2000 Disneyana Convention details

“It’s A Small World” as the Convention Spotlight Shines on Disneyana 2000
Sept. 5-9

Before the confetti settles on this year’s convention season, there’s one more national gathering that’s sure to get a magical response from its “ConventionEars” -- the Official Disneyana Convention, Sept. 5-9, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

The ninth annual event, complete with its own “Speakers of the Mouse” line-up, brings together 2,000 Disney enthusiasts from around the country for the chance to meet Disney legends and take part in seminars, workshops, pin-trading and auctions featuring limited edition Disney memorabilia.

With this year’s theme of “It’s A Small World,” Disneyana welcomes Academy Award-winning songwriter and creator of the “It’s A Small World” theme Richard M. Sherman, costume designer Alice Davis, Disney Imagineering legend Harriet Burns and Marty Sklar, vice chairman and principal creative executive for Walt Disney Imagineering.

Public Days
Each year, the general public has two opportunities to participate in convention festivities at the Contemporary Resort:

• Disneyana Auction Sept. 7 with a preview 3-7 p.m. and bidding 7-9:30 p.m. Auction admission is $25
• Sept. 9, 1-6 p.m., guests are invited to bid on convention collectibles and share in the entertainment and excitement of this one-of-a-kind event. Admission is $10.

Convention highlights

• Disneyana Auction -- Bids have ranged from $700 to $40,000 in previous years for unique items such as an elephant-shaped sidecar from the Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction at the Magic Kingdom.
• Limited Edition Sale -- Unique items created exclusively for the convention by famous artists such as Armani, Ron Lee and Goebel, providing a rare opportunity to obtain a signed treasure.
• Antiques and Collectibles Show -- Independent collectors and galleries display and trade artifacts ranging from the 1920s to today.
• Entertainment -- Exclusive entertainment created for ConventionEars along with guest speakers including Walt Disney Imagineers Harriet Burns, Alice Davis, Richard Sherman and Marty Sklar.
• Disneyana Discoveries -- Disney University is offering “Disney By Degrees,” a specially designed curriculum of innovative Disney-themed classes, exclusively to ConventionEars. (Not included in convention price.)
• The Walt Disney Company Showcase -- The largest public gathering of Disney businesses featuring cast members of Disney’s many divisions providing updates on the latest happenings throughout the company.

A limited number of Disneyana convention packages are still available by calling Walt Disney World Special Events, (407) 827-7600. Vacation packages include four nights accommodations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, unlimited admission to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, admission to all convention functions and select meals. Packages start at $1,315 per person, based on double occupancy.

For more information about the 2000 Official Disneyana Convention, guests should call (407) 827-7600.

-- Posted August 22, 2000

Source: Company Press Release