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BOOK REVIEW: Steampunk Novel and Vinylmation

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I’ve long heard of the steampunk style, and have seen Disney dabble in it from time to time. I’ve liked the look of the merchandise that has been released (artwork, vinylmations, figurines, etc.) but until now have never purchased anything. That … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s Lightning McQueen Races for Smarties

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I love Smarties. You love Smarties. Lightning McQueen, although he races for Rust-EZ, loves Smarties! As we were crossing the border on our way to Florida, we stopped at the Duty Free Shop. And although most people would probably be stocking … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Town of Celebration

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Recently my wife and I spent three weeks in not-so sunny Florida (from December 25th to January 12th). While our friends and family were enjoying record cold temperatures and ice storms back in Canada, we were NOT enjoying unseasonably cold … Continue reading →

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Comparing the Real El Capitan Theatre with the Fake

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dis-LEE

We can’t exist in two places at once, but the El Capitan Theatre can: This is the real one in Hollywood California, photographed when we attended the Disney Infinity Press Event back in January of this year. But while exploring … Continue reading →

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Disney Infinity Gaming System and Accessories

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Dis-LEE

By now, anyone who purchased the new Disney Infinity gaming system has no doubt played it and played it and played it! I’ve had it since the Canadian release date but… … still haven’t set it up!!!!! I bought the … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS Autonaut Mater Die-cast

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio I bought this terrific die cast Tow Mater in Disneyland for $11.95. He’s Autonaut Mater, as he appeared in the Car Toons: Mater’s Tall Tales short cartoon “Moon Mater”. As you can see, Mater has his … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Guidemaps from 1994

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio Guidemaps are like a snapshot of a moment in time. A time machine if you will. These Walt Disney World Guidemaps show a wide range of attractions that I dearly miss. I truly believe the Epcot … Continue reading →

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Vintage EPCOT United Kingdom Postcard

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio A few months ago, while my wife and I were in Walt Disney World, we did a Segway tour early one morning at Epcot. As we were staying at the Boardwalk Villas, we entered through the … Continue reading →

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Red Car Trolley Tin Sign from Disney’s California Adventure

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio This Red Car Trolley tin sign hangs in our kitchen. . . We picked it up during a Red Car Trolley buying spree, for $34.95. . . . I love the graphics on the box. . … Continue reading →

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Disney-themed Key Chains

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Gaylin Another useful souvenir from Disney is a key chain fob. I now have more of them than I have keys to put on them!  . The whole collection .  .  Chinese symbol, double happiness .  Is it … Continue reading →

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