Disneyland's Secret Basketball Court, Hidden Right In the Park

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I'm a Disney Park geek. Some people get really into the animation and films, I got obsessed with the aesthetics, secret psychological tricks & magic behind the design of the theme parks.

I have vintage books on the design and building of the parks, and have spent hours scouring behind-the-scenes Disney park websites. One of my favourite Disneyland 'easter eggs' is that inside one of their original, classic rides 'The Matterhorn', there is a little basketball court for tea breaking Cast Members (Disney's title for staff). I thought I'd share it with you today.

Quirky Father's Day Gifts from Handpicked Collection

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My go-to gift website is Handpicked Collection, and they've put together a handy guide of their best Father's Day gifts for you to get a head start well before Sunday 17th June.

I've picked my favourites - no peeking, Dad.

www.HandpickedCollection.com

Pencil Sharper Desk Tidy - £14.95 

Stomp Rocket - £14.95

Fish on a String Soap - £9.95

Thornback & Peel Hankies - £14.95

Double Egg Cup - £5.95

A Miracle! Olympics 2012 Merch Pretty Enough To Want!

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I'm the sort of sucker who loves buying all the 'stuff' that goes along with any big event. I've been sorely disappointed with the branding of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

I think the people behind the logos & mascot really missed a trick. Imagine bags & tees of the Lion & the Unicorn. Big plushes of Unicorns? I would buy ALL THAT CRAP. Instead we have some pink & blue Cyclopes that I don't want anywhere near me.

But, I finally found these British seaside inspired pins with the 2012 logo on the John Lewis Olympic merchandise page. £6.50 each, what do you think?

Olympic Games Pins