Monthly Archives: May 2020

Zappo DC-3 Yellow Airplane Lamp

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We usually expect to find just about any information we want on the Internet. But not so for this unusual Art Deco-style aviation-themed lamp. The current Zappo company seems to have a different focus now, with no items resembling this … Continue reading →

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Disleelandia – The YouTube Channel

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Dis-LEE

What’s more fun than reading about Disney, roadside attractions, museums, toys, and memorabilia? Okay, that’s not quite the right question! What’s AS fun as reading about all of that? Why, watching videos about them of course! We here at Disleelandia … Continue reading →

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Foodie Friday: Eating at The Orange Tree Pub

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Who’s up for a food-based post? I hope you’re hungry, because the British like them some big portions! First, let’s look at the venue: This Gastropub is located at 7 Totteridge Village, London, England. It holds a 4.1 Star rating … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: Who is the Real Beaker?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We couldn’t round up all of the suspects to populate a full Police line-up, but we did manage to get two of the Muppets claiming to be the real Beaker to pose for a picture. So you be the judge: … Continue reading →

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Things: The Science Behind Pixar Travelling Animation Exhibit

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We had a Rootin’ Tootin’ good time at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan back in October of 2017. Pixar had come to town to teach one and all about the science behind how everyone’s favorite animated classics are … Continue reading →

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Rhino Traffic Jam at Disney Kilimanjaro Safari

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Don’t you just hate it when you’re in a hurry to get across the Savanna and someone decides to block the road? Me too. But I guess when you’re that big, and travelling with a friend, you can do just … Continue reading →

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Lands in England

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Dis-LEE

‘Our fine four fendered friend’ has been flying around the world since Ian Fleming first wrote about her in his 1964 novel Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car. She was perhaps made most famous by the United Artists movie released in 1968. … Continue reading →

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Places: Portobello Road, Portobello Road

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Dis-LEE

“Street where the riches of ages are stowed. Anything and everything a chap can unload, is sold off the barrow in Portobello road.” Yes, “you’ll find what you want in the Portobello road!” But we didn’t. My wife and I … Continue reading →

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