Author Archives: Dis-LEE

Pete’s Dragon ’77 VERSUS Pete’s Dragon ’16

Which is better? The original or the remake? This question has taken on a new dimension since Disney has started releasing cherished animated features as live-action films. So far we have had Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, and the Jungle Book. … Continue reading

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DISNEYLAND 1968 Pictorial Souvenir & GUIDE

Once again we travel back in time and visit a Disney park as it was, this time in 1968. Disneyland had only been open for 13 short years, but had already undergone some significant changes from opening day. Let’s do … Continue reading

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WALT DISNEY WORLD 1983 Pictorial Souvenir and GUIDE

Some of the best pieces of merchandise Disney ever put on the shelves were, and are, the wonderful pictorial souvenir booklets! You could buy one to remember your visit or collect them all over the years to get a clear … Continue reading

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BOOK REVIEW: Disney’s Adventure Guide to Florida

A FODOR’s Travel Book Size: 7″ x 10″ Type: Soft Cover Pages: 64 ISBN: 0-679-00575-7 Distributed by: David McKay Company, Inc. Date: 1980 Fodor’s Travel is the world’s largest publisher of English language travel and tourism information and the first … Continue reading

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Original RADIO Broadcast LPs Too

Back in April of this year I posted a selection of old LP’s that contained some of the best old radio programs from the early days of the medium. It was entitled Original Radio Broadcast LPs and I’m sure that … Continue reading

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Mickey Mini CERAMIC PLANTER

Oh what a few dollars can buy! Recently I was on one of my many Excursions of Discovery and found this Mickey Mouse miniature square planter: There is no way to know what year this was produced but it obviously … Continue reading

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BOOK REVIEW: This Was Radio

Isn’t media wonderful? Here I am writing a post for the Internet that I will share on social media about a hardcover book which describes the early days of radio. If I could find a way to throw television in … Continue reading

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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse CANDY FAN

This is a true triple-threat: It has a great Mickey Mouse Clubhouse tie-in. It’s a convenient and fun fan. And it has candy in it! A present from my wife I love all-things transportation but especially if it has a … Continue reading

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TOP 5 Disneyland Attractions

You can’t visit California without visiting Disneyland. This iconic park is synonymous with the bright and fun spirit of that State! I’ve already given you a list of the Top 5 Attractions at Disney’s California Adventure, and now it is … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE SOUTH – Never Forget the Past!

I follow a blog called Mr. Fun’s Journal created by and basically about the experiences of Disney Legend Floyd Norman. He is an African-American Disney animator who often has some very pointed things to say. Recently he posted something about … Continue reading

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