Author Archives: Dis-LEE

Figment Journeys into Space beyond Imagination

Just a quick post to share a Park Starz Vinylmation featuring Figment: This Figment is from Park Series 7, representing Figment in his space suit from Journey Into Imagination. And he has his tail painted on: By artist Thomas Scott. … Continue reading

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Mickey Mouse/Brave Little Tailor MUSICAL FIGURINES

GUEST BLOGGER: NICK MAGLIO My favorite Mickey Mouse cartoon is “The Brave Little Tailor”. Released in 1938, this was one of the last of the old, and in my opinion, best, Mickey cartoons, before his retooling for “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”. … Continue reading

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100 Years of Magic in Glass from McDonald’s

In 2001-2002, Disney celebrated what would have been Walt Disney’s 100th birthday with the 100 Years of Magic Celebration. McDonald’s released this glassy, er, classy, set of glasses. Each of the four glasses featured a park icon, with movie and … Continue reading

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Lion King Buttons from the Disney Store

Back before the pin collecting craze, there were buttons. At the Disney Store there are often buttons given away to promote movies and introduce guests to new characters. There was a little movie called “The Lion King” that was released … Continue reading

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Figment Bottle Opener and a Smile

Drinking too much pop can be bad for you, but for special occasions, an ice-cold Coca Cola can certainly go down easy! And what better way to open this treat than with a brass Figment bottle opener, bought at Epcot … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World’s 20th Anniversary Press Kit

Walt Disney World’s 20th Anniversary Press Kit reflects a very exciting time in the history of Walt Disney World. Let’s turn the handle and see what pops up. Roger Rabbit! A character now sadly absent at Walt Disney World. Inside … Continue reading

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Humphrey the Bear Totem Pole at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Can you name the characters on this Totem Pole, which sits outside the Mercantile store at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge? Got Mickey, Goofy and Donald pretty easily, I would imagine, but who’s that bear? While staying at the Wilderness Lodge, you … Continue reading

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Epcot Opening Day Guide

I’ve seen this guide book, dated 1982, listed on eBay as the Opening Day Guide, although there is nothing on the cover to indicate as much. When I bought it at an antique store many years ago, the white label … Continue reading

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Epcot Center Commemorative Pre-Opening Guides

Many dream of a visit to Walt Disney World! And one Park that ranks high on the list of must-dos is Epcot. Upon arrival, the first attraction you see is Spaceship Earth. The park is fascinating! These two guides, released … Continue reading

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