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If you want to buy this year's hottest event, be sure to set your alarm clock. Tickets for the October 2nd Haunted Mansion Holiday Event go on sale next week.

The differences from last year's event are significant - beginning with registration. Unlike last year, where you had to call Event Services, registrations will only be accepted via Fax, E-mail, and US Mail. Each package has it's own registration day!

Additional, there are FOUR different packages this year - "J", "A", "C", & "K". Below is what we currently know about the packages. Once we know more, we will be sure to pass it on!

Event Package "J": Haunted Mansion Holiday Exclusive Dinner

Wednesday, October 2, 2002
$2,250 per person, Limited to 30 Guests
Registration Form

Take part in an exclusive dining experience among the ghosts, goblins and ghouls of the Haunted Mansion. Guests will enjoy a spirited reception and elegantly themed dinner
with Special Guests and haunting entertainment.

This event package will also include the following offers:
· Sneak Preview & Tour of The Disney Gallery with a Walt Disney Imagineer (10/2/02)
· One night Hotel Accommodation at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel * (10/2/02)
· Lunch at Club 33 (10/3/02)
· Ghoulish Dining Experience - "Post Mortem" (10/3/02)
· Meet & Greet with Artists of the Limited-Edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise
· "Special" Sneak Preview Ride on Haunted Mansion Holiday (10/3/02)
· Preferred Seating for Panel Discussion (10/3/02)
· Opportunity to Pre-Purchase Limited-Edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise
· Commemorative Gifts

Reservations for Event Package "J" will be accepted only via fax (407.566.1387), via e-mail (WDW.Event.Reservations@Disney.com) or via U.S. Mail (PO Box 10345, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830) beginning July 22nd at 8:30 a.m. ET.

No other discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package.
*Couples purchasing tickets for the dinner will be offered accommodations at Disney's Grand Californian on 10/2 & 10/3 only. Hotel stay as part of the Haunted Mansion dinner is an additional bonus and has no monetary value. The hotel stay is non-refundable, non-transferable and is forfeited if not used in conjunction with the Haunted Mansion Holiday Dinner and Event.

Event Package "A": Haunted Mansion Holiday "R.I.P. Package"

Thursday, October 3, 2002
$569 per person, Limited to 170 Guests
Registration Form

This event package will include the following offers:
· One night Hotel Accommodation at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel* (10/3/02)
· Breakfast at a Disneyland Resort Restaurant (10/3/02)
· Ghoulish Dining Experience - "Post Mortem"* (10/3/02)
· Meet & Greet with Artists of the Limited-Edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise
· "Special" Sneak Preview Ride on Haunted Mansion Holiday (10/3/02)
· Preferred Seating for Panel Discussion (10/3/02)
· Opportunity to Pre-Purchase Limited-Edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise
· Commemorative Gifts

Reservations for Event Package "A" will be accepted only via fax (407.566.1387), via e-mail (WDW.Event.Reservations@Disney.com) or via US Mail (PO Box 10345, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830) beginning July 23rd at 8:30 a.m. ET.

No other discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package.
*Please note our "Ghosts" will be hosting TWO (2) "Ghoulish" Dining Experiences. The only difference between the two experiences is the time.
**Couples purchasing Event Package "A" will be offered a two-night hotel accommodation at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel for 10/ 3/02, two or more night stay must be consecutive. The hotel stay is non-refundable, non-transferable and is forfeited if not used in conjunction with the Haunted Mansion Holiday Dinner and Event.

Event Package "C": Haunted Mansion Holiday Event "Ghoulish" Offer

Thursday, October 3, 2002
$200 per person, Limited to 200 Guests
Registration Form

This event package will include the following offers:
· "Ghoulish" Dining Experience - "Early Demise"* (10/3/02)
· Meet & Greet with Artists of the Limited-Edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise
· "Special" Sneak Preview Ride on Haunted Mansion Holiday
· Preferred Seating for Panel Discussion
· Opportunity to Pre-Purchase Limited-Edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise
· Commemorative Gifts

Reservations for Event Package "C" will be accepted only via fax (407.566.1387), via e-mail (WDW.Event.Reservations@Disney.com) or via US Mail (PO Box 10345, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830) beginning July 24th at 8:30 a.m. ET.

No other discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package.
*Please note our "Ghosts" will be hosting TWO (2) "Ghoulish" Dining Experiences. The only difference between the two experiences is the time.

Event Package "K": Haunted Mansion Holiday R.I.P. Package

Thursday, October 3, 2002
$69 per person, Limited to availability
Registration Form

This event package will include the following offers:
· Admission into Disneyland Park (Event Evening Only)
· Panel Discussion
· Sneak Preview ride on Haunted Mansion Holiday
· Opportunity to Pre-Purchase limited-edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise
· Commemorative Gift

Reservations for Event Package "C" will be accepted only via fax (407.566.1387), via e-mail (WDW.Event.Reservations@Disney.com) or via US Mail (PO Box 10345, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830) beginning July 24th at 8:30 a.m. ET.

No other discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package.

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