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Top 5 Things They Should Bring Back at Disney World

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Walt Disney World opened in 1971 with a very different footprint than it has today. Certainly a smaller one, anyway! But Walt himself said (of Disneyland) that it would never be finished but would instead be changing and growing over … Continue reading →

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Top Five Must-Buys at Walt Disney World

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Dis-LEE

We all plan our Disney trips down to last detail. Our travel itinerary is in place, our accommodations are booked and paid for, and our Theme Park tickets are in the luggage bag, and we may even have our dining … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Ethnic Disney Dolls

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Who remembers when Disney and McDonalds was getting along? That merchandising arrangement brought us some awesome Happy Meal toys! The ones I’m going to share with you today are fairly common and can be found in yard sales and stores … Continue reading →

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Br’er Chicken on Splash Mountain

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Uncle Remus didn’t tell too many stories about ol’ Br’er Chicken, but I know he exists. There is evidence aplenty of his cowardly inclination in the Splash Mountain queue at Walt Disney World. Have you seen it? Well, I declare, … Continue reading →

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Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Dis-LEE

D O W N T O W N      D I S N E Y Although they have the same name, the Downtown Disney districts of Disneyland and Walt Disney World (now called Disney Springs here) couldn’t be more different! … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Disney Frozen Publications

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Disney Frozen Read-Along Storybook and CD Narrator: Nolan North Binding: Soft Cover w/CD Pages: 32 Hi-gloss ISBN: 978-14231-7064-8 Publisher: Disney Press Price: $6.99 US / $7.99 CAN Review: I’ve always enjoyed these read-along books! As is the norm, this edition has … Continue reading →

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Disney Transportation vs. Your Own Car

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Dis-LEE

This is obviously a topic that is most applicable to those who visit Walt Disney World. For unless you’re an Olympic Athlete with loads of time on your hands, you’re not likely to walk anywhere in The Happiest Place on … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: Little Lee with Winnie the Pooh

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Memories. Unfortunately, I don’t have many of them from my first two trips to Walt Disney World (1972/73). But the ones I do still have are great! Lesley (my sister), Winnie the Pooh, and Wee Lee I don’t remember posing … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Home on the Range

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Dis-LEE

You’re right, this didn’t just come out. Neither has Disney re-released it on a Super-Platinum Hyper-HD Limited Time Only Special Edition. Thank goodness. But it is a forgotten Disney animated film that deserves more respect than it gets! This movie was … Continue reading →

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Disney-themed Neckties and Tie Pins

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Dis-LEE

This is not a post about Drinking Around the World Showcase. Sorry if I got you too excited! No, it’s a post about that evil device (that I’m sure was created by a woman, but I have no proof of that) … Continue reading →

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