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The Disneyland News Special Edition 1985

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Dis-LEE

The Disneyland News was sold as ‘Disneyland’s Hometown Newspaper’ and was available as a promotional souvenir during the Park’s early years. You could buy it off the rack or from newsboys all along Main Street U.S.A. for just 10 cents, … Continue reading →

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Places: Fun Pics at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We like to visit places ‘close to home’ via day trips or overnight excursions. Michigan and Ohio are two States close enough to our Canadian border to make their attractions viable. You can find many of the places we’ve visited … Continue reading →

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Cinderella Castle Through the Years at Walt Disney World

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Dis-LEE

For many of us it’s been awhile since we’ve seen this beautiful structure in person. So today we’re going to have a look at the splendor that is Cinderella Castle by means of vintage postcards. We will start from a … Continue reading →

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Winnie the Pooh Canadian Stamps

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Dis-LEE

I doubt this envelope is all stuffed with fluff but it could be stuffed with imagination! Winnie the Pooh sprang from the imagination of A. A. Milne as a way to entertain his son, Christopher Robin. But all these years … Continue reading →

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Mickey’s Stuff for Kids Color-Clings

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Why is all the cool stuff just for kids? This line of merchandise included plush characters, coloring books, bend-ems, money banks, and numerous clothing items, to name just a bit of the ‘stuff’ you could get for your kids. But … Continue reading →

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Disneyland Vintage Matchbook Cover

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Dis-LEE

One of the hardest collectibles to find is the full matchbook. Usually some or all of the matches are gone (for obvious reasons: puff, puff) and then the cover is thrown away. Who would ever think to collect such a … Continue reading →

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History 101: A Look Back at WDW Characters with Postcards

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes we may not notice or at least forget some of the changes that have happened over the years. This can be especially true with place like Walt Disney World where so much is happening and changing every day! And … Continue reading →

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Disney on Parade View-Master Stereo Picture Reels

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Say that three times fast! DISNEY ON PARADE was conceived by NBC Films Inc. and Walt Disney Productions. It was a 2.5-hour live stage musical featuring a variety of Disney characters that had premiered before the early 1970’s. It had … Continue reading →

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Coming On Stage from the Magic Kingdom Car Barn

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Dis-LEE

I love finding these candid moments in and around the Parks! I have my share of Castle pics and attraction videos, so seeing an ‘unscripted’ event is truly special: Disney horses are so beautiful! Unfortunately, this guy has to work … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Post Cards

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Many Disney fans are feeling anxiety as most of the Parks are still closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And although most things will be open again sometime this month, albeit in a reduced fashion, most of us still won’t … Continue reading →

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