Disney Dedications

[jdmdisney99]

Every Disney park around the world has a classic dedication that was made by the company's CEO at grand opening. Which ones are your favorite? The original (Disneyland)? The double dipper (DCA)?


Disneyland Dedication Plaque by kyle.tucker95, on Flickr

Walt Disney World Dedication Plaque by dawholagn, on Flickr

EPCOT Center - "We call it EPCOT." by Cory Disbrow, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nffcphotos/2132896572/
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ney's-hollywood-studios-dedication-plaque.htm

Plaque by the Bandstand in Town square. by Figgygirl, on Flickr

20120204-IMG_2649_HDR by kellyv, on Flickr

DCA Re-dedication plaque by R. Zavala, on Flickr
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hrm-U0LLO...kfZwakq_KQ/s1600/DisneySea+Plaque+%283%29.jpg

Dedication Plaque by JamezSA, on Flickr

Hong Kong Disneyland dedication plaque by Loren Javier, on Flickr

Also, if anyone wants to post videos of dedication ceremonies, PLEASE do so!

 

[Californian Elitist]

Disneyland's. I love the "Disneyland is your land" part. I'm actually at Disneyland right now, so I'm unable to post the video of Walt making the speech.

 

[jdmdisney99]

Disneyland's. I love the "Disneyland is your land" part. I'm actually at Disneyland right now, so I'm unable to post the video of Walt making the speech.

You're welcome...

 

[PUSH]

They all seem to have their own little touch. I really do like the classic line of "To all who come to this happy place, welcome," though. Too hard to pick just one.

 

[lego606]

I found these two

Disneyland:


Walt Disney World:


Also, don't forget this guy!

 

[Californian Elitist]

You're welcome...

Thanks!

 

[englanddg]

I'm a WDW fan, but I gotta go with Disneyland's dedication.

But, EPCOT's dedication is also fantastic:

“To all who come to this place of joy, hope and friendship, welcome.

“Epcot Center is inspired by Walt Disney’s creative genius. Here, human achievements are celebrated through imagination, the wonders of enterprise, and concepts of a future that promises new and exciting benefits for all.

“May Epcot Center entertain, inform and inspire. And, above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man’s ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere.”

 

[lego606]

California Adventure's original opening ceremony is a celebration of "what were they thinking"

 

[bethymouse]

DL is such a classic w/ old Walt himself.
But I am partial to WDW "to all who come to this happy place...all ages..."!

 

[JonUWStout]

even though I've never been there (something I WILL remedy someday) I would have to say Disneyland simply because it was Walt who did it.

 

[JIMINYCR]

WALT DISNEY WORLD
is tribute to the philosophy and life of
Walter Elias Disney
… and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty
of the entire Disney organization that made Walt
Disney’s dream come true. May Walt Disney World
bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all
who come to this happy place … a Magic Kingdom
where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and
play and learn – together.

Dedicated this 25th day of October 25, 1971

Roy O. Disney​

​

​

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I also agree Epcot made a Huge Impact in Disney and the Theme Park Industry as it was something that was Never done before and it's still a marvel to this day..
I also think it was truly unique that they even went out on each pavillion when it had a grand opening...Like this one for example of when The ill fated Wonders of Life Pavillion had it's Grand Opening in 1989..

 

[marni1971]

It's worth pointing out the Epcot one shown above is not original, its from Epcot 94. The EPCOT Center version was different, and was located on the original flower bed flag pole where the fountain plaza is toady (the open area with the flower symbol in it)

The original


EPCOT Center Dedication Plaque by Jeff_B., on Flickr

 

[jdmdisney99]

It's worth pointing out the Epcot one shown above is not original, its from Epcot 94. The EPCOT Center version was different, and was located on the original flower bed flag pole where the fountain plaza is toady (the open area with the flower symbol in it)

The original


EPCOT Center Dedication Plaque by Jeff_B., on Flickr

Thanks, I saw that and thought it to be the original.