Category Archives: Characters

Mickey & Minnie Hallmark Mugs and Decorative Plate

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Dis-LEE

The Disney Store undeniably has some amazing merchandise. But I contend that Hallmark stores also have a great selection of Disney merchandise that sometimes rivals even The Disney Store! You may be thinking of the fan favorite Hallmark Ornaments, but … Continue reading →

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Mickey & Minnie Sitting On the Moon Big Fig

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Dis-LEE

This wonderful piece stands about 16″ tall and features Mickey and Minnie spooning on the moon! How cute is that? It was produced as part of the Mickey & Co. line of merchandise and isn’t as old as it looks. … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney’s Mickey Maus Cake Decorator

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Dis-LEE

“These cake decorations will be fun for everyone” boasts the cover copy on this unique cooking accessory from the Allstar company of West Germany. 6 different patterns are available to make your ho-hum cake really pop! And these stencils can … Continue reading →

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History 101: A Look Back at WDW Characters with Postcards

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes we may not notice or at least forget some of the changes that have happened over the years. This can be especially true with place like Walt Disney World where so much is happening and changing every day! And … Continue reading →

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Mickey Mouse ANIMATED Talking Cordless PHONE

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Dis-LEE

If I had to pick my favorite kind of disneyana… I couldn’t do it! But animated character phones would be in the top five for sure. I have quite a growing collection so far but am always looking for that … Continue reading →

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Disney Photography Tips – Posing with Characters

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are sharing tips on how to get great photos during your Disney vacation. We all like to get our pictures taken with Disney characters! But with the long lines and the short time available for posing, it can … Continue reading →

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In the Wild: Snow White Toy Sink

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Dis-LEE

I used to buy just about anything Disney I found so that I could feature it on my old site, Disleelandia, the Virtual Disneyana Archive. But now that I’ve rebooted my blog, I’ve slowed down in my purchasing of Disneyana. … Continue reading →

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Jim Henson’s Muppets – Sour Puckers Tin

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Welcome to the wonderful and oft-times dangerous world of “Muppet Labs: Where the future is being made… today!” Dr. Bunsen Honeydew PhD. Esq. and his frightful (or frightened) assistant Beaker have really cooked up something good for us today. After … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Mickey Express Merry Miniatures Train Set

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Hallmark has had some really great Disney items over the years. Best known for their holiday ornaments, many might not realize what other delights have crept onto this retail store’s shelves. Things like this Mickey Express Merry Miniatures train set: … Continue reading →

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Disney-themed Character Viewfinders Fast Food Giveaways

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Once upon a time, in a marketing deal long long ago, two big companies decided to team up to give the world some of the greatest little toys in the history of promotional giveaways. Disney and McDonald’s restaurants no longer … Continue reading →

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