October 9, 2007
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by Daya, 29, Valley Village, CA

I was in Disneyland with about four of my friends for my birthday and I had the birthday sticker on so everyone would know. Well, we had lunch in New Orleans Square and this mime comes over to ... read more

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IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE
EnchantedMeet James Marsden, who plays a real prince of a guy in the upcoming "Enchanted."
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THE MAIN ATTRACTION
Walt's planned guest suite at Disneyland -- soon to be created at last. Walt's planned guest suite at Disneyland -- soon to be created at last.

Another Year of Dreams to Come!

2007 has seen families entering a fairy-tale realm within the Magic Kingdom to spend a night living like princes and princesses. It's found Guests throughout the Disney Parks gifted with surprises big and small as part of the Disney Dreams Giveaway - from custom trading pins to cruises to Europe, from a DREAM FASTPASS badge that cuts the wait time for some of the most popular Disney attractions to a personal chat with a Disney Princess. This year has truly seen the magic of Disney come alive for Guests at Disney Parks as never before.

Well, 2007 is winding to a close in a few short months - but happily, the dreams will keep coming true! The Walt Disney Company has announced that The Year of a Million Dreams will continue through 2008, with all-new dreams to be granted (as well as many continuing favorites) as part of the new 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway*. Faron Kelley of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts told us what's coming: "We have some great surprises, including the roll out of wonderful new attractions and entertainment in both...

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HISTORY AND TRIVIA
Walt Disney DO YOU KNOW DISNEY?
Name the schools of higher education that bestowed on Walt Disney honorary degrees during his lifetime.

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THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
October 12, 1911 - Disney Legend Bill Anderson is born in Smithfield, Utah. Credits during his 44 years with Disney will include several TV series, and such live-action features as "The Barefoot Executive," "The Apple Dumpling Gang," and "The Shaggy D.A."

October 14, 1971 - Walt Disney World's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction (based on the 1954 Disney film) opens at the new Magic Kingdom. It features 14 submarines in an 11.5-million-gallon tank of water.


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YOUR QUESTION
In the Disney Channel series in the early '90s "Under the Umbrella Tree," what was the name of the Blue Jay?
- Soleil, 19, Anaheim, CA
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DAVE'S ANSWER
His name was Jacob Bluejay, and his voice was provided by Stephen Brathwaite. This was a series produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Co.

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Explore "The Jungle Book" with the Walt Disney Family Museum.


VIDEO
See how Walt Disney was inspired by the circus -- Dave Smith's your guide.

Are you ready for the adventure of the Year of a Million Dreams?


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
Dress your little ghosts and ghouls in cute and original homemade costumes -- Disney Family.com makes it easy.

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