Press Release: Travelocity
June 13, 2002
FORT WORTH, TX -- One place magically offers countless Walt Disney World Resort vacation options with lots of fun
and good deals for the summer -- now just a click or phone call away at Travelocity, the most popular travel site
on the Web. Through a special merchant distribution agreement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Travelocity has
created a massive travel marketplace for Walt Disney World vacation planning and purchasing, located at www.travelocity.com/disneyvacations
.
The site now includes land-only and air-inclusive Walt Disney World packages and promotions, airfare deals and
summer hotel rates in addition to admission to Disney's theme parks in Orlando. To kick-off the launch, travelers
can take advantage of this summer's sweepstakes promotion, offering the chance to win one of four vacations each
valued at $4,000.
Consumers now have access to a one-stop-shop for all the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, resorts and events,
in addition to better rates and packages than previously available on Travelocity.
Travelocity's new Walt Disney World Resort product introduces a number of new features that provide consumers with
interactive capabilities, allowing them to explore all of the Walt Disney World resorts and theme parks through
an exclusive interactive map.
"Now that Travelocity is a merchant of Disney products and services through this landmark agreement, the site
will provide better values than ever for consumers and easy access to all Disney products," said Sam Gilliland,
president and chief executive officer of Travelocity. "In addition to expanding Travelocity's merchant model,
this also increases the shopping power of our 34 million members, giving them access to theme park tickets, properties
and all that the Walt Disney World Resort has to offer."
Walt Disney World Vacations Features
Additional details of the Disney Vacations features that are exclusive to
Travelocity include:
-- Interactive Map -- Allows travelers to view a map of the entire Walt
Disney World Resort so they can see where each resort is located in
relationship to each theme park.
-- Vacation of the Week -- Highlights the best vacation deal available,
which could include a special package offered for select dates or
savings on existing packages.
-- Featured Interest -- Features a specific resort or several resorts
related to vacationers' interests or needs. For example, a "Home Away
From Home" resort is ideal for families or extended stays to the Walt
Disney World Resort.
-- Featured Resort -- Highlights select individual properties and
provides travelers with up-to-the-minute information on resort
descriptions, unusual facts, the latest features and more.
-- What's New -- Vacationers can view the latest news and updates at the
Walt Disney World Resort, including new attractions, restaurants and
more.
"Get Goofy" Disney Deals
Right now on Travelocity, travelers will get one free Travelocity Preferred Membership for each on-site Walt Disney
World booking made through July 10, 2002. Additional details on the "Get Goofy" promotion can be found
at www.travelocity.com/disney . Examples of the latest deals include the following:
Packages Price Dates
Fall Fantasy Package - Includes -- Save up to 44 % Aug. 25 -
a three-night hotel stay, room -- Disney's All-Star Oct 2, 2002
taxes, Ultimate Park Hopper Ticket Resorts from $313
(providing access to all Walt -- Disney's Coronado
Disney World theme parks) and more. Springs Resort
from $362
-- Disney's Animal
Kingdom Lodge
from $426
-- Disney's Wilderness
Lodge from $442
-- Disney's Contemporary
Resort from $458
Disney Resort Magic Package - -- Disney's Animal Available
Minimum three-night hotel stay, Kingdom Lodge year-round
room taxes, Ultimate Park Hopper from $565
Ticket (providing access to all -- Fort Wilderness Resort
Walt Disney World theme parks), & Campground/Cabins
Disney's FLEX Feature* and more. from $598
-- Disney's Yacht Club
Resort from $701
-- Disney's Grand Floridian
Resort & Spa from $765
-- Disney's FLEX feature offers a choice of one of 13 items, such as a
Disney Character breakfast or a round of golf at Disney's Oak Trail
Golf Course.
Walt Disney World vacation packages, in addition to the Disney Cruise vacations already being offered on the site,
are available for booking either online (www.travelocity.com ) or over the phone with a Travelocity vacation professional
(1-800-675-6347). Disneyland Resort vacation packages will be added to the Travelocity Vacations California product
line during the year.
Sweepstakes
Travelocity is conducting a sweepstakes give-away from now through July 10, 2002, offering the chance to win one
of four fantastic Walt Disney World packages for four, each worth a total retail value of $4,000. Travel must be
completed by May 31, 2003. *When travelers tell a friend about the sweepstakes, they receive up to 10 additional
entries into the contest. Package includes:
About Travelocity
Travelocity, a database-driven travel marketing and transaction company, provides Internet and wireless reservations
information for more than 700 airlines, more than 55,000 hotels and more than 50 car rental companies. In addition,
Travelocity offers more than 6,500 vacation packages, tour and cruise departures and a vast database of destination
and interest information. Travelocity employs more than 1,000 customer service professionals, has sold more than
22 million airline tickets and has registered more than 34 million members.
Travelocity is wholly owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation (NYSE: TSG - News), the leading provider of technology
and marketing services for the travel industry. More information on Sabre can be found at www.sabre.com . Additional
information about Travelocity can be found on the Web at www.travelocity.com .
About Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts operates The Walt Disney Company's theme park and resort businesses in the United
States, including the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California.
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Contact:
Judy Haveson (judy@vollmerpr.com )
(212) 554-7425
Janelle O'Haugherty (janelle@vollmerpr.com )
(972) 488-4790
VOLLMER
Vicki Johnson (vicki.johnson@disney.com )
(407) 566-6181
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
SOURCE: Travelocity