Category Archives: Theme Parks

Disney’s Pin Trading Orange Bird Pins

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I won’t bore you with a long drawn out explanation of who the Orange Bird is, but if you’re interested in a bit of his history, you can check out my earlier post here. But this post is more for … Continue reading →

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LIFE Magazine from Oct. 1971 – Disney World Opens

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Before Walt Disney World opened in 1971 it was very much up in the air as to whether it would be a good thing for Florida. It seems strange now, but especially the residents of Kissimmee were of the opinion … Continue reading →

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Disney-themed Large Pin-Backed Buttons

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Pin Trading has started and still remains as one of the most beloved ways for Disney fans to meet and interact, both at the Theme Parks and special events. But Disney collectors also like Disney-themed large pin-backed buttons like the … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Mickey’s Ear at Contemporary Resort

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Mickey’s ear at the Contemporary Resort is certainly hard to miss! Are the ears of Mickey Mouse the most iconic in the world? Maybe second only to Evander Holyfield’s nibbled appendage, perhaps. I guess it’s subjective. But I think we … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Palm Trees Against Spaceship Earth

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Disney Parks are known for their theming. What I admire is that they often combine the natural with the manufactured in such a way that they become a harmonious presentation. Like these palm trees against Spaceship Earth in EPCOT at … Continue reading →

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Round Florida Tin Tray Souvenir

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Florida is a divisive State. I’m not saying that Floridians try to divide anything or anyone. But rather, you either love Florida or you think it is the epicenter of everything crazy! Whatever your personal opinion is regarding The Sunshine … Continue reading →

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Funko POP! Young Frank Walker from Tomorrowland

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Tomorrowland isn’t just a Land in at a Disney Theme Park anymore! It’s also a 2015 science fiction film directed by Brad Bird. The plot involves a disillusioned genius inventor (played by George Clooney) and a teenage science enthusiast who travel to an … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Peek-a-Boo Monorail Orange

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World isn’t just unique because of its modular construction and design. It also just happens to have a Monorail transportation system linked to it. In fact, they run right through the middle of it! … Continue reading →

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Vintage Walt Disney World Postcard w/Country Bears

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I usually like to collect vintage postcards that have not been written on, while my sometime contributor, Nick, always liked his to contain a story. So we had to agree to disagree! So it may seem strange that it is … Continue reading →

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Funko POP! Mickey & Minnie on the Peoplemover

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Dis-LEE

This has the makings of being yet another cash grab by Disney/Funko! But we’ll get to that a little later in the post. These Funko POP! Mickey and Minnie on the Peoplemover figurines are amazing. Will the endless variations to … Continue reading →

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