The World's Most Magical Celebration
Competition terms & conditions
The Promoter is Immediate Media Company London Limited.
The Prize Provider is The Walt Disney Company Limited.
The BBC Code of Conduct for competitions can be found at https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/code-of-conduct and all BBC magazines comply with the Code.
The promotion is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 18 years or older, except the Promoter’s employees or contractors (including Disney employees) and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct family members. Entrants must not use music in their submissions. Any submissions containing music will be excluded from the competition.
The closing date for entries is 23:59 on 31st October 2021.
By entering the promotion, the participants agree:
(a) to be bound by these terms and conditions;
(b) that their surname and county of residence may be released if they win a prize; and
(c) that should they win the promotion, their name and likeness may be used by the Promoter and the Prize Provider for pre-arranged promotional purposes.
(d) that they keep the copyright in their entry but grant to the Promoter and the Prize Provider a free and unlimited license to use, edit and reproduce the entrant’s video and name in marketing and editorial content on their social media and websites.
Entrants should enter by recording and uploading a video entry and completing the form via the entry mechanic stated on the competition page. Entries received after the closing date of the promotion will not be considered.
Entrants must supply to Immediate Media Company Limited their full name and email address. The Promoter will use entrants’ personal details and the personal data contained in the submissions (e.g. images of the children and other persons appearing the videos) in accordance with the Immediate Privacy Policy. For purpose connected with the competition, the Promoter may share the above personal with the Prize Provider, in particular the winner’s contact details for the purpose of fulfilling the prize, as well as the personal data contained in the submissions (e.g. images of participants) for use in all media for editorial and marketing purposes connected to the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary campaign. Upon collection of a specific consent, entrants contact details (e-mail) may also be shared with the Prize Provider for its direct marketing purposes. For more information, please read the Walt Disney Company Limited UK & EU Privacy Rights and Privacy Policy.
Only one entry will be permitted per person, regardless of method of entry. Bulk entries made by third parties will not be permitted.
Entrants are advised to use WeTransfer to send us their videos. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Go to https://wetransfer.com/ and select the free/just send files option
2. Select your video
3. Put 'WDW 50 Competition' as the title and add your full name within the message section
5. Send to us via the email option using email address wdw50@immediate.co.uk
6. Go to the competition page and paste the link you received from WeTransfer into the box provided (i.e. https://we.tl/t-5w0c0VkHq6)
7. Complete the rest of the online form as normal, leaving the 'Upload video' option empty
The winning entrant will be the entrant chosen by the judging panel. The Promoter and judge’s decision as to the winner is final and no correspondence relating to the promotion will be entered into. The Promoter may share the details of the winner with the Prize Provider for the purposes of fulfilling the prize.
The entrants will be judged based on the following judging criteria: enthusiasm, quality of answer and originality. In the result of a tie, the most enthusiastic and original entry will be chosen. The winner shall win 1 package holiday consisting of 7 nights and 8 days to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for themselves (Recipient) and up to 3 accompanying guests, in total a maximum of 4 persons, including the following:
- Up to 4 return Economy Class air fares between a UK international airport closest to winner's residence in the UK and Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida, USA.
- Up to 4 round trip ground transfers between the Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
- Room accommodation consisting of 1 standard room shared with maximum of 4 persons per room for 7 nights at a Disney Resort hotel selected by Disney in its sole discretion;
- 4 x 8 Day Disney Theme Park Tickets (name and type of ticket as specified by Disney).
- 1 Disney Gift Card with a value of $1,500 to be spent in the Resort. Subject to restrictions.
Prize must be taken during the February 2022 half-term school holidays. Departure date and accommodations are subject to availability. Certain restrictions and block-out dates may apply. The booking form must be received a minimum of 60 days out from preferred travel dates.
Any costs incurred in addition to the prize elements listed above shall be incurred at the Recipients’ and/or their guests’ expense including but not limited to: expenses associated with additional guests, UK transfers, meals, hotel room service, laundry service, alcoholic beverages, merchandise, souvenirs, local and long distance telephone calls, tips, gratuities, service charges or taxes and all other charges and items not otherwise described in the above.
Minors under the age of 18 not travelling with a parent or legal guardian must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 in the same accommodation.
The Recipient and all of their guests must travel at the same time on the same routing. Any children in the group must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian aged 18 or over.
The Promoter will ask the Recipient and all of their guests to take part in some filming within the parks for approximately 2 days of their 7 night holiday. The content will be used across Immediate Media platforms as well as The Walt Disney Company’s owned media channels; for example Walt Disney World social media platforms. Promoter reserves the right to ask the winner to sign a written release on its own behalf or on behalf of Disney before awarding any prize. During this time, the Recipient and their guests will have a VIP guide giving them fast track access to attractions within the Park and preferred viewing for selected shows and entertainment. The Recipient and their guests also agree to an interview with the Immediate Media Editorial Team following their trip.
Travel insurance is not included. It is the Recipient’s responsibility to take out before travelling adequate insurance suitable for their needs for the entire duration of the Prize. The Promoter and Disney shall not be liable for any costs or losses through the Recipient’s failure to take out adequate insurance cover.
The Recipient and their guests are responsible for their own passport, visa requirements and any other documentation or any other requirements (including but not limited to Covid-19 testing) that may be imposed by the authorities from time to time.
It is the Recipient and their guests’ responsibility to comply with the applicable laws and follow Government’s and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office’s travel advice in respect of Covid-19 which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus and any travel restrictions imposed by the government.
Once the booking is confirmed, the winner and their guests are subject to the travel conditions of the airline.
By participating in the Promotion Recipients and their guests agree that they will be subject to Walt Disney World Resort Booking Terms and Conditions save for the sections relating to the fees of booking. Full Terms and Conditions can be found here.
Age and height restrictions may apply to some attractions. Parks, attractions and/or entertainment may change operating hours or be closed due to refurbishing, capacity, weather or special events and may otherwise change or be discontinued without any notice and without liability to the Supplier.
To gain entry into a Walt Disney World Theme Park, advance registration is required. It is the Recipient and their guests’ responsibility to make reservations for the Theme Parks that they wish to visit using the Disney Park Pass Reservation System. The recipient must make a separate reservation for each date they plan to visit, even with a multi-day ticket at each Theme Park they wish to attend. Disney cannot be held responsible for the Recipient’s failure to make reservations and will not be able to change travel dates once travel costs have been incurred.
Enhanced health and safety measures are in place at Walt Disney World Resort to promote cleanliness, physical distancing and reduced contact. Some experiences, shows or events may not be available or may be modified depending on the evolution of the safety and sanitary measures and recommendations from public authorities or other reasons, including but not limited to adverse weather conditions, refurbishment or maintenance. Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park remains closed at this time. Tickets will include admission to Disney's Blizzard Beach or Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, whichever is open. Currently reservation is not required to visit a water park, but reservation requirements may change. Details available at disneyworld.co.uk.
If the winner elects to partake in any or all portions of his/her prize with fewer than 3 guests, the prize will be awarded to the winner and any participating guest and any remainder of the prize will be forfeited and shall not be subject to further or alternative compensation.
The winner will be notified within 28 days of the close of the promotion by email. If the winner cannot be contacted, or fails to respond within 28 days of such notification being sent, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to a runner up, or to re-offer the prize in any future promotion.
There is no cash alternative and the prize will not be transferable. Prizes must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of the same or greater value.
The surname and county of residence of the winner will be available upon request by sending an SAE to Immediate Media – Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary competition, Vineyard House, 44 Brook Green, London, W6 7BT within two months of the closing date of the promotion. The Promoter will contact the winner before releasing this information and provide the winner the opportunity to object or limit the amount of information shared.
The Promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions or to cancel, alter or amend the promotion at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, or if circumstances arise outside of its control. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify late, misdirected, incomplete, corrupted, lost, illegible or invalid entries.
The Promoter does not accept any responsibility for lost, delayed or fraudulent entries.
The Promoter and the Prize Provider exclude liability to the full extent permitted by law for any loss, damage or injury occurring to the participant arising from his or her entry into the promotion or occurring to the winner arising from his or her acceptance of a prize.
The promotion is subject to the laws of England.
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