Category Archives: Characters

FUNKO Disney Princess Romance Series – Rapunzel

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Who doesn’t like a little romance? Disney Princesses have traditionally dreamed of meeting a Prince and living happily ever after. I enjoyed the movie Tangled because Rapunzel had a different motive for leaving her tower, to see the glowing lights, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Disney’s Face-Painting and Costume Kit

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Disney Press Year: 1997 Pages: 66 Type: Spiral-bound Paperback w/kit ISBN: 0-7867-4180-X “To the making of many books, there is no end.” – Ecclesiastes 12:12 That Biblical truism certainly applies to the amount of books that have been published … Continue reading →

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Mickey Band Leader Pulsating Light Sword

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Disney is always looking for ways to ‘plus’ the Theme Park experience for its guests. So over the years we have seen innovations that have made parades, firework shows, and other attractions more interactive. Most recently, synchronized Mickey Ears were … Continue reading →

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Lilo and Stitch Disney Store Lithographs

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This offering from the Disney Store went above and beyond when it came to designing the cover folder. Lilo & Stitch was set in Hawaii and featured cultural things like dance, festivals, and of course, surfing! So for the release … Continue reading →

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Snow White Themed HI-HO DINER in Windsor, ON

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Remember back in the day when Walt Disney was just starting out? Remember when it was fairly easy to get the rights to use Disney Characters? Well, have I got a case-in-point for you! The Hi-Ho Diner (sign pictured above) … Continue reading →

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“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” Tin Sign featuring Woody

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I’ve mentioned, in other posts, a surprising thing I’ve discovered: Sometimes the Hallmark Store has better Disney merchandise than the Disney Store. Weird… but true! Sometimes. A case in point is this nifty little tin sign featuring everyone’s favorite vintage … Continue reading →

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Book Review: I Thought of You Today and Smiled

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Dis-LEE

“A Little Book of Love” Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Pages: 52 Year: 2000 ISBN: 0-7407-1039-7 Price: $5.99 US / $8.99 CAN Type & Size: Hardcover 3 1/4″ x 3 3/4″ Front and Back Covers My wife likely got this little … Continue reading →

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Monsters Inc. Disney Store Lithographs

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Once more we have some wonderful lithographs to share with you. The Disney Store strikes again with a set of four prints depicting scenes from the 2001 Pixar film Monsters Inc. Let’s get right into it with the folder itself: … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Rocketeer Action Figures, Ornament, and Dorbz

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The Rocketeer is a fictional superhero (as compared to the real ones?) that appeared in comic books originally published by Pacific Comics. Created by writer/artist Dave Stevens, the character first appeared in 1982 and is a homage to the Saturday matinee serial heroes from the 1930’s through the 1950’s. … Continue reading →

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Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln LP Record

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Dis-LEE

According to the Disney Wiki: Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is a stage show featuring an audio-animatronic version of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, best known for being presented at Disneyland since 1965. It was originally showcased as the prime feature of the State of Illinois Pavilion at the 1964 New … Continue reading →

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