Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain™ at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

This year you'll find plenty of new thrills and entertainment in every corner of the Walt Disney World® Resort! Take a moment and check out the "Latest News" at Walt Disney World®.

• What Will You Celebrate?
• New Walt Disney World® Attractions
• Disney's Magical Express Service
• Magical Gatherings™
• Disney's FASTPASS

What Will You Celebrate?

When you think about it, there’s so much in life worth celebrating.  Birthdays.  Anniversaries.  Reunions.  Personal triumphs.  Or promising new beginnings. All deserve to be wrapped in magic and transformed into magnificent memories that will live forever in your heart.

During 2010, the Walt Disney World® Resort will make it easier for you to magnify those special moments in wonderful Disney style. This is the year to gather with all the people who make you the happiest and celebrate life’s most special events at the place Where Dreams Come True. Video Overview "What Will You Celebrate" And since volunteering your time for a good cause benefits everyone, we think that's worth Celebrating with this special offer:

As a way of thanking you for your good work, Disney will give you a FREE 1-DAY ADMISSION TICKET to a Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® theme park when you sign up and complete a day of volunteer service with a participating organization!

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If you already have a multi-day admission pass or are booking a vacation package with us that includes multi-day tickets, you can choose one of the following "Volunteer Gifts" instead: Disney's Special FASTPASS® cards for certain attractions for you and up to 5 additional members of your party.† A collectible Ear Hat figurine with exclusive trading pins‡ Donate your free ticket to a non-profit organization designated by Disney Parks. †Participating attractions are subject to change. Valid theme park admission required. The number of Special FASTPASS® Cards is limited and may not be available after 11 a.m. All Guests in your party must be present to receive the Special FASTPASS® Cards. ‡ Available at select locations.

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NEW Attractions at Walt Disney World®

Disney's Electrical Parade
Light up your summer at the Walt Disney World® Resort with Summer Nightastic... from June 6th through August 14th, 2010. Brighten your night with the return of a guest favorite, the more-dazzling-than-ever Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade in Magic Kingdom® Park. You'll see plenty that's new—fun-loving Tinker Bell leads the parade, which includes festive new floats inspired by Pinocchio and Snow White.

Expedition Everest™
Through the mists of Asia, a colossal adventure rises. Expedition Everest™! Hop on a high-speed train through the Himalayas for treacherous chasms and hair-pin turns which are just the start of the action. But beware, screams get the attention of the mountain's guardian... the dreaded Yeti. In an instant, frigid winds blast and icy tracks hurl the train forward, then backward into the abyss on a spiraling drop into the mountain. You see the beast. Trouble is, he sees you too.

Toy Story Mania!
Take aim and ride this new 4-D attraction inspired by Disney-Pixar's Toy Story films. Grab your spring-action shooter and zero in on moving targets with virtual darts, pies and even eggs. All along the way, some of your favorite Toy Story Characters will cheer you on! It's a truly enjoyable attraction for children of all ages.

This attraction is now open at Disney Hollywood Studios™.

The American Idol Experience
The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios™ Theme Park offers you the chance to watch, perform and vote for your favorite singers.

Watch: The excitement unfolds before your eyes. This exhilarating attraction features all the glitz and glamour of the hit television series' stunning set, and gives you an opportunity to experience the thrill as if really at the show.

Vote: Decide who has what it takes. Determine the destiny of the singers onstage by voting as a member of the attraction audience on your interactive keypad at your seat. See how far your favorite singer can go!

Perform: The challenge of auditioning. The rush of being onstage. A star could be born— who just might be you! The American Idol Experience provides select Guests with an opportunity to audition and sing onstage!

And if your audience votes you the best singer of the day at The American Idol Experience finale show, you will receive a Dream Ticket (see eligibility restrictions below). If you are eligible to use the Dream Ticket, you will have an opportunity to make a reservation to sing in front of an American Idol* representative at an actual regional audition of the American Idol TV show, where it's your moment to shine!

Please see the following for further details and other important information:

Dream Ticket recipients must satisfy AMERICAN IDOL* TV program requirements in effect at time of use, such as age and residency (as of October, 2008, only ages 16-28 and U.S. citizens or legal permanent U.S. residents eligible to work full-time in U.S.). Dream Ticket does not include travel, meals, lodging or other expenses.

Guests age 14 or older inside Disney's Hollywood Studios™ may audition to sing that day at The American Idol Experience attraction, subject to guidelines contained in Frequently Asked Questions. Audition openings are limited, only a few singers will be chosen for each preliminary show and auditions will likely close early in the day. A limited number of assigned audition times may be available in advance from time to time. Additional attraction details are described in Frequently Asked Questions. which are subject to change without notice.

*AMERICAN IDOL® is a registered trademark of 19 TV Ltd. And FremantleMedia North America, Inc.

Soarin'™
The high-flying Soarin'™ attraction has landed in Epcot® direct from Disneyland® Resort, where the Theme Park magic began. This exhilarating ride experience picks you up and really gets you flying! You'll feel as if you're gliding over spectacular natural wonders and glorious countrysides, taking in the sights, the sounds, and scents... like a bird in flight!

Disney's Magical Express Service

Walt Disney World® Resort's innovative service called Disney's Magical Express offers complimentary airport shuttle, luggage delivery and airline check in for Disney Resort Hotel guests*.

Disney's Magical Express allows you to check your bags at your hometown airport, bypass baggage claim at Orlando International Airport and board luxury motorcoaches to the Walt Disney World® Resort. Your bags then "magically" appear in your room upon check in. The round-trip service is complimentary, and is designed to give Disney Resort Hotel guests the stress-free vacation they want.

Disney's Magical Express service makes your return to the Orlando International Airport hassle-free as well. This convenient system allows you to avoid airport check-in lines by enabling passengers on domestic flights** to check their luggage and receive a boarding pass before departing their Disney Resort Hotel. Guests with flight departures later in the day no longer have to worry about their luggage after they check out of their hotel. You can simply check your luggage at the Resort Airline Check-in Desk and then enjoy the last day of your stay.

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