December 11, 2007
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DISNEY INSIDER PRESENTS: FAN SPOTLIGHT
Belle Belle Never Forgets
by Ed, 62, Stoughton, MA

We went to a character breakfast when my grandaughter was 3 1/2 years old and she got an autograph from Belle. Two years later we were at the same character breakfast and ... read more
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THE MAIN ATTRACTION
Mickey and Minnie share the holiday spirit. Mickey and Minnie share the holiday spirit.

A Very Disney Christmas

Disney and the holidays have always been a natural match: they're both about magic, fun, and families. It's not surprising that from the very beginning, the holiday spirit has had a home at Disney. This holiday season, let's take a look back at how Disney has welcomed the holidays through the years.

As far back as 1931, audiences were treated to Disney Christmas shorts at the local movie house, at a time when a cartoon or two was a delightful part of the movie-going experience. As Disney Archivist Dave Smith explains, "While Walt Disney did not like making holiday-themed short cartoons, because their use in theaters was limited to only a short period each year, he did create a number of them that were released at Christmastime. They included 'Mickey's Orphans' (1931), 'Mickey's Good Deed' (1932), two Silly Symphonies -- 'Santa's Workshop' (1932) and 'The Night Before Christmas' (1933) -- 'Toy Tinkers' (1949), 'Pluto's Christmas Tree' (1952), and more recently ther...

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HISTORY AND TRIVIA
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What does Goofy use as bait to help catch fish in the 1935 cartoon "On Ice"?

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THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
December 12, 1927 - Disney's Oswald, the Lucky Rabbit short "Empty Socks" is released.

December 15, 1954 - Disney's television adventure "Davy Crockett Indian Fighter" - the first episode of the Davy Crockett trilogy - airs on the ABC series "Disneyland."


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YOUR QUESTION
This may be a dumb question, but I remember when I was a kid (in the '70s) there was a stop on the Monorail at the Disneyland Hotel. I think it even went through the lobby. My brother, who is a "cast member," swears it's impossible. Am I wrong?
- Carolyn, 43, Vancouver, WA
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While the Monorail at Walt Disney World goes through the Contemporary Resort, the Disneyland Monorail never went through the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel, only stopping at the Monorail Station at the Travelport just outside the hotel.

NEW
Watch sneaks and more for "High School Musical 2" -- it's out on DVD this week!

You can have a heart of gold just like your favorite Disney Princess and help support Toys for Tots this holiday season.

The characters of C.S. Lewis's timeless fantasy return in "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian."

Share Christmas Day with Miley Cyrus and the "High School Musical" cast!


VIDEO
Watch Huey, Dewey, and Louie outwit Donald on the ice in this classic cartoon.

Catch the action of "High School Musical 2."

Watch a clip from "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause."

Disney's newest Princess walks the red carpet of the "Enchanted" premiere.


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Enter the High School "Fab-u-lous" Sweepstakes for your chance to win a private screening of "High School Musical 3" on opening day!

Begin your quest to solve the mystery of The World's Biggest Treasure Hunt.

Enter the Ratatouille Delicious Dreams Sweepstakes for your chance to win a dream vacation for four to France.

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

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

Comment Mania! Speak your mind for your chance to win on Disney Family.com.

Enter the Princess Enchanted Tales DVD Sweepstakes for your chance to win a Walt Disney World Princess adventure.


TIPS
Find the perfect present for everyone on your list with this holiday gift guide from Disney Family.com.

Make this season memorable by creating and displaying your own homemade decorations. Get started on Disney Family.com.

These homemade Christmas cookies and goodies on Disney Family.com make great gifts and party treats.

Show off your cooking skills this Christmas with these easy to make recipes on Disney Family.com.

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