October 23, 2007

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Sweet on Sleeping Beauty
by Ava, 25, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

My whole family was visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida. We were invited to the princess breakfast and that is when my brother, Tyler (6 years old) saw Sleeping Beauty. He was in LOVE ... read more

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Cuddly Disney Characters ensure Halloween fun without the fright at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

Ten Ways to Spook It Up Disney-Style

It's October and Halloween is in the air. This year, why not take some family-friendly Halloween tips from Disney? We've got some sparkling suggestions for Halloween fun that won't spook the little ones - from adventures at the Disney Theme Parks to a quick-and-easy (we promise!) costume inspiration from our friends at Disney Family.com, and much more. From spectacular Halloween events to free fun at home, there's something for everyone.

1) Make a Mickey jack-o'-lantern - trace a salad plate onto white paper, then add saucer "ears." Use this template to light up the night. Or use toothpicks to attach mini pumpkins as ears to a regular-sized pumpkin, and carve Mickey's eyes and smile to complete the look.

2) Watch "Something Wicked This Way Comes" or "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" on DVD - two Disney classics that deal with the spooky season. "Something Wicked," although not violent, might be a little scary for younger children (but fine for tweens and teens) - "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" ...

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HISTORY AND TRIVIA

DO YOU KNOW DISNEY?
The organ located in the ballroom of the Haunted Mansion is a prop from which 1954 Disney film?

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THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
October 27, 1954 - Walt Disney's first television series, "Disneyland" (after his yet-to-be-completed Park), premieres on ABC.

October 29, 1971 - A 90-minute TV special, "The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World," shows the Park to approximately 52 million people in the U.S.

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YOUR QUESTION I have an original cel from the '50s (complete with separate background) and wondered what movie it is from. It is a smiling Donald Duck with a cute bee standing next to him, offering what looks like a half of a coconut. He has the other half in his other hand. - Jean, 65, Sarasota, FL	Submit a Question!
DAVE'S ANSWER Without actually seeing the cel, I would say that it is probably not a bee, but Bootle Beetle, who appeared with Donald and the coconut halves in the cartoon "Sea Salts" (1949).

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	Meet Marty Sklar and hear about the early days at Disneyland.
	See how they brought a whole new dimension to a Disney Halloween classic.

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	Show off your costume for a chance to win The Nightmare Before Christmas 3-D Halloween Sweepstakes.
	Calling all boos and ghouls! Enter a fabulous Halloween Costume Contest at Disney Family.com!
	Enter to win a $5,000 holiday shopping spree from Disney Family.com.
	Enter the Jungle Book DVD Golden Adventure Sweepstakes to win one of more than 40,000 prizes!
	Comment Mania! Speak your mind for a chance to win on Disney Family.com.
	Enter to win a Walt Disney World Princess adventure.

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