Category Archives: Theme Parks

Disneyland Ceramic Castle Plate and Ashtray

Do you own either of these Disneyland Ceramic Castle Plate and Ashtray? If you’re a collector of Disneyland merchandise, you likely have some ceramics with Sleeping Beauty Castle on it. Mugs. Bells. Spoons. And yes, plates and ashtrays. This miniature … Continue reading

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Hallmark Keepsake ‘Clear for Launch’ Space Mountain Ornament

Space Mountain is a space-themed indoor roller coaster. The original Space Mountain coaster opened in 1975 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. There are two tracks designated Alpha and Omega, which passengers can choose from. I’ve collected many toys depicting this attraction, and now … Continue reading

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Mark Twain Riverboat Brass Pencil Sharpener

At just about 3″ long, this little boat won’t be taking on human passengers any time soon. But it can provide a very valuable service to aspiring writers out there! Behold the Mark Twain Riverboat Brass Pencil Sharpener: I saw … Continue reading

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Walt Disney’s Frontierland Logs by HALSAM Products

This has been a Holy Grail quest for me for literally years! This wonderful building toy is very hard to find in my area of the World and very expensive if you do. The Internet offerings have always been beyond … Continue reading

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Country Bear Jamboree Original Sound Track LP

Disney is in the process of replacing old attractions with newer, arguably more relevant, offerings. Or with seating areas. Or just with nothing. Is it perhaps better to have a beloved attraction stick around but in a changed state, rather … Continue reading

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Vintage EPCOT Center UK Pavilion Cork Drink Coasters

A popular pass time at EPCOT these days is to Drink Around the World. You visit each pavilion, buy a drink, down it, and whoever can still walk to the last pavilion wins! Or something like that. If you’re planning … Continue reading

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Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Character Notepads

Shanghai Disney Resort opened to the public on June 16, 2016. It was the first Disney Resort in mainland China. It’s also the sixth Disney resort worldwide. So I was happy to find these Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Character Notepads … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Coin

Is it a coin or a medallion? Either way, it’s a nice little keepsake to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. 1996 was a good year for merchandise and controversial Cake Castles. If you know, you know! Yes, … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Vintage Matchbook Covers

The Tobacconist shop was located on the left side of Main Street U.S.A. near the House of Magic. It harkens back to a day when smoking was allowed in the Disney Parks and you could even indulge your habit with a purchase … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Boeing 747 Diecast Model Airplane

I believe it was way back in 2006 that my wife and I first visited Walt Disney World as a couple. We wanted to enjoy as much of our time as possible so we chose to fly from Canada to … Continue reading

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