Tag Archives: Walt Disney World

Disney-Themed Telephone Collection

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I like collecting multiples of a type, like in this post: Phones! Disney phones to be precise. There have been so many different styles made that every flea market and antique shop usually has one or two for sale. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Resorts, Walt Disney World | Tagged 101 Dalmatians, Buzz Lightyear, Collectibles, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Mickey's Dixieland Band, Phones, Resorts, Toy Story, Walt Disney World | 1 Comment

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The City of Despair’ with Mickey Mouse

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Dis-LEE

While looking around a local flea market, I saw a picture of Mickey Mouse (a Cast Member in costume, actually) walking through the Utilidors under Walt Disney World on the front of a book. Beside him was a sign indicating … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Ephemera, Reviews | Tagged Books, Ephemera, Mickey Mouse, Reviews, Scop House, Sterling Harbor Press, The City of Despair, UAS, Unpublishable Authors Series, Urban Strietz, Utilidors, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Photography Tips featuring Types of Poses – Disney Edition

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I’m better behind the camera than I am in front of one! When I pose, I usually just stand there like a lump with my arms at my side and attempt a passable smile. Pathetic! Pictures are more fun to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun, Humor, Lists, Photography, Walt Disney World | Tagged Dinosaurs, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Extreme Stunt Show, Foosball, Fun, Humor, Lists, Mexico Pavilion, Morocco, Photography, Pop Century Resort, Posing, Rivers of America, Sombrero, Topiaries, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Anniversaries, Books, Clothing, Limited Edition, Merchandise, Promotions, Special Events, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged 25th Anniversary, Autographs, Birthday Cake Castle, Clothing, Donald Duck, Goofy, Guide Books, Made in USA, Merchandise, Mickey Inc., Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Promotions, Special Events, T-shirts, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | 2 Comments

Vintage Issues of the ‘Disney Magazine’

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Dis-LEE

While picking through a local flea market, I found some Disney Store merchandise catalogues. The asking price was 50 cents apiece and I was sorting through them to see which ones I wanted. But then, on the shelf directly below … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Ephemera, History | Tagged 25th Anniversary, Artwork, Bill Nye, Books, Cinderella Castle, Disney Magazine, Disney's Boardwalk, Disneyana Magazine, Ephemera, History, Magazines, Nostalgia, Pumba, Timon, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World, Winnie the Pooh | Leave a comment

EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Birdhouses

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Dis-LEE

The year is 2010. The place is the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. The time of day is dusk. The tenants are nestled in for the night I like the way dawn and dusk can wash out the background in … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Walt Disney World | Tagged Birdhouses, Birds, Epcot, Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Photography, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Disney Horses Coming On Duty

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Dis-LEE

For every Disney Cast Member, they must start their day by going onstage for another shift. For human CM’s, this involves a visit to wardrobe and a little trip to their ‘land’ via the underground tunnels (or Utilidors) of Walt … Continue reading →

Posted in Cast Members, Transportation, Walt Disney World | Tagged Car Barn, Cast Members, Horses, Main Street USA, Main Street Vehicles, The Magic Kingdom, Transportation, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Disney Springs Princess Dress Challenge

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Dis-LEE

One of the most iconic things about the stereotypical Disney Princess is the dress. Each Princess has a signature dress that defines her look and image, usually based on how she looks after her transformation, whatever that may be. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Merchandise, Princesses, Walt Disney World | Tagged Aurora, Beauty and the Beast, Belle, Cinderella, Clothing, Disney Springs, Displays, Downtown Disney, Dresses, Merchandise, Princesses, Sleeping Beauty, The World of Disney, Walt Disney World | 3 Comments

Walt Disney World FASTPASS Tickets

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Dis-LEE

My wife and I have been to Walt Disney World many times and love all of the rides. We don’t enjoy lining up for them, however, so usually pick our timing very strategically! If we have to spend more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Ephemera, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Attractions, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Ephemera, Fastpass, FastPass tickets, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Kilimanjaro Safari, Mission Space, Peter Pan's Flight, Rock n Roller Coaster, Soarin, Star Tours, Stitch's Great Escape, Test Track, Theme Parks, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Pixar’s UP – DUG Character Rotating Trading Pin

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Karen and I haven’t exactly jumped on the Pin Trading band wagon, but we do possess close to 100 examples. We usually try to buy a pin to represent some special moment, or first, that we experience at Walt Disney … Continue reading →

Posted in Merchandise, Pin trading, Pixar, Walt Disney World | Tagged Dug, Merchandise, Pin Trading, Pins, Pixar, Up, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment