Category Archives: Reviews

Places: The DAIRY FREEZ Restaurant in Essex, ON

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Reaume family has run this establishment since 1954 and it has become an iconic landmark and family destination in Essex County. They serve ice cream, classic American foods, and other treats. But perhaps the coolest contribution (see what I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Motion Picture Mary Poppins

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Whitman Publishing Company Year: 1964 Pages: 218 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A – First Edition “It seemed to be a person.! A person floating down out of the sky!” And so Mary Poppins comes into the lives of the Banks family. A Nanny of special … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Charlie Brown’s Super Book

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Random House Year: 1975 Pages: 80 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-394-83165-9 “Even three red pencils make a collection.” This is a really fun book! Going all the way back to 1975 we are treated to old-timey arts and crafts from the days when children did … Continue reading →

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Goofy McDonalds Happy Meal Friction Car Toy

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Once again we must visit that famous place that we all go to eat, even though we know there are better places and better food out there… but they have toys! And so we go buy our Happy Meals almost … Continue reading →

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Reviews: Gracey Manor Designs – Disney Replicas

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Facebook can be a very convenient way to find unique businesses. I have purchased many things from sellers in this way but have never had such a nice experience as I have with Gracey Manor Designs. I’ve been blogging on … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mickey Mouse & the Best-Neighbor Contest

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Golden Press Year: 1978 Pages: 26 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A (Fourth Printing) “Even though the contest is over, he’s still being everybody’s best neighbor!“ Little Golden Books have been a staple of every kids library for decades and decades. Every IP has been featured … Continue reading →

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Review: Heroes & Villains – The Art of the Disney Costume

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I recently had the privilege of attending a wonderful exhibit at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. If you’d like to visit yourself it runs from June 25th, 2022 to January 1st, 2023. The full name of the 6,000-square-foot … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mickey Mouse – My Life in Pictures

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Disney Press Year: 1997 Pages: 66 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-7868-3150-2 “Three thumbs up! Way up!” – The Three Little Pigs This is a cute little book that gives a good primer to any new Disney enthusiasts while also giving quite a few interesting likely … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mr. Laurel & Mr. Hardy

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: New American Library Year: 1968 Pages: 176 Type: Softcover ISBN: N/A “For Stan – The onlie begetter.” – Shakespeare (in part) There have been countless comedy teams since the days of Vaudeville brought slapstick humor to the masses. Some teams added members to become … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The 1924 Silent Film Peter Pan

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Dis-LEE

In 1924, a 23-year old Walt Disney was captivated by a silent film entitled Peter Pan. It was an adaption of a stage play written by the original author of the story, Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. It would … Continue reading →

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