Tag Archives: Reviews

Kellogg’s Mickey and Friends Eggo Waffles

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Dis-LEE

“Leggo of my Eggo!” Every kid knows about Kellogg’s Mickey and Friends Eggo Waffles: Do you remember screaming this at your brother or sister at the breakfast table? Did you fight over the first hot waffle to come out of … Continue reading →

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Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N. Movie & Book Review

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Dick Van Dyke is beloved by Disney fans for his work in Mary Poppins. But what many don’t know is that he did two other movies for Walt. One of those would go on to be one of the worst … Continue reading →

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Things: Miniature Moments – Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. is hosting a new exhibition that is bigger than the name might imply. Miniature Moments – A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments is packed full of only thousands of the small wonders this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 90 Years of Mickey Mouse

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Insight Editions Year: 2019 Pages: 304 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-68383-696-4 “Mickey Mouse is the most popular Disney character.” Or is he? This book doesn’t mention this fact, but Donald Duck far surpassed Mickey in popularity during the heyday of the cartoon Shorts. However, the … Continue reading →

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Places: The DAIRY FREEZ Restaurant in Essex, ON

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Reaume family has run this establishment since 1954 and it has become an iconic landmark and family destination in Essex County. They serve ice cream, classic American foods, and other treats. But perhaps the coolest contribution (see what I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Motion Picture Mary Poppins

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Whitman Publishing Company Year: 1964 Pages: 218 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A – First Edition “It seemed to be a person.! A person floating down out of the sky!” And so Mary Poppins comes into the lives of the Banks family. A Nanny of special … Continue reading →

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Goofy McDonalds Happy Meal Friction Car Toy

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Once again we must visit that famous place that we all go to eat, even though we know there are better places and better food out there… but they have toys! And so we go buy our Happy Meals almost … Continue reading →

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Reviews: Gracey Manor Designs – Disney Replicas

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Facebook can be a very convenient way to find unique businesses. I have purchased many things from sellers in this way but have never had such a nice experience as I have with Gracey Manor Designs. I’ve been blogging on … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mickey Mouse & the Best-Neighbor Contest

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Golden Press Year: 1978 Pages: 26 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A (Fourth Printing) “Even though the contest is over, he’s still being everybody’s best neighbor!“ Little Golden Books have been a staple of every kids library for decades and decades. Every IP has been featured … Continue reading →

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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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