Category Archives: Viewpoint

History 101: Songs and Stories of Uncle Remus LP Record

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Dis-LEE

For such a controversial movie, Song of the South sure has managed to endear itself in the minds and hearts of many a Disney fan. From the fun animated characters to the catchy and memorable music, the many songs and … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney’s ‘The Rule of Three’ Technique

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“I am not influenced by the techniques or fashions of any other motion-picture company.” – Walt Disney So just what is ‘The Rule of Three’ technique? If you revisit the old cartoons of the Walt Disney Company, you’ll find that … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney Animation Studios SHORT CIRCUIT Season 2 Review

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This a NON-SPOILER article. I watched Season One of this series and was underwhelmed. I felt the emphasis for the majority of the Shorts was not placed enough on the story, creating confusing or directionless efforts. The overall impact of … Continue reading →

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1982 Newspaper Article featuring Me and Marvel Comics

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Dis-LEE

And with three of my friends! Yes, back in the day, I had youth and much more hair. And hundreds of valuable comic books. Time moved on, I grew older, my hairline receded, and my comic book collection got sold … Continue reading →

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Why Disney’s LET IT GO Is a Bad Song

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Dis-LEE

A Disney song has always been there to move the story along. It can define a character or delve into their motivation, or further the plot. Of course, it’s also designed to stick in your head so that you will … Continue reading →

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TOP 5 Worst Decisions Made by Disney

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Dis-LEE

No matter how good a company is they are bound to make a mistake or two along the way to success. In the case of Disney their mistakes seem to be amplified because of the intense scrutiny fans put the … Continue reading →

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Top Five Disney Misconceptions

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Dis-LEE

We know everything about Disney, right? With so many books written and so many more websites sharing insights and information, the ‘truth’ is out there, right? Not really. Sometimes urban legend and rumor can overshadow simple fact. So here is … Continue reading →

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Why Wait in Long Disney Line-ups?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Dis-LEE

A: Because you’re crazy. B: Because you have no choice. C: Because it’s the only way to get into or onto an attraction. D: Because after you’ve read this post, you’ll realize it’s not that bad. E: All of the … Continue reading →

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Do You Prefer the Younger or the Older Walt?

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dis-LEE

We’ve all heard the never-ending argument over which is better: Young Elvis or Fat Elvis. I’m in the Young Elvis camp myself, but it’s a discussion that will never end with a clear winner. I propose to start the same … Continue reading →

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Top Five Things You Should Appreciate about Disney

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Diehard fans know more than five reasons why Disney is awesome! But the average person, who only thinks of Disney as a cartoon factory or a place to take the kiddies, might just benefit from… a list! A list of … Continue reading →

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