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Puppy With 'Hidden Mickey' Markings Ushers
in 'Dog Days' of Summer 2006 and the 'Tail End' of Disneyland's
50th Anniversary Celebration
.jpg) 'The Happiest Place on Earth' to Receive
Tail-Wagging Approval From Nine-Month Old Beagle; Helps Close
Out Anniversary and Meets Her Idol, Pluto
ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Dog Days of
Summer" take on special significance today at Disneyland with
the unusual visit to "The Happiest Place on Earth" by Nutmeg
("Meg" for short), a nine-month-old Beagle whose markings
include a perfect Mickey Mouse-shaped silhouette on the top of
her head. Disney "Imagineers" sometimes design subtle "Hidden
Mickeys" into Disneyland Resort attractions, but Meg's natural
markings make her a rarity.
During her visit Meg will meet her idol, Pluto (amiable as ever,
despite the recent demotion of his namesake planet), and
experience Disneyland as it prepares to enter the final month of
its 50th Anniversary celebration. After inspecting a few of the
fire hydrants along Main Street, U.S.A., Meg will howl with
delight as she visits some of the park's original attractions
from 1955, including Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Autopia. She
will also be honored as Grand Marshal of "Walt Disney's Parade
of Dreams."
As a general rule no animals other than assistance canines are
permitted inside Disneyland, however an exception will be made
for Meg due to her unusual "Mickey" markings and the fact that
she was born during the resort's anniversary year. Meg's Disney
connection doesn't end with her "Mickey" spots or her birth
date. According to her certified pedigree, her grandsire was
named "Mr. Pluto Mickey."
Born November 30, 2005, and now 25 pounds, Meg is a purebred
Beagle with lemon and white markings, including the unusual
"Hidden Mickey," approximately two-and-a-half inches long on the
top of her head. Accompanying Meg on her visit will be her
owners Mark and Donna Montante of Ontario, Calif., along with
their children and grandchildren. Photos of Meg will be
available at www.disneylandnews.com throughout the day.
The Disneyland 50th anniversary concludes September 30. For the
next month, the celebration's incredible array of innovative new
adventures and spectacular entertainment continues, with
highlights including the newly enhanced "Pirates of the
Caribbean" and "Space Mountain" attractions, the "Remember ...
Dreams Come True" fireworks extravaganza and "Walt Disney's
Parade of Dreams."
The 500-acre Disneyland Resort in southern California features
two spectacular theme parks -- the world-renowned original
Disney theme park, Disneyland ("The Happiest Place on Earth")
and Disney's California Adventure where Disney magic meets
California fun, plus the Downtown Disney District, a public
esplanade of unique and exciting dining, entertainment and
shopping experiences. Resort hotels include the elegant 751-room
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, the magical 990-room
Disneyland Hotel and the surfside fun of the 502-room Disney's
Paradise Pier Hotel.
More information about the soon-to-end Disneyland 50th
anniversary celebration, news and vacations at the Disneyland
Resort is available at www.disneyland.com, by calling (877)
700-DISNEY, and by visiting local travel agents. For additional
information, please visit our audio and video podcasts at
www.disneyland.com/podcast.
Source: Disneyland
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