January 3--One Day Adult Ticket Prices increase from $56 to $59

January 25--The Walt Disney Co. pays $7.4 billion in stock to acquire Pixar Animation Studios

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February 17--Martin Sklar, the creative force behind most of Walt Disney Co.'s theme parks, will step down as head of the company's famed Imagineering division.

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May 2--The happiest place on earth was extra special today for the 2-billionth visitor.

Emmalee Mason of Colorado was surprised by all the excitement as she arrived at Disneyland Park with her family. She got the golden key to the Magic Kingdom and a lifetime pass to all eleven Disney Parks.

She served as the Grand Marshal in Disneyland's 50th Anniversay Parade.

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June 9--Daniel Joseph of Wilmington, who recently graduated from the University of the Arts, was awarded first place in Walt Disney Imagineering's Imagi-Nations competition. His People Mover Version 2 ride, based on a now-closed ride at Disneyland, would take people on a journey into the future. He received a $2,000 scholarship.

A two-person team from Drexel University - Kristy Pron, a junior from Sewell, and Matthew Fonda, a senior from Souderton - took one of two third-place awards. Their ride, called the EAC Express, was based on the movie Finding Nemo. Guests would ride the east Australian current, as in the movie. They each received a $1,000 scholarship.

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Disney Fights Common Carrier Regulations In California
Dateline: 4/8/2005
Walt Disney Co. continues to fight against a contention that operators of amusement rides be considered common carriers and as such be held to the utmost standard of care when deciding liability for injuries suffered by riders. In a

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Family Sues Disneyland After Roller Coaster Accident
Dateline: 1/9/2006
Four members of a family involved in a 2004 roller coaster accident sued Disneyland, alleging the theme park failed to follow proper safety procedures on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride. The lawsuit was filed in Orange County Superior

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Disney Paid Eisner $10.1 Million In 2005
Dateline: 1/11/2006
Michael Eisner, former chief executive of The Walt Disney Co., received $10.1 million in compensation last year, including a $9.1 million cash bonus, according to the company's annual proxy statement filed Wednesday.Eisner left the company on Oct. 1

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Going To Disneyland? Tips To Keep You Sane
Dateline: 1/13/2006
It's been a little more than a week since we've returned from our family trip to Disneyland. I'm almost scared to admit this, but I'd happily return with my four-year-old son, Nolan and his eight-month-old brother, Quin. Now that we've experienced

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Disney In talks To Buy Pixar
Dateline: 1/19/2006
The Wall Street Journal is reporting (Bloomberg, too) today that Disney is in serious talks with Pixar about acquiring the animation studio in a stock deal worth nearly US$7 billion. Most people have probably heard about the well publicized

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Big Thunder Ranch Petting Zoo ( Opened )

Fantasia Gardens ( Closed )

Jedi Training Academy (Tomorrowland Stage) ( Opened )

Jolly Trolley ( Closed )

Princess Fantasy Faire ( Opened )

Snow White An Enchanting Musical ( Closed )

Woody's Halloween Roundup ( Opened )