Peter Cottontail Breaks Guinness World Record(TM) for the World's Largest Easter Egg Hunt

Peter Cottontail Breaks Guinness World Record(TM) for the World's Largest Easter Egg Hunt

10,000 People Found More Than 300,000 Easter Eggs!

Special Event Celebrated the Launch of the New Animated Feature 'Here Comes Peter Cottontail the Movie'

NEW YORK, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Cottontail broke the Guinness World Record(TM) for the WORLD'S LARGEST EASTER EGG HUNT at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, April 9, 2006. More than 5,000 kids ages 4-12 hunted in the Park's Plantation Meadow for more than 300,000 colorful Easter Eggs (weighing more than 12,000 lbs.) filled with candy and prizes. More than 10,000 people attended in all. The event was held to celebrate the release of the brand new DVD, Here Comes Peter Cottontail the Movie.

"I am proud to award Peter Cottontail and Stone Mountain Park the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Easter Egg Hunt," said Sam Knights, Guinness World Records' Director of Communication at an awards ceremony on Sunday. "This is a tremendous achievement for children and families."

The previous record for the Largest Easter Egg Hunt was held by Searls Park in Rockford, Illinois, where they hid 292,686 eggs for children age 2-7. Peter Cottontail and Stone Mountain Park broke this record by adding 7,314 more eggs!

About Here Comes Peter Cottontail the Movie

Peter Cottontail hops down the bunny trail in an all-new springtime DVD movie adventure, Here Comes Peter Cottontail the Movie. This brand new animated movie, starring the voice talents of Hollywood A-listers Roger Moore, Molly Shannon, Christopher Lloyd and Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), is inspired by the most popular Easter television special of all-time, "Here Comes Peter Cottontail." Here Comes Peter Cottontail the Movie is currently available for $16.98 SRP. Visit Peter Cottontail online at http://www.petercottontailmovie.com/ .

Stone Mountain Park is Georgia's most visited attraction, drawing nearly 4 million visitors each year. With more than 3,200 acres of natural beauty, the Park is a unique and fun destination where families and friends can enjoy the outdoors together, while experiencing an exciting variety of attractions, entertainment and recreation. Visitors will travel back in time to the town of Crossroads(R), where they'll meet fascinating townsfolk and skilled crafters who will show them what life may have been like in an 1870s Southern town. Crossroads includes the Treehouse Challenge -- Atlanta's Ultimate Kids' Adventure, Tall Tales of the South(R) -- Georgia's first 4D theater, The Great Barn(R) -- Atlanta's largest children's indoor play experience, and live shows and entertainment. Other favorite attractions include: the Summit Skyride to the top of Stone Mountain (see the world's largest free standing piece of exposed granite and world's largest high relief carving), the Scenic Railroad, the Scarlett O'Hara Paddlewheel Riverboat, the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard, the Antique Car & Treasure Museum, Discovering Stone Mountain Museum at Memorial Hall and Mini-Golf. Guests will also enjoy the Ride the Ducks(TM) sightseeing adventure, unique shopping, great dining, two championship golf courses, Marriott hotels, a beautiful campground and more!

Stone Mountain Park is located just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. To get to the park, take I-285 to exit 39B, Highway 78 East. Stone Mountain Park is exit #8 on Highway 78. For more information on Peter Cottontail Presents the WORLD'S LARGEST EASTER EGG HUNT at Stone Mountain Park or the Park, call 770-498-5690 or visit our website at http://www.stonemountainpark.com/ .

The newest edition of the Guinness World Records book will hit shelves August 8, 2006 for the suggested retail price of $28.95.

About Classic Media

Classic Media owns and manages some of the world's most recognizable family properties across all media including feature film, television, home video and consumer products. The company's extensive library features a diverse collection of popular animated and live-action characters such as: Casper the Friendly Ghost, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Lone Ranger, Lassie, Underdog and Rocky & Bullwinkle.

Press Contacts:
Sasha Junk Lane Buschel
Classic Media The Morris + King Company
(212) 659-1993 (212) 561-7454
sj@classicmedia.tvlane.buschel@morris-king.com

Source: Classic Media

CONTACT: Sasha Junk, of Classic Media, +1-212-659-1993,
sj@classicmedia.tv; Lane Buschel, of The Morris + King Company,
+1-212-561-7454, lane.buschel@morris-king.com, for Classic Media

Web site: http://www.petercottontailmovie.com/
http://www.stonemountainpark.com/

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