Monthly Archives: February 2016

Hundred Acre Wood Wall Map

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Hallmark stores are almost becoming as good as, or better than, The Disney Store for offering great Disney treasures! I kid you not. Take a look at what we just picked up yesterday: 15″ W x 15″ H x 1 … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s Cars: Dinoco Showgirl #1

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Showgirl: “A woman, typically attired in an elaborately decorated costume, who performs in a musical or theatrical production.” In the world of Disney/Pixar’s Cars there were a few showcars (who were girls) that did wear, at least, an elaborately decorated … Continue reading →

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Winners Circle Muppet’s ANIMAL Character Funnycar

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I have three of these larger die-cast Disney character cars and two or three miniatures. They are fun to be sure! This one features everyone’s favorite manic Muppet: This is a die-cast funnycar model featuring Tony Pedregon (March 8, 1965) … Continue reading →

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Our Disneyland Guide Books and Ephemera

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Dis-LEE

In honor of the recent Disneyland 60th Anniversary show on ABC I thought I’d share a couple of things we kept from our first (and only) trip to the Disneyland Resort…      Guide Maps A must-get on any trip to … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Disneyland Plates

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I had all but given up on Value Village (a Canadian charity shop) for finding Disney treasures. Either people weren’t parting with the stuff as much anymore or more Disneyana fans had caught on to the great deals! But now … Continue reading →

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Tinkerbell Shadow w/Attitude

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Peter Pan isn’t the only one with a shadow. And he certainly isn’t the only one with a shadow with attitude! Take a look: Arms crossed = attitude! Tinker Bell certainly had a lot of attitude, but perhaps that’s why … Continue reading →

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Kathryn Beaumont’s Live-Action Film

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I just finished a pair of posts listing the best live-action Disney actors and actresses. I made mention of Ms. Beaumont in this way: “Thinking of females who popped up fairly often we might list Kathryn Beaumont or Mary Costa, … Continue reading →

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Places: Canada’s Wonderland at Dusk

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Dis-LEE

When night falls at a theme park, the real beauty can come out! During the day, you can see all of the little things that distract you from the magic. But at dusk: The normal becomes magical Canada’s Wonderland has … Continue reading →

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Top Five Live-Action Disney Actresses

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Dis-LEE

The fun thing about watching Disney movies is seeing a favorite star again and again. Walt knew talent when he saw it. But whereas some actors returned for numerous movies, the same isn’t as common for Disney actresses. So this … Continue reading →

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Found Disney: Bing Crosby Likes Mickey’s Face

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Picture this: Bing Crosby is in a cherry picker (a bucket on a hydraulic boom) being lifted up to and past huge pictures of the faces of famous personalities from yesteryear. As they say, you can’t make this stuff up, … Continue reading →

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