Category Archives: Theme Parks

Walt Disney’s Tintype Portrait from Greenfield Village

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Dis-LEE

My wife and I live in the Windsor area, just across the border from Detroit, and hold an Annual Pass to The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. But our favorite part of that great institution is Greenfield Village! Here … Continue reading →

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Review: Enchanted Tales With Belle

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Storytime With Belle It was bitter cold when we finally got to tour the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Florida. We had been in the Park for over eight hours by the time we entered … Continue reading →

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Comparing the Real El Capitan Theatre with the Fake

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dis-LEE

We can’t exist in two places at once, but the El Capitan Theatre can: This is the real one in Hollywood California, photographed when we attended the Disney Infinity Press Event back in January of this year. But while exploring … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Guidemaps from 1994

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio Guidemaps are like a snapshot of a moment in time. A time machine if you will. These Walt Disney World Guidemaps show a wide range of attractions that I dearly miss. I truly believe the Epcot … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Red Car Trolley Tin Sign from Disney’s California Adventure

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio This Red Car Trolley tin sign hangs in our kitchen. . . We picked it up during a Red Car Trolley buying spree, for $34.95. . . . I love the graphics on the box. . … Continue reading →

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1968 Disneyland Pictorial Souvenir and Guide

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio This came in a surprise package from my Aunt Sandy. From 1968, “Walt Disney’s Disneyland: A pictorial souvenir and guide” .  . The inside front cover folds out, and on the this fold out and the … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Design – Just for Fun

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Dis-LEE

 . Author: Bob Gurr . Binding: Hard Cover . Pages: 218 . ISBN: 9780615553740 . Publisher: APP-GurrDesign Publishing . Price: $58.95 US . Collector’s Edition: 0574 of 1000, signed . . Synopsis: . The most thorough behind the scenes stories … Continue reading →

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More Walt Disney World Postcards with Messages

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio A few months ago, I posted postcards that my wife bought at the Columbus Flea Market. Today, let’s take a look at a few we both found recently at the market. Let’s start with 2 postcards … Continue reading →

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1960 Disneyland Metal Lunch Box and Thermos

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio In honor of the Disney Nouns Blog founder Lee’s trip to Disneyland, I thought I’d share this metal lunch box from around 1960, as well as a couple memories from my first trip. This lunch box features … Continue reading →

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