Category Archives: Characters

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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Disney’s Belle Schmid Musical Figurine

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s a tale as old as time: A collector sees a pretty something in a shop and buys it. End of story. Well, really just the beginning of this Belle Schmid musical figurine’s life as part of my collection! I … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS The King Dinoco Helicopter with Mater

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The first CARS movie by Pixar came out in May of 2006 and was to become the final film independently produced by Pixar after its purchase by Disney in January 2006. Obviously the movie was ‘in the can’ before the … Continue reading →

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Found Disney: The REAL Herbie the Love Bug

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Ever have a celebrity sighting? Well, I just had one today! I saw the REAL Herbie the Love Bug in my local food supermarket. I live for these moments when I find Disney in the wild: Not only is this … 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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Mickey Mouse Battery Western Choo-Choo Train

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Walt Disney, and by extension Mickey Mouse, both had a fascination with trains. From models to backyard ride-on layouts to a ‘full-sized’ railway around Disneyland, Walt played with every size of locomotive he could! And so it’s not surprising that … Continue reading →

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Found Disney: Mickey Mouse Electric Nightlight by Schmid

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

When you gotta go, you gotta go! And when that happens in the middle of the night, you better have something to light your way. No problem, the Mickey Mouse Electric Nightlight is on the job! Schmid is usually associated … Continue reading →

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In the Wild: Mickey Mouse Electric Nightlight by Schmid

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

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Coca-Cola WDW 15th Anniversary Pin Set

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I’d like to buy the world a homeand furnish it with lovegrow apple trees and honey beesand snow white turtle dovesI’d like to each the world to singin perfect harmonyI’d like to buy the world a cokeand keep it companythat’s … Continue reading →

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