Tag Archives: Dave Smith

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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Fantasia New Digital Motion Picture Soundtrack

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Fantasia was a revolutionary experiment that combined classical music and free-flowing animation that was released by the Walt Disney Studios back in 1940. The first soundtrack to be released had to wait until 1957 (more on that later). But this … Continue reading →

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Hidden Mickey Hallmark Kitchen Spoon Rest

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes the smallest things can be special. And so can the simply practical. Our kitchen has a few Disney-themed utensils and a small appliance or two. But we’re always open to adding a little more Disney Magic! A recent trip … Continue reading →

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Huey, Dewey, or Louie SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I hope everyone loves a mystery! Today I have a vintage set of Disney salt and pepper shakers in the likenesses of two of Donald Duck’s three nephews. But which of the three are represented here? Let’s start our investigation: … Continue reading →

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The Disney Treasury PUZZLE

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Ah, the great institution of the yard sale. What else can get so many people to spend a day just driving around buying other people’s junk? As one of those people going from yard sale to yard sale I’m looking … Continue reading →

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People: Dave Smith Interviewed

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Dis-LEE

PEOPLE – DAVE SMITH BIO: With the establishment of the Walt Disney Archives on June 22, 1970, Dave Smith joined The Walt Disney Company as the director of the Archives. As the company’s Chief Archivist, Dave was charged with collecting … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW – Disney Trivia from the Vault

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Author: Dave Smith ISBN: 1423153707 On Sale: 06/26/2012 Price: $9.99 US / $10.99 CAN Ages: 12 and up Imprint: Disney Editions Description: Beginning with the July 1983 issue of Disney Channel Magazine, Dave Smith began answering Disney trivia questions from … Continue reading →

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