Official Press Release

From an overnight stay inside Cinderella Castle to a visit to Walt Disney’s Main Street, U.S.A. apartment to a Dream FASTPASS badge, dreams big and small will come true at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts as part of the Disney Dreams Giveaway during “The Year of a Million Dreams,” a 15-month celebration of the individual dreams of Disney park guests.

The first-of-its-kind celebration, which began Oct. 1, 2006, features the debut of an incredible lineup of new attractions and entertainment at Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts, plus new ways for guests to customize their Disney park experience.

And for the first time, Disney will award more than a million dreams — both large and small, including many money-can’t-buy experiences — to eligible guests and mail-in participants selected through a random process as part of the unique Disney Dreams Giveaway.

“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 suite inside Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort and a Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland Resort, opening late January 2007 and early December 2006, respectively.

A day of royal treatment will end with a night of enchantment inside Cinderella Castle for a different lucky guest most nights throughout 2007. Cinderella Castle Suite, now under construction at Magic Kingdom, will allow the winning Disney guest to stay that night inside the park and enjoy a view shared only by Tinker Bell. The lavishly decorated suite will be located in a space originally planned as an in-park apartment for the use of the Disney family.

And for lucky Disneyland guests, most nights starting in December, the all-new Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland Hotel will pour on the Mickey charm including magical views overlooking both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks. The day they are awarded this dream, guests will enjoy an extraordinary penthouse decorated in All Things Mickey, with finishing touches by none other than Minnie Mouse herself.

In addition, during the 15-month celebration, other Disney dreams both large and small will be awarded in the Disney Dreams Giveaway, such as:

• Traveling to each Disney resort around the world to serve as grand marshal in a Disney parade.
• A variety of unique Disney vacation experiences.
• Admission to special events and other extraordinary experiences in the Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks.
• A Dream FASTPASS badge to enjoy some of Disney’s most popular attractions.
• Exclusive pin and lanyard sets.

Can’t be in the parks? You may still have a dream-come-true through a mail-in entry (details at disneypark.com/rules). For example, mail-in winners could win prizes such as the Disney Vacation Club membership, grand marshal of a Disney parade around the world, exclusive trading pins or Dream Mouse Ears. Some prizes, such as the Castle and Mickey Mouse Penthouse stay, require same-day use, so mail-in winners will receive a prize of comparable value.

At Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort

• Grand Marshal Disney Parks World Tour – Tour to all Disney parks globally, 15 days/14 nights.
• Disney Vacation Club – Disney Vacation Club membership for 48 years.
• Disney Cruise Line 10-day Mediterranean Cruise — Includes bridge tour, VIP chef’s table dining.
• Disney Cruise Line 3-day Bahamian Cruise in the Disney Suite – Accommodation in the Walter E. Disney or Roy O. Disney suite; includes bridge tour, VIP chef’s table dining.
• Disney Cruise Line 14-day Trans-Atlantic Cruise – Atlantic crossing for Disney Magic.
• Adventures by Disney –Exciting new Disney-led soft adventure vacations.
• Private Shopping Spree – At World of Disney store, other merchandise venues; features a $500 one-hour shopping spree.
• Disney Dining – Includes meet-and-greet with chef.
• Dream FASTPASS Badge –Enjoy all FASTPASS attractions in a specific park during that day.
• Unique Pin & Lanyard Set – Exclusive, not-for-sale pins featured.
• Dream Mouse Ears – Exclusive, not for sale.

At Walt Disney World Resort

• Cinderella Castle Suite – Overnight stay on the night of the award, royal dinner, VIP viewing of “Wishes” fireworks.
• Walt Disney World Vacation 4-day, 3-night — Winner also designated Family of the Day and participate in the Magic Kingdom opening ceremony.
• “Finding Nemo-The Musical” Stage Show World Premiere – VIP seats, behind-the-scenes tour.
• Epcot International Food and Wine Festival – Includes Party for the Senses, VIP concert seating.
• Holidays – Festive family dinner and photo session with Disney characters.
• Grand Openings – Access to media opening ceremonies, premieres.
• Princess and Pirates Event – Includes photo session, special merchandise.
• ESPN The Weekend – Special meetings with athletes and anchors.
• Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – VIP tour, concert seats.
• Star Wars Weekends Weekends — Special meetings with celebrities; special merchandise.
• Super Soap Weekend – Special meet-and-greets with celebrities; special merchandise.
• Special After-Park Hour – Exclusive magical hour for a select number of winners.

At Disneyland Resort

• Mickey Mouse Penthouse – Overnight stay on the night of the award. Includes dinner, themed gift basket, VIP guide, parade viewing.
• Disneyland Vacation, 4-day, 3-night – Includes Family of the Day honors.
• A Visit to Walt’s Apartment — VIP tour; includes dining experience.
• Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Grand Opening – Access to media ceremonies and events.
• Walt’s Balcony Dining in New Orleans Square – A specially prepared meal and VIP viewing of “Fantasmic!” show.

For more specific information about the Disney Dreams Giveaway, visit disneypark.com/rules.

During “The Year of a Million Dreams,” there also will be new attractions and shows plus more entertainment than ever before that beckons guests to participate. In addition, those always friendly Disney cast members will be “pixie-dusting” like never before with special Magical Moments — millions of surprises bound to bring smiles to guests’ faces.

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Official Press Release

From an overnight stay inside Cinderella Castle to a visit to Walt Disney’s Main Street, U.S.A. apartment to a Dream FASTPASS badge, dreams big and small will come true at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts as part of the Disney Dreams Giveaway during “The Year of a Million Dreams,” a 15-month celebration of the individual dreams of Disney park guests.

The first-of-its-kind celebration, which began Oct. 1, 2006, features the debut of an incredible lineup of new attractions and entertainment at Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts, plus new ways for guests to customize their Disney park experience.

And for the first time, Disney will award more than a million dreams — both large and small, including many money-can’t-buy experiences — to eligible guests and mail-in participants selected through a random process as part of the unique Disney Dreams Giveaway.

“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 suite inside Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort and a Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland Resort, opening late January 2007 and early December 2006, respectively.

A day of royal treatment will end with a night of enchantment inside Cinderella Castle for a different lucky guest most nights throughout 2007. Cinderella Castle Suite, now under construction at Magic Kingdom, will allow the winning Disney guest to stay that night inside the park and enjoy a view shared only by Tinker Bell. The lavishly decorated suite will be located in a space originally planned as an in-park apartment for the use of the Disney family.

And for lucky Disneyland guests, most nights starting in December, the all-new Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland Hotel will pour on the Mickey charm including magical views overlooking both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks. The day they are awarded this dream, guests will enjoy an extraordinary penthouse decorated in All Things Mickey, with finishing touches by none other than Minnie Mouse herself.

In addition, during the 15-month celebration, other Disney dreams both large and small will be awarded in the Disney Dreams Giveaway, such as:

• Traveling to each Disney resort around the world to serve as grand marshal in a Disney parade.
• A variety of unique Disney vacation experiences.
• Admission to special events and other extraordinary experiences in the Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks.
• A Dream FASTPASS badge to enjoy some of Disney’s most popular attractions.
• Exclusive pin and lanyard sets.

Can’t be in the parks? You may still have a dream-come-true through a mail-in entry (details at disneypark.com/rules). For example, mail-in winners could win prizes such as the Disney Vacation Club membership, grand marshal of a Disney parade around the world, exclusive trading pins or Dream Mouse Ears. Some prizes, such as the Castle and Mickey Mouse Penthouse stay, require same-day use, so mail-in winners will receive a prize of comparable value.

At Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort

• Grand Marshal Disney Parks World Tour – Tour to all Disney parks globally, 15 days/14 nights.
• Disney Vacation Club – Disney Vacation Club membership for 48 years.
• Disney Cruise Line 10-day Mediterranean Cruise — Includes bridge tour, VIP chef’s table dining.
• Disney Cruise Line 3-day Bahamian Cruise in the Disney Suite – Accommodation in the Walter E. Disney or Roy O. Disney suite; includes bridge tour, VIP chef’s table dining.
• Disney Cruise Line 14-day Trans-Atlantic Cruise – Atlantic crossing for Disney Magic.
• Adventures by Disney –Exciting new Disney-led soft adventure vacations.
• Private Shopping Spree – At World of Disney store, other merchandise venues; features a $500 one-hour shopping spree.
• Disney Dining – Includes meet-and-greet with chef.
• Dream FASTPASS Badge –Enjoy all FASTPASS attractions in a specific park during that day.
• Unique Pin & Lanyard Set – Exclusive, not-for-sale pins featured.
• Dream Mouse Ears – Exclusive, not for sale.

At Walt Disney World Resort

• Cinderella Castle Suite – Overnight stay on the night of the award, royal dinner, VIP viewing of “Wishes” fireworks.
• Walt Disney World Vacation 4-day, 3-night — Winner also designated Family of the Day and participate in the Magic Kingdom opening ceremony.
• “Finding Nemo-The Musical” Stage Show World Premiere – VIP seats, behind-the-scenes tour.
• Epcot International Food and Wine Festival – Includes Party for the Senses, VIP concert seating.
• Holidays – Festive family dinner and photo session with Disney characters.
• Grand Openings – Access to media opening ceremonies, premieres.
• Princess and Pirates Event – Includes photo session, special merchandise.
• ESPN The Weekend – Special meetings with athletes and anchors.
• Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – VIP tour, concert seats.
• Star Wars Weekends Weekends — Special meetings with celebrities; special merchandise.
• Super Soap Weekend – Special meet-and-greets with celebrities; special merchandise.
• Special After-Park Hour – Exclusive magical hour for a select number of winners.

At Disneyland Resort

• Mickey Mouse Penthouse – Overnight stay on the night of the award. Includes dinner, themed gift basket, VIP guide, parade viewing.
• Disneyland Vacation, 4-day, 3-night – Includes Family of the Day honors.
• A Visit to Walt’s Apartment — VIP tour; includes dining experience.
• Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Grand Opening – Access to media ceremonies and events.
• Walt’s Balcony Dining in New Orleans Square – A specially prepared meal and VIP viewing of “Fantasmic!” show.

For more specific information about the Disney Dreams Giveaway, visit disneypark.com/rules.

During “The Year of a Million Dreams,” there also will be new attractions and shows plus more entertainment than ever before that beckons guests to participate. In addition, those always friendly Disney cast members will be “pixie-dusting” like never before with special Magical Moments — millions of surprises bound to bring smiles to guests’ faces.

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