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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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SEGA Shapes ‘N Styles: Flat Minnie Redemption Prize

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Before the Skinny Minnie line of merchandise there was Flat Minnie from SegaPrize USA. You couldn’t buy one. The only way to get one was as a prize redemption from the gaming giant SEGA. Here is what SEGA has to … Continue reading →

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Burger King Kids Club – Goofy and Max Innertube Toy

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I really had to think about what to call this little plastic… thing. It’s all kind of cool and fun but defies an easy label. It reminds me of the Lazy River attractions that many water parks have. At any … Continue reading →

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Opening Day Special Event Commemorative Tickets

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Dis-LEE

It’s good to have Disney friends! A couple we know gave us the first ticket in this post. Two, in fact. They were Annual Passholders back in the day and were invited to attend the Grand Opening of EPCOT Center. … Continue reading →

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Burger King TOY STORY Kid’s Meal Toys – Part Two

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Welcome back to Part Two of our look at the eight toys released by Burger King to delight kids (and disneyana collectors) and bribe parents into buying more fast food. Hey, we all have to have a purpose. Before continuing, … Continue reading →

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Burger King TOY STORY Kid’s Meal Toys – Part One

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

When we think of finding cool toys in Kid’s Meal boxes, we seem to automatically defer to the MacDonald’s line of merchandise in the iconic Happy Meals. But the partnership between the Mouse and the Clown wasn’t the only alliance … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 25 Years Walt Disney World Souvenir Book

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Disney’s Kingdom Editions Year: 1996 Pages: 218 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A “You, the cast, are responsible for making Walt’s dream come true.” – Roy O. Disney Souvenir Guides have always been available at Disney Theme Parks around the world. But at special times, such … Continue reading →

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Funko Pop! Town BOB’S BIG BOY with Restaurant

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Bob’s Big Boy is a restaurant chain founded by Bob Wian in Southern California in 1936, originally named Bob’s Pantry. By August 2019, only five Bob’s Big Boy Restaurants remained in operation, all in Southern California. The Bob’s Big Boy Restaurant located at 4211 Riverside Drive in Burbank, … Continue reading →

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Barnstorming and Airplane Rides Tin Sign Advertisement

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Barnstorming was a form of entertainment in which stunt pilots performed tricks, either individually or in groups. If they performed in a group, it was called a Flying Circus. This daredevil occupation was devised to impress people with the skill of pilots and the … Continue reading →

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