Tag Archives: Advertising

Disneyland 25 – Advertising Supplement to the L.A. Times Part 1

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Dis-LEE

“Happy Birthday to a Dream” is the tagline for this insert that was added to the Los Angeles Times newspaper on January 20, 1980. As you can see from the cover picture, some artistic license was taken with the positioning … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, Disneyland, Ephemera, Promotions | Tagged Advertising, Advertising Supplement, Anniversaries, Disneyland, Ephemera, Los Angeles Times, Newspapers, Peggy Matthews, Promotions, Vernon Scott | Leave a comment

Disney Print Advertising Pages

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Who would have thought that a page out of an old magazine could become a collectible just because it advertised a character, candy, or a mundane service? And when you combine a beloved product with a cool spokesperson… it even … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Disneyland, Ephemera, Food, Magazines, Walt Disney World | Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Disneyland, Ephemera, Food, Fritos Kid, Gremlins, Hertz, Life Savers, Magazines, Pepsi-Cola, Wally Boag, Walt Disney World, Yellow Cab Company | Leave a comment

Disney Bus Advertising Signs

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Walt Disney World is unique because of its size. To help guests get around there is a need for a huge network of transportation vehicles, mainly buses: Newer design But it’s what’s inside these buses that interests us today. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Promotions, Transportation, Walt Disney World | Tagged Advertising, Buses, Humor, Memory Maker, Mrs. Incredible, Promotions, Pumba, Timon, Transportation, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

100 Years of Magic – WDW Resort Vacation Planning Video

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

100 Years of Magic Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Planning Video I love these planning videos as they comprise a virtual time capsule of my favorite Disney parks! It’s always fun to see what was new and how Disney was … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Ephemera, History, Promotions, Theme Parks, Videos, Walt Disney World | Tagged 100 Years of Magic, Advertising, Anniversaries, Ephemera, History, Jim Korkis, Promotions, Theme Parks, Vacation Planning, VHS, Videos, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Pixar’s PLANES – Fire and Rescue Dusty Cup Topper

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Well, I finally went to see Planes: Fire and Rescue. Man, working for a living really gets in the way of my entertainment! Be that as it may, I just came back from Date Night with the wife, and really … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Characters, Merchandise, Movies, Promotions | Tagged Advertising, Characters, Cup Topper, Disneytoon, Dusty, Firefighting, Merchandise, Movies, Planes, Planes: Fire and Rescue, Promotions | Leave a comment

Official Guide – New York World’s Fair

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Dis-LEE

1 9 6 4 / 1 9 6 5 Front and Back Covers The thing I enjoy most about collecting is that you just never know where or when the next big find is going to come from. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Attractions, Books, Ephemera | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Advertising, Attractions, Books, Carousel of Progress, Ephemera, Imagineering, It's a Small World, New York World's Fair, Sherman Brothers, Time-Life, UNICEF, Walt Disney | Leave a comment

Disney Trademarks Throughout the Years

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

We’ve all done this: We’re browsing in an antique shop or at a flea market and come across a Disney treasure. We know we’ve found something special, but how old is it? We pick it up and turn it over, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, History, Merchandise | Tagged Advertising, Disney, History, Merchandise, Trademarks | 4 Comments

Vintage Disney Collectibles featuring Post Toasties

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I’ll be showing you some Vintage Disney Collectibles: I thought I’d start by looking up the word ‘vintage’ and see what it actually means. I’m happy to report that I’m not vintage… yet! Definition One: If one is referring to an … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Ephemera, Walt Disney World | Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Cereal, Coins, Cut-outs, Epcot, Epcot Center, Ephemera, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Post Toasties, Tickets, Vintage, Walt Disney World | 35 Comments

Pixar’s Lightning McQueen Races for Smarties

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I love Smarties. You love Smarties. Lightning McQueen, although he races for Rust-EZ, loves Smarties! As we were crossing the border on our way to Florida, we stopped at the Duty Free Shop. And although most people would probably be stocking … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Characters, Food, Games, Merchandise | Tagged Advertising, Candy, Cars, Characters, Food, Games, Lightning McQueen, Race Track, Smarties, Super Loop Racer | Leave a comment

1987 Disneyland Souvenir Guide

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Guest Blogger: Nick Maglio My Aunt Sandy has sent me more great souvenirs! Today, let’s take a look at this 1987 Disneyland Souvenir Guide. Compliments of Eastman Kodak Company: A nice colorful fold out map of the park: Off to … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Collectibles, Ephemera, Promotions | Tagged Advertising, Attractions, Captain EO, Collectibles, Disneyland, Eastman Kodak Company, Ephemera, Kodak, Kodak Magic Eye Theater, Promotions, Souvenir Guides | Leave a comment