Monthly Archives: January 2023

Disney Cruise Line Pirate Party Mickey Ears

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Almost, if not all, Disney Cruises have a Pirate Party on deck which culminates in fireworks at sea. We were looking forward to both events when we embarked on our first, and only, Disney Cruise back in 2015 to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse Gloves

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Dis-LEE

If there was just one ultimate souvenir to buy during a Walt Disney World vacation, what would it be? A t-shirt? A character plush? A mug? All of those things would work, but aren’t really that original. A pair of … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Disneyland Faux Architecture

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Dis-LEE

This Photo Spot post is a twofer. I’m constantly amazed at the faux architecture at Disney Parks. The level of detail the Imagineers put into every nook and cranny is obsessive to say the least, but it pays off in … Continue reading →

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Disney Traditions Tinker Bell ‘Pouty Pixie’ Sculpture

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Disney Traditions collectible figurines designed by Jim Shore combine the magic of Disney with the traditional motifs of handmade folk art. You either love them or hate them! I feel that some characters lend themselves well to this artistic treatment … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Disneyland’s Pile of Pachyderms

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Dis-LEE

How many Disney elephants can you name? Dumbo. Colonel Hathi. Tantor. Heffalumps. Bing Bong? And how about those Pink Elephants certain Disney characters saw when a little tipsy! Yup, they count. And then there’s these guys: This likely depicts the … Continue reading →

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Theme Park Steamboat Willie 24″ Knitted Plush

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Steamboat Willie was released on November 18, 1928, and is the first on-screen appearance of Mickey Mouse. This date is now used for his ‘birthday’. For an exhaustive review of the Short itself, you can check out a post over … Continue reading →

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Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Attraction Merchandise: Candy Dish

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride attraction at Disneyland is an enduring classic dark ride that literally takes you to Hell and back. Well, to a version of Hell filled with flashing lights and cardboard cutouts. But before Mr. Toad inhabited this … Continue reading →

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Precious Moments Disney ‘Together’ Figurine

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Dis-LEE

My wife and I can relate to this figurine. We often recline on the couch (or sofa, depending on where in the world you relax) in this exact way! The full name of this Precious Moments figurine is ‘Together Is … Continue reading →

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Robin Hood Animated Movie LITTLE JOHN Plush

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Robin Hood is a 1973 animated musical adventure from the Walt Disney Company that featured the characters from the English folk tale reimagined as anthropomorphic animals. If you wanted to collect Robin and all of the Merry Men from the movie, that wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Disneyland Storybook Canal at Night

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Shooting at night can be a real delight in a Disney theme park. The Imagineers are masters at lighting and create natural contrasts that make for great pictures: I like how the brighter foliage leads to the darker stonework with … Continue reading →

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