MARNE-LA-VALLÉE, Paris (Feb. 2010) -- The newest generation of Disney’s characters arrives in dramatic shows and colorful parades this spring at Disneyland Paris, along with a "kids-under-7-free" offer, making it easier than ever to meet Princess Tiana, Buzz Lightyear, Remy, Stitch and Sulley.

The yearlong new generation festival kicks off April 2 and continues through March 2011 with innovative Character experiences in both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. And in summer 2010, the all-new Toy Story Playland premieres at Walt Disney Studios Park with three interactive attractions starring favorites from the blockbuster animated films Toy Story.

Special Offer

When Clients book a package for stays between April 10 and Nov. 8, 2010, their kids under 7 stay free! For each adult package booked, three children stay free at any Disney and Selected & Associated hotels and are admitted free at both Disney Parks.

"The immersive new experiences of the Disney New Generation Festival, starring the latest generation of characters, add to our rich tradition of creative storytelling," said Norbert Stiekema, Senior Vice President of Sales and Distribution for Disneyland Paris. "Our castle and classic Disney Characters will always be Client favorites, but the Disney New Generation Festival creates compelling new experiences and invites Clients to return and relive the magic with us again this year."

The celebration brings to life for the whole family the stories and heroes from the Walt Disney Pictures’ animated films The Princess and the Frog, Lilo & Stitch and Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 1 & 2, Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, Cars and Monsters, Inc..

Disney New Generation Festival Entertainment

Putting the newest stars in the spotlight, Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from Walt Disney Pictures’ The Princess and the Frog join the legendary "Disney’s Once Upon a Dream Parade" in Disneyland Park, and Ratatouille characters Remy and Emile ride in an all-new car during the "Disney’s Stars ‘n’ Cars" cavalcade at Walt Disney Studios Park.

Everyone’s all-time favorite Disney characterMickey Mouse also is part of the festivities, dancing and singing daily with the new generation characters in the "Disney Showtime Spectacular" on Central Plaza Stage, while Minnie rides on board the "Disney All Stars Express" at Main Street USA, in Disneyland Park. Also at Walt Disney Studios Park, the stars from Monsters, Inc. will have their own "Monsters Inc. Scream Academy" to meet fans, sign autographs and encourage Clients to scream with Sulley!

Toy Story Playland – Opening Summer 2010

At the new Toy Story Playland at Walt Disney Studios Park, scheduled to open summer 2010, Buzz Lightyear invites Clients into Andy’s "back yard" to be shrunk to the scale of toys on an enormous playground, with plenty of interactive fun and photo opportunities. Toy Story Playland also includes three all-new attractions: Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop simulates a dive from the sky with Andy’s Green Army Men; the family-friendly Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin is a whimsical coaster attraction; and RC Racer features an exhilarating 25-meter half pipe on a U-shaped race circuit.

Travel agents may contact their preferred travel wholesaler for more information about how to take advantage of Disneyland Resort Paris’ "kids-under-7-free" special offer or others.

Disneyland Resort Paris is the No. 1 tourist attraction in Europe – hosting more people annually than the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre combined. The Resort includes two spectacular theme parks (Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park); seven Disney themed hotels with approximately 5,800 hotel rooms, and an additional 2,400 hotel rooms operated by Selected & Associated hotels; two full-service convention centers; and a 27-hole, world-class golf course. In addition, the Resort is home to Disney Village, one of the largest entertainment districts in the Ile-de-France Region. Spanning more than 30,000 m2, Disney Village offers themed restaurants, shops and a cinema multiplex. In all, Disneyland Paris includes 54 attractions, 56 shops, and 69 themed restaurants. In 2009, the Resort welcomed a record 15.4 million visits (FY09).

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