Author Archives: Dis-LEE

Foodie Friday: Glico Mickey & Minnie Chocolate Lollipops

It’s been quite awhile since we did a Foodie Friday post on the site. So my sweet tooth complained and now we have this: The Glico Mickey and Minnie Chocolate Lollipops from China There is a lot of Chinese writing … Continue reading

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Boblo Island Amusement Park Ceramic Bell

Wikipedia records that ‘Boblo Island Amusement Park is an abandoned amusement park which operated from 1898 until its closure on September 30, 1993. The park was located on Bois Blanc Island, Ontario, just above the mouth of the Detroit River.’  Although this venue has been closed for … Continue reading

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APPLAUSE Goofy ‘Hey, Get Well Quick!’ Mug

Who would know any better than Goofy what it is to recover from an injury? The fine people at Applause created this Goofy ‘Hey, Get Well Quick!’ mug to share the pain. So let’s visit the ‘Guru of Gawrsh’ as … Continue reading

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Found Disney: Mickey as Spidermouse before Buy Out

Disney bought out or acquired the Marvel Comics group in 2009. But this wasn’t the first time the most famous mouse in the world ever met Marvel superheroes! On October 31st of 1968, The Amazing Spiderman King Size Special number … Continue reading

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‘Welcome to Neverland’ Small Collectors Plate

I’m addicted to collector plates. I know they have been in decline in recent decades, with the Bradford Exchange taking a financial hit as collectors look elsewhere for things to hang on their walls. But I just can’t leave these … Continue reading

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Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Surprise Treasure Chest

I enjoyed the first two Toy Story movies, the third had some charm, but I could have done without Toy Story 4. And I hope the rumors of a Toy Story 5 are false! But whether you like the franchise … Continue reading

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Vintage Walt Disney World Character License Plate

In Canada we have regular and vanity license plates. We also have to have them on both the front and back of our vehicles. I know that in the United States they only need them on the back. Why am … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Large Stemmed Glass

If there is one ever-present souvenir at the Disney theme parks worldwide, it has to be the mug. Or the glass. Or at least some form of glassware. And it will always have a name, picture, character, or logo emblazoned … Continue reading

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Vintage Walt Disney World Castle Cork Drink Coasters

Some souvenirs just aren’t meant to become collectibles. But they do! These coasters have seen better days despite being kept in their original packaging since they were purchased. Let’s have a look at these vintage Walt Disney World Castle cork … Continue reading

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EPCOT Center Figment Ceramic Thimble

Sometimes things come into my collection in groups. Lately I have found many items from the opening days of EPCOT Center in 1982. I almost missed this little EPCOT Center Figment Ceramic Thimble amongst a collection of non-Disney offerings. But … Continue reading

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