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The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World by Susan Veness

June 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment

I just went and bought this book on Monday and I have finished it already. It was an amazing Disney fix since I was fretting the fact I wouldn’t be able to get there in July with my friends. I recommend this book for anyone who is a Disney fanatic.

Not only does this book give you excuses to stop and smell the roses in the Disney theme parks it gives so much background information I feel like I know a million times more about my favorite place on Earth. The author separates the book by park and prefaces it with a description of how WDW came into being.

She goes through each and every section of the parks and points out different little things that most people wouldn’t ever notice. Some of them are things that are left by the Imagineers who created each attraction and are things most people really wouldn’t get without being told the story behind them. The author gives stories and facts to back up the hidden magic items.

One thing I realized from reading this book is that I really didn’t know my Disney parks like I thought I did. There are so many little things I just never noticed because I was too busy running from one ride to the next. I am definitely going to make more time in my next trip to see and point out the little things to the kids.

I was so excited after reading this book and wanted more things Disney related to read so I also ordered all of the Imagineering Field Guides. I am determined to have a Disney summer even if I never set foot in the parks this year.

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Tags: Disney · Non-Fiction · Travel

1 response so far ↓

  • 1 Susan Veness // Aug 15, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    I just found your review and wanted to thank you for your kind words about The Hidden Magic! I am so pleased to hear it was a fun read, and delighted to know it adds to your enjoyment of the parks!

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