September 25, 2007

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Actor, Athlete, Disney Fan
by The Rock

You might know Dwayne "the Rock" Douglas Johnson as a wrestler, and action-film star, or as the lead in Disney's new family comedy "The Game Plan," which opens this week -- but you probably don't ... read more

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IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE

Recall the "Bear Necessities" with "The Jungle Book" songwriter Richard Sherman.

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THE MAIN ATTRACTION

"The Lion King" is celebrating its first decade of stunning audiences worldwide. Photo: Deen van Meer

How Well Do You Know Disney Showbiz?

Give our regards to Broadway -- it's a banner year for Disney on the Great White Way. With "The Little Mermaid" coming in November, "Mary Poppins" wowing audiences and critics alike, and "The Lion King" celebrating 10 years on Broadway, Disney theater is more amazing than ever. From the show that started it all, "Beauty and the Beast," through to the hotly anticipated "The Little Mermaid," how well do YOU know Disney's history on stage? Take our trivia challenge, then click through to the Main Attraction to see how well you did!

Which "The Lion King" character was first portrayed as a male and is now a female in the transition from screen to stage?
What classic Disney animated film is based on a story that began its creative life as a theatrical play?
How many times do you hear the catchphrase "Hakuna Matata" during each Broadway performance of "The Lion King"?
Which of these "Mary Poppins" songs on Broadway were written exclusively for the stage show: "Step in Time," "The Perfect Nanny," or "Practically Perfect"?

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HISTORY AND TRIVIA

DO YOU KNOW DISNEY?
Phil Harris, the voice of Baloo the bear in Disney's "The Jungle Book," also played the voice of what bear in another Disney film?

Get the answer HERE!

THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
September 27, 1947 - Disney's 9th animated feature film, Fun and Fancy Free is released. This marks the beginning of sound effects man Jim Macdonald as the voice of Mickey Mouse --, Macdonald will be Mickey's voice for the next three decades.

October 1, 1911 - Disney Legend Irwin Kostal is born in Chicago, Illinois. He will bring his musical genius to Disney films including "Mary Poppins," "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," and "Pete's Dragon."

ASK DAVE

YOUR QUESTION My father visited Disneyland almost 50 years ago. When he went to the restroom he was convinced that Walt himself handed him a towel when he was done. Would it be possible that Walt was in the Park? (If not I won't tell my father, because he loves that memory!) - Jenny, 25, Westminster, CA	Submit a Question!
DAVE'S ANSWER Walt Disney frequently visited the Park, so I guess this might have been a possibility. I ran into Walt in the park myself around 1956, when I was a teenager.

NEW


	Rub-a-dub-dub, what's The Rock doing in the tub? The Game Plan opens in theaters Sep. 28.

VIDEO


	Watch "the Rock" get in hot water in a clip from "The Game Plan."
	See the progress on the Walt Disney Family Museum, being constructed on the Presidio.

SWEEPSTAKES


	Calling all boos and ghouls! Enter a fabulous Halloween Costume Contest as Disney Family.com!
	Enter to win a Walt Disney World Princess adventure.
	Comment Mania! Speak your mind for a chance to win on Disney Family.com.

TIPS


	Kids going nuts? Combine a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth with a wake-up call. On Saturday, Sept. 29, Anaheim's Downtown Disney will host an open casting call for ABC TV's parenting makeover show "Supernanny." Or call (877) NANNY-TIME to audition.

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