My Disney Time, Week 19 - Disneyland Castle

Week 19 for My Disney Time celebrates one of of my favorite things to do....go to the Disneyland Resort!

This year for Mother's Day, my family decided that they would take me to my favorite place and surprise me with a fabulous dinner. It started with a fun-filled afternoon at Disney's California Adventure (DCA), a ride on Tower of Terror, followed with a very fancy and delicious meal at the Carthay Cricle Restaurant.  

I went looking for a watch to commemorate the day but found some Mickey Mouse earrings instead. I asked the Cast Member what is the most popular watch they sell. She replied that most people request a watch with the Disneyland Castle on it. According to this Cast Member, there is not a current watch that features just the Disneyland Castle available for purchase. 

It got me thinking about just how many Disney watches I have that feature the Disneyland Castle. That is when I found this particular timepiece. The castle is in color and prominently featured. Sorcerer Mickey serves as a well placed element that really makes for a great Disney watch design. 

My Disney Time, Week 19 - Disneyland Castle & Sorcerer Mickey.

This watch was offered as a Cast Member exclusive in 1993. It was a limited edition offering and I have #154 out of 750. My favorite thing on the back of this watch is it says "Disneyland Official Cast Member 1993". 

I never pass up a chance to visit "the house of Mouse". It is always a good time when I get a chance to visit the Disneyland Resort. It's even better when I have my entire family with so we can make more great family memories.

TICK TOCK!

-Daisy

My Disney Time, Week 18 - Celebrating a Mother to 101 Dalmatians

It's that time to celebrate all things mom. My Disney Time, Week 18, features a very busy "mom" of some rambunctious "children". With 101 Dalmatians to look after, Perdita hardly has downtime. Perdita and Pongo already had 15 of their own when they decided to adopt 84 more dalmatians. Mom(Perdita) + Dad(Pongo) + 99 pups = A Hundred and One Dalmatians!

My Disney Time, Week 18 - 101 Dalmatians

My favorite element of this watch is seeing the dalmatian pups chasing each other around the watch, acting as the second hand. I also really like the simple black and white color scheme that reflects the dalmatians. The pop of red used as watch numbers was the perfect accent, too. This is another Cast Member only watch that was available at the Company D store. It only had a limited run of 1000 timepieces. I have 96 of 1000. 

When you think of Disney movies, you think of princess, princes, and funny sidekicks. You have to really think about Disney movie mothers since most Disney characters grow up without their mother. The evil stepmothers are infamous and most people can name those. I Found this entry with the lowdown about the roles of mothers in Disney media. 

A most recent Disney movie mom that you would not to mess around with is Helen Parr, aka Elastigirl, from the Incredibles. She is one tough mama. She's one mother I can easily relate when it comes to doing everything and anything to protect your kids from harm. 

I hope you have wonderful plans to celebrate all the special "moms" in your lives. A pretty watch that is chosen to reflect a hobby, passion, or momento can always make for a thoughtful Mother's Day gift. Happy Mother's Day!

TICK TOCK!

-Daisy

My Disney Time, Week 17 - Once Upon a Time (Snow White)

Once upon a time, there was a Disneyland Cast Member who collected Disney themed watches. 

Does that sound like someone you may know?

My Disney Time, Week 17 - Snow White with Dopey

My Disney Time, Week 17 features a Disney watch in a fun package. It reminded me of one of my current favorite shows, Once Upon a Time, which features a modern day Snow White character complete with Prince Charming and modern day dwarfs. I love how this watch was packaged in this faux storybook. Then when you open it, the watch is revealed.

Faux storybook - Front

Faux storybook - inside

The watch itself is very orante in its design. From the fancy oval gold trim, brown leather band, to the roman numerals. Of course it also has the most famous dwarf alongside Snow White. It shows the famous scene of Snow White getting ready to give Dopey a kiss on the head. The watch has all the charm of a fairytale.

There was a time when the Disney Store offered special edition watches. They were meant to be collected. They had different series' of special timepieces. This was one of the the storybook collections. I have #539 of 2000.

Happy May! Hope this new month is filled with some flowers and fairytale moments.

TICK TOCK!

-Daisy

Get your Bruxie on!

My friend, Jason, asked me to cover a media event for his blog, Sasaki Time. Happy my schedule worked out to help a friend and dine at one of my favorite places, Bruxie. There was a new Bruxie location opening in Huntington Beach so I went to scope it out. 

First, I love that there are now a growing number of Bruxie locations so that everyone can get a chance to enjoy these delicious eats. This is location number 5 for Bruxie. I went armed to take some notes. They passed out some yummy beverages like the Creamsicle float. Tasted just like an orange creamsicle.  All their sodas are made with pure cane sugar. They offer cola, orange, lemon-lime, vanilla cream colas plus root beer, too. I tried a spiced cola and it was delicious. Still tasted like cola with just a little hint of spice. 

Bruxie - 180 5th Street Huntington Beach, CA

This Huntington Beach is the perfect fit for the surf and beach crowd. The Bruxie waffle makes for a delicious light and crisp sandwich all around the clock. Everything is cooked when ordered. Choose either a sweet or savory combination and you have a surprisingly filling and great food alternative to beach burgers, hotdogs, and sandwiches. We were able to sample some of the most popular Bruxie menu offerings. 

Savory Waffles: Smoked Salmon Lox & Dill Cream Cheese, Green Eggs & Ham(grilled ham with arugula pesto), Hot Pastrami Bruxie

Sweet Waffles: Lemon Cream & Berries, Nutella & Bananas

There are lots of choices in both the savory and sweet categories. My kids love the Irish Nachos (I think we ate it all before we could snap a photo). It is crispy waffle fires with a homemade cheese sauce sprinkled with bacon, sour cream and chives. Can you blame us for inhaling that food offering? 

There are several salads that you can choose from, too. They do offer just "Belguim Originals" waffles if you just want a quick snack or treat. The frozen custard is thick and oh-so-yummy. That's why you have to go often so you can sample everything and decide for yourself which are you favorites. You almost have to decide if you want dessert or a meal; or make your meal from the sweet offerings. 

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle. Bruxie Salad

One of the features that make this Bruxie location different from the others is that there is a walk-up window. That is what makes it a perfect fit for Huntington Beach. Bruxie is located on a corner, not far the pier and close enough from PCH. Having that Bruxie Street-side window will be great for all that foot traffic. 

Grab some coffee or a latte, too. Bruxie has a full barista bar and offers Peet's coffee. That will hit the spot in the early mornings or cooler evenings. 

Bruxie Streetside window

The decor at Huntington Beach is signature Bruxie with the garage door type windows. Seat yourself and be ready to experience a Bruxie while enjoying the ocean breeze, too.

Thanks to Jason, for letting me cover this event for Sasaki Time. A special thanks to Mona, who was very welcoming and answered lots of my questions. Cheers to the Huntington Beach Bruxie Team for a great preview and preparing the yummy Bruxie offerings. 

Go for The Bold Fold!

-Daisy

PS: CLICK HERE to see a short BRUXIE video that we created for our visit to Bruxie, Huntington Beach. 

My Disney Time - Week 16, Matterhorn Bobsleds

My Disney Time, Week 16 features one of my kids' favorite ride, The Matterhorn Bobsleds. 

This watch was made to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Matterhorn attraction at Disneyland. Opening in 1959, the Matterhorn is such an icon in many ways. It is one of the attractions that you can see from the freeway; no other Disney park has a Matterhorn Bobsled ride; there are Cast Members and even Mickey Mouse who climb the Matterhorn on given summer days. There are so many stories about the Matterhorn, too. Back in the 1970s, Cast Members affectionally named the new addition of the Abominable Snowman, Harold, and it has stuck until today. The most famous story is of the "half-court basketball court" located within the Matterhorn and you can see it HERE.

My Disney Time - Week 16, 35th Anniversary of Matterhorn Bobsleds

I love all the details on this very colorful watch. From the iconic Disneyland font, the fancy silver rim with etched numbers, to Harold, the Abominable Snowman, serving as the second hand. Growing up in Orange County, California, it was always a treat to see the iconic Matterhorn Mountain as you drove pass it on the 5 Freeway. 

Since this watch was made to commemorate a big anniversary, it was limited to only 1000. I have #474 of 1000 made. 

Even as its bobsleds and attraction host costumes have evolved, Harold continues to give a good scare and the Matterhorn continues to host Tinkerbell during the fireworks shows. The Matterhorn attraction is truly vintage Disneyland and remains an "e-ticket" ride today.

TICK TOCK!

-Daisy

 

My Disney Time - Week 15, Main Street Merch 1992

For week 15 of My Disney Time, I am featuring this Cast Member watch that reminds me of my early Disneyland days as a Main Street Merchandise Cast Member. 

My Disney Time - Week 15: Main Street Merch 1992

This watch was made available as a fundraising effort towards the Main Street Merchandise end of summer banquet. The watch design was just so whimsical and captured the Main Street Merchandise Cast Member work shift. I remember that it was hand drawn by one of our supervisors. I love that Mickey and Minnie Mouse are wearing the costumes that we used to wear back in 1992. You had a choice of red or blue stripes. My favorite item on the watch is the old fashioned cash register. The dollar floats around for the second hand. 

The Market House brings back lots of Disneyland memories for me. It was the first location where I worked after I had completed my training. It really feels like an old fashioned general store with its decor, smell of coffee, and other food offerings. When I first worked there back in 1989, there were even old fashioned Sweda cash registers. There was a tax chart assist in manually figuring out sales tax . The numbers would rotate after you depressed all the buttons you needed for a transaction. It made a lot of noise but that was part of the charm and ambience. 

The Market House is now closed for renovation as that space will be converted to house a Starbucks location in Disneyland  scheduled to open sometime this fall. The Market House opened with Disneyland back in 1955. It's a location filled with nostalgia and Disneyland history. 

Tick Tock!

-Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 14, Retro Disneyland

I grew up watching re-runs of the original Mickey Mouse Club. I remember watching those Beach Party movie re-runs only because I wanted to see more of Annette Funicello. In the 1990s, I remember Annette on QVC as she introduced the world to her love of bears with her own collection. She even participated in at Disneyland's 1st Annual Teddy Bear Classic back in 1993. Those I know who have met her always remark at how genuinely nice she was. A true sweetheart. It was sad to hear of her death.

When you think of Annette Funicello, you can't help but think of Mickey Mouse and Disney. Been reading lots of heartfelt tributes on the internet and seeing lots of photos of her at Disneyland during the 1960s. It is always interesting to see photos of vintage Disneyland in its early days and see how people dressed back then. People dressed up in their Sunday best to go to Disneyland. 

This watch for Week 14 of My Disney Time reminds me of Disneyland in its early years.

Week 14 - My Disney Time, Disneyland Retro Watch

This watch is very retro in its overall design including the blue box it came in. I love the 1955 family that is on the face of the watch. Dad in his suit, mom in her pretty dress, and their two kids (a girl for her, a boy for him).  Junior has his Mickey Mouse ears so he is ready for Disneyland Fun. 

The blue box that is came in features some iconic attraction art in that era. Love the Disneyland classic logo done in that gold color, too. It all screams vintage Disneyland. 

My Disney Time, Week 14 - Retro Disneyland

This watch had a very limited run with only 500 pieces made exclusively for Cast Members. I like that "Disneyland" on the back of the watch was written out in its iconic font. The receipt was still in the box so I am able to document that I purchased this watch in 1995. Looks like this watch was designed to celebrate Disneyland's 40th Anniversary so it made sense that it had a retro feel to it. 

Photo from Disneyland Scoop

Disneyland Scoop had this photo on their Facebook page yesterday to remember Annette Funicello. I think it says it all about someone who was probably one of the first mega teen superstars.

Now it's time to say goodbye...

Tick Tock,

Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 13, A Very Goofy Watch

Thought this watch would be a good one to feature this week. April's Fools Day reminds me of Goofy. He is one pretty zany character who just goes with the flow. For all his clumsiness  and absent-mindedness, he is simply endearing. 

When this watch first arrived at the Main Street Store (New Century Jewelry), there was a lot of head scratching to figure this one out. The watch really exemplifies Goofy's character because the numbers and hands run counter-clockwise. It just takes a little time to get used to but it is sure a fun conversation piece.

My DIsney Time - Week 13, Backwards Goofy Watch

I remember a Guest who purchased the watch in the store who was a dentist. He loved it. With the small dentist mirror he used on his patients, he would be able to read this particular watch with no problem. It really sounds and looks goofy but half the fun is asking your friends to read the time for you when you have this watch on.

This Goofy design had come in a gold version made by Pedre Watch Co. I bought this gold backwards Goofy watch for my husband to enjoy. Lorus had also come out with the same backwards Goofy design but in a silver version. Other than the PEDRE name on the back of the watch, there are no other markings to note if this was a limited run. It's really a cool watch to have in my Disney watch collection since it is so unique and oh so Goofy!

TICK TOCK!

-Daisy

Have a Peep-Tastic Day

Had to make several quick cards for this weekend. Trying to be good and use up what I have.

Wishing you a wonderful spring weekend filled with sweet things, friends, family & hope!

-Daisy

DAY! (inside message)

Supplies: Lawn Fawn Chevron Backdrops, Avocado Arts Spring Medley, My Mind's Eye pre-folded, double-sided cards.

My Disney Time - Week 12, Guest Control

My Disney Time - Week 12, Guest Control Watch

Sharing another Disneyland Cast Member exclusive watch with you. This one even came with some kind of "easter egg" surprise with it.

It takes controlled planning to direct Disneyland Guests through the maze of ropes that may designate walkways during parades and shows. For the Cast Members who are assigned those roles of directing people traffic, that role (job) is referred to as GUEST CONTROL. 

Directing Guests can very much be an acquired taste of sorts. Some Cast Members are really good at and just love it. There is plenty of Guest interaction that happen on the Guest Control route. You are either chatting happily with Guests waiting for a show to start, or calmly, yet forcefully telling Guests to move. Guest Control on a very busy day can definitely be a challenge; and be full of great stories.

This week's My Disney Time features a watch with Mickey Mouse in his Guest Control costume complete with a Guest Control flashlight. I like that Mickey is featured and stands out on the watch face. There are no numbers on the face but you can see the military time around the rim of the watch. So helpful since Disneyland functions on military time. 

This watch not only came in a cool wooden box, but also had a little surprise in it. This collectible watch came with a coordinating Disney pin. In 1994, commemorative Disney Pins were still a new thing. It would another couple years before the Disney Pin Trading craze would really become popular. 

This collectible timepiece was limited to 750 pieces. I have number 184. What's not to love about a watch that features a full body Mickey Mouse complete with a matching Disney trading pin.  

Something like Spring Break is one of the busiest seasons at Disneyland. This watch reminds me of how important a function like Guest Control is at Disneyland in order to keep a little order during those show and parade times. 

Tick Tock!

-Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 11, Pirates 25th Anniversary

Avast! Pirates be here! 

Week 11 of My Disney Time brings another anniversary timepiece. This one celebrates the 25th Anniversary (1967-1992) of the Pirates of Caribbean attraction at Disneyland.

My Disney Time - Week 11, Pirates 25th Anniversary (Disneyland)

Pirates of the Caribbean officially opened March, 18 1967. It was one of the last projects that Walt Disney was actively involved in. It opened 3 months after Walt died.

It is such a popular ride, especially with the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. It is has gone through a couple updates over the years. You can now even find Jack Sparrow running through the attraction. 

It was such a thrill to be able to have gotten one of these watches for the 25th Anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean. The front of the watch features the skull and crossbones that adorn the archway before you enter into pirates darkness.  The back of watch has a faint map outline with the date and information of this limited edition watch. I love that t was a very small release to commemorate this event. I have number 158 of 500. 

It was one of my dad's favorite Disneyland attraction. It was one of the first rides with a lot of fantastic Audio-Animatronics. My dad was so fascinated with the life-like figures. It is fun to share his perspective with my kids today. The memories of riding through Pirates with my dad always warm my heart. It's a ride for generations to share.

Can you hear the music, too? "Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirates life for me..."  

Gotta love that famous tune and those lyrics.... A song for all pirates at heart.

Tick-Tock!

-Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 10: New Fantasyland 10 Year Anniversary

I thought that this Fantasyland watch in my collection would be the appropriate one to share this week since Fantasy Faire just debuted at Disneyland the other day. 

My Disney Time - Week 10: New Fantasyland 10th Anniversary

Fantasyland is one of the original lands that opened with Disneyland in 1955. In 1983, Fantasyland went through a big remodel. This watch was made to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Fantasyland remodel. 

The watch face features Pinocchio with his cat Cleo. I love that Cleo the goldfish moves around the watch as the second hand. It had a very limited distribution. I have number 11 of 1000.

Since it happens to be March 14th, wishing you all a Happy Pi Day!

Tick Tock!

- Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 9

I am excited to share this week's watch. The coordinating box to this watch is just as interesting. Presenting the Indiana Jones Adventure watch. 

It was March 4, 1995 when the Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye attraction officially opened at Disneyland. It was a collaboration between Lucasfilm and Disney. This new attraction would serve as a prelude and inspiration for the Disneyland's 40th anniversary celebration (40 years of Adventures).

Indiana Jones Watch (top of watch crate)

The box that it came in represents a crate that is filled with wood shavings. It does feel like a genuine artifact - Disney style. This watch is highly themed to celebrate the Indiana Jones attraction. It is very detailed from the picture of Mara on the face, secret symbols, and the stamped leather band. 

My Disney Time - Week 9: Indiana Jones Adventure (Disneyland)

The queue was meant to be an interactive line so there are all sorts of details including some Marabic symbols that required decoding. When you would enter through The Temple, Guests were given a decoder to help decipher the symbols. These symbols are the same ones that are on the inside of the watch box crate. The symbols on the watch face spell out DISNEYLAND.

Indiana Jones Adventure Decoder card

Sadly, with the introduction of FastPass, Guests no longer wait through the interactive queue and mostly walk by all the fun messages and details that were thoughtfully located throughout the queue. There is no time to spend time decoding symbols and pretending to be like Indiana Jones looking for clues. The decoder cards are no longer distributed as they are not needed. 

This was a Cast Member exclusive and with a small production of 3000 pieces. I have number 790. The symbols on the back of the watch read TEAM PRIDE.

My husband, MacSparky, is a huge Indiana Jones fan. So this attraction is the best of both worlds(Lucasfilm + Disney) for our family. It is a really fun family adventure to board a jeep and follow Indiana Jones into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. You see new things every time you ride it. There are a number of ride combinations that can happen each time. There are lots of backstories, fun facts and hidden Mickey's, too.

From the interesting watch design to the attraction to the Indiana Jones movies, there are so many things that come to mind with this watch. There are so many things to talk about with this Indiana Jones Adventure watch. So there are many reasons why I love this fun watch.  

Leaving you with a trailer for the Indiana Jones Adventure.

Tick Tock!

-Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 8

The watch I chose to feature this week brings back many, many dear memories. When I got a summer college job at Disneyland, I got hired into Main Street Merchandise. Main Street, USA is the very first area you walk into when you enter Disneyland. It was inspired by Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri. 

My Disney Time - Week 8: Main Street USA

I love this watch for not only of the memories it brings, but for its color design. The watch features City Hall and the bright red iconic Mickey Mouse balloon. I like that it says DISNEYLAND as opposed to a more general term like DISNEY. FInally, I spoke about the 24 hour work clock used at Disneyland in Week 7. I like that this watch has military time around the rim.

This watch was made to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Disneyland. Main Street, USA was a "land" that opened with Disneyland in 1955, so it is an original of sorts. The watch was a limited piece available to Cast Members. I have #269 of 300 made. Gotta love those small edition timepieces. 

Main Street, USA is where lots of Disneyland magic begins. It's the street you walk on and get a first glimpse of The Castle. It's where you can get your maps, information, and shopping done. It's the first place you walk into, and the last place you walk out of Disneyland. For me, Main Street, USA was where my Disneyland career started.

TICK TOCK!

-Daisy

Some Disney Movie Fun - Oz The Great and Powerful

Oz The Great and Powerful sneak peak - Downtown Disney AMC

I got to take advantage of a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) perk that was offered to its members...a movie screening of Disney's new movie, OZ The Great and Powerful. It was a treat to see something before its official release. It was an extra treat that I got to invite some friends to have some Disney fun, too.

This movie was inspired by L. Frank Baum's Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The music was scored by Danny Elfman. We were given some pretty cool 3D glasses to watch OZ. The movie in 3D was absolutely gorgeous! The 3D effects were put in the right places to enhance the story and big screen experience.  

Cool OZ 3D spectacles

The story starts out in black and white as we are introduced to the main character of Oscar "OZ" Diggs (James Franco). When he ends up in the Land of Oz, the movie changes to full screen and color. I thought it was a cool nod to the 1939 Wizard of Oz movie production. Think of OZ the Great & Powerful as a prequel to the Wizard of Oz. You get to see the stories of the three Oz sisters (Glinda, Theadora and Evanora), and see how their interaction with Oz holds their fate. You will have to watch the movie to find out who of the sisters is the Wicked Witch. 

There are some new characters like Oz's loyal monkey friend, Finley and China Girl (loved her) that we are introduced to in this new movie. Munchkins, Tinkers, and Quadlings step in to help Oz in his quest to become the great and powerful wizard. Modern movie magic made this story come alive on the big screen. 

One of the tag lines for the movie is: "The land you know, the story you don't". OZ the Great and Powerful comes out in theaters next week, March 8th. I would totally recommend that this movie be viewed in 3D on the big screen to fully appreciate its beauty. This movie is a story of courage, dreams, and choices.

We each received a packet of marigold seeds, postcard and button to commemorate our fun day. 

It made for a great Saturday to share with one of my kids and my friends. We headed over to Disneyland for some lunch and more Disneyland fun. Cheers!

-Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 7

Welcome to Week 7 of My Disney Time. Here's another Cast Member exclusive watch to share with you. It features a classic rendition of "thinking Mickey" wondering what time he has to work. I love the classic yellow Mickey Mouse shoes and iconic red shorts that really pop on this watch design. I also love the iconic and classic blue DISNEYLAND castle logo that is depicted here. 

My Disney Time - Week 7: Time to Work

During the early 1990s, it was popular for different Disneyland departments to offer special edition watches in order to fund raise for their end of summer banquets. Sometimes there were flyers posted Backstage or there were special offers at the Cast Member store (Company D), too. You just had to keep your ears and eyes open for Cast Member special offerings.

The one thing I thought funny about this being a Cast Member exclusive watch is that the numbers were not in military time. You see, Disneyland runs on on a 24 hour clock since there are shifts that begin and end within a 24 hour period. You had to learn how to read military time so you could figure out what time your shifts started and began. Someone is always coming or going to work at Disneyland no matter what time of the day it was. I always tell my kids that my Disneyland shifts have started as early as 3am (0300); and I have gotten off work as late as at 3am. Disneyland Cast Members work day shifts, night shifts, swing shifts and grave yard shifts, too. It takes a lot of people and time to prepare, maintain and execute the Disneyland magic.

This particular watch was a small edition with only 300 pieces made. That made it appealing to me when I purchased it. During the 1990s, there were probably less than 8000 Disneyland Cast Members since there was only one Park. Disney's California Adventure had not opened yet. So there were very few of these fun Mickey Mouse watches to go around. 

Tick Tock!

-Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 6

A little late this week but I wanted to share this fun watch in celebration of Valentine's love this month. Teddy bears are a favorite gift to give a Valentine so I thought to feature my Disney watch that has a bear on it.  

Week 6 of My Disney Time features the flirtatious bear from the Country Bear Jamboree show, Miss Teddi Barra.  Her character in the Country Bear Jamboree show (Magic Kingdom and Tokyo only) descends from the ceiling on her rose decorated swing. She is dressed to catch her man-bear complete with fancy hat and feather boa. 

My Disney Time - Week 6: Teddi Barra

As you can see, Disneyland tried an event called the Teddy Bear Classic back in 1992. I remember the convention filled with lots of special signings and limited edition pieces for teddy bear collectors. Steiff was there along with Annette Funicello with her former collectible bears company.  Annette Funicello was a much-loved veteran Disney star with a very popular collectible bear company. Annette and her collectible bears were a huge draw for this event. Bears were big back in the late 90s and highly collectible. Remember those Beanie Babies?

I am always drawn to "firsts" since you don't know if more will follow and it will become a classic or not. I bought the watch knowing that it was a special event piece with a limited number available. I like that the date and information of the event was also on the back of this collectible Disney watch. My favorite thing about this watch is that it does say DISNEYLAND on it and it is written in that classic font. 

I think there may have have been one more Disneyland Teddy Bear Classic after 1992. Then Disney began an event called the Teddy Bear & Doll Weekend at Walt Disney World which had its last event in 2008. In fall 2010, Disney officially introduced Duffy, the Disney bear. Duffy comes complete with Mickey branded feet paws and also has a line of clothes to dress him up for different occasions. 

Tick Tock!

-Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 5

Hakuna Matata...  That is the "problem free philosophy" of Pumbaa and Timon from Disney's The Lion King (1994). The characters simply tried to live with "no worries". Having a carefree attitude is something we need sometimes.

This week, I am sharing my Pumbaa and Timon Disney watch. When I wore it to work, it would remind me to "have no worries". I was working at Disneyland at The Happiest Place on Earth, right? What problems could there be? All Guests were in The Park to simply have a great time. People were at Disneyland for some Hakuna Matata.

My Disney time - Week 5

This watch was made available for Cast Members only at the company store called, Company D. It was a fun watch to wear with the bugs flying around that acted as the second hand. Of course bugs were the food of choice for the characters of Pumbaa and Timon.

This watch was a limited edition timepiece. I have number 285 out of 1700. It's always cool to get a very low number on a limited edition item. I also like how the Company D logo is on the back of this watch. 

Some days we just have to channel a little Hakuna Matata. 

Tick- Tock!

-Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 4

We love all the award shows at my house. From the fashion to rooting for our nominees, it is all fun to watch. It was a great thrill to see Dick Van Dyke receive with a Lifetime Achievement Honor at the SAG ceremony this past Sunday. Who can forget Dick Van Dyke as Bert in Walt Disney's Mary Poppins?

This week, I am sharing my Mary Poppins watch. It comes complete with a Mary Poppins carpet bag. You open the miniature carpet bag and out comes this very lovely commemorative Mary Poppins watch. It is a Disney Time Works watch produced by Sutton Time.

Week 4: Mary Poppins Watch

Mary Poppins first appeared in a P. L. Travers book of the same name. Mary Poppins, the musical film, debuted in 1964. It won numerous numerous awards including a Best Actress Oscar for Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins, and Chim, Chim, Cheree by The Sherman Brothers won Best Original Song. In 2006, a Mary Poppins musical production premiered on Broadway. Next up is an entire movie based on the making of the Mary Poppins film that will be out by the end of this year called Saving Mr Banks. Everyone loves Mary.

It is small edition watch so that was one of the reasons I thought this watch was interesting. I have 1641 of 5000 made. Plus. I really fell in love with the whole package with the miniature carpet bag. Mary Poppins flys around the watch to help keep time. It is a musical watch. Guess which song it plays?

Hope the rest of your week is Practically Perfect in Every Way!

Tick Tock!

-Daisy

My Disney Time - Week 3

This week marks the 20th Anniversary of Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland. It was a land build by toons according to this handout that was distributed by Disneyland Publicity during the media event back in 1993. It's a place where you can go meet some of your favorite Disney characters. The toon-like houses you can find in Toontown even look like their famous residents. For example, Minnie's house is pink, purple and white; Goofy's house is blue and just a little wacky; Donald lives on The Miss Daisy boat.

When they had Cast Previews to visit and experience Toontown before it's official opening, they had some special Cast Merchandise available at this event. I bought this watch to commemorate the new land. 

Week 3 - Mickey's Toontown

I love that the hands on this colorful watch are Mickey Mouse hands. It features the Jolly Trolley that cruises up and down Toontown. It was a limited edition timepiece. I have 2019 out of 2750. According to the watch, the Grand Opening was Jan 26, 1993. Other posts I searched for have January 24th as the official opening date. Hmmm.

Toontown is the place to visit if you want to meet up with Mickey or Minnie and have your picture taken with them. Hard to believe 20 years went just like that. Here's to the residents of Toontown...Cheers!

Tick Tock!

-Daisy