Pictures from the Sherman Brothers' window dedication ceremony

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Last week, I was lucky enough to be at Disneyland for the window dedication ceremony for the Sherman Brothers' new window on Main Street. Normally window dedications are held before park hours, but due to Richard Sherman's schedule, this one was held later.

For more info on Richard and Robert Sherman, jump over to the interview with Richard Sherman by DIS Unplugged's Senior Correspondent Dave Parfitt (does all of that fit on a business card, Dave??).

The Sherman Brothers: Giants Behind the Music of Disney

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The ceremony began with Bert singing a custom version of Chim Chim Cheree.

Then Richard M. Sherman was driven in on Walt Disney's Electric Runabout.

Bert helped him to his seat.

Disneyland Resort President George Kalogridis welcomed us to the ceremony.

Kalogridis then introduced two "old friends" of the Sherman Brothers: Mother and Father (from Carousel of Progress). Mother and Father gave us a history of the Sherman Brothers in song.

Thomas Schumacher, President of Disney Theatrical Group, said a few words about working with the Sherman Brothers.

Schumacher then introduced "retired" Imagineer Marty Sklar, who said a few words.

Chairman of Disney Parks & Resorts Thomas O. Staggs then spoke, because Disney wanted a couple of legends, then a "suit" for the ceremony.

MORE PICTURES TO COME.

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Staggs welcomed Richard Sherman and Mickey to join him

Mickey unveiled the new window (door actually)

Staggs read the inscription on the door...

...and presented Richard Sherman with a replica.

Mother and Father then returned to tune in a broadcast from London: a message from Robert B. Sherman, who was unable to make the ceremony.

Finally Richard Sherman got the chance to say a few words...

...then played Feed The Birds, which he said was Walt Disney's favorite song.

Bert & Mary Poppins closed out the ceremony with Let's Go Fly A Kite...

...featuring kite streamers...

...and bird-shaped confetti.

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Here are some closeups of the new door.

 

[elemusing]

Wow - I listened to a recording of the entire ceremony on another podcast and I was crying all the way to work this morning. Disney did an OUTSTANDINg job with this ceremony. I LOVED mother and father from the CoP!!! They were funny and great singers. You can see some of the ceremony here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VqfGsvmvAc

Thanks for the pictures, and Dave, your blog and interview was fantastic!

 

[Scott H]

Too KEWL!!!! Thank You for posting

 

[guynwdm]

Wow, Those pictures make it look like I was standing right beside you.

Now if there was video that did not eat up the entire bandwidth of the site.

Thanks for posting it Tom. The youtube videos are nice as well.

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Wow, Those pictures make it look like I was standing right beside you.

Um...dude...you were standing right beside me. I could hear you breathing.

 

[Disneysnel]

Excellent pictures and report, I am crying over here!
I really enjoyed it, thanks Tom!
Kelley xo
(Chrysty's Momma)

 

[mikelan6]

Wow ... I got goosebumps just looking at your photos! Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[Cyrano]

Great report and photos. Along with Dave's interview this really had the hairs on the back of my neck tingling

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Absolutely love it! This is Disney at its best!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Absolutely love it! This is Disney at its best!

I agree. Disney did this right.

 

[goofycathy]

I was in the park that day, I was able to snap these two pics...

 

[WaltD4Me]

Wow - I listened to a recording of the entire ceremony on another podcast and I was crying all the way to work this morning. Disney did an OUTSTANDINg job with this ceremony. I LOVED mother and father from the CoP!!! They were funny and great singers. You can see some of the ceremony here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VqfGsvmvAc

Thanks for the pictures, and Dave, your blog and interview was fantastic!

Thanks for posting this link! It was great to watch. And the Mom and Dad from CoP were awesome!
Very clever to use them!

And LOVE the pictures! Flying kites from the roof and bird confetti! Cool!

 

[mainegal]

I really enjoy the music of the Sherman Brothers.

I am so glad they got not just a window, but a window on a door, on Main Street!

 

[HunnyBunny]

Thanks so much for sharing!! These were great!