February 13, 2007
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Mickey Mouse A Cast Member Saves the Day
by Scotte, 33, Lincoln, NE

My wife and I took our first big vacation together to Walt Disney World. This was her very first trip and she has been a Mickey Mouse fan her whole life, so it was like she was coming home to ... read more
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THE MAIN ATTRACTION
Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb found making "Bridge to Terabithia" a great adventure. Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb found making "Bridge to Terabithia" a great adventure.

Friendship and Magic - the Road to "Bridge to Terabithia"

Kids who discover a wonderland where friendship comes first and anything is possible -- that's the heart of the new Disney film "Bridge to Terabithia," which opens this Friday, February 16. And according to the film's young stars, that's also what the filming experience was like. Shot on location in beautiful New Zealand, "Bridge to Terabithia" found them making new friends, exploring a new world, and stretching their imaginations in ways they never had before.

Based on the Newbery Medal-winning novel, "Bridge to Terabithia" introduces us to Jesse Aaron (Josh Hutcherson), who's lonely and unhappy at school. When a new girl at school beats him in a footrace, at first he's resentful, but soon he and Leslie (AnnaSophia Robb) become fast friends. Together they create the imaginary kingdom of Terabithia.

For the film, the wonders of Terabithia are created by combining the stunning scenery of the New Zealand woods with the technical ...
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HISTORY AND TRIVIA
Country Bear DO YOU KNOW DISNEY?
This attraction, originally conceived for Disney's proposed Mineral King ski resort, made its debut at Florida's Magic Kingdom in 1971.

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THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
February 13, 1985 - Mickey Mouse, accompanied by Disneyland's Ambassador, Melissa Taylor, begin a 30-day flight around the world, celebrating Disneyland's 30th anniversary.

February 16, 1984 - Disney's "Mickey's Christmas Carol" is nominated for an Academy Award® (Short Film, Animated).


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Were there ever other names considered for Disneyland before it opened?
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In 1948, Walt Disney presented ideas for what he was calling Mickey Mouse Park. That name soon changed to Disneyland.

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