The Lost History of Walt Disney World: A Tour of the Forgotten, Little-Known, and Obscure History of the Most Magical Place on Earth - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Danielle Kelly, Ian WilsonSeries:I Love Disney Gift BookTheme:Cultural Region/SouthPublish date:9/8/2026Pages:240
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Adams Media CorporationISBN-13:9781507226087ISBN-10:150722608XUPC:9781507226087Book Category:Travel, HistoryBook Subcategory:Special Interest, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, United StatesBook Topic:Amusement & Theme Parks, State & LocalSize:7.72 x 5.70 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.327Product ID:SCGX534H2Y
Think you know everything there is to know about Disney? Think again! For the true Disney fan comes this insider tour of Walt Disney World history, which highlights the best-kept secrets, hidden past, and little-known "random Disney facts" with insider knowledge from former cast member and popular Disney influencer, The Dapper Danielle. Think you know everything there is to know about Disney? Think again! Embark on a tour of Walt Disney World's hidden history and obscure park secrets with The Lost History of Walt Disney World. This must-have handbook goes beyond the highlights found in your typical travel book with behind-the-scenes secrets that help you understand and appreciate Disney's forgotten past. Filled with insider knowledge about Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and areas near the parks, you'll discover: -Why there's only half a plane on the banks of the Rivers of Adventure--and what happened to the other half
-Which classic Disney tale inspired a Fantasyland ride that was considered scarier than the Haunted Mansion--and where you can still find "recycled" props and figures from that ride today
-How Florida's notorious sinkholes actually led to the creation of one of the most iconic features of EPCOT
-And more! Whether you are someone planning your first Disney trip or a seasoned Disney park aficionado, there's always more magical history to be found. Grab your Mickey ears and explore the lost attractions, surprising stories, and hidden details behind Walt Disney World's past with The Lost History of Walt Disney World!
-Which classic Disney tale inspired a Fantasyland ride that was considered scarier than the Haunted Mansion--and where you can still find "recycled" props and figures from that ride today
-How Florida's notorious sinkholes actually led to the creation of one of the most iconic features of EPCOT
-And more! Whether you are someone planning your first Disney trip or a seasoned Disney park aficionado, there's always more magical history to be found. Grab your Mickey ears and explore the lost attractions, surprising stories, and hidden details behind Walt Disney World's past with The Lost History of Walt Disney World!
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Adams Media CorporationISBN-13:9781507226087ISBN-10:150722608XUPC:9781507226087Book Category:Travel, HistoryBook Subcategory:Special Interest, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, United StatesBook Topic:Amusement & Theme Parks, State & LocalSize:7.72 x 5.70 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.327Product ID:SCGX534H2Y
Danielle Kelly, known as The Dapper Danielle to her more than half a million social media followers, has exploded into an influential personality known for creating authentic and consistent Disney-themed content. A former Disney cast member with over a decade of experience, Danielle uses her experience to illuminate the stories, people, and history that go into the most magical and happiest places on earth. In between speaking engagements, podcast recordings, and content creation, Danielle is most likely to be at a Disney park obsessing over Orange Bird merch, planning her next fabulous outfit, and reminding everyone to "night night, sleep tight, dream of churros tonight!" Ian Wilson was born in Tallahassee, Florida, and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Living between two diametrically different places has helped Ian as an editor connect the abstract to the tangible, the artistic to the quantified, and the wild to the refined. Ian has been helping authors find the right words for their ideas for the last five years and has supported on titles ranging from social commentary to works of fiction. He currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and new baby.
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