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October 9

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October 9, 2001 – The Platinum Edition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is Released

“The One That Started It All”

On October 9, 2001, the newest version of special edition Disney DVDs, known as the Platinum Editions, were released, beginning with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This version of the film came with two discs filled with extras, including a documentary called “Still the Fairest of Them All: The Making of Snow White,” galleries featuring the evolution of character designs, and the newsreel footage of the film’s premiere at the Carthay Circle Theater. The film was restored to the technical height of the early 2000s, and featured audio commentary from historian John Canemaker, along with archival audio from Walt Disney. The release was discontinued on January 31, 2002.

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October 4

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October 4, 2007 – The French Production of The Lion King Premieres at the Theatre Mogador

“The cast is wonderful to look at and gorgeous to listen to. I find them very compelling.” – Disney Theatrical Productions President Thomas Schumacher

On October 4, 2007, the first French production of the popular Broadway musical The Lion King, known as Le Roi Lion, opened at the newly renovated Theatre Mogador in Paris. The musical was performed completely in French, and was translated from English by Stéphane Laporte, a Molière Award winning writer. The French case included Zama Magudulela as Rafiki, Jee-L as Mufasa, Olivier Breiman as Scar, Jérémy Fontanet as Simba, Léah Vincent as Nala, David Eguren as Zazu, Christian Abart as Timon, and Fabrice de la Villehervé as Pumbaa. Several key members involved with the original Broadway production were in the audience, including original director and designer Julie Taymor, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger, and President of Disney Theatrical Productions Thomas Schumacher.

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October 3

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October 3, 2008 – The Fortuosity Shop Opens in Disneyland

“While you can still find watches here, you can also find boutique-style clothing including fashionable scarves, purses and accessories, making it a must-visit for any Disney fashionista with an appreciation for style.”

On October 3, 2008, the Fortuosity Shop opened on Disneyland’s Main Street. The shop replaced the long-standing New Century Clock Shop, which opened in the park in 1972. It features a variety of fashionable pieces for sale, including scarves, purses, and watches. The shop is also redecorated for various seasons, and is well known for its Halloween decorations.

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September 25

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September 25, 2009 – Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy Opens in Disneyland

“Brace yourself for eerie encounters with spooky star fields and menacing meteors.”

On September 25, 2009, the Halloween overlay of the popular attraction Space Mountain, known as Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, opened in Disneyland. This version of the attraction first opened in Hong Kong Disneyland two years prior, and features special ghostly lights and sounds as guest soar through the galaxy. This holiday version has since become a popular attraction, and has been brought back annually.

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September 21

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September 21, 2004 – The Album This Is My Time by Raven-Symoné is Released Through Hollywood Records

“I want to see you back flip, cartwheel, don’t be cutting corners on me.”

On September 21, 2004, the third recording album by actress and singer-songwriter Raven-Symoné, entitled This Is My Time, was released through Hollywood Records in the United States. The album featured songs from a previously released EP, along with four songs Raven-Symoné contributed to film soundtracks for Disney films: “Grazing in the Grass” for The Lion King 1½, “This Is My Time” from The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, “Bump” from Ice Princess, and “Life is Beautiful” from Go Figure. The album peaked at number 51 on the Billboard 200, making it her first album to chart. Three songs were released as singles to promote the album: “Grazing in the Grass,” “Backflip,” and “Bump.”

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September 12

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September 12, 2005 – The Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad Opens

“Depart from turn-of-the-century America onboard a vintage locomotive for a scenic tour of Hong Kong Disneyland Park.”

On September 12, 2005, the Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad opened, with stations located in Fantasyland and Main Street, USA. The railroad is a mainstay of Disney Parks, going back to Walt Disney’s passion for model trains, as well as the original Disneyland Railroad. Hong Kong Disneyland features three locomotives named after important figures in Disney Company history: Walter E. Disney, Roy O. Disney, and Frank G. Wells.

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September 9

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September 9, 2001 – The Country Bear Jamboree Closes in Disneyland

“The Wildest Show in the Wilderness”

On September 9, 2001, the long-running attraction Country Bear Jamboree closed in Disneyland’s Critter Country. Opening on March 24, 1972, and originally located in Bear Country, the Disneyland attraction was based on the original Walt Disney World attraction; the attraction was originally designed to be a show for the proposed Mineral King Ski Resort that was planned by Walt Disney in the 1960s. The attraction was closed to make way for the new Winnie the Pooh themed attraction, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. While open in Disneyland, there were many special-themed versions of the attraction that featured new sets and costumes, including the Country Bear Christmas Special, as well as the Country Bear Vacation Hoedown

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September 6

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September 6, 2005 – Buena Vista Music Group and EMI Music Sign Exclusive License Agreement

“It is a unique opportunity to enter such a promising venture with a company like Disney.” – Chairman and CEO of EMI Music Continental Europe Jean-Francois Cecillon

On September 6, 2005, it was announced that EMI Music and the Walt Disney Company’s Buena Vista Music Group had signed an exclusive agreement that allowed EMI to represent and promote Disney’s music offerings – including Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Lyric Street Records, and Mammoth Records – within the UK, Continental Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East. This catalogue was vast, featuring Disney’s 75-year music history through its films, as well as upcoming artists under the newer labels, such as Jesse McCartney and Rascal Flatts.

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September 4

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September 4, 2001 – The Confectionery Valentina’s Sweets Opens in Tokyo DisneySea

“ ここに来れば、毎日がヴァレンタインデー！“

On September 4, 2001, the chocolate and sweets shop Valentina’s Sweets opened in Tokyo DisneySea. This is the largest confectionery shop in the park, and features the theme of Valentine’s Day every day; décor features statues of the Disney Princesses with their princes.

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September 1

Posted on September 1, 2018 by disneydetail

September 1, 2000 – The Attraction Pooh’s Hunny Hunt Opened in Tokyo Disneyland

“気まぐれに進むハニーポット（はちみつの壷）にのって、プーさんといっしょにはちみつ探しの冒険に出発！”

On September 1, 2000, the attraction Pooh’s Hunny Hunt opened in the Fantasyland area of Tokyo Disneyland. The attraction is similar to the Walt Disney World attraction The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, where guests board a large honey pot and travel through the storybook of Winnie the Pooh and entering the scenes from the classic animated feature; however, the Tokyo Disneyland attraction is much more elaborate than the Walt Disney World attraction.

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