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May 3, 2005--Disneyland premieres itd Happiest Homecoming on Earth in a multimedia presentation of Disney properties worldwide.
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May 3--Kelsey Grammer hosted the preview of celebration events happening concurrently at all Disney properties worldwide.
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May 3--Toy Story soldiers ordered the festivities to begin.
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Parade of Dreams, May 4--Tinkerbell heads the float in the new daytime parade running for the next 18 months.
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Parade of Dreams, May 4--Beautiful Belle caught with a glorious smile.
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Parade of Dreams, May 4--Ariel reigns with the sage Sebastian at her tail.
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Parade of Dreams, May 4--Simba stands majestic upon Pride Rock, while a Disney native celebrates below.
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Parade of Dreams, May 4--Sleeping Beauty swings with her prince on the Disney princess float.
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Parade of Dreams, May 4--Donald bids farewell at the tail of the parade.
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May 4--Disneyland welcomed home actor Steve Martin, who worked for Disneyland as a teenager. Martin introduced a new historical multimedia exhibit.
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May 4--Karl Karcher, 87, founder of the famed Carl's Jr. restaurants, shows his Disney pride with commemorative golden Mouse ears.
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Disney PR shot--An irrestible shot from the Disney photo archives.
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May 4--Oscar Martinez worked on Disneyland's opening day in 1955 and he's still cooking up good food at the Carnation Cafe.
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May 4--So realistic they're spooky, Toy Soldiers swarmed during the opening of the new Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. Tim Allen hosted the opening.
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Disney stock photo--The May 5 gala opened with the unveiling of the golden crowns upon Disneyland's crown jewel, Sleeping Beauty Castle.
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May 5--LeAnn Rimes sang "Remember When," a musical tribute composed for the occasion. A video presentation of Disneyland through the years ran behind.
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May 5--Art Linkletter, still a powerful onstage personality at age 93, emceed the celebration.
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May 5--Christina Aquilera, former Mouseketter came home to Disneyland for a soulful rendition of "When You Wish Upon a Star."
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May 5--Julie Andrews, Honorary Ambassador of Disneyland during the 50th anniversary celebration, welcomed Disney characters home for the festivities.
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May 5--Homecoming cast gathers for a final hurrah as fireworks light the sky behind the gleaming castle.
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May 5--A spectacular new lights, lasers, music and fireworks extravaganza runs through the 18-month celebration, complete with a Tinkerbell flyover.
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