Disneyland Welcomes Its 500,000,000th Guest
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The Disneyland Resort president Matt Ouimet and various Disney celebrities make their entrance aboard the Disneyland Railroad. Banners along the front of each car announce the special event.
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Disneyland Resort Ambassador Becky Murphy welcomes the gathered crowd and introduces Matt Ouimet.
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Becky Murphy: Well, good morning everyone. On behalf of everyone here at the Disneyland Resort, welcome to Disneyland. It's a thrill for Mickey and for all of us here to share this happy moment with you and to celebrate our 500 millionth guest to the Disneyland Resort. And now it is my great pleasure to introduce the president of the Disneyland Resort, Matt Ouimet.

Matt Ouimet emphasizes Walt Disney vision that the guest is the most important part of the happiness we create.
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Matt Ouimet: Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Becky. I am honored to be part of this very special day, this occasion here to honor our 500 millionth guest to the Disneyland Resort. This day is especially significant as we stand on the threshold of Disneyland's 50th anniversary. From opening day until this very moment the Disneyland Resort has upheld Walt Disney's vision to always hold our guests as the most important part of the happiness we create. It is our honor and privilege to continue that magical legacy that Walt began in 1955 and I believe that Walt Disney himself would be delighted to know that as of today, in fact as of a few moments ago, 500 million people have chosen to spend time with family and friends here at the Happiest Place on Earth. Now let us officially meet our 500 millionth guest. All the way from Wentworth Falls Australia. (audience cheers) Yay Australia, please welcome Bill Trow, along with his wife Ann-Marie and daughter Aspen.

Matt announces the 500 millionth guest is visiting from Australia.
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