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December 29

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December 29, 2006 – Donny Osmond Signs Autographs in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park

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“Please join the Walt Disney World Resort as we welcome legendary entertainer, Donny Osmond to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.”

On December 29, 2006, recording artist and actor Donny Osmond held an appearance and autograph session in the Animal Kingdom Park of Walt Disney World. Osmond is well known in Disney circles for providing the singing voice for the character Shang in the animated feature Mulan, as well as starring as Gaston in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast; moreover, he is also known for being discovered, alongside his brother, by Walt Disney himself and performing at Disneyland. Osmond was on hand to sign copies of the Mulan soundtrack, memorabilia from the early days of his career, and copies of his recent album What I Meant to Say, his 54th studio album.

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December 28

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December 28, 2006 – Disney Announces $3.26 Billion Box Office Returns for the Year

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“In every area and on every level, 2006 was an extraordinary year for The Walt Disney Studios.” – Chairman Richard Cook

On December 28, 2006, Disney announced its year end box office gross of $3.26 billion. The year had been a successful one in several areas for Disney, ranging from its box office receipts and records, DVD sales, the Pixar acquisition, hit Disney Channel shows and movies, and its Broadway productions, among other profitable areas. In this report, Disney also claimed the top two box office spots for the year, with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest which earned over $1.06 billion, and Pixar’s Cars which grossed $462 million. Disney also had the three best-selling DVDs: Pirates of the Caribbean; Cars; and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe; these releases gave Buena Vista Home Entertainment an industry milestone.

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December 26

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December 26, 2005 – The 2-Disc Special Edition DVD of Toy Story 2 is Released

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“Now, in a 2-disc collector’s edition with a sparkling theater mix, this groundbreaking animated adventure is even better!”

On December 26, 2005, the special edition 2-disc DVD of Toy Story 2 was released through Walt Disney Home Entertainment. The film was mastered for the latest home entertainment technology, and featured deleted scenes, outtakes, and a special game to let the viewer discover which toy they are. A further special edition would be released almost five years later.

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December 24

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December 24, 2006 – Donny Osmond and Sarah Uriarte Berry Depart from Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast

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“Now almost 25 years later I have the chance – I couldn’t do it any more right than joining such an iconic show as Beauty.” – Donny Osmond.

On December 24, 2006, cast members Donny Osmond and Sarah Uriarte Berry took their final bows for the Disney Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast. Osmond, known for being a pop star, left after extending his original nine-week run as the character Gaston; Berry, known for her role of Franca in The Light in the Piazza, had performed as Belle in 1995, and was back for a limited time engagement. Stephen R. Buntrock and Deborah Lew were cast to play Gaston and Belle starting the 26th.

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December 22

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December 22, 2007 – The Attraction Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: Un Saut dans la Quatrième Dimension Opens in Disneyland Paris

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“Face your fears and plunge 13 unlucky floors into the Twilight Zone amid the faded glamour of this haunted hotel.”

On December 22, 2007, the fourth version of the popular Walt Disney World attraction The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror opened in Disneyland Paris. The attraction, given the subtitle Un Saut dans la Quatrième Dimension, keeps the same backstory of the five unlucky souls lost to another dimension while traveling in the elevator of the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Guests board the elevator and ascend 13 floors as the story of the doomed passengers is revealed, and the guests are then taken to another dimension. The elevator then freefalls, with a random assortment of additional freefalls added to each ride experience.

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December 20

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December 20, 2002 – The Restaurant Ariel’s Grotto Opens in Disneyland’s Paradise Pier

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“Delight in a daytime banquet alongside some of your favorite Disney Princesses or enjoy the Grotto as part of a special dining package.”

On December 20, 2002, the restaurant Ariel’s Grotto opened in Disneyland’s Paradise Pier area of California Adventure. The restaurant is a buffet style dining experience, where guests can meet the Disney Princesses during the lunch dining period. It is one of the few restaurants that offers a World of Color dining package during dinner, where guests that participate are given priority seating to the World of Color nighttime show.

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December 12

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December 12, 2005 – The Cheetah Girls Song “Five More Days ‘til Christmas” Premieres on Radio Disney

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“There’s only five more days ‘til Christmas, you know that I can hardly wait.”

On December 12, 2005, the second single of the Cheetah Girls’ first album and only holiday album Cheetah-licious Christmas, “Five More Days ‘til Christmas,” premiered on Radio Disney. Although officially recognized as their second single, and performed as such on the group’s tour, the single was never released as a digital download.

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December 4

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December 4, 2007 – The Pirates of the Caribbean Soundtrack Treasures Collection is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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On December 4, 2007, the Pirates of the Caribbean Soundtrack Treasures Collection box set was released through Walt Disney Records. The box set contained four CDs, featuring the three soundtracks for the films, along with a fourth CD featuring remixes and unreleased cues and pieces; it also contains some of the earliest demos created by Hans Zimmer in the early stages of production. The set also includes a DVD with special behind-the-scenes extras and interviews with composer Hans Zimmer.

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December 3

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December 3, 2002 – The Second Wave of Walt Disney Treasures DVDs is Released

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“Hi, I’m Leonard Maltin.”

On December 3, 2002, the second wave of DVDs in the Walt Disney Treasures line was released. This wave featured more of the Disney classic characters, beginning with Mickey Mouse in Black and White, which featured Mickey’s earliest short films, including Steamboat Willie; The Complete Goofy, featuring a biography of the original voice actor, Pinto Colvig; and Behind the Scenes at the Walt Disney Studios, which gives die-hard fans a look at classic marketing material, as well as a copy of the film The Reluctant Dragon, starring Robert Benchley. 125,000 sets of each 2-disc collection were released.

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November 30

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November 30, 2003 – Roy E. Disney Resigns

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“It is with deep sadness and regret that I send you this letter of resignation from the Walt Disney Company, both as Chairman of the Feature Animation Division and as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.”

On November 30, 2003, Roy E. Disney effectively announced his resignation from the Walt Disney Company in a letter addressed to then CEO Michael Eisner. Though Eisner’s early years with the company had been prosperous, it was after the passing of company president Frank Wells that tensions mounted between Eisner and Disney. In a three-page handwritten letter delivered to Eisner’s Manhattan residence, Disney laid out seven specific grievances he had with Eisner’s leadership, ranging from poor quality in the theme parks, to loss of company morale through micro-managing. Disney remained off the board until 2005, when Eisner stepped down and Bob Iger was named as the new CEO; Disney rejoined the board as a non-voting Director Emeritus and consultant.

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