"Disney is world famous for innovation and creativity," said George Aguel, senior vice president for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, "and our newest Disney Institute programs help attendees leverage these powerful leadership tools in their own organizations. Of course, the learning experience itself is true Disney, taking a cue from our legacy of creativity and innovation to educate attendees and help them see their businesses in a new light."

Joann Delgin, director of Resort Sales and Services at the Disneyland Resort, added, "These new programs enrich the meeting experience for planners and attendees alike. Our hotels and theme parks have always been a source of inspiration to people, and now we have professional development content that can help them harness that inspiration. It’s another example of what makes the Disneyland Resort such a unique meeting location."

Disney Institute programs showcase proven Disney management practices that are easily adapted to other organizations. Disney leaders serve as program facilitators, bringing topics to life through insightful stories and firsthand experiences about the business behind the magic. To accommodate different agendas, topics are available as 90-minute presentations or three-hour workshops designed to help participants adapt specific Disney strategies to their organizations.

Disney Institute Programs Found Only at the Disneyland Resort

• "Nurturing a Creative Culture" - Focusing on leadership, program participants learn how to encourage, inspire and support creativity in the workplace by exploring the culture of Walt Disney Imagineering and other creative teams. This workshop examines factors that inspire a team and the creation of supportive environments, both physical and cultural.

• "Framing Up the Opportunities" - Creativity and imagination are the most powerful resources any organization has in today’s competitive environment. Inspired by stories and experiences from Walt Disney Imagineering and other groundbreaking creative organizations, this interactive workshop discusses the development of creative teams, establishing creative processes and evaluating a project’s success.

• "Innovation: Bringing Creativity to Life" - Once the team develops the new idea, "innovation" is how to logistically put that idea in motion. Participants learn how to develop implementation processes and products for a competitive edge by utilizing Disney case studies and stories, as well as examples from other innovative groups.

• "A Walk in Walt's Footsteps" Tour - Guests discover Disneyland from the perspective of the man who created it, Walt Disney. This inspiring journey shares the fascinating history of the park and illustrates Walt's imagination, genius, commitment to quality and legacy.

These four new meetings workshops are exclusive to the Disneyland Resort. Other Disney Institute seminar topics such as customer loyalty, quality service and people management are also available.

In addition, for a unique team building experience, the Disneyland Resort is now offering Pluto's Pursuit. Available only through the Disney Institute, this scavenger hunt adventure encourages groups to focus on team success factors such as collaboration, leadership and trust. The event takes place in the fun, magical environment of Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure theme parks.

Fees for a 90-minute keynote speaker presentation start at $6,500; a half-day session starts at $7,500 (or $150 per person with a 50 person minimum) and a full-day session starts at $549 per person (based on a 20 guest minimum). Fees for Pluto's Pursuit are $149 per person, based on a 20-person minimum. Prices and programs are subject to change and are based on space availability.

This menu of professional development can be found on the Disneyland Resort's new website, www.disneylandmeetings.com, where planners will find an all-new, meeting planning guide in an easy-to-navigate format. Planners can reach Disneyland Resort Sales at (714) 956-6556.

It's a whole new world of magic at the Disneyland Resort, featuring two theme parks, an entertainment district and three hotels. All within walking distance are: Walt Disney's original theme park, Disneyland, "The Happiest Place on Earth"; Disney’s California Adventure Park, a salute to California through Disney storytelling; Downtown Disney District, a public esplanade of dining, family entertainment and shopping; the luxurious 745-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel; the 502-room Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel; and the 990-room Disneyland Hotel. For general information call (714) 781-4565 or visit www.disneyland.com.