Category Archives: Movies

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Pongo Bone China Figurine

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I always thought that ‘Pongo’ was an unusual name for a dog. It appears to have originated from a 16th-century account by Andrew Battel, an English sailor held prisoner by the Portuguese in Angola. He describes two anthropoid “monsters” named Pongo … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Figurines, Movies | Tagged 101 Dalmatians, Andrew Battel, Animation, Ceramics, Characters, China, Dodie Smith, Dogs, Figurines, Movies, Orangutan, P. G. Wodehouse, Pongo, Pongo Twistleton | Leave a comment

Story and Songs from Peter Pan Long-Play Record

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Dis-LEE

“OFF to Neverland!” Here we go with another wonderful soundtrack. This one is from 1969 by Disneyland Records and the Walt Disney Music of Canada production company. It contains an abridged version of the story along with the key songs … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Artwork, Characters, Movies, Music, Soundtracks | Tagged Animation, Artwork, Characters, Disneyland Records, Frank Waln, Illustrated Book, Long Play Record, LP, Movies, Music, Peter Pan, Records, Soundtracks, Walt Disney Music of Canada, Walt Disney Productions, What Made the Red Man Red? | Leave a comment

Cameo Theatre ‘Snow White’ Movie Re-release Advertisement

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Snow White and the Seven Vertically Challenged Fellas was released all the way back in 1937. But it had to wait until 1938 for a wider release. It took the world by storm! And as the shining star of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Characters, Ephemera, Movies, Promotions | Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Cameo Theatre, Characters, Ephemera, Morrisburg, Movies, Promotions, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Leave a comment

Disney Cruise Line: Tarzan on the Funnel

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Disney Cruise Line has scheduled new cruises starting in June 2021. According to the Disney Cruise Line website, one of the first tentative available sailings is a 3-night cruise to the Bahamas. Will it happen? We’ll have to wait and see! … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Disney Cruise Line, Movies, Travel | Tagged Animation, Characters, Cruise Ship, Cruising, Disney Cruise Line, Drive-In, Jane, Movies, Outdoor Theatre, Tarzan, Travel, Vacation | Leave a comment

Pixar’s DUG the Dog Spinning Pin

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Dis-LEE

“Will you be my reader? My editor has sent me on a special mission. I must type this post. I will type this post good! My readers will like me if I type this post good. I am a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Merchandise, Movies, Pin trading, Pins, Pixar | Tagged Animation, Characters, Dug, Merchandise, Movies, Pin Trading, Pins, Pixar, UP! | Leave a comment

Alice in Wonderland Doorknob Installation Instructions

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The Doorknob is a character specifically created for Disney’s 1951 film Alice in Wonderland. He lives at the end of the Rabbit Hole and is the main entrance to Wonderland. Now you too can get his help to gain entrance into whatever Wonderland awaits behind any … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Decor, DIY, Home Decor, Humor, Movies, Reviews, Tips | Tagged Alice in Wonderland, Animation, Characters, DIY, Doorknob, Funnylisting, Home Decor, Humor, Installation Instructions, Movies, Novelty, Reviews, The Doorknob, Tips | Leave a comment

Pathéscope 9.5 mm Mickey Mouse Film Box

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Dis-LEE

9.5 mm film is an amateur film format introduced by Pathé in 1922. It was conceived initially as an inexpensive format to provide copies of commercially made films to home users. The format uses a single, central perforation (sprocket hole) between each pair of frames, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, History, Movies | Tagged 9.5mm, Animation, Bandmaster Mickey, Barnyard Concert, Characters, Collectibles, History, Mickey Mouse, Movies, Pathescope, Safety Film | Leave a comment

Pixar’s UP Pencil Holder with 6 Pencils

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Dis-LEE

A quick trip to the Disney Store added several new items to my collection. My wife and I really enjoyed the Pixar movie UP but have found that it doesn’t always get as well represented in the merchandise department as … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Disney Store, Merchandise, Movies, Office, Pixar | Tagged Animation, Balloons, Characters, Collectibles, Disney Store, Merchandise, Movies, Novelty, Office, Pencil Holder, Pixar, Up | Leave a comment

Sleeping Beauty View-Master Reels with Story Booklet

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Hopefully you’ve had a good night’s sleep so that you can stay awake for this post. Because our subject is someone who’s known to have trouble staying awake. And if she yawns, we’ll all nod off! Walt Disney’s 16th animated … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Artwork, Characters, Collectibles, Movies, Princesses | Tagged Animation, Artwork, Aurora, Characters, Collectibles, Gaf, Movies, Princesses, Sleeping Beauty, Stereo Pictures, Story Booklet, View-Master, View-Master Reel | Leave a comment

Burger King TOY STORY Kid’s Meal Toys – Part Two

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Welcome back to Part Two of our look at the eight toys released by Burger King to delight kids (and disneyana collectors) and bribe parents into buying more fast food. Hey, we all have to have a purpose. Before continuing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Food, Movies, Pixar, Promotions, Restaurants, Toys | Tagged Advertising, Animation, Bo Peep, Burger King, Buzz Lightyear, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Food, Giveaway, Kid's Meal, LGM, Movies, Pixar, Promotions, Toy Story, Toys, Woody | Leave a comment