Tag Archives: Movies

Pixar ‘Toy Story’ Honey Graham Cookies

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Dis-LEE

A glass of milk and a plate full of cookies. It may not be tummy paradise, but it’s pretty close! I’m always on the lookout for a Disney treat, so when I saw these, I bought them immediately:   I … Continue reading →

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Scared Witless – The Darkness in Disney Movies

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Disney movies have a very squeaky-clean image. We have frolicking animals, beautiful Princesses with happy endings galore, and more fuzzy feelings than the average person can stand without gagging. But Disney also has a darker side. For example, almost every Disney … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Things That Should be Added to Disney World

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Dis-LEE

You’ve heard of the Bucket List. You’ve heard of a Wish List. Well, now get ready for the Disney version of both! Here is the top five things I would like to see added to Walt Disney World (and Disneyland … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Home on the Range

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Dis-LEE

You’re right, this didn’t just come out. Neither has Disney re-released it on a Super-Platinum Hyper-HD Limited Time Only Special Edition. Thank goodness. But it is a forgotten Disney animated film that deserves more respect than it gets! This movie was … 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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The African Queen Inspired Disney’s Jungle Cruise

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Dis-LEE

The African Queen is a 1951 adventure film adapted from the 1935 novel of the same name by C. S. Forester. The film was directed by John Huston and produced by Sam Spiegel. The screenplay was adapted primarily by James … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s Toy Story JESSE Dolls from Mattel

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Dis-LEE

One of the stand-out characters from Toy Story 2 was Jesse, the Yodeling Cowgirl. It was amazing to see her introduce Woody to all of the vintage merchandise from his marionette TV show! Right from the first blush, I’ve wanted … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Fork and Screen SAVING MR. BANKS

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Dis-LEE

By now everyone who wants too probably has seen Saving Mr. Banks. In our area the movie was not released so we had to wait until we went to Florida to see it! But that was a blessing. We went to … 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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