Opening Ceremony of the Walt Disney Studios Park
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Finally, the host invited Michael D. Eisner, the Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company onto the stage. Michael began by applauding the weather and then reminded the guests "the sun had shone nearly 10 years, when I had stood dedicating the first park". He said that he was there for "some Disney deja-vu" to dedicate the second park. Michael continued "by opening this park, we fulfil our vision for the Disneyland Resort Paris....we envisaged a place where people could take a true Disney vacation in Europe to immense themselves in a deep Disney experience. We are far from done. Like Disneyland, this resort will never be completed as we continue to enrich it with new experiences...you can see what we have accomplished since 1992, imagine what we will be up to by 2012."
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The host translated Michael's speech before asking both Jay and Roy to join Michael on stage for the "grand moment". Jay enquired, "if all the cast members behind the curtain were ready for this moment?". A large cheer came from inside the park. A small rip appeared in the center of the main curtain, as the Fab Five and Chip n Dale appeared. The host invited children - part of the NCH Action for Children charity to join the dancers.
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