Category Archives: Postcards

Vintage Walt Disney World Castle Postcard with Writing

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Dis-LEE

There are two factions of postcard collectors. One group wants clean, empty cards, or NOS (New Old Stock) with no writing on the back. The other group only collects cards that have a story to tell. Which group are you … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Ephemera, History, Postcards, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Attractions, Cinderella Castle, Eisenhower Stamp, Ephemera, Fantasyland, Florida, History, King Stefan's Banquet Hall, Post Cards, The Vacation Kingdom of the World, Theme Parks, Walt Disney Productions, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Vintage HOLIDAY INN Key on Fob

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Kemmons Wilson, a resident of Memphis, Tennessee, was inspired to build a motel after being disappointed by the poor quality of roadside accommodations during a family road trip. Now that might just be the most reactive and extreme thing to do just … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Postcards, Resorts, Signage, Travel | Tagged Balton & Sons Sign Company, Eddie Bluestein, History, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Hotel Courts, Hotels, Kemmons Wilson, Key Fob, Michigan, Motels, Mount Clemens, Postcards, Resorts, Signage, Travel, Vacation, Vintage | Leave a comment

Mickey Mouse Promo Card & Postcard Set

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

These pieces of paper ephemera were sold, given away, sent, and then thrown away, by the millions. So it’s not uncommon to come across them, and usually some examples that are in pretty nice condition. Like this Mickey Mouse promo … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Ephemera, Postcards, Souvenirs, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Autographs, Characters, Cinderella Castle, Ephemera, Mickey Mouse, Postcards, Promo Card, Souvenirs, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Vintage Walt Disney World Postcard w/Country Bears

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I usually like to collect vintage postcards that have not been written on, while my sometime contributor, Nick, always liked his to contain a story. So we had to agree to disagree! So it may seem strange that it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Characters, Ephemera, Postcards, Stamps, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Attractions, Characters, Country Bear Jamboree, Deltiology, Ephemera, Florida, NASA, Postcards, Postmark, Space Shuttle, Stamps, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | 2 Comments

The Art of Pixar Postcard Box Set – Volume 2

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Before you explore The Art of Pixar – Volume 2, you may want to check out The Art of Pixar – Volume 1 first. That earlier post will fill you in on how I came to have these two pieces … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Artwork, Characters, Ephemera, Merchandise, Pixar, Postcards | Tagged Animation, Artwork, Characters, Day & Night, Dug, Ephemera, Merchandise, Partly Cloudy, Pixar, Postcards, Presto, Shorts, The Art of Pixar, Toy Story, Wall-E | Leave a comment

The Art of Pixar Postcard Box Set – Volume 1

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I had 100 reasons to buy this set of postcards. Don’t worry, I’m not going to list them! But I am going to show you a few of them. Years ago I attended the Science of Pixar Exhibit at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Artwork, Characters, Pixar, Postcards | Tagged Animation, Artwork, Boo, Cars, Characters, Chronicle Books, Concept Art, For the Birds, Jessie, Lightning McQueen, Monsters Inc., Pixar, Postcards, Prospector, Sulley, Tin Toy, Toy Story | Leave a comment

Vintage 1970’s Walt Disney World Oversize Postcards

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I’m sure there were more postcards in this ‘series’ but I only have three of them. But what a trio of nostalgic Theme Park fun they are! We get to visit both Fantasyland and Tom Sawyer Island (twice) in just … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Attractions, Characters, Ephemera, Postcards, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Artwork, Attractions, Br'er Bear, Characters, Christopher Robin, Dewey, Eeyore, Ephemera, Fantasyland, Huey, Louie, Mickey Mouse, Postcards, Theme Parks, Tigger, Tom Sawyer Island, Walt Disney Productions, Walt Disney World, Winnie the Pooh | Leave a comment

Bobby Orr Read-a-Thon Promotional Card

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Robert Gordon Orr (born March 20, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest of all time. Orr used his ice skating speed, scoring, and play-making abilities to revolutionize the position of defenseman. He played in the National Hockey … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Books, Collectibles, Ephemera, History, Postcards, Promotions, Sports | Tagged Awards, Bobby Orr, Books, Chicago Blackhawks, Collectibles, Ephemera, History, M. S. Read-a-Thon, Memorabilia, Multiple Sclerosis, Mystery Sleuth, Postcards, Promotions, Sports | 2 Comments

DVC ‘A Fairy Tale Vacation’ Promotional Postcards

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We’ve attended three presentations for the Disney Vacation Club (or DVC) system but just haven’t been able to put it all together yet. But part of the fun of researching DVC as a holiday provider option is receiving promotional materials. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Collectibles, Ephemera, Postcards, Travel | Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Chip and Dale, Collectibles, Disney Vacation Club, Donald Duck, Ephemera, Fab Five, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Postcards, Stitch, Travel, Vacation Planning | Leave a comment

Vintage EPCOT United Kingdom Postcard

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio A few months ago, while my wife and I were in Walt Disney World, we did a Segway tour early one morning at Epcot. As we were staying at the Boardwalk Villas, we entered through the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ephemera, Postcards, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Epcot, Post Cards, Theme Parks, United Kingdom, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment