Tag Archives: Theme Parks

Boblo Island Amusement Park Ceramic Bell

Wikipedia records that ‘Boblo Island Amusement Park is an abandoned amusement park which operated from 1898 until its closure on September 30, 1993. The park was located on Bois Blanc Island, Ontario, just above the mouth of the Detroit River.’  Although this venue has been closed for … Continue reading

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‘Welcome to Neverland’ Small Collectors Plate

I’m addicted to collector plates. I know they have been in decline in recent decades, with the Bradford Exchange taking a financial hit as collectors look elsewhere for things to hang on their walls. But I just can’t leave these … Continue reading

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Vintage Walt Disney World Character License Plate

In Canada we have regular and vanity license plates. We also have to have them on both the front and back of our vehicles. I know that in the United States they only need them on the back. Why am … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Large Stemmed Glass

If there is one ever-present souvenir at the Disney theme parks worldwide, it has to be the mug. Or the glass. Or at least some form of glassware. And it will always have a name, picture, character, or logo emblazoned … Continue reading

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Vintage Walt Disney World Castle Cork Drink Coasters

Some souvenirs just aren’t meant to become collectibles. But they do! These coasters have seen better days despite being kept in their original packaging since they were purchased. Let’s have a look at these vintage Walt Disney World Castle cork … Continue reading

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EPCOT Center Figment Ceramic Thimble

Sometimes things come into my collection in groups. Lately I have found many items from the opening days of EPCOT Center in 1982. I almost missed this little EPCOT Center Figment Ceramic Thimble amongst a collection of non-Disney offerings. But … Continue reading

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EPCOT Center World Showcase Collectors Plate

I’ve been finding so many great Disney-themed plates lately! My latest acquisition is this wonderful EPCOT Center World Showcase Collectors Plate: EPCOT Center opened on October 1, 1982 and this plate is also copyrighted to that same year. Now we … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary Commemorative Plate

“The most exciting and challenging assignment we have ever tackled at Walt Disney Productions.” – Walt Disney This Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary Commemorative Plate comes in a beautiful red box that opens to reveal an even more beautiful image! … Continue reading

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Walt Disney’s Interlocking TV Picture Puzzle

We travel back to a simpler time in 1962 when little ol’ me wasn’t even born yet. I love finding merchandise that is older than me! Even though it is pretty beat up and missing one piece, I couldn’t pass … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World 30th Anniversary Souvenir Plate

Walt’s second Theme Park opened on October 1st, 1971. I had the pleasure of making my very first visit to the Magic Kingdom just a few years later. But many an anniversary has come and gone since then! And that … Continue reading

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