April 24, 2007
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DISNEY INSIDER PRESENTS: FAN SPOTLIGHT
Parade of Dreams Marching to the Disney Tune
by James, 38, Manahawkin, NJ

My first trip to Disney World was during my freshman year of high school. I was in a marching band from Pennsylvania, and we were marching in the Orange Bowl Parade. On the way to Miami, we stopped over in Orlando. It was a magical ... read more
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THE MAIN ATTRACTION
Daniel Powter brings his dreams to life on stage. Daniel Powter brings his dreams to life on stage.

Daniel Powter's Disney Dream Come True

Ever wonder what it would feel like if you were living in "The World You Dreamed of Lately"? Singer/songwriter Daniel Powter should know -- his song "Bad Day" has become an international sensation and his self-titled debut album has exploded up the charts. It's a dream come true for any musician. And now Daniel has put his dreams into music with a new song written especially for Disney Parks, the place where dreams come true. According to Daniel, creating the song "The World You Dreamed of Lately" has itself been a dream come true.

When Disney invited Daniel to create a song for Disney Parks, he didn't have to think twice. He'd loved Disney since childhood -- "Every kid is a Disney fan, aren't they?" he laughs.

"When I was asked to do it, it felt like such a great thing to be involved with Disney," Daniel says. "I just liked the idea of that inspiring kind of song. It makes me feel like there's this place to escape to, and Disney really does represent that. It was so easy for me to be inspired by a dream and a place that's ...
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HISTORY AND TRIVIA
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What early Magic Kingdom spectacle was the forerunner of the Main Street Electrical Parade?

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THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
April 24, 1989 - MMC - also known as "The All-New Mickey Mouse Club" - debuts on Disney Channel. The cast over the years will include future stars like singers Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, actress Keri Russell, and members of *NSYNC.

April 29, 1957 - At Disneyland, the Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through attraction opens.


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YOUR QUESTION
When I was a child, I had a record and storybook telling the story of two children who get lost and end up at the Haunted Mansion. My kids ask me to tell them the story every time we go to Disneyland. Do you know if the story can still be found?
- Rosanne, 38, Rancho Mirage, CA
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DAVE'S ANSWER
There was a Haunted Mansion storyteller record (Disneyland Records, 12 inch -- ST 3947) which is probably the one that you recall. Copies occasionally turn up at used record shops or on Internet auctions.

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