
2005 - The Happiest Celebration on Earth, celebrating 50 years of Disney parks worldwide, officially kicks off (on 05/05/05, 50/50/50 backwards)!!! A special ceremony is held at both
Disneyland (with Michael Eisner, Bob Iger, Art Linkletter, Julie Andrews, Christina Aguilara, and LeAnne Rhymes) and Walt Disney World (with Wayne Brady, Diana DeGarmo, and others) with communication via satellite on both coasts. Also on May 5 in 2005, a very special sneak preview presentation is held at Disney's Animal Kingdom to give guests a sneak peek at an "upcoming" attraction - Expedition Everest!
Attractions that opened May 5, 2005:
Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years at Disneyland
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland
Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams at Disneyland
Remember Dreams Come True Fireworks at Disneyland
Block Party Bash at Disney's California Adventure (now at DHS)
Cinderellabration at Magic Kingdom (show now closed)
Soarin' at Epcot
Lights Motors Action at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Excellent footage from the entire 50th Anniversary Celebration can be found on
Laughing Place.
