Princess Diana Exhibit Hosted at Downtown Disney

July 02, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla., Beginning this month, Downtown Disney will play host to an inspiring new exhibit - ?DIANA ? The People?s Princess.? This limited-time experience showcases the life and story of Princess Diana. A sampling of rare royal dresses and hundreds of authentic artifacts relating to her life will be on display in a 17,500-square-foot setting at Downtown Disney® West Side, adjacent to DisneyQuest®. This unique exhibition is one of the largest collections of royal dresses and rare artifacts ever assembled for an American audience. The exhibition will be on display through November 30, 2009.

For visitors seeking ideal accommodations while touring this exhibit or the Disney area, the Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels (www.downtowndisneyhotels.com), a consortium of seven official Walt Disney World® Resort hotels, provide the perfect mix of prime location, amenities and pricing options. The group consists of the Best Western, Holiday Inn, Doubletree Guest Suites, Regal Sun Resort, Hilton, Royal Plaza and the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa. With a total of 27 restaurants, more than 3600 rooms and scores of amenities, they offer a rate, space and menu to please every guest. These hotels even offer a 15% discount for Florida and Georgia residents, and a 20% military discount.

?There?s always something new and exiting happening at Walt Disney World,? said Laurence Richardson, chairman of the Downtown Disney Resort Are Hotels marketing committee. ?Whether it?s a new ride, show or attraction, there?s always a buzz and we are thrilled to be located right here in the midst of all that excitement.?