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DISNEY INSIDER PRESENTS: FAN SPOTLIGHT
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by Sue, 61, St Petersburg, FL

I am a real fan of Disney, in fact people think I should be a travel agent for Disney because I do so much promotion for Disney World! My birthday is in ... read more
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Reunions at Walt Disney World
Reunions at Walt Disney World.

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Abraham Faust, Jr., says "Disney World is a magical place for families." No one knows better than Abraham -- a military communications expert, he spent a year and a half in Baghdad, setting up satellite communications systems for American bases there. He was helping soldiers stay in touch -- and missing his own, close-knit family terribly all the while. "It's a different world over there, and it gets kind of stressful sometimes," he says. "I want to call them every day!"

Upon his return, the Fausts vowed to make the most of their time together, by gathering the family for the reunion of a lifetime at Walt Disney World Resort last July. Abraham invited his parents, siblings, and nieces and nephews to join him at the place where dreams come true -- a party of 10 in all.

They gathered from as far away as Hawaii to check into Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge for four days of fun. The Faust family wore matching shirts and explored the Parks from top to bottom during their stay -- but Mary Faust, Abraham's mother, says that ...
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HISTORY AND TRIVIA
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What popular television actor portrayed the character Maurice when Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" made its debut on Broadway?

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THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
January 7, 1948 - Singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins was born in Everett, Washington. Loggins' CD "Return to Pooh Corner" was certified gold in 1994 and nominated for a 1995 Grammy.

January 8, 1981 - Gert Schelvis becomes the 200-millionth Disneyland Guest!

January 10, 2006 - The soundtrack to Disney Channel's "High School Musical" was released. It debuted at number 143 on the Billboard 200, selling 6,469 copies in its first week!

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YOUR QUESTION
Whatever do they do with all the holiday (Christmas) decorations used within the Resort and Theme Parks at Walt Disney World, Florida?

- Lynn, 55, Jacksonville, FL
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DAVE'S ANSWER
There is a warehouse backstage at Walt Disney World where all of the holiday decorations from the different Resorts and Parks are returned after the end of the season, then refurbished and stored. Each Christmas tree is taken apart and redecorated, often with new lights and ornaments, for the next holiday season.
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