Tag Archives: Special Events

Walt Disney World 2000 Vacation Planner Guide VHS

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Sherman is going to set the Wayback Machine to the year 2000 so that we can revisit the beginning of the Millennium where everyone was waiting for their computers to crash with the Y2K bug but Disney was more optimistic … Continue reading →

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In the Wild: Disney on Ice Mickey Popcorn Bucket

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Dis-LEE

For an in depth look at this type of Disney attraction, please check out my earlier post entitled The Great Ice Odyssey Souvenir Program – Part One. There is a link at the bottom for Part Two, which has a … Continue reading →

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Opening Day Special Event Commemorative Tickets

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Dis-LEE

It’s good to have Disney friends! A couple we know gave us the first ticket in this post. Two, in fact. They were Annual Passholders back in the day and were invited to attend the Grand Opening of EPCOT Center. … Continue reading →

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Pop! Animation Dudley Do-Right Canadian Convention Exclusive

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Dudley Do-Right parodied early 20th-century melodrama and silent film genres in hilarious fashion! Our hero is a dim-witted, but conscientious and cheerful Canadian Mountie who is always trying to catch his nemesis, Snidely Whiplash. And a snide whip of a lash he is if ever a … Continue reading →

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Events: Chicago Toy & Game Fair Exhibitors: STAR WARS 501st Legion

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Dis-LEE

The Force was with us as we attended the Chicago Toy & Game Fair as members of the Media. We were primarily there to review new products being offered by toy and game inventors, but we’re not above having a … Continue reading →

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Places: Weird Fun at the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

We were thrilled to be able to once again get an annual membership at The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village! Next to Disney these two attractions are by far the best the States has to offer. One of the … Continue reading →

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People: My John Lasseter Story

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Back in 2013 I attended a publicity event in the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and got my first glimpse of Disney/Pixar’s John Lasseter: Pretty sure that’s a Wreck-it-Ralph shirt I say ‘glimpse’ because I was in the audience and … Continue reading →

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WDW 25th Anniversary Guide & T-shirt

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I love finding unusual items for my collection, and when I saw this Special Edition release for the 25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, I just had to have it: 12″ x 12″ Presentation Box One Anniversary Guide and T-shirt … Continue reading →

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Events: EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Dis-LEE

A Look Beyond the Flowers and Seminars And beyond the awesome topiaries too! Today we are discussing the Flower and Garden Festival held each year in Epcot at Walt Disney World. My wife and I have only attended this event … Continue reading →

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The Defunct Pirate and Princess Party

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Circa: 2007 -2008 Rest In Peace Disney tries to do new things from time to time with mixed reviews. A few of the Extra Ticket events do well, like Grad Nights and holiday-themed parties, but this one only lasted two … Continue reading →

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