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IT'S HALLOWEEN TIME AGAIN AT THE DISNEYLAND? RESORT

ALSO INSIDE: Mickey's Trick-or -Treat Party, Passholder Stories, Pixie Pals, and More!

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Time for a Treat

The not-so-spooky, kinda kooky Halloween Time at the Disneyland? Resort returns September 26!

When you're talking about a holiday as fun as Halloween, one night to celebrate is just not enough. Fortunately, if you've got an Annual Passport, we've got the answer--Halloween Time at the Disneyland? Resort. Back by popular demand for its third straight year, this magical season features more family friendly fall fun than you can shake a broomstick at!

Beginning on September 26 and running all the way through November 2, Halloween Time at the Disneyland? Resort features Halloween-inspired d?cor, food, entertainment and attractions--including imaginative twists on some classic favorites.

If you've never seen what happens when Halloween and Christmas collide, then you've got to check out Haunted Mansion Holiday. Jack Skellington and his minions from Halloween Town have turned the Haunted Mansion into a mixed-up celebration of the merry and the macabre. Think that's weird? Wait until you see the crazy crops popping up over at Candy Corn Acres in Disney's California Adventure? Park! Looks like Farmer Goofy and his crew of Disney Character helpers have

found a way to grow those sweet kernels on everything from trees to cacti--and in sizes up to two-stories high! Meanwhile, back at the ranch--Big Thunder Ranch in Disneyland? Park, that is-- Sheriff Woody is inviting all his favorite deputies (that means you and me) for some boot-stompin' fun at Woody's Halloween Roundup!

Of course, what's Halloween without a good scream? Over in Disney's California Adventure ? Park, The Twilight Zone Tower of TerrorTM stands ready to give your throat a real workout. And the staff there is dying to meet you!

But remember, Halloween Time at the Disneyland ? Resort is 38 days long, so pace yourself. Enjoying a small taste each visit is the trick to enjoying this festive treat!

The Twilight Zone? is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc., and is used with permission pursuant to a license from CBS, Inc. ?Disney/CBS, Inc.

Jack Skellington and Haunted Mansion Holiday are inspired by Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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Boo-Yah!

Family fun is in the bag at Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party!

Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween Disney style! This private costume party lets little ones (and their families) laugh and play with some of their favorite Disney Characters -- including Mickey himself-- and ride select attractions as they trick-or-treat through Disney's California Adventure ? Park. There will also be lots of interactive games, "spirited" music, a nightly Character cavalcade and special activities. It's an unforgettable evening of fun for everyone!

Tickets for Annual Passholders start at $25* for select nights. For more on available nights and pricing, and to buy tickets online, visit ap.

SKELETON CREW

Spirited display in Frontierland celebrates "D?a de los Muertos"

If you've never experienced "D?a de los Muertos" (English translation: "Day of the Dead"), you might be a little surprised by the traditional skeleton figurines, or "calacas," that are a common part of this age-old Latin American holiday. The celebration--which includes All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day (November 1 & 2)--dates back to the time of the Aztecs, and is intended to honor the dearly departed as well as celebrate the triumph of love over death.

This fall, Guests of Disneyland ? Park can enjoy a touch of this colorful holiday with a special display located at Zocalo Park in Frontierland. In addition to the life-sized calacas, you'll notice a special altar table and a small, festively decorated stage. The table is covered with beautiful flowers, miniature calacas, decorative sugar skulls and other items set out to "coax" the departed back to the realm of the living for a reunion of souls.

Be sure to stop by and add a little festive Latin American flair to your Fall/Halloween celebration at the Disneyland ? Resort!

Entertainment subject to change without notice.

*Savings available until one day prior to event date and based on day-of-event prices. Space is limited and tickets are available while supplies last. Advance purchase savings available with valid Annual Passport for specified event nights only and may not be combined with other discounts or promotions. Online purchases unavailable on day of event. Limit eight (8) tickets per Annual Passholder, per event date. Each ticket is valid for admission to the event and parking for one (1) vehicle (larger vehicles may require an additional fee) on the specified event date. Tickets are nonrefundable and may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Tickets are not valid for Theme Park admission prior to the hours of the event. All costumes must adhere to any guidelines as determined solely by Disney. Please choose costumes that are not obstructive, offensive, or violent. Guests' eyes must be visible at all times. Offer and event information and activities are subject to restrictions and change without notice.

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Suite Dreams, Baby

Newborn takes detour through Disneyland ? Dream Suite on way home

When his family won a night in the Disneyland? Dream Suite, Grant Lock cried. Not because he was overcome with emotion at the thought of spending the night right in the heart of Disneyland? Park, mind you. Grant cried because he had just gotten out of the hospital--where he was born the day before. Allow us to explain:

On April 18, while Grant and his mother, Jaime Lock, were getting better acquainted in their hospital room, his father, Chris, and older brother Austen decided to spend a little father-son time at Disneyland ? Park before picking up the other half of their AP family. Little did they know that the Dream Squad was about to deliver some good news of their own-- the Lock family had won a night in the private suite located above Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square!

And while Grant may be too young to remember his first visit to The Place Where Dreams Come True, it will no doubt be a memory that the rest of his family will never, ever forget!

Mace's Place

Invitation leads to dream come true for one AP

When Wesley Mace registered his email address on the official Annual Passholder website, ap, he knew he would receive special communication and invitations from the Disneyland ? Resort. What he didn't know was that one of those invitations would turn out to be very special indeed. Wesley, as luck would have it, was chosen at random to enjoy an overnight visit to the Disneyland ? Dream Suite--simply for being a registered AP!

An experience this rare, this magical has to be shared--which is just what Wesley did. The rest of the Mace family, along with girlfriend Priscilla, joined him for an unforgettable night that included a stay in the Disneyland ? Dream Suite and an after-hours tour of Disneyland ? Park, but not surprisingly, very little sleep for the excited winners. "This was an added spark to the normal Disneyland ? experience," said Wesley the next day. And it's probably safe to say that this was also his most magical Disneyland ? experience in his 12 years as an AP.

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Horsing Around

(And Around)

King Arthur Carrousel is saddled with a rich history

If you were lucky enough to be in attendance the day Disneyland? Park opened to an eager public, you may remember taking a spin on the King Arthur Carrousel, but you may not have realized that this classic attraction already had a storied past prior to that historic day.

One of the largest in the world, the carrousel originally featured a menagerie of exotic animals. But when Walt purchased the attraction for his new Park, he decided an all-horse look was more in keeping with the medieval theme he was going for. So the rest of the creatures were placed in storage, and the search was on for additional equine mounts to take their places. Eventually, Walt and his team were able to assemble a herd of 72 trusty steeds--procured from Sunnyside Park in Toronto and Wards Kiddyland on Coney Island--and the race was on!

First, Walt had all the "non-leaping" horses altered to a leaping position (for dramatic effect), then he had each of them painted in one of six colors: black, gray, chestnut, white, tan or amber. (All of them would be repainted white in 1975. And one lucky horse, Jingles, would be painted gold during the Park's 50th Anniversary Celebration-- only to be redecorated and rededicated again earlier this year in honor of Disney Legend Julie Andrews.) It's interesting to note that no two horses are identical, and some are more than 100 years old! It must be nice to age that gracefully!

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Exciting Changes Ahead For

APs!

Soon, your Annual Passport, the AP website and, yes, even Backstage Pass will have a brand-new look. Stay

tuned for details!

High E.Q. (Environmentality Quotient)

Learning the "3 Rs" of Environmentality: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

As Walt Disney once said, "The natural resources of our vast continent are not inexhaustible. But if we use our riches wisely, if we will protect our wildlife and preserve our lakes and streams, these things will last us for generations to come." And for more than 60 years, the company that Walt founded has remained committed to conserving the planet's precious natural resources. At the Disneyland ? Resort, for example, eco-friendly technology is in evidence everywhere--from the emission-free subs of Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage* to the biodieselpowered steam trains chugging around Disneyland ? Park. Backstage, Cast Members recycle 92,000 pounds of cardboard each week! And that's in addition to the over 3,000,000 aluminum cans and plastic bottles they've recycled since April 2005, following the launch of a community involvement program.

The Horticulture team does their part--in a big way-- by recycling 1,176 tons of green plant and foliage waste material a year. And when they're not recycling, they're tending to the drought-tolerant trees and landscaping throughout the Resort.

You can do your part when visiting the Resort, too. Even simple things, like refilling your drinking water bottles--then recycling them when you're done--and taking only one or two napkins with your meal can make a big difference. It's also a great way to honor the man who gave us Disney magic. Come on, let's make Walt proud! Go to to learn more.

*Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is inspired by Disney?Pixar's "Finding Nemo."

Pixie Pals

Meet Tinker Bell and her Disney Fairy friends at the new Pixie Hollow!

Have you ever wondered...what makes flowers grow? What gives fireflies their light? Who makes patterns in the frost? It's all the work of fairies, and beginning October 28 you can meet these magical creatures in person! That's when Pixie Hollow, home to Tinker Bell and her four best friends--Fawn, Silvermist, Iridessa and Rosetta--will open to human visitors for the very first time. Situated in the shadow of the Matterhorn, this mysterious world is connected to Fantasyland by a secret pathway that winds around an enchanted pond. It's an experience you'll never forget! Visit ap to learn more about Tinker Bell and her friends.

Plus, hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney's most famous fairy is finally revealed in an all-new movie, Tinker Bell, on Disney DVD and Blu-RayTM Hi-Def, October 28. For more information, visit .

Entertainment subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Bring The World To Babies

APs can celebrate 10 years of Baby EinsteinTM with special download

Since its debut 10 years ago, The Baby Einstein Company has been making millions of moms and babies around the world smile with its award-winning DVD, Baby MozartTM. Developed by mom and former teacher Julie Clark, the video creates a way for parents and their babies to share fun moments together while introducing babies to the world around them.

To mark the occasion, special 10th anniversary editions of Baby Mozart and Baby BeethovenTM DVDs will be released on September 9. These special editions include expanded content and new bonus features and have been digitally and audially re-mastered. Together, Baby Mozart and Baby Beethoven DVDs create a unique opportunity for parents to expose their babies to amazing music, eye-catching real world images and fun puppet shows. To preview the DVDs

or find out more visit . Plus, as an AP, you can enjoy a free download of the

song "Brahm's Lullaby" (Track 17) from the popular Baby Einstein Lullaby Classics music CD. Simply go to BabyEinstein and enter code PARKS2008 to redeem your special download.

? The Baby Einstein Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Baby Einstein, Baby Mozart and Baby Beethoven are trademarks of The Baby Einstein Company, LLC. EINSTEIN is a trademark of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Reawakening

Sleeping Beauty celebrates milestone on disc and in the Park

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, Sleeping Beauty will awaken from the Disney Vault on October 7 in an all-new, digitally restored 2-disc Platinum Edition on Disney DVD and Blu-RayTM, featuring deleted songs, a never-before-seen alternate opening and a "virtual" Castle walkthrough! To order, visit . And join us later this year, when the corridors of Sleeping Beauty Castle reopen to enchant Guests with new, vibrant scenes of Aurora, her charming prince, the evil Maleficent and other Characters from the beloved Disney animated classic. Additional details in an upcoming issue of Backstage Pass!

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Music To Your Ears

Pacific Symphony offers "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" to APs

Pacific Symphony wants to get your family in the spirit of Halloween -- and treat you to special savings, too! On October 18, Pacific Symphony performs a "Halloween Spooktacular," featuring music and activities perfect for kids 5-11. As an Annual Passholder, you can take advantage of a special "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" offer for both 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. performances at the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Ren?e and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. For tickets, simply visit FamilyAP.

Offer is provided and fulfilled solely by the Pacific Symphony and is subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply. Disney is not responsible for offer.

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