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Press Conference Regarding Disneyland's 50th
Anniversary Events in 2005.

Michael Eisner's, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Press Conference Regarding
Disneyland 's 50th Anniversary Events in 2005.

The 50th Anniversary will be called “The Happiest Homecoming on Earth.” It will
not only be an anniversary party at Disneyland, but will include events worldwide
at all the theme parks. The worldwide celebration will be called “The Happiest
Celebration on Earth.”   The anniversary party will last 18 months starting in 2005.

One of the original hosts for the television show Art Linkletter was there today.
He hosted the opening event at DISNEYLAND® Park July 17, 1955, which was
open to invited guest only.

Julie Andrews will be the Honorary Ambassador for the 50th Anniversary. She
was also in attendance at the Press Conference.

Disneyland’s new/renovated attractions to open in 2005 are: Space Mountain, Buzz
Lightyear Astro Blasters, and the Main Street Opera House will feature the first
50 years of Disneyland.

Disneyland’s new parade will be called, “Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams.” This
will be the biggest parade ever at Disneyland. It will feature floats celebrating
famous Disney animated films.

The castle at Disneyland will be decorated with gold and jewels. There will be a
crown on all five turrets of the castle.   A new fireworks show is planned and will
be called "Remember Dreams Come True."

California Adventure will have a new event “Block Party Bash,” it is an
interactive parade celebrating Pixar & Disney.

The Disney Cruise line is coming to the West Coast. The 2,600-passenger ship the
"Disney Magic" will be leaving from the Port of Los Angeles. The ship is
scheduled to sail 12 consecutive seven-night cruise vacations each Saturday from
the Port of Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas between
May 28 and August 19, 2005.

Walt Disney World is importing Cinderellabration, an import from the Disney
theme park in Tokyo.   Paris is to have “Wishes” a fireworks show.

It is amazing how Walt Disney’s dream has expanded from one theme park
Disneyland to…The Disneyland Resort is “The Happiest Place on Earth,” featuring
two theme parks, an entertainment district and three hotels. All within walking
distance are: Disneyland, Walt Disney’s original theme park; Disney’s California
Adventure, Disney fun with a whole new attitude; Downtown Disney District, a
public esplanade of dining, family entertainment and shopping; the luxurious 745-
room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel; the 489-room Disney’s Paradise Pier
Hotel; and the 990-room Disneyland Hotel.

SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCI
OUS - Michael Eisner, Julie Andrews
and Art Linkletter teamed up with a host
of young Disneyland guests this morning
after unveiling plans for “The Happiest
Celebration on Earth,” a worldwide event
kicking off May 5, 2005 in honor of
Disneyland’s 50th anniversary. The 18-
month-long celebration will span the
globe with activities in each of the 10
Disney theme parks as well as the Disney
Cruise Line.

Photographer: Scott Brinegar

A new out-of-this-world attraction,
“Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters”
coming in 2005.

The massive stage set up in front of
Sleeping Beauty's Castle for the
announcement of plans for
Disneyland's 50th Anniversary
world-wide celebration.

Mickey and friends all celebrate the announcement of
plans for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary celebration.

Disney CEO greets the
Honorary Ambassador of
Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Celebration,
Julie Andrews.

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