New Statue to be erected in the Magic Kingdom

**mickey** · 04-01-2005

` BURBANK, Calif., April 1, 2005 - The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors announced today that current CEO Michael D. Eisner, who announced his intention to retire in a letter to the Board last year dated September 9, and who will step down as CEO on September 30, 2005, will be memorialized with a permanent statue to be placed in the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Florida.

"After a lengthy and thorough discussion, I am pleased to announce the decision of the Walt Disney Board of Directors to replace the current "Partners" statue currently located in the Magic Kingdom," said Sen. George J. Mitchell, chairman of The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors. "The current statue is so dated, with Walt and Mickey holding hands. It just doesn't portray the modern nature of the Walt Disney Company as it exists today. While it all started with a mouse, and Walt did such great things for this company, innovative movie making processes, the foresight to build Disneyland and start the ambitious Disney World project, but his time has passed. Michael brought the Walt Disney Company into the Twenty-First century, and we wanted our guests to realize his importance to all of us. Plus, April 1 is his birthday, and we couldn't decide on a gift for him."

"It is truly an honor to be honored in such an honorable way," said Eisner. "It's also an honor to work with our incredibly talented and dedicated worldwide team. Even though our team is great, I did run the company for nearly 21 years, so I deserve this. Walt was only around for 11 years after Disneyland opened, why shouldn't I get a statue? I have worked hard for this statue."

The new "Partners" statue will be installed in time for park visitors to take memorable snapshots on April 1, 2005.

rlander · 04-01-2005

This is great news!!! What a great way to honor the legend of Eisner. With all the wonderful new things going on at WDW this is certainly the crowning jewel.

Thanks for keeping us up to date Mickey.

**mickey** · 04-01-2005

A larger picture:

wdwspider · 04-01-2005

I'm surprised Chicken Little didn't replace Mickey.

rlander · 04-01-2005

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Originally Posted by wdwspider2005

I'm surprised Chicken Little didn't replace Mickey.

LMAO!!!! That's a good one Spider!!!! They do seem to be putting all their Chicken eggs in one basket lately.

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-01-2005

That is awesome!! What a way to honor a legend, today is a great day!

tigger · 04-01-2005

I heard they are working on replacing Mickey with Iger...

sandanv1 · 04-01-2005

It may be April 1st, but I'm no fool.

Now if you told me they were putting Eisner's statue in the Shootin' Gallery I would believe you. That would be a more suitable tribute.

wdwspider · 04-01-2005

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Originally Posted by sandanv1

It may be April 1st, but I'm no fool.

Now if you told me they were putting Eisner's statue in the Shootin' Gallery I would believe you. That would be a more suitable tribute.

You mean Bullseye's Shootin' Gallery.

gingles · 04-01-2005

The statue would be more realistic if Mickey were kicking Eisner in the a***.

PiratesFan · 04-01-2005

All that is needed to go with the statue are some Pigeons for the added artwork.

**lawwin** · 04-01-2005

Good one, Mickey!!! LMAO.

mickaholic4077 · 04-01-2005

Very funny,Mickey!! I can always count on you to come up with something funny round about this time each year.

disneyguy · 04-01-2005

Mickey, you had me fuming here for about 5 minutes. LOL....

That quote is soooo perfect.

Thanks for the laugh Mickey!!

lovemysons · 04-01-2005

Ok, so was I the only one who thought this was for real?? Hee Hee Hee. Thanks for the laugh.

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	New Statue to be erected in the Magic Kingdom ` BURBANK, Calif., April 1, 2005 - The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors announced today that current CEO Michael D. Eisner, who announced his intention to retire in a letter to the Board last year dated September 9, and who will step down as CEO on September 30, 2005, will be memorialized with a permanent statue to be placed in the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Florida. "After a lengthy and thorough discussion, I am pleased to announce the decision of the Walt Disney Board of Directors to replace the current "Partners" statue currently located in the Magic Kingdom," said Sen. George J. Mitchell, chairman of The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors. "The current statue is so dated, with Walt and Mickey holding hands. It just doesn't portray the modern nature of the Walt Disney Company as it exists today. While it all started with a mouse, and Walt did such great things for this company, innovative movie making processes, the foresight to build Disneyland and start the ambitious Disney World project, but his time has passed. Michael brought the Walt Disney Company into the Twenty-First century, and we wanted our guests to realize his importance to all of us. Plus, April 1 is his birthday, and we couldn't decide on a gift for him." "It is truly an honor to be honored in such an honorable way," said Eisner. "It's also an honor to work with our incredibly talented and dedicated worldwide team. Even though our team is great, I did run the company for nearly 21 years, so I deserve this. Walt was only around for 11 years after Disneyland opened, why shouldn't I get a statue? I have worked hard for this statue." The new "Partners" statue will be installed in time for park visitors to take memorable snapshots on April 1, 2005. Attached Images

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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,455	Re: New Statue to be erected in the Magic Kingdom This is great news!!! What a great way to honor the legend of Eisner. With all the wonderful new things going on at WDW this is certainly the crowning jewel. Thanks for keeping us up to date Mickey.

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: New Statue to be erected in the Magic Kingdom A larger picture: Attached Images __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Re: New Statue to be erected in the Magic Kingdom It may be April 1st, but I'm no fool. Now if you told me they were putting Eisner's statue in the Shootin' Gallery I would believe you. That would be a more suitable tribute. __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge...where Tigers bite Posts: 2,249	Re: New Statue to be erected in the Magic Kingdom The statue would be more realistic if Mickey were kicking Eisner in the a**. __________________ Can You Twitter? Facebook DD#1 is Southern Belle and DD#2 is LSUTigerLily!* GEAUX LSU FOOTBALL TIGERS!!! FLORIDA MAY BE THE PRESEASON NO. 1 BUT WAIT 'TIL YOU COME TO OUR HOUSE... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to WDW for Free Dining Toto, is this Kansas?

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lawwin Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,332	Re: New Statue to be erected in the Magic Kingdom Good one, Mickey!!! LMAO. __________________ Moderator of the Walt Disney Company and Pin Trading Forums Forever & Always at Disney in my heart.... Mother of Brer Rabbit - 15 Year-old Defender of SotS and lover of Captain Jack

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: New Statue to be erected in the Magic Kingdom Very funny,Mickey!! I can always count on you to come up with something funny round about this time each year.

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