ANAHEIM, CA, October 12, 2001 - This holiday season, the entire DISNEYLAND Resort will light up and sparkle as the festivities begin as early as October with two stunning new shows and attractions: the whimsical Haunted Mansion Holiday in DISNEYLAND and the dazzling Disney's LuminAria in DISNEY'S CALFORNIA ADVENTURE.

In addition, all three DISNEYLAND Resort hotels and DOWNTOWN DISNEY will offer guests plenty of seasonal fare including delectable holiday meals, visits from Santa, strolling carolers, and plenty of exciting entertainment.

DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE

The new Disney's LuminAria - a spectacular celebration of glittering lights, colorful images and favorite holiday music performed on the waters of Paradise Bay surrounding the park's Paradise Pier area, will debut at DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE on November 9, 2001.

Disney's LuminAria begins as all the lights within DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE dim and a swirling pyrotechnic-flame ignites the surface of Paradise Bay. The show then follows with an astounding display of fireworks appearing to dance to such musical standards as "White Christmas," "Sleigh Ride," "Valse de Fleurs," and numerous others. Giant screens on the water will display hundreds of holiday cards hand crafted by park guests earlier in the day, and a giant 60-foot tree filled with candles will appear to rise from the bay.

In addition to Disney's LuminAria, Disney's Electrical Parade will resume its nightly run in DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE on Thanksgiving Day.

The pageant's illuminating nighttime performances, coupled with its distinctive "Baroque Hoedown" synthesized soundtrack has been a favorite of Disney theme park guests for nearly 30 years.

DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE will teem with holiday spirit from lights and garland adorning the replica of the Golden Gate Bridge to a 30-foot Christmas tree inside Hollywood Pictures Backlot. Colored lights will be wrapped around the palm trees in Paradise Pier, and gold ornaments will be placed festively on the buildings in the Bay Area district of the park.

DISNEYLAND

The Haunted Mansion Holiday headlines this year's holiday celebration at DISNEYLAND. The new attraction, which opened October 5, 2001, will continue operating throughout the annual transformation of DISNEYLAND into the "The Merriest Place On Earth." Jack Skellington from the film Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas will descend upon the world-famous Haunted Mansion to bring his vision of the holidays to life. Guests will have to watch out for witty gags and playful twists inserted into the original attraction storyline.

Included in the DISNEYLAND holiday magic will be the "it's a small world holiday" attraction, a New Orleans Square Christmas celebration, the park's traditionally decorated 60-foot Christmas tree, and beginning Thanksgiving day, "A Christmas Fantasy" parade will perform daily along Main Street, U.S.A.

The holiday season will also feature "Believe… In Holiday Magic," a special version of the park's popular fireworks spectacular, followed by snowfall.

DISNEYLAND RESORT HOTELS

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel®, Disneyland® Hotel and Disney's Paradise Piersm Hotel will be decked out for the season with thousands of lights, décor and entertainment beginning Thanksgiving Day, November 22 and lasting until January 6, 2002.

All three hotels will host visits from Santa Claus as well as strolling carolers in Victorian dress to spread holiday cheer and sing favorite Yuletide tunes. At the Disneyland Hotel, the Holiday Fantasy Waters Show will run twice-nightly performances of dancing fountains of water synchronized to a mix of Disney and holiday music.

Guests who wish to dine in a festive atmosphere, can visit "Goofy's Holiday Feast," a Yuletide dinner buffet presented in Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel.

In addition, the "Twelve Days of Christmas Tea" in the Victorian-style tearoom at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel will offer special teas and baked goods throughout much of the holiday season. (A surprise visit from a certain English nanny, famous for "A Spoonful of Sugar" and her magical abilities, will highlight each tea.

For those wanting to savor the tastes of the Napa Valley Region, the Napa Rose restaurant in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel will feature special four-course Thanksgiving and Christmas menus filled with sumptuous holiday-inspired wine country cuisine created by renowned chef, Andrew Sutton.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY® District

DOWNTOWN DISNEY District will sparkle for the holidays as colored lights and atmosphere entertainment light up the district. Shoppers will find a multitude of interesting gift ideas for their loved ones at more than 18 retail venues. After a full day of shopping, guests can then dine while being entertained in DOWNTOWN DISNEY District's fine restaurants, movie theaters and clubs.

"With the addition of DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE, DOWNTOWN DISNEY District and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel to the DISNEYLAND Resort this year, we are able to offer an amazing array of holiday activities for our guests," says Cynthia Harriss, president of the DISNEYLAND Resort. "We have expanded our usual program and now guests will have the option of spending their holidays at either two theme parks, three hotels or the DOWNTOWN DISNEY District."

TRAVEL PACKAGES

The DISNEYLAND Resort also offers the Fall GetAway package, "Kids Fly Free, Kids Play Free." This package includes accommodations at a DISNEYLAND Resort Hotel or one of 18 participating DISNEYLAND Resort Good Neighbor Hotels; one night free when staying three nights or longer; admission to DISNEYLAND park and DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE; one day of free park hopping; early admission to DISNEYLAND; one pre-issued Disney's FASTPASS® ticket per person; and one DISNEYLAND Magic Feature, which includes a choice of a Magic Morning Breakfast during Early Admission, a Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour or a Welcome to DISNEYLAND Tour. This special package also includes a collectible pin and lanyard, a Walt Disney Travel Company California Fun Book and a $10 ESPN Zone® Game Card, redeemable at ESPN Zone in DOWNTOWN DISNEY District.

Travel for these packages must be booked by December 15, 2001 with travel being completed by December 19, 2001. Four-night, land-only packages start as low as $221 per person, based on double occupancy. Air-inclusive packages are available at higher prices. Children must be 3-11 years to qualify for Kids Fly Free, Kids Play Free.

For reservations or information on Fall GetAway packages, call the Walt Disney Travel Company at 1-800-854-3104 or visit the Web site at disneytravelagents.com. For general DISNEYLAND Resort information, call (714) 781-4565 or visit the DISNEYLAND Resort Web site at www.disneyland.com.


Source: Official Disneyland Press Release