Today [8/4/04], The Walt Disney Company and Bank One announced that more than 25 once-in-a-lifetime Disney items and experiences will be made available during the exclusive Disney Dream Auction beginning Sept. 27, 2004.
Auction items range from cruising on the long-sold-out return voyage from Southern California on
Disney Cruise Line(R) to recording a song with a Grammy(R) Award-winning producer. The auction will benefit three charities: the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Free Arts for Abused Children.
This is a rare opportunity to access so many exclusive experiences. There is something on the list for all Disney enthusiasts, including:
-- Hitting the links for a private golf lesson with top ESPN Golf Schools instructor, Hank Haney, at the Walt Disney World Resort.
-- Bringing home a
Disneyland Resort original Space Mountain ride vehicle.
-- Gliding through a private skating party with the stars of Disney On Ice.
-- Enjoying a behind-the-scenes peek at attractions with a Walt Disney Imagineer.
No gavels or paddles will be required. One simple card -- Disney's Visa Card from Bank One -- will unlock the door to this magical online event available exclusively to existing Disney's Visa Cardmembers and those consumers who apply for and receive the card before the auction begins.
Consumers can apply for the card and register to participate in the auction by visiting
http://www.DisneyDreamAuction.com . The Disney Dream Auction will be offered from Sept. 27 through Oct. 14, 2004. Cardmembers must be registered to participate in the auction.
"We're thrilled to offer these one-of-a-kind opportunities to Disney's Visa Cardmembers," said Jennifer Cohen, vice president of consumer relationship marketing for The Walt Disney Company. "Each auction item represents a once-in-a-lifetime, magical Disney adventure that we hope will commemorate cherished moments or create new memories for Disney's Visa
Cardmembers and their families."
Disney fans of all ages can enjoy additional auction items including
experiences such as the "Royal Princess" treatment at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, special access to the media center at the ABC Super Soap Weekend at Disney-MGM Studios, the opportunity to assist a DJ during a live broadcast on Radio Disney and the chance to participate in a professional photo shoot
and model upcoming
Disney Store merchandise.
"The Disney Dream Auction is another great example of the unique, innovative rewards that cardmembers receive with Disney's Visa Card," said Tom O'Donnell, senior vice president for Bank One's card services division. "In addition to earning rewards with every card purchase, cardmembers have
exclusive opportunities to experience Disney in ways they never thought possible."
Disney's Visa Card, which offers no annual fee and a competitive interest rate, was introduced by Bank One in March 2003. Disney's Visa Cardmembers earn one percent or more on card purchases -- in the form of Disney Dream Reward Dollars -- by using the card, with the added bonus of participating in exclusive experiences, like the Disney Dream Auction, just by having the
card. Additionally, cardmembers have the flexibility to redeem rewards toward a wide variety of merchandise, park tickets, hotel rooms, Disney vacation and cruise packages -- without capacity restrictions or blackout dates -- as well as exclusive opportunities to earn bonus rewards and special savings on Disney hotel rooms, vacation packages and more.
Consumers interested in participating in the Disney Dream Auction or obtaining additional information about Disney's Visa Card may visit
http://www.DisneyDreamAuction.com or call Bank One at 800-252-8114.
Items and experiences to be available during the Disney Dream Auction include:
1. Rock Like a Star - Record a song with a Grammy(R) Award-winning Walt Disney Records producer, Ted Kryzczko, complete with a souvenir CD.
2. Tee It Up With the Best - Win the last remaining pro-am spot in the PGA TOUR's FUNAI Classic held at the Walt Disney World Resort in October 2004.
3. Spin Time - Be among the first to ride the Stitch's Great Escape! attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort with a Radio Disney DJ; then assist a DJ during a live broadcast.
4. African Safari - Enjoy a fabulous private adventure with a specially-tailored safari experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
5. Cruisin' Around - Explore exotic ports-of-call as the Disney Magic returns to Port Canaveral, Florida from Southern California on this memorable (and sold-out) 14-night
Disney cruise vacation.
6. Cirque du Soleil Fantasy - Experience an exciting training session and hands-on lesson with the artists of La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil at the Walt Disney World Resort.
7. Behind the Dreams - Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney theme park attractions are conceived and developed by an Imagineer.
8. Stamps of Greatness - Own either the cachet or matted and framed display of the new Disney United States commemorative postage stamps, signed by the art director and illustrator.
9. ABC Super Soap Weekend - Enjoy a special meet and greet with one of ABC Daytime's popular stars and receive special access to the media center during ABC Super Soap Weekend at Disney-MGM Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort.
10. Sneak Peek and Studio Tour - Exclusive VIP viewing of Piglet's Big Movie - be the first to meet Lumpy the Heffalump in a sneak preview of the new animated feature, Pooh's Heffalump Movie, from Walt Disney Pictures.
11. Stars, Stripes and Mickey - Mickey Salutes America poster signed by Disney artist, Peter Emmerich.
12. Broadway, Beauty and You - Go behind-the-scenes to meet the stars of the Broadway hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and get a chance to waltz with Belle or the Beast!
13. The Royal Treatment - Choose three friends to be princesses for a day with a weekend at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, complete with luxurious spa services. Also, have a private photo session with Cinderella and be the Grand Marshal of the Magic Kingdom parade at the Walt Disney World Resort.
14. Play Better Golf - Full day of private golf instruction and golf play with ESPN Golf Schools' Hank Haney at the Walt Disney World Resort.
15. Roll Out the Red Carpet - This weekend experience is for music lovers. Receive two tickets to the American Music Awards, as well as a backstage tour of Walt Disney Studios.
16. Strike a Pose - Be a model on a professional photo shoot for Disney Store. These photos will be featured for all to see in Disney Store locations across the country!
17. Starring ... You! - Be immortalized as an adventurous pirate who shares daring escapades with Captain Jack Sparrow in an upcoming edition of Disney Adventures magazine from Disney Publishing Worldwide.
18. Posed for Posterity - Be captured forever in a caricature sketch by well-known Disney artist, Peter Emmerich. Also, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Walt Disney Studios.
19. Attention Sports Fans! - A great break for Disney sports fans to enjoy an exclusive party for family and friends at ESPN Zone in Disneyland Resort's Downtown Disney -- plus interview an ESPN sports personality during the party.
20. Skate Date - Glide through a magical ice experience with family and friends to skate with the stars of Disney On Ice and receive VIP treatment at one of the spectacular shows.
21. Singing and Signing - Disney recording star, Jesse McCartney, is everywhere -- from hit singles to movies! Collect his signed set of four CDs.
22. First Edition - Receive a signed movie poster and a first edition CD from Walt Disney Pictures' new animated feature, Pooh's Heffalump Movie.
23. The Write Treasure - Take a trip down memory lane with a signed copy of The Disney Treasures book from Disney Publishing Worldwide.
24. Out of this World - Own a part of Disneyland Park with this original ride vehicle from Space Mountain at Tomorrowland.
25. Star Scripts - Signed ABC Television scripts from favorite family comedy shows.
26. Proof of Authenticity - Receive the first artist proof of the Mickey Mouse sculpture created exclusively for Disney's Visa Cardmembers, complete with animator's signature.
27. Enchanting Art - Original, signed sketch of Sorcerer Mickey from famed animator, David Pacheco.
