Author Archives: Dis-LEE

Silent Movie Hits from the Pit Piano LP

Movie Night was a highlight for anyone in the early 1900s. Things might start with a cartoon or two, perhaps a live comedy act, and then it was into the black and white world of the moving pictures! They were … Continue reading

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In the Wild: Mickey Mouse Break Time Glass Mug

Is it break time yet? No? I have to keep posting then? Okay. But could you at least fill this Mickey Mouse Break Time glass mug with some coffee please: When thrifting, sometimes you find a little, sometimes you find … Continue reading

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Schmid “Arabian Nights” Aladdin Snow Globe

Schmid and Disney do it again with this beautiful “Arabian Nights” Aladdin snow globe. Or should I say it is a Sand Globe? You’ll see why I ask in one of the images below. But before we get to that, … Continue reading

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Photo Spot: Disneyland Hotel Signage

I love the look of 1950/1960 retro signage! Even without neon, they manage to invoke a feeling of whimsy that no other advertising can quite match. Even thought Disneyland has added more electronic elements to its entrance signage now, this … Continue reading

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Golden Records The Ballad of Davy Crockett Disc

Golden Records was a Simon & Schuster record label based in New York City. It was conceived and founded in 1948 by the Grammy Award-winning children’s music producer, Arthur Shimkin. Davy Crockett was a five-part serial which aired on ABC from 1954–1955 in one-hour episodes as produced by … Continue reading

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In the Wild: Disney’s FROZEN Anna Funko Plush

Love the Disney movie Frozen? I don’t. But I did think that Anna was a standout character and the true heroine of the movie. I wish more little girls would want to be like her instead of Elsa! But I’ve … Continue reading

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VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels – Mickey Magical Wonderland Playset

Educational toys are big business nowadays. When I was a kid, my parents threw me outside and told me to play with a stick. And I turned out fine! But alright then, let’s try harder with today’s youth. The VTech … Continue reading

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The Canadian Home Fitness Test LP

You can’t get more retro than the 1970s. I mean, just look at that artwork! Health and Welfare Canada was trying to be so hip it probably hurt. But the goal was to get the men and women of Canada … Continue reading

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DIY Disney Pattern Decorative Cushion

The gangs all here on this DIY Disney pattern decorative cushion! My sister-in-law just made this for my wife. The cushion is about 12″ square and has a slip cover that can be removed for cleaning: The back of the … Continue reading

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In the Wild: Disney on Ice Mickey Popcorn Bucket

For an in depth look at this type of Disney attraction, please check out my earlier post entitled The Great Ice Odyssey Souvenir Program – Part One. There is a link at the bottom for Part Two, which has a … Continue reading

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