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10-07-2004, 11:42 AM
Disneyland Resort Press Release


ANAHEIM, Calif.--Oct. 7, 2004--


Team of Two Ambassadors Has the Special Honor of Representing Cast Members During Disneyland's 50th Anniversary





Hundreds of cheering Guests and Cast Members gathered with Disneyland(R) Resort President Matt Ouimet and Mickey and Minnie Mouse on Main Street, U.S.A. today to congratulate Andrae Rivas and Rebecca Phelps as they were announced as the 2005 Disneyland(R) Resort Ambassadors. This year's announcement took on special meaning as the team of two Ambassadors will represent the Disneyland(R) Resort and its 20,000 Cast Members during the 50th anniversary of Disneyland(R) Park. Their tenure begins Jan. 1, 2005.

"It will be such a great year for Disneyland(R) and it will be just amazing to welcome Guests for the 50th anniversary," said Rivas, who has been with The Walt Disney Company since 2001.

An eight-year veteran of the Resort, Phelps is also eager to take on the Ambassador role. "If you could pick any year to be a part of the Ambassador program, this would be the most exciting. It will be a wonderful time to be a representative of the Disneyland(R) Resort."

As Ambassadors, Rivas and Phelps will also serve as the official hosts of the Disneyland(R) Resort for visiting dignitaries and government officials and will share the Resort's values through local and national public appearances and media interviews. Other duties include acting as emcees at Resort ceremonies and serving as emissaries of goodwill in the community.

Ambassadors are selected after a series of interviews that assess their knowledge of the Disneyland(R) Resort, experience speaking to large groups, written skills, and ability to work as a team or individually. Next year (2005) marks the first time an Ambassador Team will serve since 2001.

"These Ambassadors will represent each and every Cast Member during a year full of milestones, including the 40th anniversary of the Ambassador program and the 50th anniversary of Disneyland(R)," said Ouimet.

The first Ambassador was selected in 1965 to assist Walt Disney in commemorating Disneyland(R) Park's first successful decade of operation. While initially there was no intention of extending the Ambassador program beyond the inaugural year, it proved so successful that Ambassadors have given a face and a name to the Disneyland(R) Resort for nearly 40 years, interacting with Cast, Guests, and the community.

This year, the Ambassador program was expanded to a team of two Ambassadors in honor of the 50th anniversary of Disneyland(R), which will be celebrated globally with the largest celebration in Disney theme park history.