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Publication Date: September 1, 2005

The first in a series of pocket-sized paperbacks will answer the question, "What would it be like to walk through the Disney Theme Parks with an Imagineer by your side?" The Imagineering Field Guide to The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World provides that experience: pointing out details and telling stories, back stories, and Imagineering insights never before heard, condensed into a portable, easily-referenced park guide. You'll never spend time at Walt Disney World the same way again.Each spread contains fascinating textual information and related images (drawings, photos, graphics) such as:

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure Trove of Imagineering Insider Info in a Small Space, September 8, 2005

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Jeffrey Contompasis "Imagineer-in-Waiting" (Metro DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Imagineering Field Guide to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World (Paperback)

The entire point of imagineering anything is to convey a story in a consistent and complete manner. How this is done is the subject of several imagineering books. For the newcomer, the book simply entitled Imagineering is it. For the next stage of imagineer-wannabe, there is the Field Guide. Take a guided tour of the Magic Kingdom land by land, attraction by attraction and learn what goes into making it all work cohesively and seemlessly.
This is an absolutely essential component to anyone's library of Disneyana or, more in general, anyone's library of the creative process.
This is supposed to be the first in a series of Imagineering Field Guides and I cannot wait until the next ones are published.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, December 17, 2005

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J. Long (Dayton, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Imagineering Field Guide to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World (Paperback)

Full of the information that makes the Imagineering side of Disney tick, "The Imagineering Field Guide to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World" is a wonderful book to help you better understand how and why Disney designed the Magic Kingdom the way they did. You learn to appreciate the importance of theme at the Disney parks as well as the minor quirks and inside jokes that comprise the art, layout, and design of attractions that usually go unnoticed by most tourists.

The book takes you through each land of the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and delves into each attraction. The history of the attraction and storyline behind the attraction is detailed, as is the design and construction. Just for fun, the Imagineers throw in some trivia that helps you to appreciate the tons of work put into the overall attraction experience.

It should be noted that this is not a guide book to Walt Disney World. Anyone looking for hotel information or restaurant reviews in this book will be sorely disappointed. But for those looking for something beyond the regular theme park experience, you cannot go wrong with this. I only hope they publish additional volumes for Epcot, The Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Insight, October 27, 2005

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Jason Cavanaugh (Peru, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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Anyone that knows Disney knows that it's all about the details. This guide if full of historical tidbits and the meaning behind the design detail of the Magic Kingdom (MK). For example: "There's a nice little propping detail in the second-floor window on the side of The Hall of Presidents, facing the Haunted Mansion. If you look up into this window, you'll see the two lanterns of Paul Revere as described in the famous line, "One if by land, two if by sea."" There are dozens of these "Quick Takes" sprinkled throughout the guide. After reading it, you'll have a totally new perspective on the MK and perhaps many new things to see during your next visit. I'm in the midst of planning my 7th visit to Walt Disney World and will certainly bring this guide along. I regard it as a must have for anyone ranging from an Annual Passholder to a first time visitor. I cannot wait until more are published about other Disney properties!

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5.0 out of 5 stars great read for Disney Fans
Enjoyed reading the book as it had information I did not already know, always a plus for a Disney Fan!

Published 8 months ago by Em

5.0 out of 5 stars informative
I enjoyed this book. I am a disney freak and love any information on disney.

Published on November 20, 2009 by Michael J. Hudson

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
Maybe I should have read the details better, but I thought I got an amazing book... Come to find out it's a pocket edition - nice when you walk trough the park. Read more

Published on September 1, 2009 by Ferdi B

5.0 out of 5 stars A great short book on The Magic Kingdom
A nice to read, unopinionated short book on the creation of The Magic Kingdom. It talks all about how things began and is similar to Modern Marvels.

Published on September 1, 2009 by BRB

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in Series
These books tell you all about the story behind Disney World like Pirates Of the Caribbean's Never ending game of chess.

Published on October 1, 2008

5.0 out of 5 stars I was pleasantly surprised
I will admit to being disappointed when I got these books in person and saw how small they are (I purchased the Field Guides for Animal Kingdom and Epcot, as well). Read more

Published on April 29, 2008 by Ellen Hardy

2.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight coverage of a detailed topic
It's not that this is a bad book. It's just short. Some of that has to do with the fact that it is little more than pocket book sized. Read more

Published on December 28, 2007 by Bruno

3.0 out of 5 stars Field Guide to Magic Kingdom
Interesting, but not as informative as I hoped

Published on June 12, 2007 by Don Chambers

5.0 out of 5 stars The Imagineering Field guide to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
I found that the Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom Aat Walt Disney World very Infromative

Published on May 9, 2007 by Scottl Crawley

4.0 out of 5 stars Concise, entertaining.
Provides vignettes on more popular
attractions. May not be detailed enough for real enthusiasts.
Would be good to have when walking around park.

Published on February 11, 2007 by william

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Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Read the first page

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Main Street, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney, Liberty Square, Cinderella Castle, The Haunted Mansion, Marc Davis, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, The Hall of Presidents, Mickey Mouse, New Tomorrowland, Carousel of Progress, New York World's Fair, Rivers of America, Snow White, Splash Mountain, The Enchanted Tiki Room, Abraham Lincoln, Astro Orbiter, John Hench, Space Mountain, Blaine Gibson, Disneyland Paris, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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