Category Archives: Theme Parks

Disneyland & Disney’s California Adventure Pressed Pennies

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Dis-LEE

‘Smashed Penny’ or ‘Pressed Penny’. It depends on where you live as to what you would call these copper tokens made out of your discarded money. Last I checked it was illegal to deface anything legal tender. But every Disney … Continue reading →

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Vintage Walt Disney World Thermo-Serv Stein

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Dis-LEE

It’s time to fill our mugs and drink our fill of old timey goodness! This vintage Walt Disney World stein from the 1970s or early 1980s is just too cool. It may not be the one item that jumps off … Continue reading →

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Live-Action JUNGLE CRUISE Movie Review and Funko POP! Figurine

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Can you smell what Dwayne Johnson is starring in now? Probably, because it takes place in the deep jungle, and they don’t have indoor plumbing there… so, no showers. Just a thousand mile long bath. It’s the river. Just the … Continue reading →

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Ashton-Drake Disney ‘All Packed’ Porcelain Doll

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I’ve added a third member to my Ashton-Drake porcelain doll collection. They all have a Disney theme. But this little blond girl just may be the cutest of the trio! But don’t tell them I said so, you’re not supposed … Continue reading →

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Funko Pop! Disneyland 65th Anniversary Captain Hook Figure

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The now infamous year of 2020 has come and gone but it did leave behind something positive in the form of the Disneyland 65th Anniversary. Although we didn’t get to celebrate it at the Park itself, we did get to … Continue reading →

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EPCOT Gran Fiesta Tour & The Three Caballeros

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Dis-LEE

If you like to take it slow and relax sometimes, why not take in the sights of Mexico and the antics of a certain trio of feathered amigos on a gentle boat ride through the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT? This … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Sing-Along Songs – Disneyland Fun

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This playful little VHS tape was released on August 14, 1990 to tie-in with Disneyland’s 35th anniversary. The premise of the series, this is Volume Seven, is that we can all sing along to the on-screen lyrics as we enjoy classic Disney characters in … Continue reading →

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POP! Town Sleeping Beauty Castle & Mickey Mouse

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Dis-LEE

We recently went to the Scarborough Town Center to say goodbye to one of the last Disney Stores in Canada. It was bitter sweet. Unfortunately, they hadn’t lowered the prices yet to make a purchase worthwhile, so we left with … Continue reading →

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Honorary Driver’s Licenses from Disney

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I don’t want to brag, but I can drive anything at a Disney Theme Park! Okay, by ‘drive’ I mean ‘ride’, but I do have a full set of licenses that lets me do so. Okay, you don’t technically have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corp. Year: 1993 Pages: 254 (288 in 7th Edition) Type: Hardcover ISBN: 1-56282-743-X “Disney songs (are) eminently hummable and totally unforgettable.” A book must be good when it’s available in 7 printings (as of 2018)! You can pick up a copy … Continue reading →

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