Category Archives: Theme Parks

Disney’s Music From the Park CD Compilation

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Dis-LEE

In 1996 Disney decided to give us 48 minutes and 57 seconds of the strangest musical choices and call it Disney’s Music From the Park. It was a compact disc compilation like no other! Lost in time and maybe better … Continue reading →

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Disney Glass Souvenir Ashtrays/Candy Dishes

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Collectors will understand that the hunt is almost more rewarding than the having. Once you have a complete set of something, the hunt is over, and the fun is gone. But that’s not to say that there isn’t still enjoyment … Continue reading →

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Orange Bird Florida Souvenir Plate

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Little Orange Bird with the orange thoughts and musical tweet sure got around! I’m back with another piece of merchandise from the heyday of the little fella: An Orange Bird Florida souvenir plate: The Florida Citrus Commission definitely got … Continue reading →

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Disneyland Resort Large Beach Towel

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I have been to the Disneyland Resort in California once, but I don’t remember buying this large beach towel when there. It’s more likely I picked it up in the now-defunct Disney Store chain where liquidated Theme Park merchandise was … Continue reading →

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Pocket POP! Keychain Mickey Mouse at Space Mt.

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Thanks to worldwide events, the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World was less than it could have been! About the best thing that came out it was the excellent line of merchandise with its gold foil shimmer. You can see … Continue reading →

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Vintage Walt Disney World Souvenir Hanging Plate

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Dis-LEE

In the early days of the Parks, Disney used to release an image and use it on just about every piece of merchandise imaginable. If it was ceramic, it would have said image on it, and it would be sold … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mickey Mouse – My Life in Pictures

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Disney Press Year: 1997 Pages: 66 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-7868-3150-2 “Three thumbs up! Way up!” – The Three Little Pigs This is a cute little book that gives a good primer to any new Disney enthusiasts while also giving quite a few interesting likely … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tapestry Wall Hanging

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I have fond memories of our first few trips to Walt Disney World in Florida starting in 2006. It was a simpler time with less need for planning and reservations when one could spend time just taking it all in! … Continue reading →

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The Orange Bird Long-Play Record w/Anita Bryant

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Much could be shared about The Orange Bird, but rather than rehash the main points, please see my earlier post entitled Walt Disney’s Orange Bird Pin on Card, it will bring you up to speed. This post focuses on the … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Cows Wrestle at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

For a photographer, being at the right place at the right time is awesome! That was the case when I saw two cows wrestle at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Knowing that I am likely the only person to have this shot … Continue reading →

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