Tag Archives: Walt Disney

Book Review: Mickey Mouse – My Life in Pictures

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Disney Press Year: 1997 Pages: 66 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-7868-3150-2 “Three thumbs up! Way up!” – The Three Little Pigs This is a cute little book that gives a good primer to any new Disney enthusiasts while also giving quite a few interesting likely … Continue reading →

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The Four Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney – UPDATE

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Dis-LEE

BOOK SET WITH PROVENANCE This is what collecting is all about. Nothing is as stimulating for a collector than finding something that adds to an existing item already in their collection! Years ago (2016) I found a book set at … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney’s ‘The Rule of Three’ Technique

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“I am not influenced by the techniques or fashions of any other motion-picture company.” – Walt Disney So just what is ‘The Rule of Three’ technique? If you revisit the old cartoons of the Walt Disney Company, you’ll find that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Kids Say the Darndest Things!

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Prentice Hall, Inc. Year: 1957 Pages: 194 Type: Hardcover ISBN: Book Club Edition “If I was an elefunk, I’d be a fireman, ’cause then I could squirt fires out with my nose.” And there’s more where that piece of logic came from! Yes, it’s … Continue reading →

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‘The Magic Begins With Me’ Cast Member Book

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I think all Disney fans have fantasied about being a Cast Member! We think about the fun of being at the Parks all day. We imagine exploring all of the backstage areas. At it’s best, Disney seems to be a … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Walt Disney – His Life in Pictures

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Dis-LEE

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 →

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WonderGround Gallery Special Edition PARTNERS Statue

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Dis-LEE

One of the first things you will see when you look down Main Street in Disneyland is the famous Partners Statue which stands just in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. You can see my wife and I standing just in … Continue reading →

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Places: WALT DISNEY’S BIRTHPLACE in Chicago, IL

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Do you have a Disney Bucket List? So far we’ve managed to visit both North American parks, we’ve taken a Disney cruise, attended a Disney press event (and saw John Lasseter), and now we have been able to add a … Continue reading →

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1957 FANTASIA Soundtrack LP

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Dis-LEE

And this is why I still own a record player. Every once in a while I stumble across something truly special. Although Fantasia (released in 1940) was a critical success it was a box office disappointment for Walt Disney. His … Continue reading →

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DISNEYLAND 1968 Pictorial Souvenir & GUIDE

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Once again we travel back in time and visit a Disney park as it was, this time in 1968. Disneyland had only been open for 13 short years, but had already undergone some significant changes from opening day. Let’s do … Continue reading →

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