ToonTown to Launch June 2003

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2003-- Disney Online, part of the Walt Disney Internet Group, today announced it will officially launch its online, downloadable version of Disney's Toontown Online (www.toontown.com), the first massively multiplayer (MMP) 3D online game for kids and families, on June 2, 2003.

Disney's Toontown Online is designed for kids as well as adults looking for a non-violent game alternative and has been available to the public as a "sneak peek" since October 2002. During that time, it has been nominated for AIAS' 2003 PC Massively Multiplayer / Persistent World Game of the Year Award, as well as for two Webby Awards for Best Game Website and Best Kids Website.

The press release can be found here.