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This page is to help you quickly jump through this picture set. Below you will see a listing of the pages and the captions on that page.

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    Waiting for the ceremony to begin the screens showed past legends, trivia, etc..
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    Bob Iger did not attend this year, instead he had a video message.
    Tom Staggs was there to represent the company.
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    A wide shot of the stage area.
    There was a live band for the show.
    They recognized the legends in the audience. Here you can see Bob Gurr dancing for the fans.
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    Then the recognized those that had passed away since the last ceremony.
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    Our Host for the event, Tom Bergeron
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    First up the Disney Princesses. Anika Noni Rose, Tiana in The Princess and the Frog
    Linda Larkin the speaking voice of Jasmine in Aladdin
    Lea Salonga the singing voice of Jasmine as well as Mulan.
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    A wider shot. Each one was introduced, a brief background given, then they could address the audience.
    Paige O Hara, the voice of Belle in Beauty and the Beast.
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    Jodi Benson, Ariel, from the Little Mermaid.
    She had her original Cast Member ID (which is longer valid for discounts she confessed)
    A closer shot off the video screen.
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    After their speech they posed for official photos off on the far side, here is a shot off the screen.
    Next up a mini concert for us. Linda Larkin came out to introduce it (since she does not sing)
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    Here is a video of the performances.
    First up Beauty and the Beast
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    A tighter shot of segment of the Beauty and the Beast section.
    Next up Mulan.
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    A wide shot of the arena to try and give you a sense of scale.
    Princess and the Frog
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    The Little Mermaid wrapped up the segment.
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    After the individual songs they all came on stage for the Finale.
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    A video clip of the finale.
    After the musical performances it was back to the awards which seemed an awkward transition to me... first up Ray Watson.
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    For those that do not know he served on the Board of Directors from 1973 through 1983. He was president of the Irvine Company.
    Barton Bo Boyd - He was Disney Consumer products for decades. He started in 1968 as an assistant merchandise supervisor at Disneyland and worked his way up to chairman of consumer products in 1997.
    His daughters were there to receive his award.
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    Guy Williams was honored next. Most of you know him as Zorro from the Disney films. His family accepted on his behalf.
    His son did a Zorro salute.
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    Jack and Bonita Wrather were next. They built and owned the Disneyland Hotel.
    Oops a minor queuing glitch left Cinderella out waiting while a video played.
    She handled it well..
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    Their family accepted the award.
    Kelly Ripa introduced the Regis Philbin segment.
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    Regis was greeted by several princesses
    He called Tom to the podium, based on some earlier ribbing.
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    The last induction was Jim Henson.
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    His son performed a tribute skit, Ive Grown Accustomed to Your Face - Jim created this back in 1956 when he was only twenty years old.
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    Video of the skit.
    A tighter shot
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    The Rainbow Connection.
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    Video of the Henson tribute.
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    A tighter shot of the performance.
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