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vizsla
02-09-2012, 05:08 AM
Feb. 9, 2001 - The fireworks, “Believe There’s Magic in the Stars” from Disneyland’s 45th anniversary returned to Disneyland.
Feb. 9, 2001 – It was reported that attendance for the opening of Disney’s California Adventure on Feb. 8, fell far below the estimate of 33,000. By 2 p.m. (usually Disney’s peak hour) 14,000 tickets had been purchased and roughly 10,000 people were inside the park. When the gates opened at 8 a.m., only 3,000 were waiting to get in. Officials had prepared for more than 4 times as many.
Feb. 9, 2001 – “Jim Henson’s Muppet Vision 3D” debuted at Disney’s California Adventure.
Feb. 9, 2001 – The Lizzie McGuire episode “I’ve Got Rhythmic” aired for the first time on the Disney Channel.
Feb. 9, 2001 – Disney’s animated cartoon film “Recess” hit the big screen.
Feb. 9, 2002 - Jim Henson’s Muppet Vision 3D made its debut at Disney’s California Adventure.
Feb. 9, 2003 - Disney’s “The Jungle Book 2” premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Ca.
Feb. 9, 2005 – “Disney War” by James Stewart hits bookshelves. Stewart details the scandals of CEO Michael Eisner’s management.
Feb. 9, 2006 – The Walt Disney Company re-acquired the rights to “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” back from NBC Universal along with sports considerations for ESPN. The rights are obtained as part of a transaction permitting football play-by-play analyst Al Michaels to contract with NBC.
Feb. 9, 2007 – WDW’s Pleasure Island became “Sweetheart Island” today, tomorrow and Feb. 14th in honor of Valentine’s Day.

Jeff
02-09-2012, 10:06 PM
:thumbsup:

pdrlkr
02-14-2012, 11:40 PM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey: