Tag Archives: Books

Big Hero 6 – Inflatable Action Hero

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Dis-LEE

If you could design a hero, what would you start with? An inflatable marshmellow-like medical robot with a kindly disposition? Me too! And as luck would have it, Disney thought this would make a good premise for a movie, and … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: 102 Ways to Save Money at WDW

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Dis-LEE

This review for 102 Ways to Save Money at Walt Disney World by Lou Mongello is part of a Magical Blogorail sponsored campaign. Copies of the book were received free of charge for a review. Opinions are those of the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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BOOK REVIEW: Disney Frozen Publications

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Disney Frozen Read-Along Storybook and CD Narrator: Nolan North Binding: Soft Cover w/CD Pages: 32 Hi-gloss ISBN: 978-14231-7064-8 Publisher: Disney Press Price: $6.99 US / $7.99 CAN Review: I’ve always enjoyed these read-along books! As is the norm, this edition has … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney’s Fantasia VHS Box Set

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Dis-LEE

They say that lightning doesn’t strike twice, but I tend to disagree. I recently found, not one, but two VHS box sets at a local flea market. You can check out the first one here, and then feast your eyes … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast VHS Box Set

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Dis-LEE

VHS tapes are so last-century. Flea markets can’t even give them away. But in my opinion, that doesn’t mean that they have no place in polite society anymore! For instance, many old movies haven’t been released on newer DVD or … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Steampunk Novel and Vinylmation

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I’ve long heard of the steampunk style, and have seen Disney dabble in it from time to time. I’ve liked the look of the merchandise that has been released (artwork, vinylmations, figurines, etc.) but until now have never purchased anything. That … Continue reading →

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Vintage Disney Pinocchio and Bambi Story Books

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio These 2 books from the early 1940’s belonged to my Father-in-Law, Dan. .   . Pinocchio. .  . Given as a gift to Dan from his mother in 1944.  .  . Copyright 1939, 1940 by Walt … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Disney Edition Disneyland Releases

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Dis-LEE

 . Author: Jeff Kurtti . Binding: Hard Cover (w/jacket) . Pages:160 . Publisher: Disney Editions . ISBN: 978-1-4231-2905-9 . Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.5 x 1 inches . Price: $24.95 US .  . Synopsis: A coffee-table book of evocative photography … Continue reading →

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1968 Disneyland Pictorial Souvenir and Guide

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Dis-LEE

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio This came in a surprise package from my Aunt Sandy. From 1968, “Walt Disney’s Disneyland: A pictorial souvenir and guide” .  . The inside front cover folds out, and on the this fold out and the … Continue reading →

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