Author Archives: Dis-LEE

Disneyland Hotel – Retro Style

I found many things to photograph at and in the Disneyland Hotel, like this awesome retro light fixture hanging from one the ceilings over a seating area: Even the furniture is retro! Although I wouldn’t want to fill my home … Continue reading

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Disney Cruise Line – Castaway Club and Tangled Musical

As you probably know, Karen and I endured our first Disney cruise in January of this year. It didn’t go so well but we are in talks with Disney for some compensation. You can read all about our cruise adventure … Continue reading

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Mickey Mouse Musical Cupcake

Mickey Mouse. Zippity Doo Dah. Cupcake. The money was so coming out of my wallet for this piece of merchandise that they may just as well of sent it directly to my door! No! No! Don’t eat it though! It’ll … Continue reading

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Disney’s ‘The Rocketeer’ Tin Sign

The Rocketeer was a great Disney movie that most Disney fans either don’t know about, or care too little about. But for me, I think it’s a very cool film, right up there with other ‘cult’ classics like The Black … Continue reading

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Smackdown – Buzz Lightyear Vs. Baymax

ACTION   FIGURE   SMACKDOWN There can be only one ULTIMATE ACTION FIGURE on the market. The one to whom all others bow down and acknowledge. Year after year new contenders arrive to vie for the title, but just being new … Continue reading

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Frankie and Annette – Beach Movies

The MGM Movie Legends Collection      5 Beach Movies, 1 Ski Sequel, and 2 Racing Spin-offs = 8 Movies As a Disney fan, I have to shamefully admit that I had never seen even one of the Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello … Continue reading

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Disney Signage – Guests without Baggage Only, Please!

I think I’ve only entered a Disney park once without a bag. Usually I’m carrying at least a camera case with my camera equipment and camcorder in it and my wife has her purse, so it’s off to the long … Continue reading

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Disney is Harsh – Why You Don’t Want to be In a Disney Movie

So you’re living in a Disney fairy tale. Good for you! Actually, not good for you. For living in a Disney fairy tale is only good for a few main characters while for everyone else it’s just plain horrible. How … Continue reading

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Disney’s Castaway Cay Snapshots

Although our first and only visit to Disney’s Castaway Cay was almost completely washed out, we still had a few moments to walk around and take pictures before the rains hit. And when I walk around a picturesque spot… I … Continue reading

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Events: EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

A Look Beyond the Flowers and Seminars And beyond the awesome topiaries too! Today we are discussing the Flower and Garden Festival held each year in Epcot at Walt Disney World. My wife and I have only attended this event … Continue reading

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