DGTG News Flash: Disney-Pixar's 'Cars 2' Stars Line up for Checkered-Flag Finish / Pixar's 25th Anniversary Weekend

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is revving up for a dash to the finish line with Pixar's 25th Anniversary Weekend celebrating "Cars 2." The May 13-15, 2011 event at Walt  Disney World Resort will bring this year's flowerfest to a checkered-flag conclusion with:

• Pixar character meet-and-greets throughout Future World and World Showcase.
   
• "Race Around World Showcase" kids activity that, when completed, earns a collectible button.
   
• Informal discussions (May 14 and May 15) featuring Oscar®-winning composer Michael Giacchino, Oscar®-nominated Pixar producer Jonas Rivera, and "Cars" franchise guardian Jay Ward. Ward is currently involved with Disney-Pixar's "Cars 2," scheduled for release on June 24, 2011.

Entertainment is subject to change without notice. The special experiences are included with Epcot admission. More information about the special weekend is available at pixarweekend.com.

CHECKERED FLAG FINISH: Topiary Mater has been added to the array of characters revving up for a dash to the finish with Pixar's 25th Anniversary Weekend May 13-15, 2011, celebrating "Cars 2" during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV.

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