Category Archives: Attractions

Photo Spot: Peek-a-Boo Monorail Orange

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World isn’t just unique because of its modular construction and design. It also just happens to have a Monorail transportation system linked to it. In fact, they run right through the middle of it! … Continue reading →

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Vintage Walt Disney World Postcard w/Country Bears

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I usually like to collect vintage postcards that have not been written on, while my sometime contributor, Nick, always liked his to contain a story. So we had to agree to disagree! So it may seem strange that it is … Continue reading →

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Funko POP! Mickey & Minnie on the Peoplemover

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Dis-LEE

This has the makings of being yet another cash grab by Disney/Funko! But we’ll get to that a little later in the post. These Funko POP! Mickey and Minnie on the Peoplemover figurines are amazing. Will the endless variations to … Continue reading →

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Places: ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ Promotional Booklet

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Old promotional booklets are a wonderful way to see what a place in the world was like ‘back in the day’, as it were. Hawaii has always been an exotic location that many want to visit, me included, but likely … Continue reading →

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Funko WDW 50th Anniversary Space Mountain Plushie

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The original Space Mountain rollercoaster opened in 1975 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Nope, it wasn’t an Opening Day attraction! There are two tracks, the Alpha and Omega, which passengers can choose from. Both give an awesome experience! Not into … Continue reading →

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Foodie Friday: Ludwig Von Drake in Disneyland Lunch Box

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Ludwig von Drake debuted in 1961 as did this Disneyland metal lunch box. Seeing Von Drake tour the various lands of Walt’s first Park is truly magical! Just ask him, he’ll be glad to tell you… for hours… and hours… … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Butchart Gardens Focus Study

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

We paid a visit to the world-famous Butchart Gardens back in the Fall of 2021. With a former quarry as a canvas, Jennie Butchart envisioned transforming this space into a beautiful garden haven, overflowing with lush greens and colourful blooms. … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Peeking Sheep at Greenfield Village

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

You’ve heard of a Peking Duck. But have you ever heard of the elusive Peeking Sheep? I found one at the Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI. Sometimes you have to plan a shot. It can take hours, days, or weeks … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Tenacity in Greenfield Village

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

In a manmade world, what is a plant to do? Will she give up and see her seed spread no more? Or will she fight back for a place in the sun? One plant showed some tenacity and it’s answer … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: A Weeki Wachee Tree on a Perfect Day

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Weeki Wachee Springs is a wonderful State Park in Florida with both a vintage roadside attraction vibe and a natural habitat reality. While taking a trip down the Weeki Wachee River, I saw this tree on a perfect day for … Continue reading →

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