Tag Archives: Reviews

Places: PRIMITIVE DESIGNS in Port Hope, ON

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The United States has Roadside Attractions pretty much on every street corner. At least, that’s the way it seems. And we all love those kitschy tourist traps! But it’s especially engaging when the proprietors mix in DIY and art installments … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney Animation Studios SHORT CIRCUIT Season 2 Review

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This a NON-SPOILER article. I watched Season One of this series and was underwhelmed. I felt the emphasis for the majority of the Shorts was not placed enough on the story, creating confusing or directionless efforts. The overall impact of … Continue reading →

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Foodie Friday: Coca-Cola Tic Tacs with Store Display

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I like to do things that make normal people go: “Wait, what now?” When I walked into the convenience counter of a gas station and handed the clerk an entire package of Tic Tacs, well, he was taken aback. Perfect! … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dick Clark’s American Bandstand

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Collins Publishers / HarperCollins Publishers Inc. Year: 1997 Pages: 194 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-00-649184-7 “I’m Dick Clark. I’ve got the job as the new host of Bandstand.” Nothing says Americana quite like American Bandstand! Teenagers dancing to the latest hit records while a friendly … Continue reading →

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Alice in Wonderland Doorknob Installation Instructions

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The Doorknob is a character specifically created for Disney’s 1951 film Alice in Wonderland. He lives at the end of the Rabbit Hole and is the main entrance to Wonderland. Now you too can get his help to gain entrance into whatever Wonderland awaits behind any … Continue reading →

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Snow White Themed HI-HO DINER in Windsor, ON

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Remember back in the day when Walt Disney was just starting out? Remember when it was fairly easy to get the rights to use Disney Characters? Well, have I got a case-in-point for you! The Hi-Ho Diner (sign pictured above) … Continue reading →

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Disleelandia – The YouTube Channel

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Dis-LEE

What’s more fun than reading about Disney, roadside attractions, museums, toys, and memorabilia? Okay, that’s not quite the right question! What’s AS fun as reading about all of that? Why, watching videos about them of course! We here at Disleelandia … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Commemorative Edition LIFE Magazine – Gene Wilder

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Dis-LEE

From time to time I pick up a copy of the Commemorative Editions of LIFE magazine. I find them well written. I also appreciate the comprehensive overview of the subject in question, this time, Gene Wilder: This is basically a … Continue reading →

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Why Disney’s LET IT GO Is a Bad Song

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Dis-LEE

A Disney song has always been there to move the story along. It can define a character or delve into their motivation, or further the plot. Of course, it’s also designed to stick in your head so that you will … Continue reading →

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Jungle Book ’67 VERSUS Jungle Book ’16

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Dis-LEE

It’s a battle 49 years in the making but the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ has finally arrived! Today we are pitting the 1967 original animated film against its 2016 live-action remake. So we have classic animation vs. CGI and tried-and-true … Continue reading →

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