DISNEY INSIDER PRESENTS: FAN SPOTLIGHT 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: http://disney.go.com/inside/fanspotlight/071127/index.html SPECIAL INSIDER OFFER "Decorate The Halls" with award-winning actress and artist Jane Seymour Disneyland(R) Resort December 2, 2007 http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/disneygallery/dlrjaneseymourevent.html IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE Take a nostalgic look at Disney holiday favorites. THE MAIN ATTRACTION 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... Read the Full Story http://disney.go.com/inside/mainattraction/071127/index.html ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy 0% introductory APR for up to 12 months with the Disney Rewards(R) Visa (R) Card from Chase. Get a $15 Disney Gift Card after your first use. Apply now! http://disney.go.com/visa/today/index.html?CELL=6LDR19 HISTORY & TRIVIA DO YOU KNOW DISNEY? Why does a seal follow Mickey home in the cartoon "Mickey and the Seal" (1948)? Get the answer HERE: http://disney.go.com/inside/mainattraction/071127/index.html 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. ASK DAVE YOUR QUESTION 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 DAVE'S ANSWER 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. NEW Sing along with Pooh and the gang in "Just Can't Wait for Christmas." http://home.disney.go.com/foryou/families/ The final chapter of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy is coming to DVD -- see what plunder awaits on the disc. http://home.disney.go.com/foryou/disneyfans/ VIDEO Discover what Disney luminary is a "Little Mermaid" fan -- and why! http://disney.go.com/dxd/index.html?channel=17124&transitionURL=swfs%2Fintros%2Fdxd_intro_home.swf&content=9967&playlistID=13176&playlistPanelID=dxd_media_playlist& See Tink having a ball with a bell. http://disney.go.com/dxd/index.html?channel=17113&transitionURL=swfs%2Fintros%2Fdxd_intro_characters.swf&content=86072&contentPlayerID=dxd_vid_player&playlistID=14701&playlistPanelID=dxd_media_playlist& SWEEPSTAKES Enter Disney Family.com's "A Very Merry Christmas Contest" for your chance to win a flat-screen TV! http://family.go.com/merry-christmas-contest/?CMP=NLC-MV8538540921 Begin your quest to solve the mystery of The World's Biggest Treasure Hunt. http://www.nationaltreasure.com/ Enter the Jungle Book DVD Golden Adventure Sweepstakes to win one of more than 40,000 prizes! http://disney.go.com/disneymovierewards/junglebook/index.html?BAC-doljbook0928&att=insiderjb Comment Mania! Speak your mind for a chance to win on Disney Family.com. http://family.go.com/comment-contest/?CMP=NLC-8XE289532837 Enter to win a Walt Disney World Princess adventure. http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/disneyprincessenchantedtales/sweepstakes.html TIPS Get some great tips and tricks on how to maximize your Theme Park experience and minimize your costs on Disney Family.com. http://family.go.com/travel/article-FTF-18792-Theme-Park-Smarts-t/?CMP=NLC-MY2635913308 Prepare to get organized this season with a helpful holiday preparation guide at Disney Family.com. http://family.go.com/parenting/pkg-making-the-most-of-the-holiday-season/?CMP=NLC-MV8538540921 Get in on Hannah Montana's 3-D concert flick "The Best of the Both Worlds" -- tickets go on sale this Saturday, December 1! http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/hannahmontana3d/ This e-mail was sent to <%tokens["email_address"]%>. Please do not reply to this e-mail as this address is not monitored. 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