The following are books devoted pretty much exclusively to the subject of Disney Theme Parks and their influence. The category has been limited by the criteria that our readers are mainly interested in the parks and less so The Disney Organization itself. A local search revealed over 400 titles containing the name "Disney", and this was only within one library system!
Therefore, no books on the Disney family nor other departments of The Disney Company are listed except where a large portion is devoted to one or more of The Disney Parks. Even then, many books do not fall into this category and so have not been listed. Suggestions are welcome. -CEC E-Mail
Be sure to check General Park Books as many of those books have Disney segments. Look at Educational Books for additional looks at Disney construction and architecture. Also see Disney Park Videos.
Note that some of the guide books are reprinted yearly, with updates replacing old information. These have been noted where known, although the reviews will be for the version with the publication date shown next to the title. These will continue to be listed as many libraries keep these guide books for several years, even after an updated version has been received. Since many libraries keep their latest copy as a non-circulating reference book, these older copies may then be placed in circulating status. Even with an older guide book, most of the information will still be useful when planning a trip to a Disney Park.
Prices are usually those at publication time and are subject to change.
THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR ©
________ THE ART OF WALT DISNEY: (1973) "From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdom" By C. Finch. This deals mainly with the Disney art in film and television but does discuss the design of the theme parks. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: H. Abrams New York, New York U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ AT A GLANCE: WALT DISNEY WORLD By Pam Brandon. A Souvenir Book. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: ISBN: Price: 6.50 (UK Funds) ________ BEHIND THE SCENES AT DISNEY WORLD (1987) By (No Author Credited). Discusses the "underground" running of the theme park and the technologies involved. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Walt Disney Company ISBN: Price: ________ BIRNBAUM'S DISNEYLAND (1994) (No Author Credited). This guide is published yearly and details attractions at the park. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Hyperion Books 114 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10011 (Latest editions are published by Disney) ISBN: Price: ________ BIRNBAUM'S WALT DISNEY WORLD '97 (1996) (No Author Credited). This excellent guidebook is the *Official Guide To WDW* and is published yearly. It contains information on hotels, restaurants, parks, water parks, and sports. *(This edition may be a good one to locate as it is the special 25th anniversary edition containing information on new attractions and events that occurred during the celebrations.) Book suggestion and comments by Kyle of Ontario, Canada. Published By: Hyperion Books Price: $17.95 (Canadian Funds) 114 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10011 ISBN #: 0-7868-8192-5 ________ BIRNBAUM'S WALT DISNEY WORLD (1993) "The Official Guide" By Stephen Birnbaum\Wendy Lefkon. This is a guide book for Disney World, EPCOT, and MGM Studios, with maps & pictures, some in colour. *(Highly Recommended. This well-thought out book has everything from typical weather [although only in U.S. measurements - non-Americans get out your calculators!] through crowd reports, to hotel and transportation directions and recommendations. Each park section and attraction is documented, with maps and directions to go along. "Space Mountain", "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad", and "Splash Mountain" are well written up.) Published By: Price: Unknown Hearst Business Publishing Inc. (Latest editions are published by Disney) ISBN: 1-56282-946-7 ________ BUILDING THE DREAM (1996) "The Architecture of Disney: By Beth Dunlop and Scully Vincent. This books detail structures at The Disney Parks and how they influenced other designers. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Abrahams New York,New York U.S.A. ISBN: 0810931427 Price: 1 ________ CELEBRATION U.S.A. (2000) By Douglas Franz and Catherine Collins. This is the story of "Celebration", Disney World's planned community. Walt Disney originally envisioned EPCOT as an "Experimental Community of Tomorrow", but with his death in 1966 and budget constraints for Disney World, the project was shelved. EPCOT then became a "mini World's Fair" of sorts. Then in 1990, the company decided to revive the idea, using the past rather than the future. *(Anyone familiar with the Disney organization will smile at the project's manipulation and control as though it was just another ride in a theme park. Equally interesting are Disney's attempts to accommodate (some would say, evade) environmental concerns, low-income housing requirements, building codes and zoning ordinances. It's an interesting story of what happens when a little corporate idealism mixes with a lot of money, and just how much "social engineering" can be done with asphalt and lumber. CELEBRATION U.S.A. (Continued) I got the impression that the whole shebang was orchestrated with the simple idea of wringing the last dollar out of what was otherwise unusable swampland. For example, all the talk about putting the houses closer together to foster a "sense of community" was just another way to build a denser development and thus make a few more bucks. Also, it seems there was a lot of money spent on architecture, but not quite enough on foundations, quality building materials. I'm not an architect or city planner, but I learned more than a few interesting things about city design along the way.) Book suggested and reviewed by Seth Briliant of Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.A. Published By: Henry Holt ISBN: 0-8050-5560-6 Price: $25 (U.S. Funds) ________ THE CHEAPSKATE'S UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD TIME-SAVING TECHNIQUES (1997) By Debbi Lacey and Michael Lewis. The best values in lodging, food and shopping are discussed here, along with time-saving tips. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Citadel Press ISBN: 0806518774 Price: $9.95 (U.S. Funds) ________ THE COLLECTOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DISNEYANA (1992) By David Longest and Michael Stern. *(Not reviewed) Published By: ISBN: 0891455000 Price: $24.95 (U.S. Funds) ________ THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S TRAVEL GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD AND ORLANDO (1999) By Janet and Gordon Groene. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: Alpha Books ISBN: Price: ________ DESIGNING DISNEY'S THEME PARKS (1997) "The Architecture of Reassurance" By Karal Marling (Editor). Discusses the development of Disneyland and the company's successor parks. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: ISBN: 2080136399 Price: $50. (U.S. Funds) ________ DISNEY AND HIS WORLDS (1995) By Alan Bryman. *(No Further Information.) Published By: Routledge New York, New York U.S.A. ISBN: Price: 0415103754 ________ DISNEY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF VACATION DESTINATION RESORTS (1995) By Stephen Rebori. This appears to be mainly a bibliography listing publications on the planning of an amusement park. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: The Council of Planning Librarians Chicago, Illinois U.S.A. ISBN: 0866023208 Price: $24.00 ________ DISNEYLAND (1990) By: (No author credited - this is a picture book.) After a short write-up, various pictures of Disneyland are shown depicting the rides, attractions, and other scenes. *(This is a short book with full-colour photographs. It's a nice book for those who want some over-all images of the famous park.) Published by: Crescent Books New York ISBN: 0 517 48084 0 Price: Unknown ________ DISNEYLAND & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WITH KIDS (1993) By Kim Wright Wiley. Includes Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Universal Studios, and Hollywood/Beverly Hills - all with kids in mind. *(Recommended for those with kids and teens. The books starts off with questions and answers regarding the planning of the trip, tips for tickets/versus a package, and discussions with your kids about the trip and its details. Then each attraction is listed for the various venues and details are given. There are many tips about food, picture-taking, times to go, etc.) Published By: Price: $13.50 (Cdn. Funds) Prima Publishing Box 1260BK Rocklin, California, U.S.A. ISBN: 1-55958-416-5 ________ DISNEYLAND AND BEYOND (1992) "The Ultimate Family Guidebook" By Ray Riegert. (Another source credits Sharon Gillenwater, Stacy Ritz, and Judy Wade.) Includes Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Sea World, Universal Studios, and the surrounding areas. *(Although there are no pictures of the attractions, each is listed, given a rating of 1 to 5 stars, and followed by a description & review.) Published By: Price: Unknown Ulysses Press 3286 Adeline Street Suite 1 Berkeley, California 94703-3440 U.S.A. ISBN: 0-915233-67-3 ________ DISNEYLAND: INSIDE STORY (1987) By Randy Bright. Details the creation of Disneyland. The story of the Disneyland carousel, rescued from its precarious storage location underneath a Coney Island boardwalk, is here too. *(Although there's nothing here any ardent Disney fan wouldn't already know, the story of Disneyland is especially well told. It's documented with pictures and other materials you may not have seen before [like Walt's original map of Disneyland, created in a weekend and then taken to the corporate brass at ABC in order to obtain financing for the proposed park.] The author began as an operator of the Disneyland submarine ride, and was a senior Disney "imagineer" at his untimely death, so he knew his subject intimately.) Book suggested and reviewed by Seth Briliant of Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.A. Published by: Price: $200? (U.S. Funds) Harry N. Abrams 100 Fifth Avenue ISBN: 0-8109-0811-5 New York, New York U.S.A ________ DISNEYLAND PARIS (2000) By Tania Alexander. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: Mainstream Publishing ISBN: 1840183241 Price: 7.99 (UK Funds) ________ DISNEYLAND: THE FIRST QUARTER CENTURY (1979) By (Author Unknown). This discusss the plans and construction leading up to opening day in 1955. It then continues details the ensuing twenty-five years. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: Walt Disney Productions ISBN: Price: ________ DISNEY: THE MOUSE BETRAYED (199 ) By Peter and Rochelle Schweizer. Yet another book about the downside of the Disney organization with profits taking precedence above safety and maintenance. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: ISBN: Price: ________ THE DISNEY TOUCH (1991) By Ron Grover. Discusses the Disney Company including their parks and management. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Business One Irwin Homewood, Illinois U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ DISNEY WORLD AND BEYOND (1995) "The Ultimate Family Guidebook" By Stacy Ritz. Includes Busch Gardens, EPCOT, Kennedy Space Center, MGM, Orlando, Sea World, Space Coast, and Universal Studios. Also discussed are accommodations, restaurants, shopping, beaches, parks, night life and more. Includes index and 1-5 Star rating system. *(Recommended. This is a good little book with write-ups on what seems like everything in The State of Florida!) Published By: Price: $12.95 (U.S. Funds) Ulysses Press Box 3440 Berkeley, California 94703-3440 U.S.A. ISBN: 1-569750-42-4 ________ DISNEY WORLD FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES (1991) By Maria Saine. Plus Cypress Gardens, Sea World, Spaceport USA, Universal Studios, and much more. Includes index. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Travel Keys Sacramento, California U.S.A. ISBN: 0-93136-721-2 Price: Unknown ________ DISNEYWORLD WITH KIDS (2000) By Jay Fenster. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: Open Road Publishing ISBN: Price: ________ ECONOGUIDE '96: (1995) By Corey Sandler. This book profiles Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, Epcot, and other major central Florida attractions. Suggestions are given on affordable plane tickets & hotels, "must-see" and "don't bother" attractions, and other tips. Includes $2,500 worth of discount coupons. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Contemporary Books ISBN: 0809233223 Price: $12.95 (U.S. Funds) ________ THE EVERYTHING GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, AND GREATER ORLANDO (2000) By Jason Rich. Lists hotels, restaurants, major attractions, etc. *(This is a handy guide to WDW with lots of tips for the newbie. Its smaller size and lower price make it a worthwhile investment before travelling to the park. A detriment is the lack of oictures, which are not allowed because this is not a Disney Company book.) Published By: Adams Media 260 Center Street Holbrook, Massachusetts U.S.A. 02343 -Adams Media ISBN: 1-58062-404-9 Price: $18.95 (Cdn. Funds) ________ ESSENTIAL ORLANDO AND WALT DISNEY WORLD (1995) By Lindsay Hunt. Guide book. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Automobile Association of Great Britain ISBN 074950918X Price: Unknown ________ FLORIDA'S DISNEY WORLD (1975) "Promises and Problems" By Leonard Zehnder. A history of the park as seen by newspaper articles. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: Peninsular Tallahassee, Florida U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ FODOR'S DISNEY LIKE A PRO (19??) A guide with tips to assist the visitor in getting around Walt Disney World while saving time and money. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: ISBN: Price: ________ FODOR'S WALT DISNEY WORLD & THE ORLANDO AREA (1993) "The Complete Guide to All the Magic" By Jay Fenster. This guidebook includes EPCOT. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Fodor's Travel Publications New York, New York U.S.A. ISBN: Unknown Price: Unknown ________ FROMMER'S ORLANDO (1991) "Frommer's Comprehensive Travel Guide for Orlando" By Marylyn Springer. Describes all the Disney attractions including EPCOT, as well as the Orlando area. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Prentice Hall Press ISBN: 0133269507 Price: Unknown ________ HANDICAPPED IN WALT DISNEY WORLD (1993) By Peter Smith. Disney World Guide for handicapped persons. Includes maps. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: SouthPark Publishing Group ISBN: 188197149X Price: Unknown ________ IMAGINEERING: A BEHIND THE DREAMS LOOK AT MAKING THE MAGIC REAL (1996) By the Walt Disney Imagineers, foreword by Michael Eisner. Written by The Imagineers themselves using examples of rides and shows from the Disney parks throughout the world, this book explains where they get their ideas and how they develop them into attractions. *(This is a large 34 x 26 cm, hard cover, 192-page book that is beautifully done (as it should be for $68). Throughout the book are tonnes of never-seen- before pictures, sketches, and models of park attractions.The models and renderings of some then future attractions like Tokyo's Disney Seas, Disneyland's California Adventure and Disney World's Animal Kingdom are included. Although new pictures and sketches are given, the book doesn't really give any juicy secrets of the Imagineers away.) Book suggestion and review by Kyle of Ontario, Canada. CELEBRATION U.S.A. (Continued) Published By: Hyperion Books 114 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10011 ISBN #: 0-7868-6246-7 Price: $68 Cdn. Funds ________ THE INFLUENCE OF DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT PARKS ON ARCHITECTURE AND DEVELOPMENT (1995) By Stephen Joseph Rebori. This is part one of a three-part series. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: The Council of Planning Librarians ISBN: 0866023216 Price: $24.00 ________ INSIDE THE MOUSE: (1995) "Work and Play at Disney World" By ?. An analysis of what makes Disney World one of the most popular parks on the planet is given here. How "fun" is\ produced and marketed is examined along with its impact on our lives. Behind-the-scenes information is given through interviews with employees. Over 50 photographs are here that help illustrate the points brought up. *(To be as charitable as possible about this, let me simply say that this one is "for completists only". It's a look at Disney from a Marxist/Communist/Socialist viewpoint -- or something. There have been other, far more intelligently written critiques of Disney (like Richard Schickel's "The Disney Version"). Let's just say that this was one master's thesis that probably was better left unpublished. (-: ) Book comment by Seth Briliant of Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.A. INSIDE THE MOUSE: (Continued) Published By: Duke University Press Durham, North Carolina U.S.A. ISBN: 0822316242 Price: $15.95 (U.S. Funds) ________ THE MAKING OF DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM THEME PARK (1998) By Melody Malmberg. A view of the design and construction of Walt Disney World's newest park. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: Hyperion New York, New York U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ MARRIED TO THE MOUSE (1999) "Walt Disney World and Orlando" By Richard Foglesong. Details the planning and governmental facets of the resort and its relations with the surrounding community. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: Yale University Press New Haven, Connecticut U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ THE MATURE TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD (19??) This book gives suggestion. on getting the most of your Disney Vacation. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: ISBN: Price: ________ MEET ME IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM (1995) By Kathy Jakobsen. Details are sketchy but this book appears to be one of the author's paintings of the park. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Disney Press ISBN: 0786830387 Price: $13.95 (U.S. Funds) ________ MORE MOUSE TALES: (1999) "A Closer Peek Backstage at Disneyland" By David Koenig and Van Arsdale France. A Sequal to "Mouse Tales" (below), this book gives more of the information the Disney Company would rather you didn't hear, such as employee pranks, guest stupidity, and executive faux pas. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Bonaventure Press Box 51961 Irvine, California, U.S.A. 92619 ISBN: Price: $13.95 (U.S. Funds) $24.95 (U.S. Funds) ________ MOUSE TALES: (1994) "A Behind the Ears Look at Disneyland" By David Koenig. This book discusses the behind-the-scenes goings-on at the Disney park with many details not usually known to the public. *(It's not your typical upbeat, nostalgic look at Disneyland. In fact, the author seems to delight in pointing out the problems and troubles of operating the park, from slightly nutty patrons and employees, to very serious problems comprising of weather, fires and ride malfunctions involving bodily injury or death. Nevertheless, it's interesting for the different perspective it provides, and it reminds you that while an amusement park is supposed to be fun, the fun is the result of a lot of hard work, some of which can be difficult and often dangerous.) Book review by Seth Briliant of Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.A. Sequel (above) and updated books are out. The updated (2005) book features new chapters and an accompanying audio CD that recreates a trip to Disneyland in 1955. MOUSE TALES: (continued) Published By: ISBN: Price: ________ MOUSE UNDER GLASS (1996) By David Koenig. While this book is mostly about Disney movie secrets, there are also things related to the various Disney Theme parks. *(Not Reviewed.) Book suggestion by Matt Hinze. Published By: Unknown ISBN: 0-9640605-0-7 Price: $14.95 (U.S. Funds) $23.95 (U.S. Funds) ________ THE NICKEL TOUR: (1995) "A Postcard Journey Through a Half Century of the Happiest Place on Earth" By Bruce Gordon and Dave Mumford. This 350-page book contains a detailed history of Disneyland and is illustrated with every single postcard the park ever issued. *(Is it worth $75? If you love Disneyland, the answer is "yes". A very neat idea and fine execution of it. The text is a little syrupy/sappy here and there, but is generally well-written and informative; the postcards are fascinating, as are the other photos and memorabilia.) Book suggestion and comment are from Seth Briliant, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.A. Published By: Camphor Tree Publishers Box 800088 Santa Clarita, California, U.S.A. 91380 ISBN: 0-9646059-0-2, 0-9646059-1-0 Price: $75.00 (U.S. Funds) ________ ONCE UPON AN AMERICAN DREAM (2000) "The story of Euro Disneyland" By Andrew Lainsbury. Discusses the problems with this project. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: University Press of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ ONE DAY AT DISNEY (1999) By Pam Brandon. Shows pictures from all the Disney parks arranged in the chronological order of a day. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: Hyperion ISBN: 078686592X Price: $40 (U.S. Funds) ________ ORLANDO AND DISNEY WORLD (1988) "A Travel Venture Guide" By Bob Martin. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: TeakWood Press Kissimmee, Florida U.S.A. ISBN: Unknown ________ PRINCE OF THE MAGIC KINGDOM (1991) By Joe Flower. Discusses Michael Eisner's achievements, including the Disney parks. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: John Wiley & Sons New York, New York U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ RIDING THE BLACK SHIP: (1999) By Aviad Raz. This is about Japan and Tokyo Disneyland. *(Not Reviewed). Published By: East Asian Monographs ISBN: Price: $19.95 (U.S. Funds) ________ SEEING THE U.S.A.: (!991) "The Landscapes of Walt Disney" By Amelia Ulemen. This book analyses the American landscapes as presented at Disneyland. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Georgetown University Press Washington, DC U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ SINCE THE WORLD BEGAN--WDW'S FIRST 25 YEARS (1996) By Jeff Kurtti. A comprehensive history of the Walt Disney World resort made for its 25th anniversary. The book is done chronologically from Walt's first dreams to the 25th anniversary celebrations. Throughout the book are many different sketches, models and construction shots of various attractions. The last chapter deals with future plans including Disney's Animal Kingdom, the Coronado Springs Resort, the Sports Center and the Disney Cruise Line. *(This book is a must for any Disney fan.) Book suggestion and review by Kyle of Ontario, Canada. Published By: Price: $19.95 (Canadian Funds) Hyperion Books 114 Fifth Avenue ISBN: 0-7868-6248-3 New York, New York 10011 ________ STORMING THE MAGIC KINGDOM (1987) By John Taylor. This is sort of a "prequel" to "The Disney Touch" and "Prince of the Magic Kingdom". It details the situation at Disney after Walt died and before Eisner took over. *(It's truly amazing that the Disney company survived at all, and wasn't carved up into a bunch of small pieces and sold off separately, like an old PTC carousel.) Book suggestion and comment courtesy of Seth Briliant of Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.A. Published By: Knopf ISBN: 0394-54640- Price: $25. (U.S. Funds) ________ THE UNOFFICIAL DISNEY COMPANION (19??) This is a guide to help plan your Disney vacation. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: ISBN: Price: ________ THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO DISNEYLAND (1985) By Bob Schlinger. This book, updated every year is independent of the Disney organization. No pictures. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Prentice-Hall Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD (1997) By Bob Schlinger. Includes EPCOT, MGM Studios, Sea World, and Universal Studios, with maps. More than 85 area hotels in every price category are listed. *(Recommended. Despite the lack of photos, this is a well-detailed look at the above and more. Attractions have write-ups and include a star-rating along with the author's comments. Lots of tips and money- saving suggestions. Smaller size (130 x 210mm) makes it fairly easy to carry with you in the park.) Recent updates are available. Published By: MacMillan General Reference ISBN: 0-028-6127-1X Price: $13.95 (U.S. Funds) ________ VINYL LEAVES: (1992) "Walt Disney World and America" By Stephen M. Fellman. Fellman analyzes each ride and theater show of Walt Disney World and discusses the history, political economy, technical infrastructure, and urban planning of the area as well as its relationship with metropolitan Orlando and the state of Florida. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Westview Press ISBN: 0813314720 Price: $25.00 (U.S. Funds) ________ WALT DISNEY: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL (1976/80 ?) By Bob Thomas. Update by Diane Disney. *(First published in 1976, this edition of Disney's official biography has been reissued with a new preface and the inclusion of many excellent photographs. Apparently Thomas had the cooperation of the Disney family, as well as access to the Disney studio archives, and the detail shows. Although Disney is treated with respect, on the whole the story is told accurately and fairly, with no punches pulled on some of the less adorable aspects, like the strike at the Disney studios in the early 1940s, for example. Of particular interest to amusement park buffs will be the section on the origin and creation of Disneyland, which is quite detailed. Book suggestion and review by Seth Briliant in New Jersey, U.S.A.) Published By: Hyperion Books ISBN: Unknown Price: $25 (Cdn. Funds) ________ WALT DISNEY'S DISNEYLAND (1964) By Martin Sklar. A souvenir book of the park. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: Walt Disney Productions ISBN: Price: ________ WALT DISNEY'S EPCOT CENTER: (1982) "Creating the New World of Tomorrow" By Richard Beard. Describes the planning and attractions at the Florida park with photos and artwork. An abridged version without a lot of the artwork was available, as well. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Harry N. Abrams 100 Fifth Avenue New York, New York U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ WALT DISNEY'S IMAGINEERS (1996) By (No Author Credited.) *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Hyperion Books ISBN: Unknown Price: $50 (U.S. Funds) ________ WALT DISNEY'S RAILROAD STORY (1998) By Michael Broggie. This book is the history of Walt Disney's fascination with trains, from the miniature live steam layout in his backyard to the construction of full-scale railroads at his theme parks. The author is the son of Roger Broggie, who became one of the first Imagineers and designed not only the trains but also many of the other rides in Disneyland. *(Although I'm not a train buff, I particularly enjoyed the story (and pictures) of the antique steam trains that Disney rescued from South America and restored for use in Disney World. Although this book focuses specifically on Disneyland's trains, there is plenty of additional information and photographs of the park. Simply put, if you have even a passing interest in trains and love Disneyland, then this book is for you.) Book suggestion and review by Seth Briliant of Atlantic City, New Jersey. WALT DISNEY'S RAILROAD STORY (Continued) Published by: Pentrex Media Group Box 94911 Pasadena, California 91109 U.S.A. ISBN: 1-56342-009-0) Price: $65 (U.S. Funds) ________ WALT DISNEY WORLD (1990) By Karen Cure. Large picture book which also includes EPCOT. Likely the same book as thew next listing. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Crescent Books New York, New York U.S.A. ISBN: Unknown Price: Unknown ________ WALT DISNEY WORLD and EPCOT CENTER (1987) By (No Author Credited). This is mainly a picture book showing the Florida resort with a short history at the start. *(Picture quality is excellent, although more in-depth captioning would have helped to identify better what is being seen.) Likely the same book as the above listing. Published By: Crescent Books New, York, New York U.S.A. ISBN: 0 517 48085 9 Price: Unknown ________ WALT DISNEY WORLD & ORLANDO THEME PARKS (1994) "Your Family Guide to Fun!" By Jay Fenster. With Index. *(Despite the altered title and different publisher, its suspect this book is an updated version of "Fodor's Walt Disney World & The Orlando Area" (1993).) Published by: Open Road Publishing Washington, D.C. U.S.A. Price: Unknown ________ WALT DISNEY WORLD FOR ADULTS: (1993) "The Only Guide With a Grown-up Point of View" By Rita Aero. Includes index. *(Not Reviewed.) Published by: Prentice Hall for Fodor's Travel Publications Toronto, Ontario Canada Price: Unknown ________ WALT DISNEY WORLD FOR LOVERS (1996) By Rick Perlmutter and Gayle Perlmutter. Walt Disney World is America's #1 honeymoon destination. With the building of Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding Pavilion, the business of romance at Disney is stronger than ever. This unofficial guide, allows couples to find out all they need to know in order to have a wonderful wedding and/or honeymoon the Disney way. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Prima Publishing ISBN: 0761503218 Price: $14.95 (U.S. Funds) ________ WALT DISNEY WORLD WITH KIDS (1997) By Kim Wright Wiley. Discusses a Disney vacation with kids in mind. Includes EPCOT, MGM Studios, Universal Studios, and outside attractions. *(Recommended for those with younger kids and teens. Takes into thought missed school, hotel considerations, baby caring, and time apart from the kids. Lots of tips and forget-me-not items are referred to regarding preparations for any vacation with kids, let alone Disney World.) Includes index. Published By: Price: $14.95 (Cdn. Funds) Prima Publishing Box 1260BK Rocklin, California U.S.A. ISBN: 0-76150-407-9 ________ WALT DISNEY WORLD WITHOUT KIDS (1995) By Pamela S. Weiers. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: Hyperion and Hearst Business Publishing ISBN: Unknown Price: Unknown ________ WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT (1998) "A Magical Year-by-Year Journey" By David & Diane Frances and Robert Scully. Profiles attractions of the past at Disney World. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: ISBN: Price: ________ WALT'S REVOLUTION: (2003) "By The Numbers" By Harrison Price. This discusses the impact of Walt Disney and the Disney theme parks. Included are project management and technology changes. *(Not Reviewed.) Published By: ISBN: Price: ________ WHAT WOULD WALT DO? (2001) By D.M. Miller. This books tells about the design and building of Walt Disney World as seen by one of the contractors. *(Not Reviewed) Published By: Writers Club Press Lincoln, Nebraska U.S.A. ISBN: Price: ________ THE WORLD ACCORDING TO DISNEY (1993) By Susan Wallis. No details. *(Not Reviewed.) Published by: Duke University Press Durham, North Carolina U.S.A. Price:
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