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Tag Archives: History
View-Master Disney Theme Park Stereo Picture Reels
One of the most inexpensive ways to remember your trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World was the purchase of View-Master stereo picture reels. Especially if you didn’t own a camera! The View-Master system was introduced in 1939, four years … Continue reading
BOOK REVIEW: Walt Disney – His Life in Pictures
Publisher: Disney Press Year: 2009 Pages: 66 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4231-2105-3 “We wanted to keep him to ourselves.” – Diane Disney Miller Wouldn’t you? Thankfully for the world at large Walt Disney’s children didn’t get their wish! The man, husband, and father was shared and … Continue reading
Disneyland 50th Anniversary Tour-Exclusive Book
The Disneyland Resort celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2005. To commemorate the event the Park offered a special tour of the property and gave each person a tour-exclusive book. I wasn’t able to attend this celebration in Disneyland and so … Continue reading
Posted in Anniversaries, Attractions, Collectibles, Disneyland, Exclusive, History, Theme Parks
Tagged 50 Years of Theme Park Magic, Anniversaries, Attractions, Collectibles, Disneyland, Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary, Exclusive, From Imagination to Celebration, Happiest Homecoming on Earth, History, Theme Parks, Ticket Books, Tour-Exclusive Book
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Book Review: Retro Housewife – A Salute
Publisher: Collectors Press Year: 2004 Pages: 130 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 1-888054-92-1 “A Rose-tinted look back“ Is June Cleaver your idea of the ideal housewife? How about Harriet Nelson? The 1950’s certainly served up a plethora of mostly-identical women playing the perfect homemaker on television. And … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork, Books, Education, History, Humor, Reviews
Tagged 1950's, Artwork, Book Review, Books, Collectors Press, Education, History, Humor, Kristin Tillotson, Nostalgia, Retro Housewife
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Book Review: 25 Years Walt Disney World Souvenir Book
Publisher: Disney’s Kingdom Editions Year: 1996 Pages: 218 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A “You, the cast, are responsible for making Walt’s dream come true.” – Roy O. Disney Souvenir Guides have always been available at Disney Theme Parks around the world. But at special times, such … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Anniversaries, Attractions, Books, Collectibles, History, Theme Parks, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World
Tagged 25th Anniversary, Advertising, Anniversaries, Attractions, Book Review, Books, Collectibles, Extinct Attractions, History, Theme Parks, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World
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Bobby Orr Read-a-Thon Promotional Card
Robert Gordon Orr (born March 20, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest of all time. Orr used his ice skating speed, scoring, and play-making abilities to revolutionize the position of defenseman. He played in the National Hockey … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Books, Collectibles, Ephemera, History, Postcards, Promotions, Sports
Tagged Awards, Bobby Orr, Books, Chicago Blackhawks, Collectibles, Ephemera, History, M. S. Read-a-Thon, Memorabilia, Multiple Sclerosis, Mystery Sleuth, Postcards, Promotions, Sports
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Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln LP Record
According to the Disney Wiki: Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is a stage show featuring an audio-animatronic version of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, best known for being presented at Disneyland since 1965. It was originally showcased as the prime feature of the State of Illinois Pavilion at the 1964 New … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Characters, Collectibles, Disneyland, Education, History, Music, Soundtracks, Theme Parks
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Attractions, Buena Vista Records, Characters, Collectibles, Disneyland, Education, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, History, James Algar, Music, Paul Frees, Royal Dano, Soundtracks, Theme Parks
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1982 Newspaper Article featuring Me and Marvel Comics
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
Posted in Artwork, Comic Books, Ephemera, History, Interviews, Viewpoint
Tagged Artwork, Comic Books, Ephemera, Havelock, History, I Don Like Dat, Interviews, Jeannette Moore, Marvel Comics, Newspapers, Superheroes, Viewpoint
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