OAK BROOK, Ill. -- One hundred lucky McDonald's guests will win the
opportunity to experience a Walt Disney World Resort Magical Gathering
vacation as part of a unique promotional initiative. The McDonald's
"Magic For 8" promotional sweepstakes -- now available at
participating restaurants until October 4, 2004, or while supplies last
-- offers consumers the chance to win a vacation for eight to Walt Disney
World Resort with the purchase of any size Chicken Selects -- McDonald's
new, premium chicken breast strips.
"We're excited to have our customers try our new Chicken Selects,"
said Vicky Free, Marketing Director, McDonald's USA. "... And to
have the opportunity to be one of the lucky 100 winners who will each
share memorable vacations with up to seven guests of their choice."
To play, customers can purchase any size Chicken Selects and receive
a game piece with a unique 9-digit code. Players may then visit the
Sweepstakes website at http://www.magicfor8.com
or mail in their code to enter to win. For official rules and alternate
ways to win, visit http://www.mcdonalds.com.
A random drawing will be conducted at the end of the promotion, to
select 100 grand prize winners; each receiving a five day/ four night
vacation for eight to Walt Disney World Resort including: four consecutive
nights at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel; up to eight 4-Day Park Hopper
Passes, valid for admission to the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney-MGM
Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park; use of transportation
within the Walt Disney World Resort; and a choice of one of the following
Grand Gathering experiences: International Dinner and IllumiNations
Dessert Reception at Epcot, Safari Celebration Dinner at Disney's Animal
Kingdom Theme Park, or Good Morning Gathering at the Magic Kingdom Park.
McDonald's (MCD) is the leading global foodservice retailer with more
than 30,000 restaurants serving nearly 47 million people in more than
120 countries each day. Approximately 70 percent of McDonald's restaurants
worldwide are owned and operated by independent, local businessmen and
women.
Magical Gathering is an innovative program with new products and services
designed for extended travel groups planning a Walt Disney World Resort
vacation. And, groups of eight or more staying at a Walt Disney World
Resort can book new Grand Gathering experiences that include the "Safari
Celebration Dinner," "International Dinner and IllumiNations
Dessert Reception," "Magical Fireworks Voyage" and "Good
Morning Gatherings." Dedicated planning specialists will assist
Grand Gathering groups with special celebrations, dining and recreation
reservations.
