Tag Archives: Walt Disney

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 →

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Found Disney: Walt Disney Visits Studio 1 at NBC

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Dis-LEE

We usually associate Walt Disney with the ABC network due to the fact that they sponsored Disneyland in return for a program called Disneyland (1954-1959). But ABC was not set up to broadcast in color, so although the basic format … Continue reading →

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Do You Prefer the Younger or the Older Walt?

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dis-LEE

We’ve all heard the never-ending argument over which is better: Young Elvis or Fat Elvis. I’m in the Young Elvis camp myself, but it’s a discussion that will never end with a clear winner. I propose to start the same … Continue reading →

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Places: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are discussing a museum that your family needs to visit: THE   HENRY   FORD My wife and I first visited this museum in 2007. At the time, we were living just outside of Windsor, ON. Being as this … Continue reading →

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Walt Visits (Walt) Disney World

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Dis-LEE

“Quality will out… Keep the place as clean as you can keep it… keep it friendly.. and I think that will hang on after… Disney (indicating himself).” – Walt Disney From Project X to The Florida Project to Disney World … Continue reading →

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Fifer Pig Ash Tray

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Walt Disney smoked. Disneyland had a cigar store on Main Street the day it opened. Many Disney characters were depicted smoking in animated features produced as children’s entertainment, such as Pinocchio in the 1940’s and Ratigan from The Great Mouse … Continue reading →

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The Ascent of Walt (Disney) by Floyd Norman

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I found this picture by Floyd Norman on his site called Mr. Fun’s Blog: Which Walt is your favorite?

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Disney’s Mickey Express Merry Miniatures Train Set

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Hallmark has had some really great Disney items over the years. Best known for their holiday ornaments, many might not realize what other delights have crept onto this retail store’s shelves. Things like this Mickey Express Merry Miniatures train set: … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Fab Five Mini Train

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Hallmark has had some really great Disney items over the years. Best known for their holiday ornaments, many might not realize what other delights have crept onto this retail store’s shelves. Things like: All Aboard! I found this mini train … Continue reading →

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100 Years of Magic – WDW Resort Vacation Planning Video

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

100 Years of Magic Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Planning Video I love these planning videos as they comprise a virtual time capsule of my favorite Disney parks! It’s always fun to see what was new and how Disney was … Continue reading →

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