Monthly Archives: August 2014

Vintage Metal Disney Trays

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I noticed recently that Disney is re-releasing these black trays. But I’ve managed to find three original versions: Competitors Knott’s Berry Farm and Marineland are also listed      Two versions The Florida Project was a little more generous in sharing … Continue reading →

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Euro Disney ‘Waiting With Mickey Mouse’ Statuette

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I hate waiting. I really hate waiting to ride my favorite attraction. I absolutely can’t wait for my next Disney vacation! But… I have to, and so just perhaps, I look a little like this: Waiting, but still smiling!      … Continue reading →

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Disney California Adventure – Muppet Vision 3D Props

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Wocka Wocka! It’s time to visit the funniest and furriest puppets ever to grace… just about everything: The Muppets! I love Muppet Vision 3D even though it is dated. Perhaps my absolute favorite part of this attraction is the queue … Continue reading →

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Adventures by Disney – Britain and France Tour

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Where in the World would you like to tour if you could do so safely and conveniently? For me, it would be… … and France! Although I was born in Canada, my parents and entire extended family pretty much hail … Continue reading →

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Messing With Disney Icons – Spaceship Earth

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Dis-LEE

The Tronorail at Walt Disney World. World of Cars-themed monorails at Disneyland. And now Frozen is poised to take over Maelstrom? These are just a few of the many incursions Disney has made into our favorite Icons. Now that’s how I … Continue reading →

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The Living Seas at EPCOT featuring the Disney Divers

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I always try to visit The Living Seas at EPCOT when I’m in Walt Disney World. The huge aquarium there is just too cool to pass up. This time around (January of 2014) I was hoping to see the dolphins, … Continue reading →

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Things You May Not Know About Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Dis-LEE

… that you can find many interesting things just by looking up, down, or behind the obvious photographic opportunities? Today I’m going to share Four Tips that I used when visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2010: DID YOU KNOW NO. … Continue reading →

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Disney Movie Rewards: Movie Tickets

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Dis-LEE

You likely know that if you attend a Disney movie you can claim up to four tickets and get 50 points for each added to your Disney Movie Rewards account. The process is easy and is a nice addition to the program. … Continue reading →

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Wild About Disney at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a unique experience to say the least. Not a thrill-ride Theme Park or just a zoo, it manages to be more than both. Some claim it is a half day Park, but I disagree. If you’re only staying for half … Continue reading →

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Empty Disneyland Pre-Covid Pandemic

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

In January of 2013 we visited Disneyland for the first time. We held off for many years because we felt that there was more value in a Walt Disney World vacation, what with the larger Magic Kingdom, and the addition … Continue reading →

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