-new
soundtrack will fit the exciting twists and turns of
Disney's rocket classic. (Spring 2007)
Walt Disney World Resort
in Florida
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"The Seas with Nemo &
Friends" at Epcot -- Nemo is lost -- again -- and guests
aboard "clam-mobiles" join his friends to search one of the
world's largest saltwater aquariums for the playful
clownfish in a stunning display of new entertainment
technology inspired by Disney-Pixar's "Finding Nemo." (Late
2006)
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"Finding Nemo-The Musical"
at Disney's Animal Kingdom -- Also inspired by Disney-Pixar's
"Finding Nemo," the Great Barrier Reef comes to colorful
life in an all-new musical filled with spectacular scenery,
elaborate puppetry and music by a Tony-Award-winning
composer. (Late 2006)
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The Laugh Floor Comedy
Club at Magic Kingdom -- Guests find the power of laughter
in an engaging and interactive new adventure inspired by
Disney-Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." as they match wits with the
one-eyed hero Mike Wazowski and his friends. (Early 2007)
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Additionally, special
entertainment and programs will be in place at the parks and
resorts to accommodate the desires and wishes of would-be
Disney Princesses, pirates, adventurers and space explorers.
Guests will be able to customize their visit to a Disney
park to pursue the "Dream Track" of their choice with
on-line planning tools and in-park technology to help them
become the hero or princess they've always dreamed of being.
For more information about
the "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration and the "Disney
Dreams Giveaway" promotion, visit www.mydisneyparks.com. Look
for future announcements with the details of the "Disney
Dreams Giveaway" promotion. No purchase necessary and subject
to promotion official rules which will be available on Oct. 1,
2006. Odds of winning any prize will depend on the number of
eligible entries. Void where prohibited. |
