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The Grand Opening of EuroDisney Gala Night was held on the evening of 11th April 1992 for invited Guests, Celebrities and Media.

Broadcast live around the world this 2 hour television spectacular introduced EuroDisney to the world with big celebrity performances around the park and resort. This included Cher on stage in Videopolis, Gloria Estefan, Four Tops and Temptations on Castle Stage supported by the EuroDisneyland Marching Band and many more all listed below. 

The event was introduced from Central Plaza and Castle Stage to the TV audience and Guests were treated to a spectacular view of the evenings celebrations and grand opening from Castle Stage. The Gala night started with the official lighting of the Castle and fireworks before touring the lands of the park in musical video films with Disney Characters as our guides. There was an opportunity to see into the future plans of the resort and experience Festival Disney (now Disney Village) and the opening of the Hotels.

As the evening progressed the Main Street Electrical Parade made it's way down Main Street USA ahead of the officially opening in front of the Castle. As the big moment came, Michael Eisner and Roy E. Disney declared EuroDisneyland Officially open and Mickey appeared at the Castle Gate as performers from the night made their way up the drawbridge. Fireworks filled the air across the park.