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EPCOT Center Salt & Pepper Shakers

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Dis-LEE

EPCOT Center opened on October 1, 1982, as the second of four theme parks built at Walt Disney World in Florida. The first park being the Magic Kingdom. It was bigger but took a while to catch on to become the beloved full-day … Continue reading →

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The Dark Crystal ‘See, Hear, and Read’ Record

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Dis-LEE

It’s always good when children can develop a love for reading. These wonderful little soundtracks are perfect for that reason! Today I’m sharing The Dark Crystal ‘See, Hear, and Read’ Record: This story may have been a bit scary for … Continue reading →

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In the Wild: Disney Princess ‘Piggy’ Bank

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Dis-LEE

I almost bought this item found In the Wild: Disney Princess ‘Piggy’ Bank. But I didn’t for a very specific reason. But first, let’s have a look at the top: The top is rendered in a nice castle motif. The … Continue reading →

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Vintage Walt Disney World Passport Tickets

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Have you ever wished you could buy a ticket for the way things were at Walt Disney World back in the 1980s? You know, when prices were lower and fun was funnier? Well, we can’t do that, but we can … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Eyes & Ears Cast Newspaper

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Dis-LEE

The jury is still out on whether it is good or bad to be a Walt Disney World employee. I will never know but I imagine there are certain perks that make the experience somewhat more magical than flipping burgers … Continue reading →

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The Story of TRON ‘See, Hear, and Read’ Record

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Dis-LEE

It may be a small record formatted to a 33 1/3 speed, but it carries a big story and even bigger adventure! Walt Disney Productions has done it again with a very nice piece of cross-over marketing. The Story of … Continue reading →

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Shadow Box Disney Display of Tiny Memorabilia

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Dis-LEE

I love collecting small pieces of Disney memorabilia because they don’t take up much space. My wife likes that! But then comes the problem of just how do I display them, because they are so small. My solution is this … Continue reading →

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In the Wild: Vintage Minnie Mouse Glass Mug

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Dis-LEE

I always thrill to find Disney stuff in my travels! Even though I may not buy it, it’s still a lot of fun to find something I haven’t seen before. Mugs are perhaps one of the most common souvenirs that … Continue reading →

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Toy Story Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear Small Plush

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Or just plain Lotso, for short. He is the main antagonist of the 2010 Pixar animated film, Toy Story 3. He is a large, or small with an unusually big head, magenta pink strawberry-scented teddy bear who rules the Sunnyside Daycare with the iron fist of … Continue reading →

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‘Welcome to the Magic of Tencennial’ Brochure

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Welcome back to 1982. The place is Walt Disney World. The occasion is the tenth anniversary of Walt’s second Theme Park. The thing is the ‘Welcome to the Magic of Tencennial’ Brochure: Tencennial – it’s a year-long ‘smile-wide’ celebration and … Continue reading →

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