Tag Archives: Disneyland

Disney Dollars – Currency with Character

Disney Dollars were introduced in 1987 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. For an in-depth history of Disney Dollars, please check out disneydollars.net. I bought my first Disney Dollars at the Disney Store in 1992, for use on my first … Continue reading

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Mickey Solar-Powered Bobble

Guest Blogger: Gaylin A few trips ago, maybe in 2005, I picked up this Mickey Solar-Powered Bobble from the Disney Sunshine Friends collection: . I love this guy. He sat in my living room quietly bobbling back and forth until … Continue reading

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1987 Disneyland Souvenir Guide

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

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Disneyland 1968 Park Map

In today’s post, I’d like to share a very special item. It’s a 1968 park map which measures 45″ x 29 3/4″ and is beautifully rendered: Walt Disney’s opening day dedication speech Beautiful colors and details The Disneyland hotel was … Continue reading

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Disneyland 1972-1973 Guide

Everyone likes a good Guide Book! Today we have the Fall-Winter 1972-73 Disneyland Guide! The booklet is presented by INA Insurance, “The Insurance Company of North America”. The cover is of The Country Bears: Apparently, INA sponsored the “Carefree Corner”, … Continue reading

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Disneyland 1972 Ticket Book

Ticket books were used from July 18, 1955, the official opening day to the public, when there was a Main Gate admission price and each ride or attraction cost between 10¢ and 35¢ in cash. Disney introduced lettered tickets in … Continue reading

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Mickey Mouse Club Big Figs

Guest Blogger: Nick Maglio On a trip to Walt Disney World in 2011, my wife and I fell in love with, and bought, these 2 big figs from the Animation Gallery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They were released to celebrate … Continue reading

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America on Parade Lunch Box

The United States of America celebrated it’s 200th Birthday, or Bicentennial on July 4th, 1976. Disneyland and Walt Disney World started celebrating this momentous occasion on June 6th, 1975 and continued to do so through September 6th, 1976 with a … Continue reading

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Disneyland Coin and Gift Card

Guest Blogger: Nick Maglio I just found these in a drawer. They are from our first trip to Disneyland in 2008. The coin was part of our package from the Disney Travel Company, which is who we booked the trip … Continue reading

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Disneyland Magic Kingdom Pin Map

.In April of 2005, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Disneyland, the Disney Catalog reprinted a 1956 Disneyland map, and produced pins of certain attractions and other elements into six pins representing the original Disneyland lands, limited to 1500 sets. … Continue reading

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