Category Archives: Attractions

EPCOT Center World Showcase Collectors Plate

I’ve been finding so many great Disney-themed plates lately! My latest acquisition is this wonderful EPCOT Center World Showcase Collectors Plate: EPCOT Center opened on October 1, 1982 and this plate is also copyrighted to that same year. Now we … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary Commemorative Plate

“The most exciting and challenging assignment we have ever tackled at Walt Disney Productions.” – Walt Disney This Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary Commemorative Plate comes in a beautiful red box that opens to reveal an even more beautiful image! … Continue reading

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Roger Williams has a Happy Heart on the Matterhorn Bobsleds

Roger Williams (October 1, 1924 – October 8, 2011) was an American popular music pianist. He had numerous singles and copious amounts of album releases. Don’t worry, I had never heard of him either until I saw this album cover! But if it … Continue reading

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Vintage Disneyland Large Ceramic Pictorial Plate

I’ve ended up with quite an extensive collection of collector plates, and for a middle-aged man, I’m not sure how to feel about that. What’s next, thimbles? Actually, I have a couple of those… But this vintage Disneyland large ceramic … Continue reading

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Vintage Walt Disney World Castle Postcard with Writing

There are two factions of postcard collectors. One group wants clean, empty cards, or NOS (New Old Stock) with no writing on the back. The other group only collects cards that have a story to tell. Which group are you … Continue reading

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Vintage Walt Disney World Passport Tickets

Have you ever wished you could buy a ticket for the way things were at Walt Disney World back in the 1980s? You know, when prices were lower and fun was funnier? Well, we can’t do that, but we can … Continue reading

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Disney Parks Monorail Blue & Red Auto Magnets

“My other car is a Monorail.” I wish! I also wish these sleek and oh-so cool modes of transportation were everywhere. But for the most part in North America, we have to satisfy our craving for gliding on a concrete … Continue reading

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Photo Spot: Is this the BIGGEST Hidden Mickey EVER?

I’ll leave you to decide why this, may I say, BIGGEST Hidden Mickey, is on the side of the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World. But it was, and it was hard to miss: I’d hate to be the guy … Continue reading

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Photo Spot: Pitchforks in the Hay

Well, let’s jump right in to this edition of Photo Spot with three pitchforks all-but hidden in a wagon full of foliage: At least two of them have the tines facing down! Ouch! Any rambunctious child will learn the hard … Continue reading

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Photo Spot: Horse on a Break at Greenfield Village Farm

It may seem like I used a sepia filter to take this shot but that’s not the case. The natural patina of the wood just matched the horses colouring perfectly! Even though the colouring is monotone I thought the various … Continue reading

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