MARNE-LA-VALLÉE, France, (December 2, 2009) – Disneyland Paris Business Solutions has introduced a new teambuilding program for groups.  The Ecolympiads are a "sustainable development championship," that challenges teams with an array of fun activities that celebrate the environment and sustainable development. 

Designed as a morning or afternoon program for groups of 50 to 300 attendees, The Ecolympiads take place in the rustic, wooded setting of the resort's Davy Crockett Ranch.  Beneath a shady canopy of towering trees, teams compete in up to eight different competitions.  Each activity is challenging but not intimidating, which means fun for participants of all ages and skill levels.  

Attendees can test their dexterity by navigating an obstacle course on eco-friendly Segway transporters.  They can also hop on stationary home-training mountain bikes for a not-too-extreme relay race.  Other activities engage the inner artist to create sculptures out of recycled materials and paintings using "paints" of red cabbage, lemon and other natural ingredients. 

Participants can also put their five senses to work while discovering a host of flavours, sounds, sensations, fragrances and visual delights.  These are just some of the experiences that make up The Ecolympiads, which concludes with an awards ceremony and prizes. 

"This new teambuilding program was created with corporate groups in mind."  said Eloi Courcoux, director of Business Solutions.  "The environmental message is relevant to individuals and corporations.  And we deliver that message in a memorable way and in an ideal setting.  Most important, attendees have fun while they learn."    

Sample Programme

• 2:30 p.m.  –  2:45 p.m.          Attendees convene following lunch; Program overview and group divides into teams
• 3:00 p.m.                                 Depart meeting location for Davy Crockett Ranch
• 3:30 p.m.  –  5:30 p.m.          Ecolympiads take place
• 5:30 p.m.  –  6:00 p.m.          Awards ceremony
• 6:00 p.m.                                 Returns from Davy Crockett Campground

The Ecolympiads are the latest addition to an extensive array of group activities available at Disneyland Resort Paris.  Other experiences include adventure rallies, treasure hunts and an exciting zip-line adventure through the treetops of Davy Crockett Ranch.  Programs are available for groups ranging in size from 10 to 1,000 participants.  The Disney Business Solutions team can also organize group golf tournaments on the resort's 27-hole golf course. 

To learn more about bringing a meeting or event to Disneyland Paris, visit the Business Solutions Web site at dlpbusiness.com or call 33 (0) 1-60-45-75-00.

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NOTE TO EDITOR

For more information, please contact:

Marie-Emmanuelle Llinares
Marketing Manager
Business Solutions
33 (0) 1-60-45-75-71 (Paris)
marie.emmanuelle.llinares@disney.com