Category Archives: Attractions

Disney Glass Souvenir Ashtrays/Candy Dishes

Collectors will understand that the hunt is almost more rewarding than the having. Once you have a complete set of something, the hunt is over, and the fun is gone. But that’s not to say that there isn’t still enjoyment … Continue reading

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Disneyland Resort Large Beach Towel

I have been to the Disneyland Resort in California once, but I don’t remember buying this large beach towel when there. It’s more likely I picked it up in the now-defunct Disney Store chain where liquidated Theme Park merchandise was … Continue reading

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Pocket POP! Keychain Mickey Mouse at Space Mt.

Thanks to worldwide events, the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World was less than it could have been! About the best thing that came out it was the excellent line of merchandise with its gold foil shimmer. You can see … Continue reading

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Funko Soda Figure Donald Duck (3 Caballeros)

It was 1944 and time for another live-action animated musical package-film produced by Walt Disney. This one was the 7th animated feature film to come out of the studio. The film stars Donald Duck, his old friend José Carioca from Saludos Amigos, and a very loud pistol-packing rooster named Panchito Pistoles. … Continue reading

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tapestry Wall Hanging

I have fond memories of our first few trips to Walt Disney World in Florida starting in 2006. It was a simpler time with less need for planning and reservations when one could spend time just taking it all in! … Continue reading

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Photo Spot: Cows Wrestle at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

For a photographer, being at the right place at the right time is awesome! That was the case when I saw two cows wrestle at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Knowing that I am likely the only person to have this shot … Continue reading

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LIFE Magazine from Oct. 1971 – Disney World Opens

Before Walt Disney World opened in 1971 it was very much up in the air as to whether it would be a good thing for Florida. It seems strange now, but especially the residents of Kissimmee were of the opinion … Continue reading

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Disney-themed Large Pin-Backed Buttons

Pin Trading has started and still remains as one of the most beloved ways for Disney fans to meet and interact, both at the Theme Parks and special events. But Disney collectors also like Disney-themed large pin-backed buttons like the … Continue reading

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Photo Spot: Palm Trees Against Spaceship Earth

Disney Parks are known for their theming. What I admire is that they often combine the natural with the manufactured in such a way that they become a harmonious presentation. Like these palm trees against Spaceship Earth in EPCOT at … Continue reading

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Funko POP! Young Frank Walker from Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland isn’t just a Land in at a Disney Theme Park anymore! It’s also a 2015 science fiction film directed by Brad Bird. The plot involves a disillusioned genius inventor (played by George Clooney) and a teenage science enthusiast who travel to an … Continue reading

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