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Program Announced for First Annual NFFC Florida Convention6/26/2006 5:25 PM ESTThe National Fantasy Fan Club (NFFC) will be holding its First Annual Convention in Orlando on September 29 thru October 1, 2006. The event will take place at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, inside Epcot and at the Magic Kingdom Park.
The NFFC is an international club for Disney enthusiasts and has more than 30 chapters. The club holds annual conventions at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA. This 22-year tradition will continue with the West Coast convention scheduled for July 13-18 to coincide with the anniversary of Disneyland's opening. The Orlando convention dates in late September were chosen to coincide with the anniversary of Walt Disney World's grand opening.
Seminars will be held at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel on Friday, September 29, with featured speakers Eddie Carroll, the voice of Jiminy Cricket; Margaret Kerry, the original model for Tinker Bell; and Kaye Malins, Disney family friend and current owner of Walt's boyhood home in Marceline, MO. For the first time in Orlando, the NFFC will host its Luncheon with a Disney Legend. The event gives conventioneers the opportunity to dine at a table with an NFFC Disney Legend, recipients of the club's award to individuals who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy. Invited Legends include merchandise design artist Ralph Kent, Tom Nabbe (Disneyland's original Tom Sawyer), and Walt Disney World railroad veteran George Britton. Festivities on Friday will conclude with a private dessert viewing of IlluminNations, the evening fireworks spectacular at Epcot.
On Saturday, Disney memorabilia collectors and dealers will have their wares on sale at the Show and Sale at the Walt Disney World Swan. Several authors of Disney-related books will be on hand signing copies. Registered conventioneers will be admitted one hour earlier than the general public. The Show and Sale will open to the public at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m. That evening, conventioneers will be attending the ‘Part of Your World' dinner. At least one Disney VIP will be at every table, offering attendees the chance to have a personal conversation about Disney history.
Special to the first annual convention is the opportunity for conventioneers to take a two- hour tour around Epcot aboard a Segway Human Transporter at a special convention rate.
On Sunday, October 1, 2006, the 35th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, conventioneers will spend the day playing games and riding attractions in the Magic Kingdom, culminating with a group photo to commemorate the weekend.
The Walt Disney World Swan has established special room rate of $149 for conventioneers. Reservations can be made by calling: 800/227-1500; mention the NFFC to get the special price.
For more information, please visit www.nffc.org, or contact:
Kendra Trahan
National President, NFFC
407-877-3831
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