January 1, 2008
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Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular! Star for a Day
by Stephan, 37, Lemoyne, PA

About two years ago, I was at Walt Disney World with seven family members. We all decided to do the MGM Studios Park for a day and see The Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular. I was ... read more
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Spread the magic.

Do you have what it takes to spread the magic? Rise to the challenge!

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THE MAIN ATTRACTION
Resolve to join the Year of a Million Dreams. Resolve to join the Year of a Million Dreams.

Resolve to Have the Best Vacation Ever in 2008

With the new year at hand, many of us are making resolutions. This year, rather than resolving to begin another diet or keep the checkbook register up to date, why not resolve to have fun? Planning your trip to a Disney Resort is easier than ever if you use our resources to get started. 2008 can be really great -- if you add a little magic to the mix.

- First and foremost -- save time and hassle by booking everything possible in advance. Especially if you plan to travel during busy periods, get everything in order before you leave. Remember, you can book not just hotel reservations and Park passes, but even make your Character Breakfast reservations and get tickets for some shows and events while you're still at home.

- Take advantage of all the free planning tools at your fingertips -- from the Disney Vacation Guide at the Walt Disney World Web site to the free Vacation...
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HISTORY AND TRIVIA
Mickey DO YOU KNOW DISNEY?
Which four Disney full-length feature films were the only ones to include an animated Mickey Mouse?

Get the answer HERE!

THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
January 1, 1925 - Disney's Alice Comedy "Alice Cans the Cannibals," starring Virginia Davis, is released.

January 2, 1898 - Animator, story director, writer, and Disney Legend Dick Huemer is born in New York City.

January 4, 1905 - Character actor and Disney Legend Sterling Holloway - the original voice of Winnie the Pooh - is born in Cedartown, Georgia.


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YOUR QUESTION
Dave, I was wondering if you could help me with my question about the walrus and the carpenter scene in "Alice in Wonderland." Me and my friends were discussing "Why does the R turn big and flash red when they show MaRch?"
- Starlet, 26, Colton, CA
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DAVE'S ANSWER
According to an old proverb, oysters should only be eaten in months that have an r in their name. Until the advent of modern harvesting methods, it was common for oysters taken in the summer months to be of poor quality. The flashing R in MaRch was a warning to the baby oysters.

NEW
See Jason Lee and Amy Adams rehearse their lines in a behind-the-scenes peek at "Underdog."

See how the puzzle map in "Pirates: At World's End" was created in an extra from the new DVD release.


VIDEO
Meet a 700-year-old robot about to discover his true destiny.

Movie Surfers get invited to the Mount Rushmore location of "National Treasure: Book of Secrets"!

Diane Disney Miller reminisces about her dad.


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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!

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

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

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


TIPS
Wondering which movies to rent or buy? Check out Disney Family.com's list of 2007's best DVDs.

Having difficulty finding music for the whole family? Find out who made the Disney Family.com list of Top Albums of 2007.

Looking for enjoyable books your kids should read? Discover what books made the Disney Family.com Top Kid's Books of 2007.

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