Monthly Archives: July 2022

Photo Spot: Living Big in British Columbia

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Even a diehard blogger needs a vacation! For two months my wife and I stayed with a nephew on Vancouver Island. We traveled around and took in the sights, like this spectacular one: No matter where we went it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Spot, Photography, Travel | Tagged Boating, British Columbia, Photo Spot, Photography, Sunset, Sunsets, Travel, Yachting | Leave a comment

Pete’s Dragon ‘Elliot’ Disney Store Plush

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Puff the Magic Dragon who lived by the sea. Nessie the Loch Ness Monster living in Scotland. And Elliot the Dragon lives in a boy named Pete’s imagination. Or… does he? Elliot first appeared in an unpublished short story and … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Disney Store, Movies, Plush | Tagged Animation, Characters, Disney Store, Dragons, Elliot, Movies, Pete's Dragon, Plush | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Norman Rockwell Treasury

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Galahad Books Year: 1987 Pages: 216 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-88365-411-3 “Norman Rockwell began by being successful.” – Author Everyone who knows and loves illustrative art knows the work of Norman Rockwell from the covers of the Saturday Evening Post. But this prolific artist … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Books, Celebrities | Tagged Artwork, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Celebrities, Galahad Books, Norman Rockwell, Saturday Evening Post, The Norman Rockwell Treasury, Thomas s. Buechner | Leave a comment

WDW 50th Anniversary Ittybittys Jungle Cruise Plush

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Hallmark is arguably the best supplier of Disney merchandise outside of the Theme Parks themselves! This wonderful Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary ‘Ittybittys’ Jungle Cruise plush is a great example. The fun factor is off the charts, and if you … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, Attractions, Characters, Figurines, Merchandise, Plush, Promotions, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged 50th Anniversary, Anniversaries, Attractions, Boats, Characters, Figurines, Hallmark, Ittybittys, Jungle Cruise, Made in China, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Plush, Promotions, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Photo Spot: The Killdeer’s Natural Camouflage

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Can you spot what is in this picture? It, or they (that’s a hint) are so well hidden, it might take a thrice to find them (that’s another hint): While walking to my car one sunny day I was engaged … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Photo Spot, Photography | Tagged Eggs, Nature, Photo Spot, Photography | Leave a comment

Goofy McDonalds Happy Meal Friction Car Toy

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Once again we must visit that famous place that we all go to eat, even though we know there are better places and better food out there… but they have toys! And so we go buy our Happy Meals almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Die Cast, Reviews, Toys | Tagged Characters, Die Cast, Diecast, Friction Cars, Goofy, Jalopy, Reviews, Toys, Video, Wondershare Filmora | Leave a comment

Reviews: Gracey Manor Designs – Disney Replicas

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Facebook can be a very convenient way to find unique businesses. I have purchased many things from sellers in this way but have never had such a nice experience as I have with Gracey Manor Designs. I’ve been blogging on … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Crafts, Disneyland, Merchandise, Reviews, Theme Parks | Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Blogging, Branding, Crafts, Disleelandia, Disneyland, Disneyland Sign, Gracey Manor Designs, Merchandise, Reviews, Signage, T-shirts, Theme Parks, Vintage | Leave a comment

Vintage Disney Metal Target Game by Lido

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Lido Toy Corporation was an American based toy maker that began operations in 1947. It was started by the brothers Seymour and Effrem Arenstein. It could be the same Lido that made this vintage Disney metal target game as it … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Games, Toys | Tagged Characters, Collectibles, Daisy Duck, Dewey, Donald Duck, Effrem Arenstein, Games, Goofy, Ludwig Von Drake, Made in USA, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Seymour Arenstein, Shooting, Targets, Tin Toys, Toys, Toys for Girls and Boys, Vintage, Walt Disney Productions | Leave a comment

Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Movie Funko Pop! Figures

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Some loved it. Some hated it. Some thought Tim Allen should have voiced Buzz Lightyear. Some understood why the filmmakers opted to use Chris Evans instead. Me? I haven’t even seen the film yet! I’m interested but will probably wait … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Movies, Pixar | Tagged 1211, 1214, Animation, Buzz Lightyear, Characters, Collectibles, Emperor Zurg, Figurines, Funko, Lightyear, Made in China, Movies, Pixar, POP!, Zurg | Leave a comment

Cinderella Limited Edition Trading Card Set

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Dis-LEE

SkyBox is a prolific creator of Trading Cards along with many other forms of collectable media. You can click the link to see what is currently available. This post features the Cinderella Limited Edition trading card set from 1995. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Artwork, Characters, Collectibles, Limited Edition, Movies, Princesses | Tagged Animation, Artwork, Characters, Cinderella, Collectibles, Limited Edition, Movies, Princesses, Skybox, Trading Cards | Leave a comment