- New ways for Aeroplan members to experience the Walt Disney
World Resort 50th anniversary celebration, including a
contest from Air Canada for a chance to win one of 50 magical
prizes
MONTREAL, Sept. 9, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada is
bringing the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary
celebration to Aeroplan members with new and exciting ways to
experience the 18-month milestone event beginning October 1, 2021. From now until September 29, 2021, Aeroplan members can enter
Air Canada's contest for a chance to win one of 50 magical prizes,
including one of five Air Canada Vacations packages to Walt Disney
World Resort in Florida. Air
Canada is also adding Disney
merchandise and Disney Gift Cards that can be redeemed using
Aeroplan points on the Aeroplan eStore. Plus, Aeroplan members will
continue to earn and redeem Aeroplan points when travelling with
Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations to Walt Disney World
Resort.
"Unforgettable experiences, lasting memories and excitement,
this is what Walt Disney World Resort is all about no matter your
age, and Air Canada is extremely proud to celebrate this wonderful
milestone marking 50 years of magic, in close collaboration with
Disney," said Andy Shibata, Vice
President, Brand at Air Canada. "The magic also won't stop here,
with even more ways for our customers to experience 'The World's
Most Magical Celebration' to be announced soon."
With up to 33 weekly flights between Canada and Florida, including non-stop service to
Orlando from Montreal and Toronto, Air Canada is the largest Canadian
carrier into Orlando for
Canadians. Later this year, Air Canada will also be offering
non-stop service to Orlando from
Quebec City, Ottawa and Halifax. Customers looking to
simplify their vacation planning can take advantage of complete
Walt Disney World vacation packages, including hotel and theme
park tickets, when booking with Air Canada Vacations, a distributor
of Disney travel products for over 15 years.
Air Canada makes family travel
as easy as possible by offering dedicated family check-in lines and
early boarding, as well as offering our Skyriders program for kids
that includes special meals and kits for them while onboard. And
through Aeroplan Family Sharing, earning and redeeming Aeroplan
points has never been easier.
50 magical prizes to celebrate 50 magical years
Aeroplan members can enter the contest between September 9, 2021 and September 29, 2021, at aircanada.com/magical50
for their chance to win one of the five Air Canada Vacations
packages to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, as well as 45 other prizes that
include Disney merchandise, Disney Gift Card eGifts and Aeroplan
points. The total approximate value of all 50 prizes is
$112,340.95 CAD. Not an Aeroplan
member? Join now.
The contest is open to all active Aeroplan members in good
standing who: (i) are residents of Canada, (ii) have reached the legal age of
majority in their province or territory of residence, and (iii)
enter the contest between September 9,
2021, at 12:01 a.m. and
September 29, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. (EST). No purchase necessary.
Full contest rules and contest entry form available
at aircanada.com/magical50.
New Disney Merchandise on Aeroplan eStore
Aeroplan members will have access to a dedicated Disney shop on
the Aeroplan eStore where they can redeem points for Disney Gift
Cards starting at $100 CAD, or to
shop for popular Disney merchandise for their family and
friends.
Aeroplan Member Benefits
Aeroplan members can redeem their Aeroplan points for flights to
Orlando with Air Canada, or toward
an entire Walt Disney World vacation package with Air Canada
Vacations. They can also earn Aeroplan points on their flights when
booking with Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations. Aeroplan credit
cardholders can earn Aeroplan points even faster and receive
additional airline benefits.
The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary
Celebration
Beginning October 1, 2021:
- Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will host "The World's Most Magical
Celebration" honouring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World
Resort in Florida.
- This 18-month event will feature new experiences at the
resort's four theme parks and beyond, where shimmering EARidescent
décor will appear as if by magic.
- A new nighttime spectacular, "Disney Enchantment," will help
kick off the 50th anniversary festivities when it debuts
Oct. 1 at Magic Kingdom Park.
- Joining "Disney Enchantment" on Oct.
1 will be "Harmonious" at EPCOT, one of the largest
nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park.
- An expanded France pavilion at
EPCOT will be part of the festivities and feature a new
family-friendly attraction, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and a
delicious new restaurant, La Crêperie de Paris.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international
airline, and in 2019 was among the top 20 largest airlines in the
world. It is Canada's flag carrier
and a founding member of Star
Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation
network. Air Canada is the only
international network carrier in North
America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to
independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2020, Air Canada was
named Global Traveler's Best Airline in North America for the second straight year. In
January 2021, Air Canada received
APEX's Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+
biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline in
Canada to attain the highest APEX
ranking. Air Canada has also
committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations
by 2050. For more information, please visit: aircanada.com/media,
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