'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin Reigns Supreme at Tom Joyner Family Reunion(R) Presented by Allstate

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin Reigns Supreme at Tom Joyner Family Reunion(R) Presented by Allstate

'Queen's Court' of A-List Talent includes R&B Chart-toppers Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, contemporary gospel great Kirk Franklin, and comedy veteran Sinbad

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin, Chris Brown, Kirk Franklin and Comedian/Actor Sinbad will perform at the 2006 the Tom Joyner Family Reunion(R) at Walt Disney World presented by Allstate, the largest publicly held personal lines insurance company in America.

Held at world-renowned Walt Disney World Resort, the reunion offers new attractions and travel options for attendees, as well as the best entertainment any family gathering has ever had! R&B legend Aretha Franklin headlines the annual event for all-ages with scheduled performances by blockbuster newcomers Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, gospel impresario Kirk Franklin, and comedy veteran Sinbad. Hosted by Tom Joyner, whose Tom Joyner Morning Show reaches more than eight million radio listeners daily, the Tom Joyner Family Reunion is the perfect way for visitors to wrap up the summer season with a bang!

Scheduled for August 31 - September 5, 2006, the Tom Joyner Family Reunion is three unforgettable days with family, friends, and the Tom Joyner Morning Crew. What began in 2003 has become an annual event for all members of the family and a unique Disney experience with the unpredictable Tom Joyner flavor. Joyner, host of America's #1 nationally syndicated radio show and TV show, says there's no Family Reunion like this. Through partnership with Walt Disney World Resort and its title sponsor, Allstate, the Tom Joyner Family Reunion provides access to all Family Reunion activities as well as to the resort's four, fun-filled theme parks: Epcot, Magic Kingdom Park, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Allstate returns for the third year as the title sponsor.

"This year will be bigger and better than ever," says Tom Joyner, whose radio show airs in 115 markets throughout the nation. "Every time we do this we make sure that there's something for everybody, and that it's unforgettable. This year, we're stepping it up as usual!"

Building on successful past events, the Family Reunion offers a few upgrades. This year the Disney Yacht & Beach Club Resort will be available for reunion accommodations. In addition to the upscale accommodations afforded at the Yacht and Beach Club, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort will once again play host to the thousands of families that attend. With the option of swankier digs, guests are now offered the option of extending their stay from three nights to four, with lower pricing for travel packages available. Walt Disney World Resort's newest attractions like Soarin', Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show and Expedition Everest will provide a whole new level of fun for adventure-seekers on top of Family Reunion activities including comedy shows, musical entertainment for the whole family, The Family Reunion Health Fair and Expo, The Family BBQ (a required activity for any reunion), "Kid's Night Out", special "Tween" events, seminars and more!

For more information about the events and to book specially priced packages, log onto http://www.blackamericaweb.com/ or call 1-888/TJ-FAMILY (888/853-2645) 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

About REACH Media

The "Tom Joyner Morning Show" is owned by REACH Media Inc., a Dallas-based media company founded by Joyner in 2003. Helping Joyner keep America entertained and informed each morning is the Tom Joyner morning crew: Sybil Wilkes, Myra J., J. Anthony Brown and Ms. Dupree. Regular segments on the show include "Thursday Morning Mom," "Real Fathers Real Men" and "Tips for the Single Mom."

About Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is a world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks, two water adventure parks, 32 resort hotels (22 owned and operated by Walt Disney World); 99 holes of golf on six courses; full-service spas; Disney's Wedding Pavilion; Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex; and Downtown Disney, an entertainment-shopping-dining complex.

About Allstate

Now celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of Allstate Insurance Company, the Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate(R)" slogan, Allstate helps individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 14,100 exclusive agencies and financial professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate(R). Encompass(SM) and Deerbrook(R) Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. add-The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers.

For more information about Disney's Magical Gatherings, guests may call 407/W-DISNEY or logon to http://www.disneyworld.com/ .

Source: REACH Media

CONTACT: Annette Gibbs of Walt Disney World Media Relations,
+1-407-566-6397; or Neil Foote of REACH Media Inc., +1-972/789-1058

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http://www.allstate.com/

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