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isney News D MAY/JUNEM 2016

Final days to purchase/use the SoCal Flex Tickets With the purchase of a 3-Day Flex Ticket your Employees/Members can maximize their time with the Magic Morning entitlement!

May is the final month for the SoCal Flex Resident Offer Ticket. These specially-priced tickets can be purchased through May 19 and can be used through May 26.

The So Cal Flex tickets are the best value all year long and time is running out. So Cal Employees/Members don't miss this amazing opportunity to experience Wars Awakens at the ® Resort and SAVE!

Special Celebrations planned for May the 4th inDisneyland® Park

• In the fan-favorite Theater in Disneyland® Park, Employees/Members will be able to enjoy a special screening of an episode from the hit Disney XD , .

• Jedi and Sith alike can find special commemorative merchandise and all-new Star Wars collector glasses. Employees/Members can also capture their memories from the day at a unique, themed photo location.

• The party jumps into lightspeed at 6 p.m. at the Galactic Grill Stage with a fan celebration, where Star Wars trivia and other special surprises will take place throughout the evening. “ - Live at the Hyperion,” a New Stage Musical, Opens May 27th at Disney Adventure® Park Starting May 27, audiences will be immersed in the emotional journey of and with all of the excitement of live theater. This entertaining musical adaptation includes elaborate costumes and sets, stunning special effects, show-stopping production numbers and unique theatrical surprises.

As the audience anticipates the rise of the curtain, Employees/Members will find that the interior of the is entirely wrapped, immediately engaging them in the world of the blockbuster Animation Studios’ film ”Frozen.”

As would be expected from and Disney Parks, new technologies – especially with projections, fabrics and special effects – will delight audiences in new and unique ways.

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On June 17, you can soar over the Great Wall of China, Switzerland's Matterhorn mountain, and spectacular scenic wonders on every continent. At Disney California Adventure® Park, your imagination will take flight in this epic re-imagining of a classic attraction. Come join us for Soarin’ Around the World!

By the Numbers: “” Parade atDisneyland® Park

The “Paint the Night” parade, part of the Disneyland® Resort Diamond Celebration, has quickly become a fan favorite. With its bright lights and catchy music, the parade is a dazzling end to a magical day at the Park.

And it’s got some pretty dazzling numbers, too!

1.5 million – Total sources of light in the “Paint the Night” parade 850,000 – Points of light on the float 500,000 – Pixels in the video screens on the “Beauty and the Beast” float 26,730 – Individual orbs in the 3D display on the Mack Truck float 500 – Strobes used in the parade are a custom lighting product developed by Disney 200 – “Universes of control” needed to operate everything from the video presentations on the floats to the lights on individual costumes 72 – Individual “ice shards” making up the central chandelier on the “Frozen” float, each lit by its own LED 12 – The height in feet of King Triton on “The Little Mermaid” float 10 – Spinning disks rotating at 120 RPM on the “” float 8 – Different stories are told during the parade – each story represented by multiplee floats,floats, props and performers.performers. runDisney Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend presentedresented byby PANDORAPANDORA JewelryJewelry It's the stuff dreams are made of – sprinkled with a whimsical dose of pixie dust! Thehe Tinker Bell Half Marathon, hosted by Tinker Bell and , is 13.1 miles of amazing sights,ts, sounds, and experiences. This extraordinary adventure takes participants through Never Landand and the spectacular Disneyland® Resort and continues along the historic and colorful streets of Anaheim.

runDisney Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Schedule:

Thursday, May 5 Saturday, May 7 10am – 8pm: runDisney Health & Fitness Expo 5:30am: Tinker Bell 10k 9am: runDisney Kids Races Friday, May 6 10am – 5pm: runDisney Health & Fitness Expo 5am: Never Land 5k Noon – 8pm: runDisney Health & Fitness Expo Sunday, May 8 5:30am: Tinker Bell Half Marathon Mark your calendars for these upcoming special experiences: Reopened April 29: Reopening May 6: Opening June 17: Soarin’ over the World

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