SOUTHLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome has dusted off
his garden shears and polished his green thumb in anticipation
of the 15th annual Epcot® International Flower &
Garden Festival that kicks off today. The Gnome’s
stop at the festival will mark the second year the Gnome
has made his way to Florida to see the millions of blooms
and Disney topiaries that the festival is known for.
Beginning today and lasting until June 1, 2008 at Epcot,
the popular Flower & Garden Festival is recognized around
the world by gardening experts for a magnificent line-up
of celebrity speakers, interactive seminars and one-of-a-kind
exhibits and entertainment events.
Travelocity will feature the latest information on the Roaming
Gnome’s exploits at the 2008 Flower & Garden Festival
via an exclusive Gnome Blog at www.travelocity.com/gnome.
The site will offer photos, the latest “Gnome Quips”
and links to a podcast of garden tips at iTunes. Flower
& Garden Festival guests will also have the opportunity
to purchase a Roaming Gnome for their own gardens at Epcot’s
merchandise shop.
“We are thrilled to bring our beloved Roaming Gnome
back to one of Disney’s most exciting events of the
year and this promises to be the most captivating Flower
& Garden Festival yet,” said Jeffrey Glueck, chief
marketing officer, Travelocity. “This is such a fun
and unique event, and we know our customers will want to
be a part of it.”
This event will feature activities such as the “Flower
Power Garden Series” at the American Gardens Theatre,
the largest collection of Disney topiaries anywhere in the
world and the opportunity to interact with top horticulturists
inside the Wonders of Life Pavilion at Garden Town.
“The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival gets bigger
and better every year and it's not surprising that the Roaming
Gnome has elected to come back to this marvelous event during
the Year of a Million Dreams,” said Randy A. Garfield,
executive vice president of worldwide sales and travel operations
for Disney Destinations. “With millions of registered
users, Travelocity and its Roaming Gnome offer a unique
opportunity to spread the word about Epcot's one-of-a-kind
spring event.”
More information about the 15th annual Epcot International
Flower & Garden Festival is available by calling 407/W-DISNEY
(934-7639) or by visiting www.disneyworld.com/flower. The
festival, including all gardening programs and exhibits,
is included in regular Epcot admission.
About Travelocity Global
Travelocity® is committed to being the traveler's champion
-- before, during and after the trip -- and provides the
most comprehensive and proactive guarantee in the industry
(www.travelocity.com/guarantee). This customer-driven focus,
backed by 24/7 live phone support, competitive prices and
powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity one of
the largest travel companies in the world with gross bookings
of more than U.S. $10 billion in 2007. Travelocity also
owns and operates: Travelocity Business® for corporate
travel; igougo.com, a leading online travel community; lastminute.com,
a leader in European online travel; and ZUJI, a leader in
Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre
Holdings Corporation, a world leader in travel marketing
and distribution.
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