Disneyland will mark its 50th golden anniversary in 2005, inspiring
"The Happiest Celebration on Earth," an 18-month spectacle of pageantry
for guests to experience at all Disney theme parks around the world.
Walt Disney's original dream of Disneyland, the Southern California
park that opened in 1955 and sparked a whole new world of theme park
vacations, will be honored with all-new attractions, parades, shows and
signature Disney entertainment beginning 05/05/05. For the first time
ever, the ten
Disney theme parks around the world will join together for one glorious celebration in honor of this landmark event.
At Disneyland, the Happiest Celebration on Earth becomes the Happiest
Homecoming on Earth, paying tribute to the millions of guests who have
contributed to the rich legacy of Disneyland over the past five
decades. This is a unique opportunity for new and returning guests to
be part of an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime milestone and the Park's
biggest party ever. It's also a chance for the generations of guests
who have been touched by the magic of Disneyland to return. relive and
share their fondest memories of past visits with family and friends.
The Happiest Homecoming on Earth celebration will take different forms
throughout the Disneyland Resort and will even extend out to sea:
DISNEYLAND PARK Sleeping Beauty Castle will be transformed into a
breathtaking focal-point for the Happiest Homecoming on Earth gowned in
swaths of richly colored finery, royal banners, bejeweled with precious
stones, decorated in gold and topped by five
regal turret "crowns." This world famous Disney icon will glow with
Disney enchantment as never before when it debuts on May 5, 2005.
When "Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams" premieres on May 5, 2005,
audiences will be overwhelmed by the musical grandeur and visual
spectacle of this all-new parade, featuring one of the largest casts of
Disney Characters and performers ever assembled. Watch for Tinker Bell
in her all new flight.
"Remember . . . Dreams Come True" is an all-new fireworks spectacular,
the most elaborate in the history of Disneyland. It will premiere May
5, 2005 and will be highlighted by an incredible musical score,
dramatic close proximity pyrotechnics, lighting effects and a whole new
generation of never-before-seen fireworks.
In "Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters," a new Tomorrowland attraction,
guests pilot their very own Star Cruiser through a comical interactive
space mission where they twist, turn and fire personal laser cannons
for points that help to protect outer space from the forces of the evil
Emperor Zurg! A brand new online component begins in June and invites
at-home fans on the Internet to be virtually paired up with park guests
in real time through web cam technology. At-home participants can help
increase the scores of guests on the attraction by raising the value
of targets along the way. This groundbreaking innovation is a first for
any Disney theme park. "Space Mountain" re-opens in late 2005 as a
re-"Imagineered" 21st century thrill attraction, featuring an all-new
queue and Space Port, redesigned rockets, an all-new exhilarating
on-board audio soundtrack and "out of this world" new effects, plus a
few new surprises.
"Disneyland-The First 50 Magical Years" opens on May 5, 2005. This
remarkable new exhibit will showcase 50 years of Disneyland memories
through never-before-seen artwork, models and designs. A highlight of
the attraction will be an all-new film featuring recently discovered
never-before-seen footage of the opening day of Disneyland. The film
will be hosted by Steve Martin and Donald Duck.
DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE At "Block Party Bash," beginning May 5,
2005, guests will suddenly find themselves surrounded by the rollicking
music, excitement and fun of one of five instant celebrations starring
the Muppets, the crew from "Monsters, Inc." "Lilo and Stitch," and Flik
and Princess Atta from "A Bug's Life." Featuring cool surf tunes,
pulsating '70s disco, '50s rock and roll and '80s retro, each unique
party will be a celebratory free-for-all with wacky entertainment,
irresistible music and over-the-top surprises!
DISNEY CRUISE LINE Between May 28 and August 19, 2005, Disney Magic is
scheduled to sail 12 consecutive seven-night cruise vacations each
Saturday from the Port of Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Guests wanting to combine the fun and
excitement of the Disneyland Resort with the enchantment of a Disney
Cruise Line voyage may book pre-or-post cruise stays in one of the
three popular Disneyland Resort hotels.
Beloved by families around the world, Disneyland has welcomed over 500
million guests since its introduction. Disneyland is synonymous with
Disney quality, creativity and magic. To learn more about the Happiest
Homecoming on Earth at the Disneyland Resort, visit www.disneyland.com.
For general Disneyland Resort information, call 714.781.4565.
Disney theme parks around the world will join together for one glorious celebration in honor of this landmark event. 
In "Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters," a new Tomorrowland attraction,
guests pilot their very own Star Cruiser through a comical interactive
space mission where they twist, turn and fire personal laser cannons
for points that help to protect outer space from the forces of the evil
Emperor Zurg! A brand new online component begins in June and invites
at-home fans on the Internet to be virtually paired up with park guests
in real time through web cam technology. At-home participants can help
increase the scores of guests on the attraction by raising the value 
