Author Archives: Dis-LEE

Disney DREAM Pin

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Dis-LEE

This great little pin was an item I found on eBay oh-so many years ago. I was delighted to find it in its original presentation box. But details about the pin itself have been hard to find. Disney Resort Cast … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Cast Members, Jewellery, Pins | Tagged Awards, Cast Members, Disney Resort Experiences Are Magical, Dream, Dream pin, Jewellery, Pins, Resorts, Silver Pin | Leave a comment

Walt Disney World FASTPASS Tickets

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Dis-LEE

My wife and I have been to Walt Disney World many times and love all of the rides. We don’t enjoy lining up for them, however, so usually pick our timing very strategically! If we have to spend more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Ephemera, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Attractions, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Ephemera, Fastpass, FastPass tickets, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Kilimanjaro Safari, Mission Space, Peter Pan's Flight, Rock n Roller Coaster, Soarin, Star Tours, Stitch's Great Escape, Test Track, Theme Parks, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Pixar’s UP – DUG Character Rotating Trading Pin

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Karen and I haven’t exactly jumped on the Pin Trading band wagon, but we do possess close to 100 examples. We usually try to buy a pin to represent some special moment, or first, that we experience at Walt Disney … Continue reading →

Posted in Merchandise, Pin trading, Pixar, Walt Disney World | Tagged Dug, Merchandise, Pin Trading, Pins, Pixar, Up, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

The Grasshopper and the Ants Record-Reader

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Dis-LEE

From WDP comes a Capitol Records release of a truly entertaining Silly Symphony: The Grasshopper and the Ants. Released in 1934, this was one of Aesop’s fables, reimagined by the animators of Walt Disney. A Capitol Record-Reader was a cherished … Continue reading →

Posted in Merchandise, Music, Shorts, Soundtracks | Tagged A Bug's Life, Aesop's fables, Capitol Records, Don Wilson, DVD, Good Housekeeping, Goofy, Merchandise, Music, Pinto Colvig, Pixar, Shorts, Silly Symphonies, Soundtracks, The Grasshopper and the Ants, The World Owes Me a Living, Videos, Walt Disney Treasures, Walt Disney's Mickey and the Gang | 2 Comments

Disney On Parade Pop-up Booklet

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Disney On Parade was not a parade, nor was it on ice, but on a stage. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs were the hosts and main stars of the show, with many Disney characters joining in on the fun. … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Ephemera, Parades, Promotions | Tagged Attractions, Booklet, Capital Artists Limited, Disney on Parade, Ephemera, Live Shows, Mickey Mouse, Parades, Pop-up book, Promotions, Seven Dwarfs, Snow White | Leave a comment

Disney Commuter Assistance

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Dis-LEE

I love finding odd little pieces of Disney ephemera. The find is especially good when it involves Cast Member booklets or documentation. I don’t remember where I got this particular piece, although eBay is a likely source. This helpful booklet … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Cast Members, Ephemera | Tagged Books, Carpooling, Cast Members, Commuting, Disney Commuter Assistance, Disneyland, Environment, Environmentality, Ephemera, Jiminy Cricket, Kris McNamara | 2 Comments

Disneyland 50th Anniversary Press Kit

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Dis-LEE

While on vacation in Florida in 2014, we stopped by Theme Park Connection. This is a great place to find retired Park merchandise and props along with all sorts of Disney ephemera. I ended up buying about a dozen pieces … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Ephemera, Press Release, Resorts | Tagged Books, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Disneyland, Disneyland Resort Paris, Ephemera, Happiest Celebration on Earth, Hong Kong Disneyland, Press Kit, Press Release, Resorts, Tokyo Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney World, World of Disney Store | Leave a comment

Toy Story Woody Plush Backpack

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Dis-LEE

If I had to choose a favorite character from Pixar’s Toy Story franchise, it would be Buzz Lightyear. But as a disneyana collector, I’m an equal opportunity kind of guy! So when I found this Woody backpack at a local … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Merchandise, Pixar, Plush | Tagged Backpack, Clothing, Merchandise, Pixar, Plush, Toy Story, Woody | 2 Comments

Disney Store Sketchbook Ornament Collection

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Dis-LEE

To begin, just let me say that I don’t celebrate most holidays. The whys and wherefores of this decision would fill many more blog posts and probably would be better discussed on a completely different blog site. But I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorations, Disney Store, Merchandise, Shorts | Tagged Croissant de Triomphe, Decorations, Hallmark, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Ornaments, Scooters, Shorts, Sketchbook Ornament Collection, The Disney Store | Leave a comment

Mickey & Minnie Champagne Glasses

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Dis-LEE

No day off for me would be complete without a visit to an antique and collectible shop. Next to that is the old standby: The Charity Shop! I Usually frequent Value Village, but this past weekend, I found a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, Food, Merchandise | Tagged Anniversaries, Champagne, Food, Glassware, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Talize, Wine, Wine Glasses | 4 Comments