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Zink Dumbo the Flying Elephant ‘Piggy’ Bank

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I’ve always found it hard to determine the exact metals that some collectables are made out of. Without a stamp of some kind, it’s so hard to tell. We’ll have a look at some letters found on this figure later … Continue reading →

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Vintage Walt Disney World Parking Ticket Stubs

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This is not to imply that you would get a parking ticket while visiting the Vacation Kingdom. But only that if you wanted to park at one of the Theme Parks, you would have to purchase a ticket. This ticket … Continue reading →

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Mickey Mouse Rotary Telephone by Western Electric

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This rather rare Mickey Mouse Telephone was made by the American Telecommunications Corporation for Western Electric in 1976. This particular model was sold, by someone, on January 15th of 1985. I ended up adding it to my personal collection some … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Attraction Promotion Cards

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This post features a couple of pieces of paper. Now doesn’t that sound exciting? But it’s what’s on these pieces of paper that should excite any Disney fan! IllumiNations was a series of nightly fireworks shows at Epcot that incorporated lighting effects … Continue reading →

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Sunflight Airlines Disney Vacation Ticket Folder

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Dis-LEE

It’s hard to place just which airline would have used this particular ticket folder. Currently, there is a SUNFLIGHT WORLD TRAVEL INC. registered with Corporations Canada. The incorporation date for that company is January 1, 1970, which would be period correct for … Continue reading →

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“Welcome to a World of Vacation Adventures” Pamphlet – 1981

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This promotional or sales pamphlet is the same size as a standard Park Guide Map. But instead of giving you information about a Park you have already purchased admission to, this piece of ephemera is designed to help you decide … Continue reading →

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“Welcome to a World of Vacation Adventures” Pamphlet

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This promotional or sales pamphlet is the same size as a standard Park Guide Map. But instead of giving you information about a Park you have already purchased admission to, this piece of ephemera is designed to help you decide … Continue reading →

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Vintage 1970’s Walt Disney World Oversize Postcards

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I’m sure there were more postcards in this ‘series’ but I only have three of them. But what a trio of nostalgic Theme Park fun they are! We get to visit both Fantasyland and Tom Sawyer Island (twice) in just … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Pricing Pamphlet – 1980

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Today we take a trip back into history to a time when the average Joe could easily afford a ticket to The Vacation Kingdom. Yes folks, it’s 1980. So dig out your designer denim and pull on those jumpsuits… we’re … Continue reading →

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Cameo Theatre ‘Snow White’ Movie Re-release Advertisement

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Snow White and the Seven Vertically Challenged Fellas was released all the way back in 1937. But it had to wait until 1938 for a wider release. It took the world by storm! And as the shining star of the … Continue reading →

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