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Golden Horseshoe Revue Mirror Bit – Origins

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Dis-LEE

The Golden Horseshoe Revue was the first show at Slue Foot Sue’s Golden Horseshoe Saloon at Disneyland. It was a 45 minute show which ran over 50,000 times and so is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the … Continue reading →

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Rocky Jones – The Original Space Ranger

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Long before Buzz Lightyear found himself on the surface of a strange planet, which turned out to be a bed, Space Rangers were blasting through space to keep the galaxy safe! Just who were these space-ranging pioneers? These original cadets … Continue reading →

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What Every First Timer Must-Do on a Disney Vacation

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Dis-LEE

 Today we are sharing a must-do for your first Disney vacation: Frontierland Station, as seen from the Splash Mountain queue Get your bearings. That’s my advice to anyone who is visiting a Disney park for the first time. There is … Continue reading →

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Cars Land – Is It a Real Butte?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Dis-LEE

One reason I love photographing at a Disney park or resort is because of the high level of detail the Imagineers put into everything. It’s not enough to make something look like a thing, but it must make you believe … Continue reading →

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Adorable Plush Eeyore from the Hallmark Store

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Dis-LEE

“Thanks for noticing this post. Once again I’ve been made into a little plush animal. It’s… dreadful. But I suppose I’ll learn to live with it.” Yes, Eeyore, the world just loves you! And so those of us without a … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s Luxo Jr. – Sort of…

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Dis-LEE

One of Pixar’s earliest successes was with a little character called Luxo Jr., the little lamp who just couldn’t contain his enthusiasm! Luxo Jr. was a 1986 American computer-animated short film produced by Pixar and directed by John Lasseter. The … Continue reading →

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Greenfield Village ‘Spiderweb’ Drain Cover

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Dis-LEE

We love to visit Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI. It yields so many photographic opportunities! Taken in 2013 The cover says ‘Dump No Waste, Drains to Waterways’ but what caught my eye was the pattern. It looked like a spider’s … Continue reading →

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Places: Walt Disney World Value Resorts Overview

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Value Resorts Offer Way More Eye Candy Today we are reviewing the value resorts at Walt Disney World. It is common to think of the value resorts only in terms of money. How much can I save by staying at … Continue reading →

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Disney Adventure Is Out There! – Adventure Tower, Disneyland

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Dis-LEE

If you have a chance to visit the Disneyland Hotel, be sure to check out this great sign outside the Adventureland Tower. It’s 3D and is a great nod to the famous Jungle Cruise attraction in the neighboring Disneyland!

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Disney PLANES CHiPs and CHoPs Comparison

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Dis-LEE

To begin, who remembers the TV show CHiPs starring Larry Wilcox and Eric Estrada? I used to watch it all the time and really enjoyed it, but then I revisited the series on DVD and noticed just how slow those … Continue reading →

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