May 15, 2007
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DISNEY INSIDER PRESENTS: FAN SPOTLIGHT
Pirates of the Caribbean Peril with Pirates
by Jo Ellen 49, Champaign, IL

When my redheaded daughter, Kristen, was about 3 or 4 years old, we were on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Walt Disney World. At one point, the pirates yell "We want the REDHEAD." Kristen ducked down inside our boat ... read more
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IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE
Pirates of the Caribbean: 3Don't miss the swashbuckling action of "Pirates: At World's End"!
DON'T MISS OUT!

THE MAIN ATTRACTION
The fleet is almost ready to embark at Disneyland Park. The fleet is almost ready to embark at Disneyland Park.

Dive Into Disneyland's Newest Attraction

Behind a wall of secrecy at Disneyland Park, tantalizing sounds have emerged for months now to tease Disney fans. There's something big going on in the old lagoon where the Submarine Voyage once embarked for undersea adventure. Something amazing. Something ... wet.

Avid fans will be nodding their heads right about now -- yes, we're talking about the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage attraction, which has long been in the works. Now, with opening day only weeks away, we've coaxed our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering to give us a peek at what lies ahead under the waves. Kevin Rafferty told us exactly what we'll see -- plus how they created some of those amazing effects!

Kevin explains that as we board the subs, "We're visiting this undersea exploration company -- the Nautical Exploration and Marine Observation institute. Put those letters together and it spells Nemo! Guests go along for the ride as this institute explores an underwater volcano." ...
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HISTORY AND TRIVIA
Pirates! DO YOU KNOW DISNEY?
According to the song "A Pirate's Life for Me," the pirates are still loved by whom?

Get the answer HERE!

THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
May 18, 2003 - Disney/Pixar's "Finding Nemo" premieres in Hollywood, California.

May 19, 1971 - Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes debut in Disneyland.

May 20, 1973 - Walt Disney World's Tom Sawyer Island, the Tom Sawyer Rafts, and the Plaza Swan Boats all first open at the Magic Kingdom.


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YOUR QUESTION
When I was a kid growing up I remember a show on Disney Channel that had bears that lived in a large tree. When they drank this special juice they could jump really high. Do you remember the name of the show?
- Krystal, 18, Miami, FL
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DAVE'S ANSWER
The animated cartoon show was called "Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears" and it originally aired on NBC beginning in 1985. The juice they drank, which gave them the bouncing power, was called gummiberry juice.

NEW
Go behind the scenes of "Pirates: At World's End"! In theaters May 25.

Coming soon! Create your own pirate and set sail for adventure.


VIDEO
Meet the unlikely buddies in Disney/Pixar's "Ratatouille."

Watch the highlights of Disney, performed on the ice.

Catch the colors of the Epcot Garden Festival.


SWEEPSTAKES
Enter the Underdog Super Pet Contest!

Enter Disney Family.com's "Great American Family Vacation Sweepstakes."


TIPS
Did you know that you can chat with other Disney fans about your favorite movies, songs, and more? It's all in the Disney fan channel of Disney XD. Share the magic with your pals!

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