Tag Archives: Attractions

Pirates of the Caribbean Promotional Magazine

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Dis-LEE

This is a wonderful promotional magazine from 1974. The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction was first opened at Disneyland in 1967 and then at Walt Disney World in 1973, so this magazine was well timed to generate interest in the … Continue reading →

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Places: Fun Pics at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We like to visit places ‘close to home’ via day trips or overnight excursions. Michigan and Ohio are two States close enough to our Canadian border to make their attractions viable. You can find many of the places we’ve visited … Continue reading →

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Disney on Parade View-Master Stereo Picture Reels

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Say that three times fast! DISNEY ON PARADE was conceived by NBC Films Inc. and Walt Disney Productions. It was a 2.5-hour live stage musical featuring a variety of Disney characters that had premiered before the early 1970’s. It had … Continue reading →

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Events: The Science Behind Pixar Travelling Animation Exhibit

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We had a Rootin’ Tootin’ good time at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan back in October of 2017. Pixar had come to town to teach one and all about the science behind how everyone’s favorite animated classics are … Continue reading →

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Things: The Science Behind Pixar Travelling Animation Exhibit

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We had a Rootin’ Tootin’ good time at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan back in October of 2017. Pixar had come to town to teach one and all about the science behind how everyone’s favorite animated classics are … Continue reading →

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Rhino Traffic Jam at Disney Kilimanjaro Safari

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Don’t you just hate it when you’re in a hurry to get across the Savanna and someone decides to block the road? Me too. But I guess when you’re that big, and travelling with a friend, you can do just … Continue reading →

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Places: WALT DISNEY’S BIRTHPLACE in Chicago, IL

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Do you have a Disney Bucket List? So far we’ve managed to visit both North American parks, we’ve taken a Disney cruise, attended a Disney press event (and saw John Lasseter), and now we have been able to add a … Continue reading →

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Luigi’s Flying Tires HAT

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Ah, Theme Park history! Is there anything better than looking back and remembering those great old attractions of the past? If they are good attractions, no. But if they are attractions like the one featured in this post, then the … Continue reading →

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If I Were a Disney Imagineer for a Day

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Mayor for a Day. Firefighter for a Day. Astronaut for a Day. All good choices, but for the Disney fan, it has to be Imagineer for a Day! Join me and my fellow Blogorailers as we exploit our opportunities to … Continue reading →

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Places: Weird Fun at the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

We were thrilled to be able to once again get an annual membership at The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village! Next to Disney these two attractions are by far the best the States has to offer. One of the … Continue reading →

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