Author Archives: Dis-LEE

BOOK REVIEW: Flying Cars – The True Story

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Dis-LEE

When you first heard the lyrics “Off we go, into the wild, blue, yonder! Off we go…” you probably weren’t thinking of doing so in a car. Standard airplanes are the vehicles of choice for the sky! But that was … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, History, Pixar, Transportation | Tagged Amelia Earhart, Andrew Glass, Book Reviews, Books, Flying Cars, Franz Fliegenhosen, Glarion Books, History, Moulton B. Taylor, Pixar, Planes, Transportation, Wright Brothers | Leave a comment

More INSIDE OUT Zanai Chocolate Eggs

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I was starting to go off Pixar movies until Inside Out hit theaters and I was in love with the studio all over again! It was difficult subject matter so I was apprehensive but ultimately delighted with the results. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Figurines, Food, Pixar | Tagged Anger, Chocolate, Chocolate Eggs, Disgust, Figurines, Food, Inside Out, Pixar, Sadness, Zanai | Leave a comment

1957 FANTASIA Soundtrack LP

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Dis-LEE

And this is why I still own a record player. Every once in a while I stumble across something truly special. Although Fantasia (released in 1940) was a critical success it was a box office disappointment for Walt Disney. His … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Movies, Music, Soundtracks | Tagged Artwork, Buena Vista Records, Fantasia, Leopold Stokowski, LP, Movies, Music, Record Readers, Soundtracks, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Walt Disney | 2 Comments

BOOK REVIEW: Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I was minding my own business (pun intended) while browsing the shelves of my local Chapters book store when I saw a huge poster on the wall. I recognized right away that it featured an image from Pixar Studios! Immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, History, Pixar, Reviews | Tagged Amy Wallace, Book Reviews, Books, Business, Creativity Inc., Ed Catmull, History, Pixar, Random House | Leave a comment

Luigi’s Flying Tires HAT

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Ah, Theme Park history! Is there anything better than looking back and remembering those great old attractions of the past? If they are good attractions, no. But if they are attractions like the one featured in this post, then the … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Clothing, Disneyland, History, Theme Parks | Tagged Attractions, Cars Land, Clothing, Disney's California Adventure, Disneyland, Flying Saucers, Hats, History, Luigi's Flying Tires, Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters, Theme Parks | Leave a comment

BOOK REVIEW: Commemorative Edition LIFE Magazine – Gene Wilder

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Dis-LEE

From time to time I pick up a copy of the Commemorative Editions of LIFE magazine. I find them well written. I also appreciate the comprehensive overview of the subject in question, this time, Gene Wilder: This is basically a … Continue reading →

Posted in Magazines, Reviews | Tagged Biographies, Blazing Saddles, Gene Wilder, Magazines, Mel Brooks, Reviews, Richard Pryor, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein | Leave a comment

TOP 5 Non-Disney Disney Movies

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

How many times have you been talking about Disney movies and someone says that their favorite is An American Tail? Or when talking live-action movies another friend raves about how well Disney did with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? You see … Continue reading →

Posted in Lists, Movies, Music | Tagged Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Dick Van Dyke, Dr. Doolittle, Gene Wilder, Judy Garland, Julie Andrews, Lists, Movies, Music, Rex Harrison, Roald Dahl, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Top 5, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Leave a comment

If I Were a Disney Imagineer for a Day

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Mayor for a Day. Firefighter for a Day. Astronaut for a Day. All good choices, but for the Disney fan, it has to be Imagineer for a Day! Join me and my fellow Blogorailers as we exploit our opportunities to … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Music, Theme Parks | Tagged Aerosmith, Attractions, Imagineering, Music, Rock n Roller Coaster, Roller Coasters, Theme Parks | 8 Comments

Women’s DISNEYLAND T-SHIRT featuring Cinderella’s Coach

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Dis-LEE

It’s been a long time since I posted an item of Disney-themed clothing. Most of our Disney t-shirts are getting pretty old and ragged and are being discarded one by one. So I guess it’s time to add a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Disney Store, Disneyland | Tagged Cinderella's Coach, Clothing, Disneyland, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Hidden Mickey, T-shirts, The Disney Store | 3 Comments

Mickey Mouse ANIMATED Talking Cordless PHONE

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Dis-LEE

If I had to pick my favorite kind of disneyana… I couldn’t do it! But animated character phones would be in the top five for sure. I have quite a growing collection so far but am always looking for that … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Phones | Tagged Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Cordless, M. H. Segan L. R., Mickey Mouse, Phones, Telemania | 2 Comments