Category Archives: Attractions

Photo Spot: EPCOTs ‘Maelstrom’ Ride Vehicle Masthead

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

A maelstrom is defined as a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river or a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil. The word comes from an early Dutch proper noun that is a combination of the … Continue reading →

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It’s a Small World Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Funko Pop! strikes again with a Disney set that I just couldn’t resist. The It’s a Small World vinyl figures are just too cute! This must be the first of multiple figures as we have only four countries represented in … Continue reading →

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The Great Ice Odyssey Souvenir Program – Part Three

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s time to conclude our look at Walt Disney’s Great Ice Odyssey and the souvenir program being featured in this series of posts. We left our protagonists at the end of Part Two in a bit of a pickle! But … Continue reading →

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The Great Ice Odyssey Souvenir Program – Part Two

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Part One of this series introduced us to the story of the Great Ice Odyssey as laid out in this wonderful souvenir program from 1982. You’ll recall that Mickey and Minnie Mouse are having a Fancy Dress Ball to celebrate … Continue reading →

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The Great Ice Odyssey Souvenir Program – Part One

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The 1980s saw lots of weird and wonderful things in the world of entertainment. Ice skating was popular and so it was only natural that Disney wanted a piece of the skating action. And so was born the Great Ice … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Colonel Hathi on The Jungle Cruise

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

In 1951 there was the African Queen. In 1955 there was the Jungle Cruise. In 1967 there was the Jungle Book. So many jungles, so little time and space! While riding the Jungle Cruise in 2008 at Walt Disney World, … Continue reading →

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Donald Duck / José Carioca Reversible Cookie Jar

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

A local antique mall is going out of business early this year and to reduce stock is having a 50% off sale. I’ve bought many things from them over the years and they will be sorely missed! I stopped in … Continue reading →

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The View from the Front of a Monorail in WDW

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Dis-LEE

We have to step into our Time Machine in order to ride in the front of a Monorail at the Walt Disney Resort now. But back in 2007, my wife and I had the privilege of being right up front … Continue reading →

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Buck Owens Vs. The Country Bear Jamboree – How Long?

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

How Long Will My Baby Be Gone? That’s the musical question that Buck Owens tried to answer way back in 1968. The song was the last of eight number one singles on the country chart for the man who would … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Orange Bird Reproduction Pin-back Button

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Dis-LEE

It may only be the size of a quarter, but this Orange Bird reproduction pin-back button is big on cuteness and hugs! It’s fun to see the Orange Bird wearing a pair of Mickey Ears! And he has his little … Continue reading →

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