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You could be the guest of honor as you dine right money can't buy and that only Disney can make come true! And in the middle of Main Street U.S.A. in this never-been-done-be- just like magic, Disney is continuing the excitement, where be- fore ultimate Disney experience. ing in the right place at the right time at Disney's theme parks could make your biggest wishes come tme. Two lucky winners will be seeing stars as they attend the "High School Musical 3" world premiere. One of these To announce the 2008 extension of "The Year of a Million winners will also be taking a VIP vacation to Walt Disney Dreams,"Disney released the first-ever Disney DreamsCatalog to World Resort, where they can catch "Wildcat Fever" at ' showcase the unbelievable experiences that you might be chosen high-energy musical shows. to win during the Disney Dreams Giveaway When you browse the catalog, you might find something missing-plice tags. That's because these are dreams that can't be bought. So now you're wondering what exactly these over-the-top dreams could be. To start with, close your eyes and imagin yourself in a tropical island paradise. Now imagine that th island is Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in the Bah mas. One winner and three guests will get to sail on a Disne Wonder cruise ship and stay for a day filled with beachfron cabana massages, gourmet surfside meals, water sports, a overnight stay on a luxurious private yacht. As if that weren't enough, you could become the Gr shal in Disney parades around the world. The winner four Disney destinationson three continents in Paris, Ho California, and Florida on a 15-day, 14-night VIP vacation 12 1 TODAY Spring 2008 ences. According to Walt Disney World Reson representing the goMennageof movi to offer-in music, television, movie8 m&'thwter." So what's new inHollywood? Disn "High School MUsica1.2: School's Out high-energy per£@mas.The dan Together." The paity ito stop there d films like "Toy Story," "The ~ncredibles,"."& Bug's Life, new Disney.Pixar parade, "Block Party Bash." Let yo e magic of Disney to create an intergalactic entertainment expe ,or "Padawan," you11 learn lightsaber strategy before you The kids will have their own fun singing, clapping and dancing to a whole new cast of performing stars in "Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" After the show, newcomer Handy Mandy will join JoJo and Goliath and Little Eiiteins for meet and greets with their At Disney's Hollywood Studios, you'll expe- rience all things Hollywood, from the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster staning Aerosmith to the "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show." Tne das- sic'Hollywood architecture sets the stage for the ente-ent of contemporary Hollywood for a uansformation you have to see to believe.