Author Archives: Dis-LEE

Disney’s All Star Movies Resort Hidden Mickey Towel Art

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

We’ve stayed on property at Walt Disney World several times but the first time was the most memorable. We spent 15 days and 14 nights on one of the most extensive and fun vacations ever! As always with a Disney … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Photo Spot, Photography, Resorts, Walt Disney World | Tagged Characters, Disney's All Star Movies Resort, Hidden Mickey, Photo Spot, Photography, Resorts, Towel Art, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Firehouse Five Plus Two at Disneyland LP Record

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Firehouse Five Plus Two was a Dixieland jazz band that consisted of members of the Walt Disney company. Animator Ward Kimball started it all and acted as the Band Leader. They released 12 original albums along with addition Greatest Hits and Live efforts over … Continue reading →

Posted in Cast Members, Disneyland, Music, Records, Theme Parks | Tagged Bluegrass, Cast Members, Contemporary Records, Danny Alguire, Dick Roberts, Disneyland, Dixieland, Don KInch, Eddie Forrest, Firehouse Five Plus Two, Frank Thomas, George Probert, Good Time Jazz, Jazz, LP, M12049, Monophonic, Music, Records, Society For Forgotten Music, The Golden Horseshoe, Theme Parks, Ward Kimball | Leave a comment

Precious Moments ‘Keeping It Wheel’ Figurine

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Disney has partnered with just about every company, artist, and gimmick known to the Marketing Universe. And we all love it! This Precious Moments ‘Keeping It Wheel’ figurine is an excellent example of when the synergy between Disney and another … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Pixar | Tagged Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Disney Showcase Collection, Figurines, Hand Painted, Keeping It Wheel, Lightning McQueen, Made in Indonesia, Pixar, Porcelain, Precious Moments | Leave a comment

Aladdin Disney School Bus Lunch Box

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Dis-LEE

This Aladdin Disney school bus lunch box is probably one of the most iconic that was ever released. My specimen is very badly damaged and missing the thermos, but I still love it! Its eye-catching appearance made it the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Food, Ornaments, Transportation | Tagged Aladdin, Characters, Collectibles, Food, Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Lunch Boxes, Ornaments, School Bus, Transportation | Leave a comment

Jim Henson’s Muppets: Beaker’s Sister?

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Dis-LEE

We all have our favorite Muppet characters. For many it’s likely Kermit the Frog or Miss Piggy or perhaps Fozzie Bear. Or maybe you like some of the stranger characters like Dr. Teeth or Beaker. Actually, no matter who you … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Fun, Muppets | Tagged Beaker, Beaker's Sister, Characters, Cosplay, Fun, Jim Henson, Masks, Muppets | Leave a comment

Mickey & Goofy Grid Black & White Mug

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes the simplest designs can be the best. This basic black and white mug with Mickey and Goofy peeking out from squares arranged in a grid pattern is fun and imaginative: I also like the flourish on the handle featuring … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Food, Kitchen, Merchandise, Mugs | Tagged Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Drinks, Food, Goofy, Grid Design, Kitchen, Made in China, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Mugs, R Squared Zrike Brands | Leave a comment

Walt Disney World Castle Salt & Pepper Shakers

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

So much food to season, so little time! The British comedian Michael McIntyre does a routine wherein he chronicles the angst that exists among spices. The whole bit relies on the fact that salt and pepper are the main spices … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Food, Kitchen, Souvenirs, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Ceramics, Characters, Cinderella Castle, Collectibles, Food, Kitchen, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Souvenirs, Theme Parks, Walt Disney Productions, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Things: Miniature Moments – Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. is hosting a new exhibition that is bigger than the name might imply. Miniature Moments – A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments is packed full of only thousands of the small wonders this … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Movies, Ornaments, Reviews, Television, Things | Tagged Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Hallmark, Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Miniature Moments, Movies, Ornaments, Reviews, Star Trek, Star Wars, Television, The Henry Ford Museum, Things | Leave a comment

Vintage Nanco / Sababa Muppets Beaker Plush

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Beaker is a puppet character who first appeared on The Muppet Show in 1978. He is a shy, long-suffering assistant for Muppet Labs. He has a face only a lab technician with no eyes and coke bottle glasses could love. Yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Muppets, Plush, Puppets, Television | Tagged Beaker, Characters, Jim Henson, Made in China, Muppet Labs, Muppets, Nanco, Plush, Puppets, Sababa Toys Inc., Television, The Muppet Show, Vintage | Leave a comment

Melody House ‘Adventures in Sound’ LP Record

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I collect vintage sound effect albums. Discovering how the sounds heard in old radio programs or animated cartoons were created is just too much fun to miss! Usually I find official soundtracks from actual sound effects studios, but this time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Fun, Music, Nature, Records | Tagged A. B. LeCrone Co., Adventures in Sound, Education, Fun, Garman Kimmell STudio, Jerry Caspell, LP, Melody House, MH-55, Music, Nature, Records, Sharron Lucky, Sound, Sound Effects | Leave a comment