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Dear Infoseek Shareholder:

     Recently, you should have received a Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
describing Infoseek's pending transactions with The Walt Disney Company and its
91%-owned subsidiary, Starwave Corporation.  These transactions are subject to
shareholder approval.  Infoseek's Board of Directors believes that the Disney
alliance will significantly enhance Infoseek's ability to compete in the rapidly
developing and changing Internet market. With this letter, we are providing a
brief Question and Answer document that will help you understand these
transactions and how they will affect all Infoseek shareholders.

     We have briefly summarized highlights of the proposed transactions below.
However, we encourage you to take the time to read through the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus in order to fully understand the terms of the proposed
transactions as the description below is qualified by reference to the Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus.  On behalf of the Board of Directors, and as a
fellow shareholder, I thank you for your support and encourage you to return
your proxy card promptly and vote FOR these proposals.

*  Infoseek is proposing to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Starwave
   common stock and assume all outstanding Starwave options for 28,138,000
   shares of Infoseek common stock. Starwave is a producer of Internet-based
   sports, news and entertainment services. Through its joint ventures with
   Disney, Starwave produces both ESPN.com, the leading online sports service,
   and ABCNEWS.com, one of the leading online news services. By acquiring
   Starwave, Infoseek will effectively own Starwave's interests in the joint
   ventures with Disney. Disney has agreed to extend the term of the joint
   ventures to ten years following the Starwave acquisition.

*  Infoseek and Disney have proposed to establish a strategic relationship to
   develop, launch and promote a planned new Internet portal service to be
   named Go Network(TM). Go Network (www.go.com) would combine content,
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   promotion, brands and technologies of Infoseek, Starwave, ESPN.com,
   ABCNEWS.com and Disney, to offer consumers one of the most user-friendly
   services on the Internet. As currently planned, Go Network would include
   universal navigation, registration, community and commerce services as well
   as a broad range of content from a variety of sources, including Infoseek,
   Starwave and Disney. Go Network would be operated by Infoseek and governed
   by a joint Infoseek/Disney advisory committee, consisting of myself and
   Jake Winebaum, the Chairman of the Buena Vista Internet Group, a subsidiary
   of Disney.


*  Disney would purchase an additional 2,642,000 shares of Infoseek common
   stock and receive a warrant to purchase 15,720,000 shares of Infoseek
   common stock in exchange for $70 million in cash and a five-year $139
   million promissory note. One-third of the shares subject to the warrant
   will vest on each of the three anniversary dates following the closing of
   the Starwave acquisition. The exercise price for the warrants will be 120%
   of the thirty-day average closing price preceding each anniversary date,
   subject to a $50 maximum exercise price.

*  Disney's 25.8 million shares of Infoseek common stock would represent
   approximately 43% of the total outstanding shares of Infoseek. The warrant
   would enable Disney to achieve a majority shareholder position over time,
   but Disney has agreed to a three-year standstill whereby its ownership
   position in Infoseek will not exceed 49.9%, subject to certain exceptions.

*  Disney will receive three of an expanded eight seats on the Infoseek Board
   of Directors, with the other five seats filled by current Infoseek
   directors. The proposed Disney directors are Steven Bornstein, President of
   ESPN; Robert Iger, President of ABC; and Jake Winebaum, Chairman of the
   Buena Vista Internet Group. Each brings a wealth of experience in creating
   and building content and brands. If Disney elects to achieve a majority
   shareholder position, any Disney tender offer for the remaining shares of
   Infoseek made during the standstill period would require approval from the
   non-Disney Board members, subject to certain exceptions. Any Disney tender
   offer, whether during or after the standstill period, would also have to be
   conditioned on tenders by a majority of shares of Infoseek common stock not
   held by Disney.

*  Infoseek has agreed to purchase $165 million in promotional support over
   five years for Go Network from ABC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Disney. As
   part of this promotion, Disney has agreed to co-brand all ABCNEWS.com and
   ESPN.com non-traditional media promotion provided from within the Disney
   family with promotions for Go Network. Disney has also agreed to integrate
   Infoseek's search and directory services into all of its own Internet-based
   services.

     Thank you for taking the time to consider these important proposals and for
your vote.  If you have additional questions or need a copy of the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus, we encourage you to call our investor relations department
at (408) 543-6000, or our proxy solicitor, Morrow & Co., Inc. at (800) 566-9061.
You can also send questions to us via e-mail at investorrelations@infoseek.com.

                                          Sincerely,

                                          /s/ Harry M. Motro
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                                          Harry M. Motro
                                          President and Chief Executive Officer

This letter contains forward-looking statements regarding the planned new
Internet portal service to be named Go Network and the timing of its development
and launch that are subject to risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may
differ materially from those set forth in such statements as a result of a
number of factors, including, but not limited to, the progress and timing of
development and launch of the planned new Internet portal service, the costs and
timing to promote such service, consumer acceptance and use of the new service,
and the increasingly competitive nature of the Internet market. In addition,
launch of the planned new portal service is conditioned upon and subject to the
consummation of the Infoseek acquisition of Starwave and related transactions
with Disney, that are subject to customary closing conditions, including
shareholder approval.

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THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CONTAINS A SUMMARY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO
THE PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TRANSACTIONS AMONG INFOSEEK CORPORATION, THE WALT
DISNEY COMPANY AND STARWAVE CORPORATION, WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO SHAREHOLDER
APPROVAL. THE TRANSACTIONS ARE MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN A JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 14, 1998, THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY MAILED TO
YOU. THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS OF INFOSEEK AND OF STARWAVE RELATING
TO THE TRANSACTIONS WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1998. THIS SUMMARY DOES NOT
CONTAIN A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ALL MATERIAL ELEMENTS OF THE PROPOSED
TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED IN THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND IS
QUALIFIED BY THE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION APPEARING IN THE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. YOU ARE URGED TO READ THE FULL TEXT OF THE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. IF YOU NEED AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF IT, PLEASE CONTACT
INFOSEEK CORPORATION, ATTENTION INVESTOR RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT (408) 543-
6000, OR OUR PROXY SOLICITOR, MORROW AND CO. AT (800) 566-9061.

Q:   WHY IS THIS A GOOD DEAL FOR INFOSEEK?

A:   We believe that the Infoseek-Starwave-Disney alliance creates one of the
     most competitive forces on the Internet. We plan to launch a new portal
     service called Go Network(TM) that, upon launch, we expect to be one of
     the most visited sites on the web. Go Network will combine Infoseek's
     search and navigation with content from Disney and Starwave properties,
     including ESPN.com and ABCNEWS.com. We believe the integration of
     Disney's extensive portfolio of rich entertainment and information Web
     sites and powerful brand assets and brand building skills, with
     Starwave's leading Web design and publishing technology and expertise,
     and Infoseek's traffic and in-depth understanding of the Internet
     business and consumers creates a significant Internet force in the
     market.

Q:   WHY SHOULD I VOTE FOR THIS DEAL?

A:   Throughout the Internet industry, Infoseek's competitors are seeking to
     establish relationships with major media companies and content providers.
     Our alliance with Disney and Starwave is in the best interests of Infoseek
     shareholders because it combines our technology and their diverse content
     to significantly improve our competitive position.  Through these
     transactions, Infoseek will acquire all of Starwave, all of Starwave's
     joint venture interests in ESPN.com and ABCNEWS.com, the ability to launch
     a new Internet portal named Go Network , including a wide-ranging 5-year
     promotional agreement with ABC, plus $70 million in cash and $139 million
     in a 5-year note from Disney.  Infoseek will also add the talent of
     Starwave and Disney to its web, marketing and sales development efforts.

Q:   DO I HAVE TO DO ANYTHING AND IF SO WHAT?

A:   In order for the deal to proceed, we need your support as a shareholder.
     Please sign, date and return your proxy card. You may receive a phone call
     from Infoseek management or the Company's solicitation agent if your vote
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     been received, just as a reminder. Your vote will not be double counted,
     so please sign and return all proxies sent to you as soon as possible.

Q:   WHEN WILL THE TRANSACTION BE COMPLETED AND DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING WITH MY
     STOCK CERTIFICATES?

A:   The transaction will be completed upon obtaining shareholder approval.  The
     date for the vote is November 18, 1998.  You do not have to do anything
     with your stock certificates at this time.

Q:   HOW MANY SHARES WILL I OWN IN THE NEW COMPANY?

A:   As an Infoseek shareholder you will own the same amount of shares you
     previously held, although the issuances of Infoseek stock in the Starwave
     acquisition and the direct purchase of additional shares by Disney will
     result in more shares of Infoseek outstanding.

Q:   WHO WILL RUN THE NEW COMPANY (I.E. EXISTING MANAGEMENT OR DISNEY)?

A:   Infoseek management will continue to run the company.  Go Network will be
     operated by Infoseek management with oversight from a joint Infoseek/Disney
     advisory committee. We will add three directors appointed by Disney to the
     Infoseek Board of Directors upon the consummation of the merger - Jake
     Winebaum, Chairman of Disney's Buena Vista Internet Group, Robert Iger,
     President of ABC, and Steven Bornstein, President and CEO of ESPN.  The
     Board will have 8  members in total, with the remaining five members being
     the current members of the Infoseek Board of Directors.  Disney will be
     Infoseek's largest shareholder, owning approximately 43% of the outstanding
     shares of Infoseek.  As the largest shareholder, we believe Disney will be
     highly motivated to make this venture a success.

Q:   WHO WILL OWN STARWAVE, ESPN.COM AND ABCNEWS.COM AFTER THE TRANSACTION?

A:   Starwave will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Infoseek, and will
     continue to be headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.  ESPN.com and
     ABCNEWS.com will be jointly owned by Infoseek (through its ownership of
     Starwave) and Disney.

Q:   IS THIS A TAXABLE TRANSACTION?

A:   No gain or loss will be recognized for federal income tax purposes (other
     than cash payments in lieu of fractional shares or upon exercise of
     dissenters' rights).  Consummation of the merger is conditioned on receipt
     of legal opinions to the effect that the transaction will be treated as a
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     Section 368(a) of the tax code or as a transfer of property governed by
     Section 351 of the tax code.

Q:   ARE THERE ANY RISKS INVOLVED WITH THIS TRANSACTION?

A:   Yes.  You are encouraged to read the section of the Joint Proxy
     Statement/Prospectus entitled "Risk Factors" for a discussion of a number
     of such risks.

Q:   WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T VOTE OR VOTE AGAINST THE TRANSACTION?

A:   Both a "NO" vote and an abstention from voting are treated as a vote
     against the transaction. Management and the Board of Directors of each of
     Infoseek and Starwave believe this transaction is in the best interests
     of their respective shareholders. If you are in favor of the transaction,
     we ask that you vote YES to avoid having your abstention recorded as a
     "NO" vote.

Q:   WHERE WILL THE COMPANY BE TRADED / LISTED?

A:   The company will continue to be listed on Nasdaq under Infoseek's current
     ticker symbol: "SEEK."

Q:   CAN DISNEY TAKE CONTROL OF INFOSEEK?  IF SO, HOW AND WHEN?

A:   Under a standstill agreement, Disney cannot take control of Infoseek until
     three years following the closing of the Mergers, except under limited
     circumstances, including a tender offer by a third party for Infoseek.
     Subject to these standstill provisions, Disney has purchased warrants that
     will enable it to acquire a majority ownership position after the three-
     year period.  Before the three-year standstill period is up, Disney can
     make an offer to gain control of the Company, but any offer would be
     subject to the approval of a majority of the non-Disney members of the
     Infoseek Board of Directors.  After the three-year standstill period, any
     Disney tender offer to purchase the whole company would still be subject to
     acceptance by a majority of shareholders of Infoseek other than Disney.

Q:   WHAT IS THE VALUE OF STARWAVE TO INFOSEEK?

A:   Starwave is a leading web development  and hosting company.  It produces
     some of the most popular websites, including ESPN.com, ABCNEWS.com, NFL.com
     and NBA.com.  Starwave adds numerous resources to Infoseek, including web
     design technology and marketing and sales expertise.  It is also through
     Starwave that Infoseek will acquire its interest in the ESPN.com and
     ABCNEWS.com joint ventures.  Merrill Lynch was retained by the Company to
     review the transaction and their fairness opinion can be found at Annex C-1
     to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.  A discussion of the factors
     underlying this opinion may be found beginning at page 54 of the Joint
     Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

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Q:   WILL INFOSEEK.COM STILL EXIST?

A:   Yes. Users will be able to access Infoseek directly on infoseek.com as
     well as on the Go Network and other major websites including Netscape,
     WebTV and MSN.

Q:   WHAT WILL MAKE THE GO NETWORK PORTAL DIFFERENT?

A:   First of all, content. Go Network will include integrated content of
     Infoseek's and Disney's sites, ABCNEWS.com and ESPN.com, a highly
     competitive combination. Second, Go Network will be highly personalized
     and have features like universal navigation and registration across all
     of the sites. The idea of Go Network is simple - to provide services that
     make people's lives easier.


This document contains forward-looking statements regarding the planned new
Internet portal service to be named Go Network and the timing of its development
and launch and the proposed Infoseek acquisition of Starwave and related
transactions with Disney, both of which are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in such statements as
a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the progress and
timing of development and launch of the planned new Internet portal service, the
costs and timing to promote such service, consumer acceptance and use of the new
service, and the increasingly competitive nature of the Internet market.  In
addition, launch of the planned new portal service is conditioned upon and
subject to the consummation of the Infoseek acquisition of Starwave and related
transactions with Disney, that are subject to customary closing conditions,
including shareholder approval.

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