July 17, 2007
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DISNEY INSIDER PRESENTS: FAN SPOTLIGHT
Snow White and the Queen Snow White and the Queen
by Kathie, 40, Willits, CA

I was around two years old when I first encountered the evil queen in the Snow White ride at Disneyland. She popped up and I became terribly afraid -- I refused to ride another ride for the rest of ... read more
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THE MAIN ATTRACTION
The Drog and the Cabunny are just a few of the cute creatures you can adopt at Disney Game Kingdom Online. The Drog and the Cabunny are just a few of the cute creatures you can adopt at Disney Game Kingdom Online.

Room for Imagination

For every kid who's ever dreamed of having a special place of his or her own, with amazing pets, games to explore, and rooms to decorate in any way imaginable, a new kingdom online has opened its doors. A premium online experience, Disney Game Kingdom Online lets subscribers play games � from fast-paced arcade adventures to learning activities � but that's just the beginning. At Disney Game Kingdom Online, a kid's online "room" is truly his or her kingdom.

Producer David Chatfield sums up the Disney Game Kingdom Online philosophy with one phrase: Your world. Your way. "It's eminently customizable in a number of ways. You can change your home page to suit your own tastes and interests," he explains. "There's a variety of themes you can bring to the home page � hero, princess, animal, high-tech. And you can individually change and customize various components. The left side of your screen might be very princessy and the right side might be heroes, and the bottom might be 'The Little Mermaid' and the top might be Cheese." Cheese? Yep, that's one of the options!

David says another thing that sets Disney Game Kingdom Online apart from other online game sites is the Disney touch...
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HISTORY AND TRIVIA
Walt Disney DO YOU KNOW DISNEY?
In 1955 ABC television covered the opening of Disneyland with a 90-minute special hosted by Art Linkletter and what actor?

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THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
July 17, 1955 - Walt Disney's very first theme park, Disneyland, debuted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon July 17, 1955, in Anaheim, California.

July 20, 1890 - Verna Felton, the voice of the Fairy Godmother in Disney's "Cinderella" and the Queen of Hearts in "Alice in Wonderland," is born in Salinas, California.


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YOUR QUESTION
I heard that Main Street USA in Disneyland was modeled after a real city. Is it true? If so, what city is it?

- Penny, 38, Fort Collins, CO
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DAVE'S ANSWER
There are two towns that can claim a relationship with Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland - Marceline, Missouri, where Walt Disney spent several years of his childhood, and Fort Collins, Colorado, where Main Street designer Harper Goff grew up.

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Watch some amazing special effects footage from "Bridge to Terabithia," now on DVD.


Dive to new depths as Nemo and his friends resurface at Disneyland Park.



VIDEO
Explore a weekend of ESPN action at Walt Disney World Resort.

Tackle the challenges of a rat's life with the "Ratatouille" video game.

Hear Art Linkletter's personal memories of Walt Disney.


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Enter the Bridge to Terabithia Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Disney Broadway experience in New York City � plus � a year of art or music classes!

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


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Check out 10 of the best scenic drives in the U.S.

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