Producer and lyricist Howard Ashman made a huge splash in the world of Disney animation in 1989 with "The Little Mermaid," which he co-produced with John Musker, while the song "Under the Sea," co-written with composer Alan Menken, won an Oscar for Best Song. We all know of that infectious piece when, Sebastian advises Ariel to stay in her home under water, because the seaweed isn't necessarily greener "undah somebody else's lake." Continue after the page break for a glance at one of Disney's finest legends, Howard Ashman...

On July 4, 1776, our founding fathers bravely came together and claimed our independence from Britain, thus our Democracy was born. America truly is the “land of the free and the home of the brave.” We are a diverse nation made up of dynamic and wonderful people. Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate that freedom and independence with barbecues, picnics, family gatherings and trips to the parks for one heck of a fireworks show. If you can't make it to the parks today don't worry, we got you covered. Continue after the page break for a fantastic Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom 4th of July Firework display...