Susan Lucci Headlines 11th Annual 'ABC Super Soap Weekend' at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World Resort

Susan Lucci Headlines 11th Annual 'ABC Super Soap Weekend' at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World Resort

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'The View's' Rosie O'Donnell Scheduled to Make Guest Appearance

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- "All My Children's" Susan Lucci will headline an exciting lineup of ABC's daytime stars at the 11th annual "ABC Super Soap Weekend" on Nov. 11-12, with a special guest appearance by "The View's" newest co-host, Rosie O'Donnell. On Nov. 10, Colgate(R) Total(R) will present "Love In The Afternoon: Luke & Laura 25 Years" at Disney-MGM Studios. ABC and Disney will join together to commemorate the infamous nuptials that were seen by the largest audience in daytime TV history with over 30 million viewers, a record that still holds today. The can't-miss celebration will unite Anthony Geary and Genie Francis in their first public appearance in decades, which coincides with Ms. Francis' return as Laura Spencer to ABC's "General Hospital" this October. Fans are invited to join in the festivities for this momentous event that will take place on Friday afternoon before the official start of "ABC Super Soap Weekend." As previously announced, ABC once again will partner with Colgate Total toothpaste as its presenting sponsor of "ABC Super Soap Weekend" at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

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Joining Susan Lucci from "All My Children" are Justin Bruening, Alexa Havins, Thorsten Kaye, Michael E. Knight, Cameron Mathison, Cady McClain, Alicia Minshew, Eden Riegel, Aiden Turner and Jacob Young. "One Life to Live's" Erika Slezak will make her second appearance at "ABC Super Soap Weekend" joined by cast-mates Kristen Alderson, Kathy Brier, Kamar de los Reyes, Kassie DePaiva, Michael Easton, David Fumero, Melissa Gallo, Renee Goldsberry, John-Paul Lavoisier, Forbes March, Trevor St. John and Bree Williamson. Completing the list, from "General Hospital," will be Julie Berman, Scott Clifton, Rebecca Herbst, Kimberly McCullough, Kelly Monaco, Jason Thompson, Greg Vaughan and Laura Wright.

Throughout the weekend, fans will have the opportunity to meet favorite stars from "All My Children," "One Life to Live" and "General Hospital." Festivities include celebrity motorcades, autograph sessions, talk shows, interviews and the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind memorabilia from each of the shows. The Colgate Total Street Jam will close the event each day with live musical performances by some favorite Daytime stars.

"ABC Super Soap Weekend" is included with theme park admission to Disney- MGM Studios -- where guests of all ages are caught up in the glitz, glamour and excitement of show business. For future updates and more information about "ABC Super Soap Weekend," guests may call the Super Soap Hotline recording at 407/397-6808, or visit the ABC Daytime Web site at ABC.com.

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