Monthly Archives: February 2022

Found Disney: Selection of Mary Poppins LP Records

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Mary Poppins was released on August 27, 1964, to critical acclaim and commercial success. It became the highest-grossing film of 1964 and, at the time of its release, was Disney’s highest-grossing film ever. It received a total of 13 Academy Awards nominations, winning five. Among … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Weeki Wachee Springs Contrast Study

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I have many passions. Obviously I enjoy Disney and all of its characters, movies, and Theme Parks. But I’m also an avid reader, so many of my posts will focus on vintage hardcover publications. But artwork and photography have always … Continue reading →

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Monsters Inc. George Sanderson Talking Figure

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Monsters Inc. was released by Pixar in 2001 to rave reviews. The carefully crafted world of our monsters, both under the bed and in the closet, resonated with young and old alike! And perhaps one of the most unsung heroes … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Collection Sleeping Beauty CD Set

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Walt Disney version of Sleeping Beauty was released in 1959. The Legacy Collection Sleeping Beauty CD Set was the third to be released in the series and was available on October 7, 2014, to coincide with the 55th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Exclusive ‘Hey Taxi!’ New York Disney Store Vinylmation

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Checker Motors Corporation was a vehicle manufacturer and main subcontractor for the manufacturing of taxicabs used by the famous Checker Taxis, as well as other companies, in both New York and other major US cities. Checker made the iconic American taxi cab, valued by taxicab companies for … Continue reading →

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Hanna-Barbera Golden Cartoons in Song Volume 3 LP

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Hanna-Barbera Productions was founded on July 7, 1957. The world’s children would have to wait until 1966 to hear the Hanna-Barbera Singers warble their favorite little ditty’s on the Golden Cartoons in Song Volume 3 long-play record. Would it prove … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Collection Mary Poppins CD Set

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Not long ago I shared the LC Pinocchio CD Set and it had some wonderful concept artwork within its pages. But the Legacy Collection Mary Poppins CD Set doesn’t come in second place by any means. And how could it? … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Great Moments from the films of Walt Disney

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: The Rutledge Press Year: 1981 Pages: 94 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-8173-3975-4 “Each minute of Disney animation requires 1,440 drawings.” This is a huge publication, which is perfect considering that it is basically a poster book. You could take it apart and frame the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Foodie Friday – Disneyland Treats from 2013

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Everyone knows that Theme Park food doesn’t have any calories. Well, at least less calories than regular food. Okay. Calories that don’t count because no one counts calories while on vacation? That’s probably more like it! What’s a Foodie Friday … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Collection Pinocchio CD Set

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

This sixth volume of The Legacy Collection was released on February 10, 2015, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Pinocchio. The album includes the film’s complete soundtrack, three Lost Chords recordings, and five bonus tracks from The Mickey Mouse Club. As I’ve … Continue reading →

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