Author Archives: Dis-LEE

Nostalgia Digest: Celebrating the Golden Age of Entertainment

If you have been visiting my blogs for any amount of time, you know that I not only love Disney, but so much more. I’m into silent movies, old radio shows, vintage toys and collectibles, classic television, musicals… oh, the … Continue reading

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Disney Plush Bears – Big Al and Br’er Bear

Disney has many a famous bear: Humphrey. Big Al. Br’er Bear. And many others whose names escape me at the moment. Over the last month, I’ve been following a pair of plush bears on Kijiji but thought the price was … Continue reading

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Jim Henson’s Muppets – Sour Puckers Tin

Welcome to the wonderful and oft-times dangerous world of “Muppet Labs: Where the future is being made… today!” Dr. Bunsen Honeydew PhD. Esq. and his frightful (or frightened) assistant Beaker have really cooked up something good for us today. After … Continue reading

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Disney’s Mickey Express Merry Miniatures Train Set

Hallmark has had some really great Disney items over the years. Best known for their holiday ornaments, many might not realize what other delights have crept onto this retail store’s shelves. Things like this Mickey Express Merry Miniatures train set: … Continue reading

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Disney’s Fab Five Mini Train

Hallmark has had some really great Disney items over the years. Best known for their holiday ornaments, many might not realize what other delights have crept onto this retail store’s shelves. Things like: All Aboard! I found this mini train … Continue reading

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Jelly Belly Candy Yummy Yummy Too

I was visiting family while out-of-town, which means opportunities to scavenge in new places for Disney-related items. I was pleased to find this additional bag of candy to match some that I had previously purchased closer to home: See Mickey … Continue reading

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Jelly Belly Candy Yummy Yummy

Who likes candy? OK, silly question. Who likes jelly beans? OK, still silly. Who likes Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck? OK, now we’re getting ridiculous! OK, who would like all of these things put together? Well, wish no more: The … Continue reading

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Censorship in Movies- Warner Bros. vs Disney Movies

Oh, I just hate it when another studio one-ups my favorite studio, Disney ! But credit where credit is due. It goes to the Warner Brothers Studio for releasing a controversial film. And how did they manage such a tricky … Continue reading

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Review: Disney Fantasia – Music Evolved

Rated for Everyone 10+ Publisher: Disney Interactive Platforms: Xbox One & Kinect for Xbox 360 Players: Multiplayer for up to TWO local players Available: October 21, 2014 Price: $59.99 for Xbox One and $49.99 for Kinect for Xbox 360 O … Continue reading

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People: Disney Legend Floyd Norman

I’d like to introduce you to: Floyd Norman MrFunsBlog Much has been written about animation in the early days being a man’s world, with women being relegated to the ink and paint departments or other ‘secondary’ disciplines. This, as in … Continue reading

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