Monthly Archives: May 2016

Disney Bus Advertising Signs

Walt Disney World is unique because of its size. To help guests get around there is a need for a huge network of transportation vehicles, mainly buses: Newer design But it’s what’s inside these buses that interests us today. As … Continue reading

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The Muppet Show Game by Parker Bros.

It’s time to play the music, It’s time to light the lights! It’s time to meet the Muppets, on The Muppet Show Game tonight! OK, that was a slight variation on the original opening to the television show that had … Continue reading

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Sights on the Water at Walt Disney World

One of the main advantages of visiting Walt Disney World over any other Disney park worldwide are the extensive waterways. The Seven Seas Lagoon and Lake Buena Vista can be plied using a variety of rented watercraft or by boarding … Continue reading

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Disney’s José Carioca Cookie Jar

Polly want a cookie? Actually, we should ask if José wants one, as today’s collectible is that famous anthropomorphized parrot from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. And he’s looking as dapper as ever: Leeds circa 1940-1970 José was created in 1942 … Continue reading

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Terribly British Disney T-Shirts

While browsing the shops around the World Showcase in Epcot at Walt Disney World (man, I hate typing descriptive set-up sentences like that!) you will invariably come across some interesting merchandise. Such as: The saying that launched a 1,000 copies … Continue reading

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Epcot – Art of Disney Exhibits

One of the best things about visiting a Disney park is the shopping. And I especially love browsing the art stores! In Epcot there is the Art of Disney in Future World. It’s a unique shopping experience with many prints, … Continue reading

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Under the Sea Base Alpha at Epcot

OK, ‘under the sea’ is usually Ariel’s territory, but today she is just going to have to give a little bit of it up to her fishy friends. And a couple of scuba divers. Welcome to the tank of Sea … Continue reading

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Epcot’s Germany Pavilion Model Train Layout

Today we return to the World Showcase inside Epcot to visit the Germany Pavilion. And what is our favorite part of this area? A miniature German village houses three model trains much to the guests’ delight. So let’s get on … Continue reading

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Gran Fiesta Tour Donald Duck Piñata

One of my favorite pavilions in Epcot’s World Showcase is Mexico: The theming is great and I love the Gran Fiesta Tour with the Three Caballeros:   And of course, the Caballero we all know the best is Donald Duck! … Continue reading

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Artwork

Disney’s newest ‘value’ resort is a wonderful example of theming. It is divided into four sections based on four Disney movie franchises: Cars, The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, and The Lion King. Inside the resort you can find many pieces … Continue reading

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