Category Archives: Ephemera

Disney World’s 10th Anniversary Guides and Tickets

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Guest Blogger: Nick Maglio Today, I’d like to share several items sent to me from a trip taken by my wife’s Aunt Sandy, Uncle Roger, and cousin Jill to Walt Disney World in July of 1982, just a couple of … Continue reading →

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1987 Disneyland Souvenir Guide

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Guest Blogger: Nick Maglio My Aunt Sandy has sent me more great souvenirs! Today, let’s take a look at this 1987 Disneyland Souvenir Guide. Compliments of Eastman Kodak Company: A nice colorful fold out map of the park: Off to … Continue reading →

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Disney World’s 25th Anniversary Passport

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Dis-LEE

This “Remember the Magic!” passport, like the Epcot version, measures 5 1/2 by 3 3/4 inches:   The first page tells you what the passport is all about: “Welcome to the 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort! … Continue reading →

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Epcot Center Passport

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Dis-LEE

GUEST BLOGGER: NICK MAGLIO I recently found a box containing several Walt Disney World items from the early to mid 90’s, including 2 passports. In this post, we’ll look at the older of the 2, dating from 1994. This Epcot … Continue reading →

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Disneyland 1968 Park Map

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Dis-LEE

In today’s post, I’d like to share a very special item. It’s a 1968 park map which measures 45″ x 29 3/4″ and is beautifully rendered: Walt Disney’s opening day dedication speech Beautiful colors and details The Disneyland hotel was … Continue reading →

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Disneyland 1972-1973 Guide

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Everyone likes a good Guide Book! Today we have the Fall-Winter 1972-73 Disneyland Guide! The booklet is presented by INA Insurance, “The Insurance Company of North America”. The cover is of The Country Bears: Apparently, INA sponsored the “Carefree Corner”, … Continue reading →

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Disneyland 1972 Ticket Book

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Ticket books were used from July 18, 1955, the official opening day to the public, when there was a Main Gate admission price and each ride or attraction cost between 10¢ and 35¢ in cash. Disney introduced lettered tickets in … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Discovering German with Walt Disney

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Guest Blogger: Nick Maglio My wife spotted this at “The World’s Largest Garage Sale” at the Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown, Pennsylvania recently for $3. It was published in 1992 by Harrap. It contains 1000 German words illustrated! It takes classic … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: A Visit to the New York World’s Fair

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Fans of all things Disney will no doubt know of the importance of the 1964/65 New York World’s Fair to Disney Theme Parks. It was at this fair, for which Disney created four shows, that the “Audio-Animatronics” and “People Mover” … Continue reading →

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Used Walt Disney World Postcards

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Having a postcard that is actually written on, telling of someone’s vacation, the weather, and how much fun they are having, is a special treat! The older of the 2 cards featured in this post takes us all the way … Continue reading →

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