ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Disneyland dreams aren't just
for people. Today, for the second consecutive year, a Thanksgiving dream came
true for the National Thanksgiving Turkey that was pardoned by President
George W. Bush on Wednesday at a White House Rose Garden ceremony.
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Flyer, the pardoned turkey, served as Honorary Grand Marshal in the
Thanksgiving Day parade on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland. The dream come
true is part of the "Year of a Million Dreams" being celebrated at the
Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida.
After the parade, Flyer and his alternate, Fryer, found a cozy home at
Santa's Reindeer Ranch in the park's Frontierland.
"Once again, Disneyland is pleased to welcome the National Turkey as our
guest," said Ed Grier, president of the Disneyland Resort. "The turkey will
find a happy home here at the place where dreams come true, and we know that
guests from around the world will enjoy meeting Flyer."
The journey for Flyer and Fryer began Wednesday, following the
traditional Presidential pardon. The two turkeys and Turkey Federation of
America Chairman Michael Briggs were rushed by police escort to Dulles
International Airport where they boarded and flew First Class to Los Angeles
on United Airlines Flight Turkey-1.
In addition to the turkeys' dreams coming true, the entire Turkey-1
flight crew and passengers enjoyed a surprise visit from Mickey Mouse who
delivered a free ticket to Disneyland for everybody on board.
The 20-week old tom turkey weighs about 36 pounds and was raised under
Briggs' direct supervision on a farm outside Monett, Missouri.
The National Turkey Federation is the advocate for all segments of the
U.S. turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities, which
increase demand for its members' products and protect and enhance the ability
to effectively and profitably provide wholesome, high quality, nutritious
turkey products.
