As vice chairman of the Disney company and to my continual surprise the elder statesman of the Disney family it's a joy to share this evening with all of you. As I believe you'll discover Disney's LuminAria is a sparkling holiday celebration that shines with the message of hope, peace and unity. This heartwarming experience comes wrapped in the same spirit of magic and wonder that my uncle Walt and my father Roy cherished. Indeed this beautiful evening represents what we've come to know as Walt weather. As it seems that whenever we have an occasion the skies are clear and bright. We think because Walt and my dad can see better. (laughter)

This evening's inaugural performance is all the more special because it features holiday artwork created by some of our younger special guests. It is now my great pleasure to introduce some of these young artists who are sharing their holiday dreams with us. From our military families here tonight please welcome Jordan, Quincy, Matthew, Summer, brother and sisters Braden, Meghan and Terran. These wonderful kids, I hope they don't mind me calling them kids, these kids represent hundreds of others who are here with us tonight (directing the show) They show us that although many of our loved ones cannot be with us for the holidays they're surely with us in their hearts. Kids thank you for sharing what's in your hearts this holiday. Your pictures capture your dreams and your dreams give hope to us all. We hereby dedicate tonight's performance to you, your families and your loved ones overseas. The essence of the holidays, faith and joy, dreams and wonder is embodied in our children. May we take our inspiration from them and be shining points of lights this season for I believe as did my uncle and my father that all of us even this elder statesman are young at heart. From our family to yours we proudly present Disney's LuminAria and thank each of you for sharing in this season of light.