'Get Happy...With ABC!' Offers Disney-MGM Studios Guests Sneak Peek at Shows On ABC Fall Schedule

Star-Studded Show Presented July 1 - Oct. 5 in ABC-TV Theater

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Guests to the Disney-MGM Studios will get a first look at the exciting new fall lineup of shows on ABC in "Get Happy...With ABC!" a new attraction presented for a limited time in the theme park's ABC-TV Theater.
From July 1-Oct. 5, 2002, the 25-minute attraction introduces Walt Disney World guests to the new ABC shows and the stars who will light up television screens every night this fall.
ABC stars featured in the interactive presentation include Ben Affleck, Sean Bailey, James Bulliard, Jim Belushi, Jennifer Garner, Bonnie Hunt, Jimmy Kimmel, George Lopez, John Madden, John Ritter, Diane Sawyer, Michael Vartan and even the dino-stars of "Dinotopia." Throughout the show, the stars offer an exclusive preview of the new ABC schedule, featuring comedies, dramas, reality-based series, sports, news and late-night programming. The attraction will also introduce guests to programs that will be offered as part of the new "ABC Happy Hour" programming block.
"The addition of the 'Get Happy...With ABC!' live theatrical event at the Disney-MGM Studios is part of an unprecedented effort by the entire Walt Disney Company to help introduce our new fall schedule to viewers, and we couldn't be more excited," said Susan Lyne, president of ABC Entertainment. "This inventive, 25-minute attraction will give park guests an entertaining look at what they can expect from ABC this fall. We hope they like what they see."
"Get Happy...With ABC!" performances will occur daily at the ABC-TV Theater at Disney-MGM Studios through Oct. 5.
Disney-MGM Studios immerses guests in the glamour of show business 365 days a year with thrilling attractions, live stage shows and interactive film, television, radio and animation production facilities. The theme park is the centerpiece of the Walt Disney World 100 Years of Magic celebration – a yearlong salute to the company's founder, Walt Disney, during the anniversary year of his 100th birthday.

For more information about Walt Disney World Resort, guests may call 407/W-DISNEY, contact a travel agent or online at disneyworld.com. Guest information about ABC can be found online at ABC.com.

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Stars to spot in "Get Happy...With ABC!"

Star ABC Show
Ben Affleck - Co-Creator & Executive Producer of "Push, Nevada"
Sean Bailey - Co-Creator & Executive Producer of "Push, Nevada"
James Bulliard - Starring as Travis Glass on "That Was Then"
Jim Belushi - Starring as Jim on "According to Jim"
Jennifer Garner - Starring as Agent Sydney Bristow on "Alias"
Charles Gibson - Co-anchor of ABC News programs
Bonnie Hunt - Starring as Bonnie Molloy on "Life With Bonnie"
Jimmy Kimmel - Host of "The Jimmy Kimmel Show"
George Lopez - Starring as George Lopez on "George Lopez"
John Madden - Expert NFL analyst on "ABC Monday Night Football"
John Ritter - Starring as Paul Hennessy on "8 Simple Rules..."
Diane Sawyer - Co-anchor of ABC News programs
Michael Vartan - Starring as Agent Michael Vaughn on "Alias"