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vizsla
09-09-2007, 07:43 AM
Sept. 9, 2000 – The animated series “Teacher’s Pet” debuted on ABC-TV.
Sept. 9, 2001 – The “Country Bear Playhouse” attraction closed in Disneyland after 29 years.
Sept. 9, 2001 - Tapestry of Nations closed and would reopen with a new name and additions to the parade.
Sept. 9, 2003 – Disney’s 1959 “Sleeping Beauty” debuted on DVD, the same day WDW’S Magic Kingdom hosted a special Parade tribute to the classic animated feature.
Sept. 9, 2003 – Disney historian Leon Janzen passed away after suffering a heart attack. The 57-year old was best known for starting and maintaining (along with his brother Jack) “The E-Ticket Magazine” since 1986. He was also an avid collector of early 1950’s toys and books.
Sept. 9, 2004 – The Walt Disney World Food Drive took place during the Night of Joy with collection stations located at the Ticket and Transportation Center and the main gate of the Magic Kingdom.
Sept. 9, 2004 – Walt Disney Co. CEO Michael Eisner announced (in a letter) that he will retire from the Walt Disney Co. after Sept. 2006, when his contract expires.
Sept. 9, 2004 – WDW’s 22nd Night of Joy began at the Magic Kingdom. The 3-day event included concerts by Christian music stars Michael W. Smith, Avalon, Jars of Clay, Point of Grace, and Steven Curtis Chapman. (It is the first time the event has started on a Thursday night.)
Sept. 9, 2005 – The 23rd annual edition of WDW’s “Night of Joy” kicked off for 2 nights at the Magic Kingdom.
Sept. 9, 2005 – “Eisner Comments on Disney” (an Associated Press article by William Foreman) was released. The Disney CEO reflects on his last 21 years with the company.

alpro2
09-09-2007, 08:04 AM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup:

Jeff
09-09-2007, 08:25 AM
:thumbsup:

Caroleh
09-09-2007, 09:31 AM
Thanks, Vince!!!! :thumbsup:

ibrowse17
09-09-2007, 10:59 AM
That's cool, thanks:thumbsup:

cal5755
09-09-2007, 04:33 PM
:thumbsup:

pogo
09-09-2007, 08:06 PM
Thanks Vince. :D

PAYROLL PRINCESS
09-09-2007, 08:55 PM
Thanks Vince.

wedway fan
09-09-2007, 10:23 PM
the day eisner finally loosened his grip! thanks vince!

Maleficent's Dad
09-09-2007, 10:39 PM
Thanks, Vince! :mickey:

pdrlkr
09-10-2007, 10:40 AM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey:

GrmGrninGost
09-10-2007, 06:41 PM
:mickey: Good info! :thumbsup: