Category Archives: Attractions

Places: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Today we are looking back on a visit we made to an unusual theme park that would be perfect for your next family adventure. Welcome aboard! W E E K I W A C H E E S P R … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Excursions, Places, Travel, Trip Report, Vacation Planning | Tagged Buccaneer Bay, Don Knotts, Excursions, Fish Tails, Florida, Mermaid Theater, Places, River Boat Cruise, Roadside Attractions, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, The Little Mermaid, Travel, Trip Report, Vacation Planning, Weeki Wachee Springs | 9 Comments

Places: The Hollywood Sign in California

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Dis-LEE

My wife and I traveled to California to attend the press event for the then-unreleased Disney Infinity video game at the El Capitan Theatre. While there, we couldn’t resist getting a shot of the Hollywood sign: We did get closer … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Excursions, Photography, Places, Travel | Tagged Attractions, California, Excursions, Glitter, Hollywood, Hollywood sign, Photography, Places, Travel | Leave a comment

Disney’s PLANES Tractor Buck Character and Friend

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Dis-LEE

The movie Planes (which was simply a redo of the script for Cars) wasn’t one of my favorites. But the sequel, Planes: Fire and Rescue, was much better, and had some very interesting characters. And interesting characters means interesting merchandise! … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Disneyland, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar | Tagged Attractions, Cars, Cars Land, Diecast, Disneyland, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, Mattel, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar, Planes, Planes: Fire and Rescue, Ride Vehicle, Tractor Buck | Leave a comment

Die Cast Metal Superstar Limo

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Disney’s California Adventure didn’t get off to a good start. The attractions left a little to be desired, including the one featured today. Superstar Limo was situated in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot area of the park and was one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Collectibles, Theme Parks, Toys | Tagged Attractions, Collectibles, Diecast, Disney's California Adventure, Donald Duck, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Superstar Limo, Theme Parks, Toys | 1 Comment

Disney’s California Adventure – Tow Mater Hoods

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Dis-LEE

No matter where I am, I’m always drawn to old things. Old buildings. Decaying properties. Or rusty cars. These things have a history and a back story that we may never know, but it fires the imagination to think of … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Photography, Transportation | Tagged Attractions, Cars, Disney's California Adventure, Hoods, Photography, Pixar, Rustic, Tow Mater, Transportation | Leave a comment

Splash Mountain Decorative Collectible

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Dis-LEE

My favorite attraction in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland is Splash Mountain. It gives one of the longest rides. It has perhaps the most animatronic figures. And… it is one of the most awesome flume rides ever! So when … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Collectibles, Merchandise | Tagged Attractions, Br'er Bear, Br'er Chicken, Br'er Fox, Br'er Rabbit, Collectibles, Merchandise, Splash Mountain, Tigger, Winnie the Pooh | Leave a comment

Palm Tree over the Weeki Wachee River

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Dis-LEE

I love roadside attractions, and Weeki Wachee Springs is really a great one! It’s old and somewhat tacky but a lot of fun none the less. You can take a cruise down the Weeki Wachee river to see native Floridian … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Photography, Theme Parks, Zoos | Tagged Palm Trees, Photography, Roadside Attractions, Theme Parks, Weeki Wachee Springs, Zoos | Leave a comment

Greenfield Village – Classic Car Engine

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Dis-LEE

In Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI, they have an annual classic car show. The cars featured hark back to a time when everything about the vehicle was a work of art! Case in point: Four … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Photography, Theme Parks | Tagged Attractions, Chrome, Classic Cars, Greenfield Village, Motors, Photography, The Henry Ford Museum, Theme Parks, Vintage Cars | Leave a comment

Walt Disney World FASTPASS Tickets

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Dis-LEE

My wife and I have been to Walt Disney World many times and love all of the rides. We don’t enjoy lining up for them, however, so usually pick our timing very strategically! If we have to spend more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Ephemera, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Attractions, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Ephemera, Fastpass, FastPass tickets, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Kilimanjaro Safari, Mission Space, Peter Pan's Flight, Rock n Roller Coaster, Soarin, Star Tours, Stitch's Great Escape, Test Track, Theme Parks, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Disney On Parade Pop-up Booklet

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Disney On Parade was not a parade, nor was it on ice, but on a stage. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs were the hosts and main stars of the show, with many Disney characters joining in on the fun. … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Ephemera, Parades, Promotions | Tagged Attractions, Booklet, Capital Artists Limited, Disney on Parade, Ephemera, Live Shows, Mickey Mouse, Parades, Pop-up book, Promotions, Seven Dwarfs, Snow White | Leave a comment