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vizsla
07-04-2009, 06:51 AM
July 4, 2000 – At WDW, a giant 1 ½ ton, 24 by 13 foot cherry cobbler (that resembled the Star-Spangled Banner) was dished out to guests.
July 4, 2001 – Disney’s Electrical Parade returned to Anaheim, Ca., with nightly performances at Disney’s California Adventure. Disney’s Electrical Parade (formerly called the Main Street Electrical Parade) originated at Disneyland park in 1972.
July 4, 2002 – At WDW, 500 immigrants from 89 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens.
July 4, 2003 – WDW guests were treated to a special edition of “Fantasy in the Sky” Fireworks featuring patriotic music.
July 4, 2004 – A special Fourth of July Fireworks show was held at Disney-MGM Studios. (The park normally doesn’t host fireworks.
July 4, 2005 – Disney-MGM Studios and the Magic Kingdom at WDW filled the sky with the “Special Edition ‘Heritage’ Fireworks” display.
July 4, 2007 – At WDW’s Magic Kingdom, a July 4th swearing in of 1,000 new Americans took place. The ceremony featured the presentation of the colors, a keynote address by U.S. Senator Mel Martinez of Florida, and Gloria Estefan singing the National Anthem.
July 4, 2007 – Hollywood Records recording artists Aly & AJ performed an edited version of their single “Potential Breakup Song” (from the album Insomniatic) on TV’s with Regis & Kelly.
July 4, 2007 – The Magic Kingdom at WDW would serve as the backdrop for an Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony as 1,000 immigrants received their U.S. citizenship.
July 4, 2007 – The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa welcomed a brand-new 52-foot, state-of-the-art Sea Ray Yacht called the Grand 1.

Jeff
07-04-2009, 08:34 AM
:thumbsup:

Mousemates
07-04-2009, 08:59 AM
:thumbsup:

VolMickey
07-04-2009, 10:32 AM
:thumbsup:

PAYROLL PRINCESS
07-04-2009, 11:37 AM
Thanks Vince.

crazypoohbear
07-05-2009, 11:09 AM
July is a busy month for WDW!:mickey:

pdrlkr
07-05-2009, 12:56 PM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey:

BluewaterBrad
07-05-2009, 03:30 PM
Thanks Vince!:mickey: