Spend a Night in Cinderella's Castle

As a child, I traveled with my family every summer to visit Disneyland. One of the very best highlights was jumping in that little boat and touring through the Pirates of the Caribbean. Every time I did so I would be overcome with the desire to jump out and live amongst the pirates and scalawags.

But alas, it was never to be.

I'm sure others have had similar fantasies visiting the Magic Kingdom which also went unfulfilled. According to a recent press release, however, there is now a glimmer of hope for those who gazed longingly upon the park's iconic castle. Yes indeed, Walt Disney World in Florida is now offering accommodations in the legendary Cinderella's Castle.

Years ago, Walt Disney himself had designed a suite within the castle for his private quarters. The suite, which has never been opened to the public, has recently undergone a major renovation and is now being incorporated into a publicity campaign. Lucky winners, chosen randomly by the "Disney Dream Squad" will be allowed to spend a night snoozing away in the castle suite, overlooking the entire park and reveling in the joys of a finally-fulfilled childhood fantasy.

Any one caught trying to fix the contest, however, will be forced to spend a night in "It's a Small World."

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