Less than nine years after its opening, Disneyland Paris entered the new millennium by welcoming its 100 millionth visitor on January 10, 2001, an event that highlighted the popularity and success of Disneyland Paris, Europe's leading tourist destination.

During the summer season, Disneyland Paris welcomed Disney's Toon Circus, an all-new show featuring a troupe of zany and irrepressible Toons led by Mickey Mouse. Three rolling stages set the scene on Main Street U.S.A., while 50 clowns, jugglers, artists and a host of Disney characters took to the street three times a day to "enter-toon" the audience.

The ongoing development of Disneyland Resort Paris and its surrounding area continues in 2002. The addition of a second theme park, opening in March, along with the ongoing expansion of Val d'Europe, the urban project developed by Euro Disney S.C.A. and third-party companies that creates the environment of a modern small town, demonstrates the continuing growth potential of this premier European resort.

The construction of three new hotels at the Disneyland Resort Paris also will begin in 2002. They will be financed, built and operated by Six Continents PLC, Airtours plc and Groupe Envergure. The hotels, with a total of 1,100 rooms, are expected to open in spring 2003.