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Places: The London Eye in London, England

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Recently we made a trip to England and saw many interesting places and things. I have already shared our thoughts on Stonehenge. This post will feature another landmark, although much more modern. The London Eye was designed by the husband-and-wife … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Merchandise, Photography, Places, Souvenirs, Travel | Tagged Attractions, David Marks, England, Ferris Wheel, Julia Barfield, London, Marks Barfield Architects, Merchandise, Millennium, Millennium Wheel, Photography, Places, Souvenirs, The London Eye, Travel | Leave a comment

Mickey & Minnie Kitchen Merchandise

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Both Mickey and Minnie Mouse have spent time in the kitchen in numerous Shorts over the years. Each has had varying success with what they were cooking! Maybe the results would have been better if they had these items of … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Food, Kitchen, Merchandise | Tagged Best Brands, Characters, Food, Kitchen, Made in China, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Oversized Mini Mitts, Silicone Scrubbers, Tea Towels | Leave a comment

Paul McCartney & The Frog Chorus Picture Disc

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Rupert and the Frog Song is a 1984 animated short film based on the comic strip character Rupert Bear *, written and produced by Paul McCartney and directed by Geoff Dunbar. The film was released theatrically as an accompaniment to McCartney’s film Give My Regards to Broad Street. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Music, Records | Tagged 45s, Animation, Characters, Daily Express, Express Newspapers, Finchley Frogettes, Mary Tourtel, MPL Communications Inc., Music, Paul McCartney, Picture Disc, Records, RP 6086, Rupert, Singles, Terry O'Neill, The Frog Chorus, We All Stand Together | Leave a comment

Photo Spot: Hampton Court Palace Entrance Pillar

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore Hampton Court Palace’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, History, Museums, Photo Spot, Photography, Places, Travel | Tagged Armor, Attractions, Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII, History, Museums, Photo Spot, Photography, Pillars, Places, Travel | Leave a comment

Primark Mrs. Potts Ceramic Display Tea Pot

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Dis-LEE

With the passing of Angela Lansbury (1925-2022) it brings back to mind the many film and television roles she had over the years. But for me, it is her work with the Disney Company that stand out. And is any … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Merchandise | Tagged Angela Lansbury, Animation, Beauty and the Beast, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Merchandise, Mrs. Potts, Primark Ltd., Teapots | Leave a comment

Places: Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. Archaeologists believe that Stonehenge was constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. The site has been legally protected since 1882 but didn’t become an official heritage site until 1986. Stonehenge is not one of the original … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, History, Photography, Places, Travel, Trip Report | Tagged Attractions, England, History, Monument, Photography, Places, Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge, Stones, Travel, Trip Report, Wiltshire | Leave a comment

Foodie Friday: Bangers & Mash in a Yorkshire Pudding Bowl

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Don’t you just hate it when you forget to take a picture of your food before you start eating it? What will my Instagram followers think of me now? Well, I don’t have any, so I don’t care! What I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Foodie Friday, Kitchen | Tagged Bangers and Mash, England, Food, Foodie Friday, Kitchen, Restaurants, Sausages, Yorkshire Pudding, Yorkshire Pudding Bowl | Leave a comment

D23 Commemorative Pen – 90 Years of Disney

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I love pens. In an age where almost everything is done on an electronic device, I still carry at least one, if not two, specialty pens with me. As a collector, there is nothing I can’t obsess over! I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, Souvenirs, Special Edition | Tagged 90 Years, Anniversaries, D23, Pens, Souvenirs, Special Edition, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Company | Leave a comment

Vintage Walt Disney World 4-Park Magnet

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Things change and nowhere is that truer than at a Disney Theme Park. Walt Disney World has seen icons and attractions come and go, one of which is featured on the souvenir magnet featured in this post. The original 130-foot … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Merchandise, Souvenirs, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Attractions, Cinderella Castle, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Earffel Tower, Earful Tower, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Magnets, Merchandise, Souvenirs, Spaceship Earth, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Bendable Mickey Mouse in Green Pants

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Mickey looks good no matter what he is wearing. Over the years he has sported just about every outfit and costume imaginable! But when he wears his traditional wardrobe of buttoned pants, gloves, and shoes, you expect them to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Figurines | Tagged Animation, Bendable, Characters, Figurines, Green Pants, Largo, Made in China, Mickey Mouse, Monogram Products | Leave a comment