Category Archives: Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Beach Towel

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Guest Blogger: Gaylin My first trip to Florida, July of 1978, I was 18. The whole month visiting a friend and her family. One day she asks “Do you want to go to the Magic Kingdom for a day”? My … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World ‘Shag’ Coaster Set

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Dis-LEE

You just never know what you’ll find in the way of merchandise when you visit Walt Disney World! Sometimes, it is something truly special: … Many are familiar with Shag’s work (Josh Agle) and would snap up an interesting set … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part Six

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Disney Institute and Florida . We now arrive at the end of our coverage of the 1996 Holiday Planner for the 25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. And it’s been a great ride! . . What I really enjoyed was … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part Five

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Resorts . We’re winding down now in our coverage of the WDW 1996 Holiday Planner. But perhaps this post will cover one of the most expansive parts of the World: . . Who has more Resorts than WDW? . . . … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part Four

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Recreation and Pleasure Island . Golf. The only four letter word allowed on WDW property! And there is a lot of it. The Holiday Planner video picks up with a look at the various courses available. . . Then we … Continue reading →

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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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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 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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