Replacment parts I have the disney popcorn popper but I lost the little piece that screws on to hold the rod down it looks like mickey

This is most likely a proprietary part. I would contact the manufacturer and ask how much that part is. It might be way cheaper than getting a new popper.

The center hub is screwed on. With the popper cold, try unscrewing the center piece. The stir wire sits in a channel under the center piece.

Repaclement parts for your West Bend Stir Crazy 82306 Popcorn Popper may be ordered online here:

http://westbend.com/support/replacement-parts/west-bend-replacement-parts/popcorn-poppers/82306-popcorn-popper.html

West Bend took over this company and no longer provides plastic window replacements. I fixed mine by super gluing the window and attaching a small strip of wood on top of the 2 plastic window pieces with small bolts (super glue pieces so wood can be properly attached because glue alone will not hold up to the heat). Not attractive but it works. (West Bend rep told me windows break because of high heat, but I only used mine over medium heat; I think they break at the spot where the raised lid hits the gear mechanism holder.)

Hey you know it's a great popcorn maker and I have one it's an old fashioned way of cooking popcorn you know they only cost about 20 bucks I suggest you just buy another one and enjoy it

this video should help http://www.expotv.com/Back-to-Basics-Disney-Popcorn-Popper/2f-fPq

I once tried to get parts for a West Bend popper with no luck. I just kept using it without the stirrer.

I would say from a pure economic standpoint, you're better off getting a new one. I don't know that one brand is any better than another -- it's just potluck from my experience.

heat mechanism is broken

here
http://www.abtecparts.com/westbend_popcorn_82306.htm

Have a look here
http://www.amazon.com/Nostalgia-Electrics-CCP509-Full-Size-Popper/dp/B0000CFW9M
Perhaps your problem like this?
When the kettle is popping popcorn, the metal rod with gear on the end pops out of place. Therefore, the kettle stops spinning and the popcorn burns.
>The allen screw that holds it in place need to be tighten.