ANAHEIM, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- From Downtown Disney to the Disneyland Hotel, from the Matterhorn to Midway Mania, Disney fans will embark on an all-day search that will take them throughout the Disneyland Resort on September 26 in the very first GREAT DISNEY SCAVENGER HUNT from D23, the official Disney fan club.
It's the ultimate Disney test, with teams of up to four people racing against the clock to gather as many points as possible. The top 10 teams will win Disney prizes. Any Disney fan can register for the GREAT DISNEY SCAVENGER HUNT by visiting www.disney.com/D23. Registration opens July 12 and is $50 for a team (up to four people) of D23 Members and $75 for a team of non-members.
The GREAT DISNEY SCAVENGER HUNT will begin at 8:45 a.m. at the Disneyland Hotel, and teams will need to scour the entire Disneyland Resort for clues. (Note that theme park admission is not included in the registration fee, but special convention-rate admission will be available during the weekend's Destination D: Disneyland '55 event.) Teams will have five hours to search everywhere from Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resort Hotels to Disney's California Adventure and, of course, Disneyland.
For the top 10 teams, D23 has assembled an amazing array of prizes from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, the Walt Disney Collectors' Society, Disney Publishing, Walt Disney Records and more.
The GREAT DISNEY SCAVENGER HUNT caps an exciting weekend for D23 Members, as they'll also have the opportunity to take part in the first Destination D event, a two-day celebration of the Disney's legacy of magic and creativity.
Destination D: Disneyland '55 illuminates the fascinating history behind Disney's flagship park, taking members on a mesmerizing journey through the design, creation and debut of the world's first Disney theme park.
Destination D will also feature a special homage to the 55th anniversary of the Mickey Mouse Club, with original Mousketeers in attendance, including Sharon Baird, Doreen Tracey, Bobby Burgess, Karen Pendleton, Sherry Van Meter (nee Alberoni), Tommy Cole, Cubby O'Brien and Mary Geoff (nee Espinosa).
Throughout the two days of Destination D - which will be held September 24 and 25 - guests will also enjoy panels, presentations and guest speakers, including explorations of the development of Audio Animatronics; Disneyland's unique place in pop culture; amazing never-completed Disney attractions; and an appearance by Disneyland President George Kalogridis.
Tickets to Destination D: Disneyland '55 and the GREAT DISNEY SCAVENGER HUNT will be available separately beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, July 12.
Attendance at Destination D is reserved for members of D23, Disney's official fan club, while the GREAT DISNEY SCAVENGER HUNT is open to all Disney fans.
Disney fans can become members of D23 by visiting www.disney.com/D23, select shops at the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts, and at www.DisneyStore.com/D23.
Every day of the year, D23 Membership brings exciting Disney discoveries, special savings, and a host of benefits. Gold-level D23 Memberships are $74.99 and include a one-year subscription to the exquisite Disney twenty-three magazine. Silver-level memberships, which offer all benefits except the magazine subscription, are just $34.99 a year. All discounts and special promotions are available to both Gold- and Silver-level D23 Members.
About D23
The name "D23" pays homage to the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official community for fans in Disney's 85-year history. D23 gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication Disney twenty-three; a rich website at www.disney.com/D23; a collectibles line, The Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Luxury Pet Resort to Open at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet lovers visiting Walt Disney World Resort can now plan to board the family pet in fun, luxurious new accommodations. Reservations are being accepted for pet boarding stays beginning August 27, 2010 for the new Best Friends Pet Care Resort.
The one-of-a-kind resort comprises more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including 17,000 square feet of air-conditioned indoor space, 10,000 square feet of covered outdoor runs and play areas, and an expansive private dog park exclusively for the use of pet resort clients and their dogs.
The facility will accommodate up to 270 dogs and 30 cats for both daytime and overnight boarding. A wide selection of suite choices for dogs includes air-conditioned indoor rooms, 48-square-foot indoor-outdoor suites, and four expansive VIP (very important pet) suites with television, raised bedding and private outdoor yards.
Feline guests will spend their visit in the separate "Kitty City" pavilion -- away from the dogs -- in two and four-room condos. All suites and condos are designed to provide comfort and privacy and will be cleaned daily with hospital-grade disinfectants.
"Best Friends has long been the industry leader for boarding, and this will be our crown jewel. We've taken the 'best of breed' in every category to create the perfect environment for pets," said Dennis Dolan, President and CEO of Best Friends Pet Care. "Our goal is to ensure that pets staying with us have a fun, action-packed vacation – just like their families vacationing at Walt Disney World."
The resort's exclusive dog park features a fenced walking trail bordering the natural wetlands around the park. Inside the trail, guests can choose from a variety of different play areas, including a 3,300 square-foot area covered in artificial turf, a 4,500 square-foot area with shade trees, and a 1,300 square-foot "canines only" water park. There are several large areas for owners to sit, relax and watch their dogs play. The entire park is secured from outsiders and is illuminated for use after dark.
Other features of the resort include: a grooming salon, which will provide go-home-fresh baths and haircuts for pets; two 1,100 square-foot "camp rooms" for play group and doggy day camp, each opening onto an outdoor play-yard; and a special facility for the boarding of "pocket pets," such as hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets.
Pet parents can choose from a wide range of a la carte activities for pet guests from one-on-one playtimes and social playgroup with other doggy guests, to cuddle time and bedtime stories with staff. Additional amenities and upgrades include Ice Cream Treats, Bottled Water and Premium/Orthopedic Bedding. Feline guests can also enjoy private playtimes, activity toys in their suites, and treats such as Cookies and Milk or Tuna on a Ritz.
The pet resort is located across from the Port Orleans Resort at 2510 Bonnet Creek Parkway in Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.
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