Hideo Armaki first chef of Tahitian Terrace and executive chef overseeing all Disneyland restaurants by 1967, dies at age 90

Fred Joerger 3aD model maker for Disneyland and expert in creating faux rocks dies in Los Angeles California at age 91

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May 5--Disneylands 50th Birthday Celebration Begins

May 22--Thurl Ravenscroft, whose voice was known worldwide through his work in movies, television and at Disneyland, has died of prostate cancer. He was 91. Thurl Ravenscroft voice is used in Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion and the Enchanted Tiki Room and more.

May 30--Disneyland introduces first Audio Podcast

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October--Robert Iger becomes CEO

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November 28--E. Cardon "Card" Walker, the former Walt Disney Co. chief executive who headed the company for nearly 15 years following the deaths of founders Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney, has died of congestive heart failure at his home in La Canada, Calif. He was 89. During his 45-year tenure at Disney, the executive rose through the ranks after starting out in the mailroom in 1938. In the 1950s and '60s, Walker worked closely with the Disney brothers on a wide range of Disney projects, including the development of the Disneyland attractions It's a Small World, Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion and the animated features "101 Dalmatians" and "The Jungle Book."

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Parents Of Man Killed In Disneyland Accident File Wrongful Death Suit
Dateline: 1/1/2005
The parents of a 22-year-old Gardena man killed in a Disneyland roller coaster accident last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company. Marcelo Torres suffered severe blunt force trauma and died of extensive internal

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Disney's Controversial Online Games
Dateline: 1/19/2005
Some media watchers are crying foul over Disney's plans to offer online advergaming to kids in an attempt to get the tots to con their parents into taking them to one of the parks. Starting May 5, Disney will offer an online multiplayer game

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Honda And Disneyland Resort Form Strategic Alliance
Dateline: 1/20/2005
A new 10-year business alliance was announced today between American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and the Disneyland Resort that provides sponsorship of the theme park's new 50th Anniversary fireworks show and its annual Grad Nite celebrations. The

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Disney Halts Famed 'I'm Going' Super Bowl Ads
Dateline: 1/28/2005
Who is going to Disney World after winning the Super Bowl on Feb. 6? Nobody, because after 19 years the Magic Kingdom has elected to halt the promotional series in which a star of the game proclaims he is headed for the popular Florida theme

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Disneyland Resort Promotes Claire Bilby To Senior Vice President
Dateline: 1/28/2005
The Disneyland Resort announced today that Claire Bilby has been promoted to senior vice president, Sales and Distribution Marketing. In her new role, Bilby will continue leading all sales efforts and work closely with a variety of travel industry

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A Little Patch Of Heaven (Big Thunder Ranch) ( Closed )

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters ( Opened )

Calling All Space Scouts (Tomorrowland Stage) ( Closed )

Disneyland-The First 50 Magical Years ( Opened )

Goofy's Bounce House ( Closed )

Goofy's Playhouse ( Opened )

Santa's Reindeer Round-up ( Opened )

Walt Disney Story Featuring Great Moments With Mr Lincoln ( Closed )

4-Year-Old Boy Broke A Finger On A Boat
Injury
Date: March 16, 2005
A 4-year-old boy broke a finger and severed the tip of his thumb, forcing the Storybook Land Canal Boats to close for state authorities to investigate the accident. The boy, who had gripped the edge of the boat when it »

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62-Year-Old Woman Sick After Ride
Injury
Date: June 27, 2005
A woman said that she felt sick after the Matterhorn Bobsled ride. The woman was taken to a hospital after experiencing dizziness and nausea. The 62-year-old woman from Peru remained hospitalized Tuesday (6/28/2005) »

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Castmember Exposed To Smoke
Injury
Date: December 17, 2005
A Disneyland employee was hospitalized Saturday after he was exposed to smoke caused by chemicals mixed in a maintenance area, authorities said. Firefighters and a hazardous materials team responded to the »

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