Redesigned D-Cards receives 400 percent greater traffic

New ``D-cards'' Popular Among Disney.com Guests

Disney.com has confirmed that traffic to its newly improved and redesigned D-card system, offering more than 75 new animated electronic greeting cards, has quadrupled since its installment.

"I am really proud of the recent advancements in our D-card Web site," said Ken Goldstein, vice president and general manager of Disney Online. "Regardless of the occasion, people of all ages love to engage in the age-old tradition of exchanging greetings and well-wishes. Disney.com has simply improved upon this tradition by enabling guests to bring these messages to life with the magic of Disney -- at no cost to the consumer."

Available at www.DCards.com, D-cards utilize Flash technology, enabling guests to send friends and loved ones a free, personalized electronic greeting featuring favorite Disney characters like Mickey, Goofy, Tarzan, Dumbo and, of course, the Pooh characters.

Innovative features including audio and world-class animation combine with Disney humor to offer card givers a magical way to share their good wishes. D-cards are the only official place where Disney characters are available for inclusion in electronic greeting cards on the Internet.

Visitors can choose from more than 75 animated D-cards featuring their favorite Disney characters for every occasion and message -- from birthday and holiday to get well, crush and friendship. Furthermore, guests need not worry about the speed of mail delivery during this busy holiday season. With www.DCards.com, users can wish their friends around the world a timely holiday greeting with the speed of a mouse click.

-- Posted 12/21/99

Source: Company Press Release