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AROUND THE WORLD
Atlanta Braves on First Base for Annual Spring Training

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Disney's Wide World of Sports complex hosts the Atlanta Braves' spring training season for the fifth year, including a Grapefruit League slate that begins March 1 with a game against the Florida Marlins.

The Braves' 15-game schedule features dates with the New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. Their warm-up for the Grapefruit League: a Feb. 28 game against University of Georgia plus a week of practices, autograph sessions and photo opportunities galore at the 7,500-seat ballpark.

Single-game ticket prices are $19 on the lower reserved level, $16.25 on the upper reserved level and the bleachers, and $11.50 for lawn seats and general admission.

Spring training packages include accommodations, theme park tickets and game tickets. They are available March 1-31. To order, call 407/939-7810.

For single-game tickets and game dates, call Ticketmaster at 407/839-3900.

Tricks of the Pin Trade: Ongoing Bartering Series
At Disney-MGM Studios in March

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. "Lights, Camera, Action, Roll & On With the Pin Show!" The second in a series of Walt Disney World pin trading events during 2002 will take place on March 16 in Disney-MGM Studios. Limited edition pins include a variety of Disney characters, shows and movies.

"Beauty and the Beast," "The Little Mermaid," "Indiana Jones," "Playhouse Disney," and an original glow-in-the-dark pin by Jeff Ebersohl will satisfy the tastes of every participant. Other limited pins as well as an exclusive character breakfast and more surprises add even more excitement to the day.

Limited space remains, available for $25. Park admission is required for attendance.

Journey to Africa's Home Away from Home
At Disney's Animal Kingdom

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. A culturally enlightening experience welcomes guests to explore Botswana, Kenya and South Africa on March 8, 9 and 10 as a part of the Disney's Animal Kingdom Cultural Celebration series.

Music, authentic dancing, crafts, food, and educational activities about nature and wildlife will intrigue spectators. Interactive exhibits include "Tiger Leap," which shows how much farther a tiger can jump than a human by measuring the guest's jumping distance. Another exhibit involves the translation of a guest's name into the African language of his or her choice.

Pin traders can look forward to the introduction of an exclusive Disney's Animal Kingdom pin each day of the event.

Dinosaurs Arise From Extinction to Come Face to Face
With Pin Pals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Buried fossils will come alive on April 13 in the groundbreaking debut of Chester & Hester's Pin-O-Rama! -- the first after-hours special event ever at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

DinoLand U.S.A. inhabitants including Chester and Hester will be in attendance to make all guests feel at home. A night full of rides, games, food and fun will leave families digging the "dino-scene" in the brand new Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama!

A blind auction will allow traders to enjoy the old pins and welcome the new Artist Choice Pin Sets, which display images of original art by Walt Disney World artists. History buffs as well as future fanatics will delight in this journey of a lifetime!

Tickets are $125 per person. For reservations and more information, contact Walt Disney World Event Services at 407/827-7600.

Pin trading started in October 1999 during Disney's millennium celebration. It continues as a part of Disney's 100 Years of Magic celebration honoring the centennial of Walt Disney's birth.

Golf Digest, Golf Magazine Honor Walt Disney World Resort
As One of America's Top Golf Resorts

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. The March issue of Golf Digest is echoing a sentiment expressed by Golf Magazine a month earlier: that Walt Disney World Resort is one of America's top golf resorts.

For the first time in the 51-year history of Golf Digest, the magazine has ranked the Top 75 Golf Resorts in America. And Walt Disney World Resort, which was named a Golf Magazine Gold Medal Resort in February, is among 11 Florida golf resorts honored by Golf Digest.

Walt Disney World Resort offers five championship courses, a nine-hole family course and instructional programs for golfers of all skill levels. In addition, the 47-square-mile Vacation Kingdom features a broad array of activities and facilities for golfers and non-golfers alike -- including a choice of 19 themed hotels, dining and entertainment, four theme parks and a multi-sports complex.

Golf tee times and instruction can be arranged by calling 407/WDW-GOLF. Overnight accommodations are available through a local travel agent, by visiting www.disneyworld.com or by calling 407/W-DISNEY.

Disney Vacation Club Expanding Due to High Guest Demand

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is expanding its timeshare presence to the Disney Institute at the Walt Disney World Resort. Construction starts this spring on the DVC's newest location, which boasts an urban setting with Downtown Disney just minutes away.

"The proposed ownership resort expansion will combine one of our highly successful offerings with an exciting complement of existing resort amenities," said George Aguel, senior vice president of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.

In its first 10 years, Disney Vacation Club has attracted more than 60,000 families from more than 60 countries around the world.