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One More Disney Day

2012 Leap Year Event Provides Nonstop Theme Park Magic

By , About.com Guide

Mad Hatter on Mad Tea Party ride

The Mad Hatter is thrilled that guests will be able to join him on the Mad Tea Party ride at Disney World's Magic Kingdom for 24 hours straight on February 29, 2012!

© The Walt Disney Company

Just as leap year will be bringing us one more day in 2012, so will Disney with its aptly named "One More Disney Day," packed full of Disney magic and fun. For the first time ever in Disney history, both Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Disneyland will stay open an unprecedented 24 hours straight! The parks will open Wednesday, February 29 at 6:00 a.m. and will stay open until 6:00 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Also, the "Disney Parks One More Disney Day Sweepstakes" will chose a daily winner that will receive a Disney Parks vacation. The 60-day sweepstakes runs from January 1, 2012 to February 29, 2012 and one lucky winner each day will receive a memory-making vacation to either Disneyland Resort in California or Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The Disney World vacation prizes will include:

  • Airfare if winner lives more than 250 miles from Disney World
  • 5-day/4-night trip for winner and three guests
  • Hotel accommodations for 4 nights
  • 5-day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper option
  • Disney gift card with $1,000 value
  • Additional vacation "enhancements"

How do you enter? It's easy! Simply text the key word "DISNEYDAY" to 347639 (Disney). Message and data rates may apply. Or, enter free at www.disney.com/memoriessweeps.

And, that's not all. Disney is offering a "buy three, get one free" special package for a limited time. Guests who book a 3-night/3-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package at select Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort hotels, will get an additional night at no charge. Packages are for arrivals most nights from February 26 through March 10, 2012 and must be booked by January 31, 2012.

For more information or to book a vacation package visit www.OneMoreDisneyDay.com.

"One More Disney Day" will offer select attractions, entertainment and services that will be subject to capacity restrictions. Valid theme park admission will be required. Please read the official rules for the "Disney Parks One More Disney Day Sweepstakes."

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