
Disney's California Adventure Grand Opening Special
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Overview
"Disney's California Adventure opened to the public on February 8, 2001, the second of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort. Richard Kind, Barry Bostwick, Colin Mochrie, Brad Sherwood, Patrick Warburton, Jacklyn Zeman, Nancy Lee Grahn, John Ingle, Erin Hershey, Kiko Ellsworth, John Lasseter, and Michael Eisner were all on hand and part of the Disney Channel look inside the new theme park. The special was directed by Jerry Reese and is a great look at Disney California Adventure the way it looks on opening day. Don’t miss Patrick Warburton and his look at Soarin, along with a look at the attraction and music." - Sam's Disney Diary
Top Cast


Richard Kind
Richard Kind
Richard Kind


Barry Bostwick
Barry Bostwick
Barry Bostwick


Michael Eisner
Michael Eisner
Michael Eisner


Colin Mochrie
Colin Mochrie
Colin Mochrie


Patrick Warburton
Patrick Warburton
Patrick Warburton


Brad Sherwood
Brad Sherwood
Brad Sherwood


Nancy Lee Grahn
Nancy Lee Grahn
Nancy Lee Grahn
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