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Places: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are discussing a museum that your family needs to visit: THE HENRY FORD My wife and I first visited this museum in 2007. At the time, we were living just outside of Windsor, ON. Being as this … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Places, Reviews, Theme Parks | Tagged Concept Cars, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford, Lincoln Futura, Menlo Park, Model T, Motor Muster, Museums, Old Car Festival, Photography, Places, Reviews, The Henry Ford Museum, Theme Parks, Tintype, Walt Disney, Wienermobile | 17 Comments

Canada’s Wonderland: Dinosaurs Alive

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Dis-LEE

One of the highlights of our trip to Canada’s Wonderland was the amazing dinosaur exhibit called Dinosaur’s Alive. This traveling exhibit was laid out along a winding path with more dinosaurs than I was expecting! Each came to life as … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Photography, Reviews, Theme Parks | Tagged Attractions, Canada's Wonderland, Dinosaur, Dinosaurs Alive, Photography, Reviews, Theme Parks | Leave a comment

Canada’s Wonderland: Fun Stuff

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Dis-LEE

As in any theme park, the designers like to add fun or humorous touches. Canada’s Wonderland is no exception! Most of the shops in the park were pretty basic, but nicely decorated. This one, called Thrills Are Wonderland, had this … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Photography | Tagged Attractions, Canada's Wonderland, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Dinosaur, Dinosaurs Alive, Photography, Signage, Snoopy, Thrills Are Wonderland | Leave a comment

Canada’s Wonderland: Scenery

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Canada’s Wonderland is a very nice park. Although it isn’t a true contender to take on a Disney park, it has a lot to offer none the less! Theming is one area that could be better but that doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Photography, Theme Parks | Tagged Attractions, Canada's Wonderland, International Street, iPhone 6, Photography, Snoopy's Symphony of Water, Starlight Spectacular: Illumination of Water, The Royal Fountain, Theme Parks, Wonder Mountain's Guardian | Leave a comment

Canada’s Wonderland Vs. Disney Parks

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Only one mountain, but it’s a doozy! When amusement parks go head to head, it’s very hard to pick a clear winner. Any determination will be highly subjective and depend entirely on the taste of the reviewer. The purpose of … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Reviews, Theme Parks, Trip Report, Vacation Planning | Tagged Attractions, Backlot Stunt Coaster, Canada's Wonderland, Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown's Jungle Journey, Dimensions: A Cirque Experience, Dinosaurs Alive, Disneyland, Peanuts, Refillable Cup, Reviews, Snoopy, Splash Works, Swan Boats, The Leviathan, Theme Parks, Trip Report, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Disney Trip Splurges That Won’t Break Your Wallet

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are sharing ways to splurge on your next Disney trip that won’t break your wallet, the bank, or the trunk of your car! If you’re like me, you take an extra suitcase with you on your Disney vacations … Continue reading →

Posted in Merchandise, Tips, Travel, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | Tagged Clothing, Disneyland, Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Lists, Merchandise, Mickey Ears, Mickey Garden Gnome, Tips, Trading Pins, Travel, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World, Year of a Million Dreams | 9 Comments

Ludwig Von Drake 78 Record

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Dis-LEE

When you think of old 78 records, you usually think of black vinyl discs that are about 8″ in diameter (the more common LP albums being about 12″). But we will all have to rethink that thought now! Because I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Merchandise, Music | Tagged Arthur Shimkin, Little Golden Records, Ludwig Von Drake, Merchandise, Music, NBC, Paul Frees, The Sandpiper Singers, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color | Leave a comment

DVD Review: Being Elmo

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Dis-LEE

A Puppeteer’s Journey This documentary on Kevin Clash, the man behind, or underneath, Elmo, was very interesting. It was done in 2011, just one year before allegations against him would bring about his resignation from Sesame Street. But I … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Reviews | Tagged Being Elmo, DVD, Elmo, Jim Henson, Kevin Clash, Movies, Muppets, Puppeteer, Reviews, Sesame Street, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Found Disney: Mickey Parades for ABBA

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Dis-LEE

As many of my readers know, I have varied tastes. But I’m always on the lookout for that elusive Disney tie-in in whatever I’m watching! And just recently I was watching ABBA – The Movie and found a familiar Disney … Continue reading →

Posted in Found Disney, Music, Parades | Tagged ABBA, Cinderella, Concerts, DVD, Fairy Godmother, Found Disney, Mickey Mouse, Moomba Festival, Movies, Music, Parade Float, Parades | Leave a comment

Walt Visits (Walt) Disney World

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Dis-LEE

“Quality will out… Keep the place as clean as you can keep it… keep it friendly.. and I think that will hang on after… Disney (indicating himself).” – Walt Disney From Project X to The Florida Project to Disney World … Continue reading →

Posted in Cast Members, Lists, Theme Parks | Tagged Cast Members, Lists, Maintenance, The Vacation Kingdom, Theme Parks, Top 5, Transportation, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World | 5 Comments