Tag Archives: Costumes

D23 Membership Document with Donald Duck

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I was a member of the D23 community for a few years when it first began in 2009. I hung on but soon it just became an expense I couldn’t justify at the level I was buying into. I did … Continue reading →

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Vintage Mickey Mouse Children’s Costume

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes even I’m amazed at what I have in my collection! I do not remember buying this vintage Mickey Mouse children’s costume. There is no mask to go with it and neither is there a box. But if I lose … Continue reading →

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Mini Brands MINI DISNEY STORE Display

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The first Disney Store opened on March 28th of 1987 in Glendale, California. It reached its peak of success in 1997 with 749 locations operating worldwide. Fast forward to 2021 and the Disney Store shuttered its last location sometime near … Continue reading →

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Woody’s Cowboy Hat – Adult Male Size

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Some time ago we went to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI for a special exhibit featuring Pixar animation. And you guessed it: The attraction exited into a gift shop! Not like that ever happens. You can see my … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: Who is the Real Beaker?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We couldn’t round up all of the suspects to populate a full Police line-up, but we did manage to get two of the Muppets claiming to be the real Beaker to pose for a picture. So you be the judge: … Continue reading →

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Events: Chicago Toy & Game Fair Exhibitors: STAR WARS 501st Legion

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Dis-LEE

The Force was with us as we attended the Chicago Toy & Game Fair as members of the Media. We were primarily there to review new products being offered by toy and game inventors, but we’re not above having a … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney’s Zorro Cape and Mask

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Back in the 1950’s everyone wanted to be Davy Crockett. But it wasn’t too long after that when everyone changed their minds and Zorro was the character and hero of choice! I have a few original pieces of Zorro merchandise … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Disney Cast Members to Talk To

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Of course, we all talk to hundreds of Cast Members during our trips. But I don’t mean ‘talking’ as in asking where the bathrooms are or “Excuse me, is this the FastPass line?” I’m talking about the Top Five Cast … Continue reading →

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