D23 PRESENTS SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER ON 2009 CHARTER YEAR MEMBERSHIPS

BURBANK, CA – December 18, 2009 – It’s the perfect Disney gift for the holidays, one that wraps a full year of Disney discoveries into a single package – and from now until Dec. 31, a D23 Charter Membership is being offered at a special price of $64.99, giving Disney fans a final chance to become a charter-year member of D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans.

This special holiday offer is only available through the end of 2009, which ensures that brand-new members will receive an exclusive, charter-year gift.

“Charter membership will never be available again once 2009 ends, so this is a perfect holiday gift for a Disney fan,” said Steven Clark, head of D23.  “Being a Charter Member in D23 is a special designation for Disney fans who have been with us from the very beginning, and we think this is a great last-minute gift for the holidays.”

A D23 Charter Membership includes a one year subscription to the stunning quarterly publication Disney twenty-three (which has a retail cover price of $15.95 an issue); a personalized membership card and certificate; access to special merchandise; and the chance to take part in amazing Disney events and experiences available only to D23 members. In addition, D23 members receive the bi-weekly D23 FanFare e-newsletter, as well as a special gift from the Walt Disney Archives Collection—a limited edition lithograph of Mickey Mouse’s 80th anniversary portrait.

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood.  D23 is the first official community for fans in Disney’s 85-year history.  D23 gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication Disney twenty-three; a rich Web site at www.disney.com/D23; a new collectibles line, The Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.