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First Disney Cruise – Day Two

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Day Two started with breakfast at Triton’s: Being as Karen has a gluten allergy, our server on night one was supposed to take her order for the following day to speed up serving times and make sure her dietary needs … Continue reading →

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First Disney Cruise – Day One

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Dis-LEE

If you love Disney, you probably have a Disney Bucket List. A list of Disney-related things and places that you want to experience. For us, first on our list was a couples trip to Walt Disney World, and that was … Continue reading →

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What are the Best Shoes to Wear in the Disney Parks?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are discussing the best shoes to wear for the Disney Parks. Tender Tootsies. Fried Feet. Done Dogs. Whatever you call your ‘flippers’, it isn’t very much fun when they hurt! And it definitely isn’t any fun when they … Continue reading →

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First Disney Cruise – Bon Voyage!

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Dis-LEE

I T   B E G I N S Today! Well, as you are reading this, Karen and I should already be on our way! We are driving to Buffalo for an overnight stay before flying out tomorrow (Jan. 8th). The … Continue reading →

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Mickey’s Fun Mug from Walt Disney Productions

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Who could resist this great little sippy cup? Still has the original paper wrap-around advertising band      Found this in an antique mall in Peterborough, ON. I paid a little too much for it but ultimately it was worth it! … Continue reading →

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Funko Pop Wall-E Figurine is a Cue-T

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Dis-LEE

There is definitely some debate over how good a film Pixar’s Wall-E was. I personally loved it, but I can see how it wouldn’t be everyone’s cube of garbage. But you just have to admit that he is one cute … Continue reading →

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The Ascent of Walt (Disney) by Floyd Norman

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I found this picture by Floyd Norman on his site called Mr. Fun’s Blog: Which Walt is your favorite?

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Big Hero 6 – Inflatable Action Hero

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Dis-LEE

If you could design a hero, what would you start with? An inflatable marshmellow-like medical robot with a kindly disposition? Me too! And as luck would have it, Disney thought this would make a good premise for a movie, and … Continue reading →

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D23 Calendar for the 2014/15 Season

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I recently renewed my membership with D23 and received my latest issue with a special gift. This year it’s a very nice calendar that highlights the many anniversaries we’ll be celebrating throughout 2014/15.      Front and back covers Obviously, there … Continue reading →

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Mickey Mouse ‘Born to Ride’ Ornament by Hallmark

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Tin Toys have always been popular and are among the most collectible, and expensive, toys out there. Unfortunately, I don’t have any original tin toys in my collection, but I do like to add a few reproductions, like this one: … Continue reading →

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