November 27, 2007
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DISNEY INSIDER PRESENTS: FAN SPOTLIGHT
Future World at Walt Disney World's EPCOT Disney Dreams Come True
by Dee, 41, Atascosa, TX

From the time my daughter was born we have celebrated her birthday with a Disney theme. My grandparents were at the opening of the Walt Disney World Theme Park in 1971. So, I guess ... read more
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Mickey & MinnieTake a nostalgic look at Disney holiday favorites.
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THE MAIN ATTRACTION
Sierra Boggess becomes part of Ariel's world. Sierra Boggess becomes part of Ariel's world.

Under the Sea, Onstage at Last

"Ariel is such a beloved Disney Princess -- I always loved her, and all the people who come to the show who I meet afterwards, they just love her. It's because she's so independent and has such a big heart," says Sierra Boggess. Sierra is in a position to know Ariel better than anyone these days -- the young actress is playing the role of everyone's favorite Princess on Broadway in "The Little Mermaid," Disney's newest theatrical spectacular.

Even beyond the excitement of making her Broadway debut, becoming "part of Ariel's world" is truly a dream come true for Sierra, who fell in love with the animated classic "The Little Mermaid" from the moment it was first released. "I was seven when the movie came out, so I memorized it!" she says. In fact, "The hardest stuff for me during rehearsal was a few little lines that were just slightly different from the movie -- and in my head, I knew the lines from the movie!"

Compared to that, learning to "swim" onstage was a breeze. Sierra shared with us the secret to gliding under the sea: "We have Heelys, which are those shoes...
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HISTORY AND TRIVIA
Mickey and the Seal DO YOU KNOW DISNEY?
Why does a seal follow Mickey home in the cartoon "Mickey and the Seal" (1948)?

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THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
December 2, 1935 - Marc Davis begins working as an apprentice animator at the Walt Disney Studios. Davis will become one of Walt's "Nine Old Men."

December 2, 1948 - Disney's Mickey Mouse cartoon "Mickey and the Seal" is released.


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In October of 1971, Disney World had a 1,076-piece marching band led by Meredith "Music Man" Wilson. What can you tell me about the Music Man?
- Richard, 47, El Paso, TX
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Author and composer Meredith Willson (1902-1984) was best known for composing the Tony Award-winning musical "The Music Man," which debuted on Broadway in 1957 and was made into a popular movie starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones in 1962. Willson's showstopper song in the musical was "Seventy-Six Trombones." Disney did a TV version of the musical for "The Wonderful World of Disney," starring Matthew Broderick, in 2003.

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Sing along with Pooh and the gang in "Just Can't Wait for Christmas."

The final chapter of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy is coming to DVD -- see what plunder awaits on the disc.


VIDEO
Discover what Disney luminary is a "Little Mermaid" fan -- and why!

See Tink having a ball with a bell.


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Enter Disney Family.com's "A Very Merry Christmas Contest" for your chance to win a flat-screen TV!

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Enter the Jungle Book DVD Golden Adventure Sweepstakes to win one of more than 40,000 prizes!

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TIPS
Get some great tips and tricks on how to maximize your Theme Park experience and minimize your costs on Disney Family.com.

Prepare to get organized this season with a helpful holiday preparation guide at Disney Family.com.

Get in on Hannah Montana's 3-D concert flick "The Best of the Both Worlds" - tickets go on sale this Saturday, December 1!

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