Tag Archives: Events

Walt Disney World 2000 Vacation Planner Guide DVD

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Sherman is going to set the Wayback Machine to the year 2000 so that we can revisit the beginning of the Millennium where everyone was waiting for their computers to crash with the Y2K bug but Disney was more optimistic … Continue reading →

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Disney Cruise Line Pirate Party Mickey Ears

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Almost, if not all, Disney Cruises have a Pirate Party on deck which culminates in fireworks at sea. We were looking forward to both events when we embarked on our first, and only, Disney Cruise back in 2015 to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Vintage Work Vehicle with Cargo

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Dis-LEE

My wife dropped her iPhone 7 in the kitchen sink while washing the dishes and so we had to address our phone situation. As I make more use of a phone with my business, we opted for me to buy … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale of Vintage Disney Collectibles

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I’ve gotten to a place in my collecting where I only have room for the best of the best. So after years of procuring almost everything I saw (a slight exaggeration) I have now started the process of thinning out … Continue reading →

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“Welcome to a World of Vacation Adventures” Pamphlet – 1981

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This promotional or sales pamphlet is the same size as a standard Park Guide Map. But instead of giving you information about a Park you have already purchased admission to, this piece of ephemera is designed to help you decide … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Year of a Million Dreams Giveaway Swag

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The Year of a Million Dreams was a Disney promotion that was supposed to last for one year but ended up spanning over parts of three years. The so-called ‘year long’ celebration began on October 1, 2006 at the Walt Disney … Continue reading →

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Barnstorming and Airplane Rides Tin Sign Advertisement

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Barnstorming was a form of entertainment in which stunt pilots performed tricks, either individually or in groups. If they performed in a group, it was called a Flying Circus. This daredevil occupation was devised to impress people with the skill of pilots and the … Continue reading →

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Things: The Science Behind Pixar Travelling Animation Exhibit

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We had a Rootin’ Tootin’ good time at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan back in October of 2017. Pixar had come to town to teach one and all about the science behind how everyone’s favorite animated classics are … 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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Events: EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Dis-LEE

A Look Beyond the Flowers and Seminars And beyond the awesome topiaries too! Today we are discussing the Flower and Garden Festival held each year in Epcot at Walt Disney World. My wife and I have only attended this event … Continue reading →

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