Celebrating 100 Years of Disney Magic

Friday, March 1, 2002

(NAPSA)—One of the world’s most famous drivers of American imagination also drove an ambulance in France. Walt Disney’s first job was with the French Ambulance Corps in 1916. Today, his theme parks, resorts and entertainment company have helped steer millions of dreamers and thrill seekers towardsfun and excitement. December 2001 marked the 100th birthday of Walt Disney. To celebrate, Walt Disney World Resort began a year-long celebration called 100 Years of Magic. The event is centered at Disney MGM Studios, which now features a 122 foot-tall Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat— but MGMisn’t the only park to get into the act. Shows, attractions Gncluding nearly 400 performers) and parades will be featured in all four Disney parks. Highlights include: Sharing a Dream Come True—In the Magic Kingdom, Mickey Mouseandother characters magically appear in giant snow globes that are paraded through the park. Throughout the parade, fanciful floats stop along the routes and guests are invited to come into the street and celebrate with over 100 Disney characters. Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream—Disney-MGM Studios includes a multi-media tribute to Walt Disney. The tribute features artifacts such as Walt Disney’s animation table, castle-models from Walt Disney World and ears from the original Mickey Mouse Club. Visitors can also listen to rare interviews with Disney, where he talks about creating One of the world’s most popular theme parks celebrates the 100th birthday of its founder throughout 2002. Mickey Mouse. Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade—Disney’s Animal Kingdom features a traveling, interactive island street party with Disney characters paying tribute to their “animal friends.” During the parade, nearly two dozen guests are invited to join the characters in their customized rickshaws (Minnie Mouse, for example, lounges in a bungalow complete with steamer trunks, wardrobe cases, hat boxes and a bathtub). * Tapestry of Dreams—Epcot celebrates children and the legacy of Walt Disney with a parade through its World Showcase, featuring characters called the Dream Seekers. As the nightly parade begins, recorded voices of children tell their dreams for the world as the Dream Seekers dance along. For more information visit www.disney.com.

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