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Disney Dollars featuring Mickey Mouse

84 years ago today, “Steamboat Willie” was released, making a star out of Mickey Mouse. And 4 years ago, Disney released these Disney Dollars to celebrate Mickey’s 80th Anniversary. The one dollar bill features the “pie-eyed” Mickey of the early … Continue reading

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Fix-It Felix Jr. Cup Topper

When I attend the local Galaxy cinemas, I like to pick up the latest cup topper. Usually Disney will offer these for their more popular releases. Of course, you can only get them by buying a Kid’s Combo ($5.00) which … Continue reading

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Wreck-It-Ralph at the Disney Store

Today, Wreck-It-Ralph, the story of a video game bad guy who wants to go good, is being released by Disney, and the Disney Store has a wide assortment of merchandise. Plush Ralph   Plush Fix-it Felix, Jr., the good guy … Continue reading

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Disney Dollars featuring the Princesses

Guest Blogger: Nick Maglio In this post, I am sharing several Disney Dollars that feature the fairest characters of them all: The Princesses: From ‘The Happiest Celebration on Earth’ promotion The back features Sleeping Beauty Castle. Which leads me to … Continue reading

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Disney Dollars featuring Disneyland’s 50th

In 2005, Disneyland celebrated its 50th Anniversary, and there were commemorative Disney Dollars released in conjunction with this momentous occasion. Let’s start with the 5 dollar denomination, featuring Donald Duck. Along with Donald on the front is the “Happiest Celebration … Continue reading

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Magic Kingdom Metal Lunch Box

Guest Blogger: Nick Maglio I love lunch boxes. They remind me of the (relatively) carefree days of my youth. I had a metal lunch box, of course, but confess, it wasn’t a Disney lunch box! As an adult I’ve made … Continue reading

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Boxed Grumpy Collectible Doll

Guest Blogger: Nick Maglio Initially, I was going to title this post “Grumpy Collectible Figure“. But let’s face facts: this is a doll. Not sure of the year of release on this, but as its got “The Walt Disney Company” … Continue reading

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Disney World’s 25th Anniversary Medallion Coin

Guest Blogger: Nick Maglio I thought I’d share this coin/medallion, as it features the great characters of Genie, Goofy, Mickey, and Simba, along with Lumiere! It measures 1.5 inches in diameter. I’m not sure what I paid for this piece, … Continue reading

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Figment’s Going to Walt Disney World

Figment has his bags packed, and, not surprisingly, he’s heading to Walt Disney World. But  more specifically: Epcot. Instead of an ID, credit cards, and photos of Dreamfinder, Figment’s wallet seems to contain, well, his name. Which, I suppose, makes … Continue reading

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Disney Dollars – Currency with Character

Disney Dollars were introduced in 1987 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. For an in-depth history of Disney Dollars, please check out disneydollars.net. I bought my first Disney Dollars at the Disney Store in 1992, for use on my first … Continue reading

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