DISNEY INSIDER PRESENTS: FAN SPOTLIGHT First Date -- But Not the Last by Cynthia, 28, Long Beach, CA On Valentine's Day in 1998, I went on a first date with a guy I had known for a short time, and we decided to go to Disneyland Park. Well, to our surprise, it rained all day, and we were stuck under a small Mickey umbrella. Huddled under ... read more http://disney.go.com/inside/fanspotlight/061219/index.html SPECIAL INSIDER OFFER From the Vault Have you played our popular Dinky Doodler? Download this Souven-ear for free today! http://disney.go.com/features/souvenears/index2.html IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE We have exciting news about the Walt Disney Family Museum -- coming soon to San Francisco! Discover the personal treasures from Walt's life that will be on display, and learn why a museum is necessary to honor his unique legacy. THE MAIN ATTRACTION We Love a (Walt Disney World Christmas) Parade! This year's parade will start off with a bang, courtesy of a very special opening number. With a Parade during Disney's Year of a Million Dreams, who better to open things than a group of true American dreamers? "We have a big opening number for the show, with four of the contestants from this year's 'American Idol.' We thought it would be a good fit with the Dreams theme, because these are people who have really made their dreams come true," David explains. "And then we have Michael Bolton singing 'Joy to the World' as our finale." Cast members of the runaway hit Disney Channel original movie "High School Musical" will be on hand as well, in a spectacular performance. "It's the largest production number we've ever executed on Main Street," says David. "There are more than 550 kids in the production, including four stars from the movie, performing in the song 'We're All in This Together.'" And there's plenty of excitement to follow. "We also have a performance by ... 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Am I dreaming or was such a show actually held? - Hayes, 54, Farmersville, CA DAVE'S ANSWER Beginning in 1958, Disneyland held an annual Kids Amateur Dog Show one day each spring for about a decade. Dogs were judged in various categories, like largest, smallest, shaggiest. Perhaps one of these is what you are remembering, though I do not recall one just for dalmatians. NEW Get Magical Holiday Savings at DisneyShopping.com -- take a look today! http://go-disneyshopping.com/dcmhprs Radio Disney's Jingle Jam Concert Tour is happening now. 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