Tag Archives: New York

History 101: Mickey Mouse Welcomes the SS Normandie

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Mickey was just over 5 years old when he first appeared in the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in 1934. One year later he would welcome the equally famous Ocean Liner the SS Normandie when it sailed into New York Harbor … Continue reading →

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Exclusive ‘Hey Taxi!’ New York Disney Store Vinylmation

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Checker Motors Corporation was a vehicle manufacturer and main subcontractor for the manufacturing of taxicabs used by the famous Checker Taxis, as well as other companies, in both New York and other major US cities. Checker made the iconic American taxi cab, valued by taxicab companies for … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Design Inside the Disney Stores

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Dis-LEE

A few years ago, Karen and I went on a Disney Store road trip and visited about 7 different key locations throughout Canada and the US, including the flagship location in Times Square. We visited. We browsed. We bought!   … Continue reading →

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Found Disney: Mickey Mouse King Kong Photo

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I’m always trying to find unusual things to photograph and this fun picture presented itself while I was visiting the Disney Store in Times Square, New York: I wonder how many litres are in that Corona Light? I wanted a … Continue reading →

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