Category Archives: Theme Parks

Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part Three

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dis-LEE

EPCOT . The experimental prototype community of tomorrow is one of my favorite Parks! It’s always made me wonder why the Simpsons declared it the most boring. But then, what do you expect from fictional rude people? . . The … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part Two

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Dis-LEE

The Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios . Each section of this video is introduced with a ‘title card’ of sorts. As you will see, a lot of the design style is more rooted in the 1980’s than 1996 when the … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part One

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Dis-LEE

25 Years: Walt Disney World . I found this old VHS copy of the 1996 WDW holiday planning video at a flea market a while back. It only runs about 25 minutes long, but is filled with cool features. These … Continue reading →

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Big Al Patch from D23 Membership Package

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Dis-LEE

From Frontierland The Country Bear Jamboree is still alive and well at Walt Disney World, and I for one am grateful. I always take in the show during each and every visit to The Magic Kingdom! But whether you like … Continue reading →

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Assortment of Disney-themed Hats and Caps

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Cap Off Your Noggin! It’s time for another look at a piece of merchandise that almost everyone who visits Walt Disney World buys before leaving. But usually the first day! A Hat. But not just any hat: A character hat; … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney’s Wonderful World Metal Lunch Box

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Who doesn’t love the metal lunchboxes (with thermos) from the 1980’s? They usually feature wonderful graphics depicting classic characters (not just Disney!) enjoying some sort of fun or mischief. This example shows our favorite Disney characters enjoying some classic rides … Continue reading →

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Figment Journeys into Space beyond Imagination

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Just a quick post to share a Park Starz Vinylmation featuring Figment: This Figment is from Park Series 7, representing Figment in his space suit from Journey Into Imagination. And he has his tail painted on: By artist Thomas Scott. … Continue reading →

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100 Years of Magic in Glass from McDonald’s

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Dis-LEE

In 2001-2002, Disney celebrated what would have been Walt Disney’s 100th birthday with the 100 Years of Magic Celebration. McDonald’s released this glassy, er, classy, set of glasses. Each of the four glasses featured a park icon, with movie and … Continue reading →

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Figment Bottle Opener and a Smile

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Dis-LEE

Drinking too much pop can be bad for you, but for special occasions, an ice-cold Coca Cola can certainly go down easy! And what better way to open this treat than with a brass Figment bottle opener, bought at Epcot … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World’s 20th Anniversary Press Kit

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Dis-LEE

Walt Disney World’s 20th Anniversary Press Kit reflects a very exciting time in the history of Walt Disney World. Let’s turn the handle and see what pops up. Roger Rabbit! A character now sadly absent at Walt Disney World. Inside … Continue reading →

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