Monthly Archives: January 2022

Photo Spot: Flowers of Disney’s Castaway Cay

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s always made me smile to think that people book expensive cruises on the sea only to get to places that are back on land. Every itinerary includes multiple excursions off ship. But I guess if you’re going to get … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Mary Poppins Soundtrack by Lawrence Welk

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Well, break out the Bubble Machine and wave that baton (a baton is a stick that is used by conductors primarily to enlarge and enhance the manual and bodily movements associated with directing an ensemble of musicians) for it’s time … Continue reading →

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The Great Ice Odyssey Souvenir Program – Part Three

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s time to conclude our look at Walt Disney’s Great Ice Odyssey and the souvenir program being featured in this series of posts. We left our protagonists at the end of Part Two in a bit of a pickle! But … Continue reading →

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The Great Ice Odyssey Souvenir Program – Part Two

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Part One of this series introduced us to the story of the Great Ice Odyssey as laid out in this wonderful souvenir program from 1982. You’ll recall that Mickey and Minnie Mouse are having a Fancy Dress Ball to celebrate … Continue reading →

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The Great Ice Odyssey Souvenir Program – Part One

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The 1980s saw lots of weird and wonderful things in the world of entertainment. Ice skating was popular and so it was only natural that Disney wanted a piece of the skating action. And so was born the Great Ice … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Belle Schmid Musical Figurine

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s a tale as old as time: A collector sees a pretty something in a shop and buys it. End of story. Well, really just the beginning of this Belle Schmid musical figurine’s life as part of my collection! I … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Colonel Hathi on The Jungle Cruise

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

In 1951 there was the African Queen. In 1955 there was the Jungle Cruise. In 1967 there was the Jungle Book. So many jungles, so little time and space! While riding the Jungle Cruise in 2008 at Walt Disney World, … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS The King Dinoco Helicopter with Mater

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The first CARS movie by Pixar came out in May of 2006 and was to become the final film independently produced by Pixar after its purchase by Disney in January 2006. Obviously the movie was ‘in the can’ before the … Continue reading →

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Found Disney: The REAL Herbie the Love Bug

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Ever have a celebrity sighting? Well, I just had one today! I saw the REAL Herbie the Love Bug in my local food supermarket. I live for these moments when I find Disney in the wild: Not only is this … Continue reading →

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Donald Duck / José Carioca Reversible Cookie Jar

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

A local antique mall is going out of business early this year and to reduce stock is having a 50% off sale. I’ve bought many things from them over the years and they will be sorely missed! I stopped in … Continue reading →

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