Tag Archives: History

Found Disney: Walt Disney Visits Studio 1 at NBC

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Dis-LEE

We usually associate Walt Disney with the ABC network due to the fact that they sponsored Disneyland in return for a program called Disneyland (1954-1959). But ABC was not set up to broadcast in color, so although the basic format … Continue reading →

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Do You Prefer the Younger or the Older Walt?

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dis-LEE

We’ve all heard the never-ending argument over which is better: Young Elvis or Fat Elvis. I’m in the Young Elvis camp myself, but it’s a discussion that will never end with a clear winner. I propose to start the same … Continue reading →

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Golden Horseshoe Revue Mirror Bit – Origins

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Dis-LEE

The Golden Horseshoe Revue was the first show at Slue Foot Sue’s Golden Horseshoe Saloon at Disneyland. It was a 45 minute show which ran over 50,000 times and so is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the … Continue reading →

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People: Disney Legend Floyd Norman

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I’d like to introduce you to: Floyd Norman MrFunsBlog Much has been written about animation in the early days being a man’s world, with women being relegated to the ink and paint departments or other ‘secondary’ disciplines. This, as in … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Is Disney Becoming too PC?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Dis-LEE

It is interesting to me that by even asking that question, I may not be Politically Correct! To wonder if anyone has taken this non-offense initiative too far is to invite criticism. So when is being Politically Correct really too … Continue reading →

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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 →

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BOOK REVIEW: Who’s Afraid of the Song of the South?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Dis-LEE

. . Author: Jim Korkis . Publisher: Theme Park Press (Editor – Bob McLain) . Type: Soft Cover . Pages: 276 . Price: $19.95 US (Kindle $7.99) . ISBN: 978-0-9843415-5-9 . Press Release: . Disney historian and best-selling author Jim … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dis-LEE

. Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men The Flipbooks .  Author: Pete Docter . Hardcover: 1408 pages Publisher: Disney Editions; Gft Dlx edition (Mar 12 2013) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1423151050 Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 14.7 x 17 cm Shipping Weight: 2.7 … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Globe by Rand McNally

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Dis-LEE

GUEST BLOGGER: Nick Maglio As a collector, I have a wide range of tastes. As you may know, I collect Disney. I also have collected comic books, Star Wars, and Muppets (before they were Disney). In addition, I have a … Continue reading →

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