Celebrities Reveal their Fears in Friday the 13th 'What Scares You?' Survey

- Daniel Radcliffe, Serena Williams, Sheryl Crowe and Others Share Their

Scares! -

- Despite Fears, Disneyland Resort in California Welcomes Monsters -

ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Fears, phobias and
superstitions are the topic of the day every Friday the 13th and this
Friday the 13th is no exception. As part of the upcoming opening of
its newest attraction, "Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue,"
Disneyland Resort in southern California announced today results from
its national "What Scares You?" survey conducted by Harris
Interactive. When Disneyland asked some of today's hottest celebrities
"What Scares You?" they were surprised to learn that "Harry Potter"
himself, Daniel Radcliffe, fears clowns while Jennifer Love Hewitt and
Serena Williams are still afraid of monsters under their bed! The
national survey revealed that 56 percent of American adults* admit
they fear, or have feared monsters.

The Disneyland "What Scares You?" survey polled top celebrities, more
than 4,000 adults (aged 18+) and 1,600 youth (aged 8 to 17) across the
United States to gauge their biggest fears.

Celebrity Scares:

-- Daniel Radcliffe may not scare easily as Harry Potter or in real life

but when it comes to clowns, forget it. The star of "Harry Potter"

series says "scary" noises also give him the spooks!

-- It seems Jennifer Love Hewitt can handle the dead in her new TV drama

"Ghost Whisperer," but she better not run into any monsters! She and

tennis great Serena Williams admit they are still afraid of the dark

and monsters under the bed.

-- "Joan of Arcadia" actress Amber Tamblyn says monsters under her bed and

aliens, no problem -- just no crowded elevators, please!

-- Pop singer and tween heartthrob Jesse McCartney says he doesn't scare

easily, but definitely does not want to be locked in a closet,

surrounded by clowns or stranded in a deserted area with no one around.

-- Rock star Sheryl Crow was nice enough to share her scares too --

heights and hearing "scary" noises frighten her the most!

-- He plays "Walt Lloyd" in "Lost" who's best friend is his dog Vincent,

but Malcolm David Kelley is just a good actor. In reality, he's really

scared of animals, especially large dogs and sharks!

A Monster's Haven

Disneyland's "What Scares You?" survey found that 55 percent of youth
and 43 percent of adults remember thinking that monsters were in or
around their house. Where exactly? Many kids and teens thought
monsters were in their closet (25 percent) or under their bed (21
percent), compared to adults who feared monsters were in their closet
(20 percent) and/or under their bed (20 percent).

Who's More Scared? Grownups or Youngsters ...

The survey found that 86 percent of adults and 91 percent of
youngsters admitted to being very scared of something. Nearly
one-in-five adults (18 percent) also said they are scared of more
things now than they were as a child. Adults admit to other scares,
including snakes (38 percent), fear of heights (36 percent), watching
scary movies (22 percent) and the dark (eight percent).

In addition to scary noises (42 percent), 40 percent of youngsters
admit they are scared of bugs, while 39 percent say scary movies do
the trick. Children also admit they are very afraid of the dark (29
percent) and being home alone (22 percent).

Robyn Spizman, co-author of "Monsters Under the Bed and Other
Childhood Fears," commented on the "What Scares You?" findings:
"Childhood is a time for facing many fears. As children get older,
their fears change as a result of their surroundings. Eventually, they
either outgrow or overcome them and then suddenly the thought of
monsters in the closet isn't so scary anymore."

Highlights from the National "What Scares You?" Survey

-- 43 percent of adults and 55 percent of youth remember thinking monsters

were in or around their house

-- As children (under the age 13), 22 percent of adults were very scared

of monsters under their bed and 20 percent of adults were scared of

monsters in their closet

-- 12 percent of children between the ages of 8 and 12 are "very scared"

of monsters under their bed and/or monsters in their closet

-- 45 percent of youth said they have trouble falling asleep when they are

scared - 32 percent will sleep with a light on

-- 42 percent of youth are scared of hearing scary noises, 40 percent are

afraid of bugs and 39 percent are frightened by scary movies

-- Both youths and adults who are scared of something typically remember

being scared for the first time around the age of five

-- 86 percent of adults and 91 percent of youth admit they're scared of

something

-- 86 percent of adults say they have overcome many of their childhood

fears

-- 24 percent of adults remember being scared the first time by a

real-life situation that happened to them, 18 percent recall a

nightmare as their first scare, 14 percent said it was something they

saw in a movie did it, while 13 percent said they were scared the first

time by their own imagination

About the Survey

Harris Interactive fielded three online surveys on behalf of Coyne
Public Relations. The first survey was conducted between November 21
and November 23, 2005 among a nationwide sample of 2,311 U.S. adults
18 years of age or older, of whom 1,962 are very scared of something.

The second was conducted between November 16 and 22, 2005 among a
nationwide sample of 1,602 U.S. youth ages 8-17 years, of whom 1,449
are very scared of something. The third was conducted between December
20 and 22, 2005 among a nationwide sample of 2,013 U.S. adults 18
years of age or older, of whom 996 have been afraid of monsters.

Contact Coyne Public Relations at 973.316.1665 or via email,
lmackiel@coynepr.com, to obtain a copy of the complete methodology
statement for the surveys aforementioned.

About Harris Interactive

Harris Interactive Inc. (http://www.harrisinteractive.com), based in
Rochester, New York, is the 13th largest and the fastest-growing
market research firm in the world, most widely known for The Harris
Poll(R) and for its pioneering leadership in the online market
research industry. Long recognized by its clients for delivering
insights that enable confident business decisions, the Company blends
the science of innovative research with the art of strategic
consulting to deliver knowledge that leads to measurable and enduring
value. Harris Interactive serves clients worldwide through its United
States, Europe (http://www.harrisinteractive.com/europe) and Asia
offices, its wholly-owned subsidiary Novatris in Paris, France
(http://www.novatris.com), and through an independent global network
of affiliate market research companies. EOE M/F/D/V

About Disneyland Resort

"Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue" joins an incredible
array of innovative new adventures and spectacular entertainment
premiering at Disneyland during its 18-month 50th anniversary
celebration, continuing through 2006.

The 500-acre Disneyland Resort in southern California features two
spectacular theme parks -- the world-renowned original Disney theme
park, Disneyland ("The Happiest Place on Earth)" and Disney's
California Adventure where Disney magic meets California fun, plus the
Downtown Disney District, a public esplanade of unique and exciting
dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. Resort hotels include
the elegant 751-room Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, the magical
990-room Disneyland Hotel and the surfside fun of the 502-room
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel.

More information about the Disneyland 50th anniversary celebration and
vacations at the Disneyland Resort is available at
http://www.disneyland.com, by calling (877) 700-DISNEY, or by visiting
local travel agents.

* Adults age 18 to 54 SOURCE Disneyland Resort