Category Archives: Resorts

Photo Spot: Is this the BIGGEST Hidden Mickey EVER?

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Dis-LEE

I’ll leave you to decide why this, may I say, BIGGEST Hidden Mickey, is on the side of the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World. But it was, and it was hard to miss: I’d hate to be the guy … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Lighting Fixtures

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Dis-LEE

It’s no secret that Disney goes all out for theming in the Parks and Resorts. I always find something to photograph when I visit. And I photograph a LOT! My tip to other amateur photographers: Don’t forget to look up! … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Roger Rabbit Statue at POP Century Resort

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Disney’s All-Star Resorts are a marvelous place to take pictures. Everything is larger than life and colourful and oh-so heavily themed! I took this shot in 2007 while staying at the POP Century. I don’t want to simply go around … Continue reading →

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ATC Mickey Mouse Touch-Tone Phone

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Dis-LEE

From the 1960s onward, the rotary dial on telephones was gradually supplanted by DTMF (dual-tone multi-frequency) push-button dialing. This new fangled way of ‘reaching out’ was first introduced to the public at the 1962 World’s Fair under the trade name “Touch-Tone”. This has become … Continue reading →

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Disney’s All Star Movies Resort Hidden Mickey Towel Art

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

We’ve stayed on property at Walt Disney World several times but the first time was the most memorable. We spent 15 days and 14 nights on one of the most extensive and fun vacations ever! As always with a Disney … Continue reading →

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Vintage HOLIDAY INN Key on Fob

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Kemmons Wilson, a resident of Memphis, Tennessee, was inspired to build a motel after being disappointed by the poor quality of roadside accommodations during a family road trip. Now that might just be the most reactive and extreme thing to do just … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Mickey’s Ear at Contemporary Resort

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Mickey’s ear at the Contemporary Resort is certainly hard to miss! Are the ears of Mickey Mouse the most iconic in the world? Maybe second only to Evander Holyfield’s nibbled appendage, perhaps. I guess it’s subjective. But I think we … Continue reading →

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Pressed Pennies from Disney and Elsewhere

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Pressed Pennies are unique little collectibles that are fun to create and cheap to obtain. For just 50 cents and an old penny, you can own one of these brass beauties. I did a post covering some of the offerings … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Sing-Along Songs – Disneyland Fun

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This playful little VHS tape was released on August 14, 1990 to tie-in with Disneyland’s 35th anniversary. The premise of the series, this is Volume Seven, is that we can all sing along to the on-screen lyrics as we enjoy classic Disney characters in … Continue reading →

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POP! Town Sleeping Beauty Castle & Mickey Mouse

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Dis-LEE

We recently went to the Scarborough Town Center to say goodbye to one of the last Disney Stores in Canada. It was bitter sweet. Unfortunately, they hadn’t lowered the prices yet to make a purchase worthwhile, so we left with … Continue reading →

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