New Relationship Brings Disney Institute Programs to Key Business Markets

Learning Tree International will feature D.I. curriculum in Atlanta, Chicago,
New York and Washington D.C.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Institute professional
development programs will soon be offered at Learning Tree Education Centers
in select cities throughout the U.S. The programs are part of a new
relationship between Disney Institute -- the professional development arm of
The Walt Disney Company -- and Learning Tree, the world's leading
vendor-independent management, business skills and IT training company.

Beginning August 2009, the relationship will bring a broad range of Disney
Institute content to Learning Tree Education Centers in Atlanta; Reston, Va.;
Rockville, Md.; Alexandria, Va.; Chicago; and New York City. A variety of
course topics and formats will be offered, enabling individuals and intact
work teams to select content that is ideally suited to meet their
organizations' needs.

"Disney Institute and Learning Tree are great complements to one another, and
these new programs will deliver innovative Disney content into these
exceptional education centers," said Jeff James, vice president for Disney
Institute. "Both organizations share a commitment to providing outstanding
service, which ensures that the learning experience will be as powerful as the
program content."

Nick Schacht, CEO and President of Learning Tree International, said, "Disney
Institute brings an entirely new kind of professional development experience
to Learning Tree customers. Participants in Disney Institute courses will
learn business practices that have been proven through decades of successful
application at Disney. Furthermore, they can begin using these same practices
immediately in their own organizations. This real-life approach is a wonderful
addition to our portfolio of hands-on training courses and another example of
the innovative content that Learning Tree provides worldwide.

Disney Institute curricula cover business practices that have transformed
Disney into a global benchmark and one of the world's most admired brands.
Programs offered at Learning Tree Education Centers will include in-depth
studies of the Disney approach to:

-- Leadership Excellence
-- People Management
-- Quality Service
-- Brand Loyalty
-- Inspiring Creativity

In addition to hosting the Disney Institute programs, Learning Tree will
support the relationship with its world-renowned sales, marketing and customer
service capabilities. Learning Tree clients will also have access to special
Disney Institute Web casts, which highlight core topics from the Disney's
Approach Series. As with all Disney Institute programs, the Web casts showcase
innovative ways to drive business results and top-box satisfaction levels.

Regardless of the topic or format they select, participants will get an
insider's look at proven Disney best practices that are easily adaptable to
their own organizations. Content is delivered in engaging style by Disney
leaders whose experience and professional backgrounds bring added dimension
and richness to the program experience.

For information on how to register for a Disney Institute program at Learning
Tree Education Centers, please visit www.learningtree.com.

About Disney Institute

Disney Institute was created to showcase "the business behind the magic" -
proven Disney business practices that easily adapt to other organizations. One
of the most recognized names in professional development, Disney Institute
travels the world offering engaging seminars, workshops and presentations and
fully customized programming. Immersive learning experiences are also offered
at Disney Destinations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, enabling participants
to go behind the scenes and see firsthand how business theory drives
operational excellence. The Disney Institute client roster includes more than
half of the Fortune 500 companies and a wide range of small businesses,
non-profits and government agencies. To learn more about Disney Institute,
visit www.disneyinstitute.com or call (321) 939-4600.

About Learning Tree

Learning Tree International is a leading global provider of truly effective
training to management, business and information technology professionals.
Since 1974, more than 65,000 public and private organizations have trusted
Learning Tree to enhance the professional skills of more than 1.9 million
employees. The Company develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary
library of over 225 instructor-led courses focused on project management,
leadership and key business skills, Web development, operating systems,
programming languages, databases, computer networks, IT/IS security and
object-oriented technology. The Company also tests and certifies IT and
business professionals, and Learning Tree courses are recommended for college
credit by the American Council on Education and several leading Universities.
In addition, Learning Tree is accredited by the International Institute of
Business Analysis (IIBA) and the National Association of State Boards of
Accountancy National Registry of CPE sponsors, and is a Registered Education
Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI). For more information about
Learning Tree products and services, call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733), or
visit our Web site
www.learningtree.com.

SOURCE The Walt Disney Company

Stacey Thomson, Public Relations Manager, Disney Institute, +1-407-566-2637
(Orlando), stacey.f.thomson@disney.com, or David Taylor, Vice President,
Worldwide Marketing, Learning Tree International, +1-703-925-5500 (Reston,
VA), david_taylor@learningtree.com