Tokyo Disney Resort's 25th anniversary celebrations

Tokyo Disney Resortฎ is currently commemorating its 25th anniversary with a five-stage, year-long celebration entitled Unlock Your Dreams. The Resort began the fourth stage of celebrations on November 7 and will continue these through the Christmas and New Year season until January 18.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will hold special Christmas themed events between November 7 and December 25 and New Year events through to mid January.

During the Christmas festivities, Tokyo Disneyland will present Mickey's Jolly Snowtime, a heartwarming, fantasy-filled musical show, at a special stage set up in front of Cinderella Castle. There will also be a Christmas version of the ever-popular Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlight. The park will be adorned with Christmas decorations including a giant Christmas tree in the World Bazaar emblazoned with a 25 to mark this special anniversary.

Tokyo DisneySea will present Candlelight Reflections featuring a Christmas tree of lights rising from the waters of the Mediterranean Harbour creating a romantic, holiday atmosphere. In the American Waterfront, there will be singing and dancing to a live big band at the Broadway Music Theatre, and Disney characters dressed in Christmas costumes will make appearances to greet guests.

All three Disney Hotels – Disney Ambassadorฎ Hotel, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCostaฎ and Tokyo Disneylandฎ Hotel – will hold Christmas events, and along with the six Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotels will be decked out with festive decorations and Christmas trees.

The Resort also has a great line up of festivities during New Year.

At Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea traditional Japanese New Year's decorations with designs to highlight the 25th anniversary will be set up at the entrance to each park from January 1 through January 5. In addition, Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be dressed in their best kimono to greet guests visiting the Parks.

The Ikspiari Fantastic New Year 2009 celebrations which will run from December 31, 2008 through mid-January 2009 will include the Ikspiari Countdown Celebration 2009 featuring a concert of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and other live music performances on New Year's Eve. When the countdown reaches zero, the shops in the complex will start their annual sales of fukubukuro (lucky bags) for the earliest chance at luck. A winter sale of seasonal items will also take place.

More information on the 25th anniversary celebrations www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/tdr/english/resort25/index.html

Tokyo Disney Resort web www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/index_e.html

Disney revives hotel discount

Walt Disney Co. announced its first major hotel discounts in years Thursday to counter a "sobering" economic outlook for 2009, after reporting lower profit in its most recent quarter because of a decline in movie and theme-park earnings and losses from the bankruptcy of one of Wall Street's giant investment firms.Disney President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said early hotel bookings for 2009 are down "considerably," though he also said "it's just too early to tell" whether that's more the result of people delaying their vacation plans or canceling them altogether."Our brand and the experiences we offer have never been stronger. But consumer confidence is the lowest we've seen in over three decades," Iger said, noting that retail spending is also down. "That could impact us possibly during the holiday season but almost certainly during 2009."Disney is bringing back a deal it last offered in 2003: For most of the first six months of next year, vacationers can get seven nights in Disney World hotels for the price of four. Those who book vacations for January, February or March will also get a voucher for $200 worth of food and souvenirs. For either deal, reservations must be made by Dec. 20.

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Alaska Airlines Vacations Announces 'Kids Fly Free to Disneyland Resort'

SEATTLE, Nov 19, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Alaska Airlines Vacations today launched its newest "Kids Fly Free to The Disneyland(R) Resort" program, offering great savings on family travel to Southern California during 2009.

The promotion offers free airfare for children ages 2 to 11 who accompany an adult on an Alaska Airlines Southern California Vacation package. In addition, adults who purchase a three-day or longer Disneyland Resort(R) Park Hopper(R) Bonus Ticket valid from Jan. 7 through April 30, 2009, pay the children's admission price to experience the magic of Disneyland(R) Park and Disney's California Adventure(R) Park.

The offer is valid to six Southern California airports: Burbank, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Ontario, Orange County and San Diego. Vacations must be booked before March 18, 2009, and are valid for travel Jan. 7 through June 17, 2009.

    Sample package prices include:

   $657       from Flagstaff and Prescott, Ariz.
   $746       from Redding, Calif.
   $779       from Seattle, Portland, Ore., or Boise, Idaho
   $825       from Spokane, Wash.
   $829       from Medford, Ore.
   $1,090     from Juneau, Alaska
   $1,148     from Anchorage, Alaska

Package pricing listed is for one adult and one child, and includes roundtrip airfare, a four-night hotel stay and a five-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket for one child and one adult with "Everyone Plays for the Kids' Price" offer. "Kids Fly Free to The Disneyland Resort" vacation packages also are available for shorter or longer time periods and from most cities served by Alaska Airlines or its sister carrier, Horizon Air.

The packages are available on alaskaair.com or by calling (800) 468-2248. Each passenger who purchases a package on alaskaair.com will receive 1,500 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Bonus Miles in addition to the miles flown.

Alaska Airlines last week announced new twice-daily nonstop service between Portland and Long Beach, starting Feb. 8, 2009. The airline also flies to Long Beach from Seattle.

In addition to Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Alaska Airlines Vacations offers packages to Alaska, California, Canada, Hawaii, Mexico, Nevada and Washington. For a complete list of vacation packages available, visit alaskaair.com.

Alaska Airlines and sister carrier Horizon Air together serve more than 90 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Traditional Network Carriers (tie)" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 North America Airline Satisfaction Study(SM). For reservations, visit alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at alaskaair.com/newsroom.

Package Rules: Fares are valid to Los Angeles airport, except from Portland, which is to Long Beach airport. Other airports available. Valid for travel between Jan. 7, 2009, and June 17, 2009, and based on airfare for one child and one adult from city mentioned above based on off-peak travel, four nights lodging at the Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort based on adult double occupancy with 4th night free based on availability (blackout dates apply), a five-day Disneyland(R) Resort Park Hopper(R) Bonus Ticket for one child and one adult (with "Everyone Plays for the Kids' Price" offer). Itineraries may include service on Horizon Air. Kids Fly Free (KFF) offer valid for one child age 2 to 11 per adult 18 years or older. KFF is not valid with any other promotional airfare offer. Purchase between Nov. 19, 2008 and March 18, 2009. Complete travel Jan. 7, 2009, to June 17, 2009. Day-time availability: Off- peak fares available Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Fares higher on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Blackout dates: Feb. 12-16, 20-22; March 20-23, 27-30; April 3-6, 10-13; May 22 and 25. Space is limited at the KFF promotional price and is based on availability. Prices and rules subject to change without notice and other restrictions may apply. Passengers may check one bag for free. A second bag may be checked for $25. A fee of $100 will be assessed for each additional checked bag. Additional fees apply to overweight or oversized checked baggage. All terms and conditions of Alaska Airlines Vacations packages apply. Not included in price shown on a per person basis including free child: Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 (amount depends on itinerary), Federal Segment Tax of $3.60 per enplanement (takeoff and landing) on the itinerary, and U.S. Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement. "Everyone Plays for the Kids' Price" offer: First day of use must occur on or before April 30, 2009. These tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or May 13, 2009, whichever occurs first, and each day of use constitutes one full day of use. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Restrictions apply. All offers, events, tickets, age ranges, services, attractions and entertainment may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice. Offer may not be combined with any other ticket offer, discount or promotion.

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Disney to release 5 films on IMAX, starting with a Jim Carrey movie

LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it agreed to deliver five movies via IMAX theatres beginning with the 3-D movie "A Christmas Carol," starring Jim Carrey, in November 2009.

Future films may also include those made by director Tim Burton and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the studio said.

Imax Corp. is in the midst of rolling out digital projection technology at its large-screen theatres and the Disney slate takes advantage of that.

As of September, Imax had 320 theatres worldwide and aims to have up to 50 converted to digital technology by the end of the year.

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Disney and JCB Launch Disney-JCB Card, Japan's First Disney-branded Credit Card

Tokyo, Nov 19, 2008 (JCN Newswire via COMTEX) ----The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. (the Walt Disney Japan), a global leader in the entertainment business, and JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB), a pioneer of Japan's credit card business and brand holder of Japan's only international credit card brand, have teamed up to develop and issue Japan's first Disney-branded credit card, the Disney-JCB Card. Applications for the card will be accepted starting Tuesday, November 18.

The Disney-JCB Card offers a generous package of attractive, exclusive cardmember benefits to help make cardmembers dreams come true through membership in the Disney Card Club. Membership entitles cardmembers to a number of special offers at Tokyo Disney Resort(R) courtesy of Urayasu, Chiba-based Oriental Land Co., Ltd.

Disney fans and many other customers are sure to love the Disney-JCB Card for the great services and special offers it provides. These include six card designs and Disney Points for the whole family redeemable for Disney merchandise and One Day Passports at Tokyo Disneyland(R) and Tokyo DisneySea(R). Cardmembers will also be able to share their points with the whole family, including their children through the Disney Kids Point Card. As a special benefit, cardmembers will have the chance to attend a private character experience at Tokyo Disney Resort(R). Disney Points is the first-ever loyalty-point program available for use at Tokyo Disney Resort(R).

The Disney-JCB Card helps make cardmember dreams come true. The Walt Disney Japan and JCB will continue to work together to increase customer satisfaction by developing new services and benefits that attract many more customers.

Disney-JCB Card Services

1. Six card designs to choose from

- Six card designs (four standard and two gold cards) featuring irresistible Disney characters.

- Different designs to suit different tastes, preferences, and lifestyles.

- The main cardmember and family cardmembers may select from different card designs. All family cards are issued in the same design.

2. Disney Card Club

The Disney Card Club is an exclusive membership program for Disney-JCB cardmembers that offers:

1) Reward point program the whole family will love

1. Disney Points

- Earn Disney Points with card purchases. (1 point for every 200 yen spent using a standard card and 1 point for every 100 yen spent using a gold card)

- Points can be shared by family members.

2. Disney Kids Point Card

- Cardmembers can request Disney Kids Point Cards for their children aged 6-12, so they can enjoy shopping with Disney points.

3. Redeem points for the Disney merchandise and experiences you love

Once you have earned 500 points, you can exchange 1 point for 1 yen when using your card for shopping　at Disney facilities, or for Disney merchandise, services, and other special offers.

- Starting February 2009, points can be redeemed directly from the card at Disney Stores nationwide.

- Beginning in summer 2009, points will also be redeemable directly from the card at selected shops and restaurants at Tokyo Disneyland(R) and Tokyo DisneySea(R).

- One Day Passports for use at Tokyo Disneyland(R) or Tokyo DisneySea(R).

- A special birthday phone call from a favorite Disney character.

- Gift vouchers that can be exchanged for Disney merchandise at the online Disney Gift Center powered by Amazon.co.jp(R) (http://shopping.disney.co.jp/mpc/o)

2) Exclusive offers for Disney-JCB cardmembers at Tokyo Disney Resort(R)

- Cardmembers can enter lotteries for a chance - to win the opportunity for a private "Meet and greet" with Disney characters - an opportunity to hang out with favorite Disney friends.

- Disney-JCB Card cardmember-exclusive special events.

3) Free gifts (Disney-original merchandise)

- Standard cardmembers receive a free gift the year after they first use the card.

- Gold cardmembers receive a free gift every year.

4) Exclusive Disney Card Club members website (http://DisneyCardClub.jp/)

- Access to the latest Disney information and Disney digital content.

- Up-to-date information on Disney-JCB Card special offers, free gifts, and sales promotions.

About the Disney-JCB Card*

1) Name: Disney-JCB Card

2) Eligibility: Persons aged 18 or over, who (or whose spouse) have a regular income, and students in tertiary education aged 18 or over.

3) Annual fees (incl. tax):

- Standard Card

Main cardmember: Free for the first year and 2,100 yen per year thereafter.

Family cardmembers: Free for the first year and 420 yen per year thereafter.

- Gold Card

Main cardmember: 13,650 yen

Family cardmembers: Free for one family cardmember; for two or more

family cardmembers, 1,050 yen per person.

4) Disney Kids Point Card

A one-time processing fee of 1,050 yen (incl. tax). Not a credit card. Available for children aged 6 - 12.

5) Applications: Forms available at Disney Resorts(R) and Disney Store outlets. Forms can also be requested from the Disney Card Club members website and from JCB.

* A star appears between 'Disney' and 'JCB' in the official name of the new card.

Disney-JCB Card Launch Campaigns

The Walt Disney Japan and JCB are staging a various debut campaign in which non-cardmembers can join, or cardmembers can win a discount voucher for Disney Stores and One Day Passports at Tokyo Disneyland(R) and Tokyo DisneySea(R). Visit the Disney Card Club website for details.

About The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd.

The Walt Disney Company made its commercial entry into the Japanese market in 1959, when it established a Japanese subsidiary. In April 2000, all domestic affiliates were integrated into a single regional company, and in August 2002, the company changed its name to The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. It oversees all Disney business interests in Japan other than Tokyo Disney Resort(R) and Disney Stores. Headquartered in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, and led by President Paul Candland, it operates a diverse business with four divisions - studio entertainment, parks & resorts, consumer products, and media networks.

About JCB Co., Ltd.

JCB is a major global payment brand and leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding overseas in 1981. Its merchant network includes 12.32 million merchants and spans 190 countries and territories. JCB cards are now issued in 19 countries and territories, with more than 59.78 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with more than 350 leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to provide responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, visit: www.jcbcorporate.com/english.

Note: figures are as of the end of March 2008.

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Renovations to bring Disney World's Hall of Presidents into 21st century

Barack Obama or John McCain -- here's one more issue for voters to consider: Which one would they rather listen to at Walt Disney World in the Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents show?One of them will get to address visitors each day in the theme park once the animatronic attraction undergoes a renovation.To make room for a new, robotic version of the 44th president of the United States, Disney will close the 37-year-old Hall of Presidents after today for an extended refurbishment. The show will stay shuttered for more than eight months so Disney can update the hall's aging light, sound, mechanical, projection and show systems, just as the company has done in recent years with other "classic" Magic Kingdom attractions such as It's A Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion."We're about to get a new president. And so, since we have to shut down the show anyway to welcome No. 44, we're going to take the opportunity to . . . refurbish the attractions and the facility and also kind of wave the magic wand around a little bit," said Pam Fisher, senior show writer for Walt Disney Imagineering.


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Disney Rewards Visa Credit Card

This is a one-time offer for U.S. residents 18 and older (19 in AL and NE), who have applied for Instant Credit for Disney Rewards® Visa Card from Chase on DisneyShopping.com and are approved for the card. First-time cardmembers only.

In order to receive this promotional offer, you must apply for the card, be approved and use your card. Upon approval and first purchase/first use of the card, a $25 credit will appear on your Disney Rewards® Visa Card from Chase monthly statement within two billing cycles from your purchase. First purchase/first use includes purchases, balance transfers, any checks that are used to access your account, and excludes cash advances.

















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