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April 30

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April 30, 2008 – An Evening of Disney Animation Rarities Event is Held at Newport Beach Film Festival

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“Join noted filmmakers and Academy Award nominees Roy E. Disney and Don Hahn as they present an unforgettable evening of rarely seen Disney animated shorts and experimental films.”

On April 30, 2008, a special screening of rarely seen Disney short films and experimental projects was shown at a screening called “An Evening of Disney Animation Rarities.” The event, hosted by Roy. E Disney and Don Hahn, featured several films that, at the time, were not available on DVD. Many of these shorts also had limited theatrical productions, as most accompanied Disney feature films at the time of their release. The event lasted for about an hour, and was popular enough to warrant a repeat screenings at the festival, with another one scheduled for 2016.

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April 29

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April 29, 2008 – The Eponymous Album Raven-Symoné is Released Through Hollywood Records

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“[It’s] a party album. There are only 2 slow songs, but it’s really energetic.”

On April 29, 2008, the fourth eponymously titled studio album by artist Raven-Symoné was released through Hollywood Records. The album only released two singles: “Double Dutch Bus,” a cover of the 1981 funk song by Frankie Smith; the single was used to promote Raven-Symoné’s film College Road Trip. The other single was “Anti-Love Song,” released on March 27, 2009. The album peaked at number 159 on the Billboard 200.

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April 25

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April 25, 2007 – The Attraction Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future Opens in Epcot

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“Disembark from your time travel experience where an emerging world of wonders awaits your arrival.”

On April 25, 2007, the Spaceship Earth post-show attraction Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future opened in Walt Disney World’s Epcot. The area, formerly AT&T Global Neighborhood, gives guests an interactive experience with emerging technologies in the fields of healthcare, energy, and more. Companies such as Siemens were highly involved in the creation of the area, giving guests a good introduction into the many technological discoveries that await them within the park. The attraction also boasts being one of the first to have an interactive element that can be carried over into online interactivity. A smaller version of this attraction was built for Disneyland, built within Innoventions.

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April 24

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April 24, 2009 – Imagineer and Disney Legend Marty Sklar Announces Retirement

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“I’ll still be looking over your shoulders, cheerleading, and filling new blank pages. It’s the most important Imagineering tradition.”

On April 24, 2009, Imagineer and Disney Legend Marty Sklar announced his retirement after over fifty years working with the Walt Disney Company. Sklar, who announced he would be officially retiring on July 17, had a long illustrious career with Disney, starting with creating a tabloid newspaper to be sold on Main Street during Disneyland’s first year, to joining the Imagineering department in 1961, to being the vice president of concepts and planning for Imagineering in 1974. Sklar was also instrumental in the creation of Epcot in Walt Disney World, as well as the creation of the other Disney parks around the world. The same day he retired, Sklar was honored with a window on Main Street.

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April 22

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April 22, 2003 – The Soundtrack to The Lizzie McGuire Movie is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“I’ve got somewhere I belong, I’ve got somebody to love, this is what dreams are made of.”

On April 22, 2003, the soundtrack to The Lizzie McGuire Movie was released by Walt Disney Records. The album contained tracks featured in the movie and songs by other popular artists. Lead actress Hilary Duff is also featured on the soundtrack, singing “What Dreams Are Made Of” and “Why Not,” with the latter being featured not only a promotional single, but as a single on Duff’s second studio album Metamorphosis. The album was highly successful, going on to be certified 2x platinum by the RIAA, and peaking at number one on the Billboard Top Soundtracks album and number six on the Billboard 200.

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April 14

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April 14, 2009 – The Picture Up: My Name is Dug is Released Through Disney Press

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“You are surprised that I can talk. Oh, yes! I can talk.”

On April 14, 2009, the picture book Up: My Name is Dug was released through Disney Press. The book, written by Kiki Thorpe and illustrated by Pixar employee (specifically, the story supervisor for the film Up and the director for Dug’s Secret Mission short film) Ronnie del Carmen, the picture book is based on the film Up, and has the character of Dug interact with the audience. An app version of the storybook was released in late 2012.

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April 11

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April 11, 2006 – The Soundtrack for The Wild is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“I’m having a really nice day, really nice day, really nice day…”

On April 11, 2006, the soundtrack for the Walt Disney Pictures and C.O.R.E. Feature Animation joint production The Wild was released through Walt Disney Records. While most of the album contained the film score by Alan Silvestri, artists included on the album ranged from Disney recording artists Everlife, to more popular acts Coldplay and Lifehouse. The album also features actor Eric Idle singing a song called “Really Nice Day.”

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April 9

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April 9, 2002 – The El Capitan Entertainment Centre is Declared a Historical Monument

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“We are so proud to be a part of Hollywood history and to be playing a continuing role in the revitalization of this historic area of Los Angeles.” – Lylle Breier, Senior VP Worldwide Special Events for Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

On April 9, 2002, the newly resorted El Capitan Entertainment Centre was opened and was named a Historic Hollywood Landmark by the city of Los Angeles. Originally built in 1921 as the Hollywood Masonic Temple, the temple was sold by the Masons in 1982 after years of dwindling membership. In 1998, the Walt Disney Company became the owner of the property, solely for the purposes of Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. Disney gave the building an extensive overhaul, restoring some of the buildings’ original features that had been taken out since the sale of the building in the 1980s. Disney has since used the El Capitan Theater for its studios’ film premieres, particularly for Pixar and Disney Animation releases.

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April 8

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April 8, 2008 – Disney Legend Julie Andrews is Honored with Carousel Horse at Disneyland

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“I’ve never lost touch and never lost my feeling of family with Disney, and I am so proud to be a cast member.”

On April 8, 2008, actress, Disney Legend, and 50th anniversary ambassador of Disneyland Julie Andrews was honored with a special carousel horse on King Arthur’s Carousel. The lead horse, named Jingles, was repainted with a more ornate design, honoring Andrews’ more than 40 years of dedication to the Walt Disney Company, including a saddle featuring her initials, images depicting her famous role as British nanny Mary Poppins, along with the number 50 to represent the park’s 50th anniversary, for which she was the ambassador and made an honorary cast member. On hand to present the horse was Imagineer and fellow Disney Legend Marty Sklar.

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April 3

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April 3, 2007 – Anneliese van der Pol Take the Stage as Belle in Beauty and the Beast

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“It’s so exciting not only to be making my Broadway debut in this fabulous show, but to also have the honor of being the last person to play Belle on Broadway.”

On April 3, 2007, Disney Channel star Anneliese van der Pol took the stage as Belle in the Broadway production Beauty and the Beast. Van der Pol would be the final Belle in this production, as the Broadway run was scheduled to end on July 29 after almost 5,500 performances. A star of Disney Channel’s Original Series That’s So Raven, van der Pol was also chosen for her numerous theater credits, including California productions of Evita, Oklahoma!, and The Nutcracker. This role was her Broadway debut, and she is the second former Disney star to play the role after Christy Carlson Romano.

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