The story of Ed Morgan and Karl Bacon, ride inventors of the modern amusement parks. Inventors of the tubular steel roller coaster, flume ride, corkscrew roller coaster and many Disneyland and Walt Disney World ride systems.
Roller Coasters, Flumes and Flying Saucers
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R. R. Reynolds was born in Phoenix, Arizona, but grew up on the beaches of Santa Monica, California. Eventually the polders of the Netherlands beckoned him to live below sea level. After stints working in Denmark, India, and Nepal, he ended up living a snowball's throw from the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. Upon returning to the United States, he enjoyed ten years defrosting under the south Florida sunshine. Lilapsophobia drove him to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he found his new home and life as a certified Green Bay Packers-loving, Badger-rooting, brat-eating Wisconsin Cheesehead.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
The book chronicles the professional lives of the masterminds behind Arrow Development. They worked closely with Walt Disney while Disneyland was being built, and designed many of the ride-systems. The book tells many tales of those days. From semi-technical discussions of the operations of the Matterhorn, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more (all made easily understandable) to backstage tales of Disneyland and Walt Disney, this book is fantastic. Other topics in the theme/amusement park industry are covered as well, and are just as fascinating. This book truly does deliver a credible behind the scenes look at Disneyland and the industry. Well done!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This was a fantastic book, full of colorful stories, and lots of facts. I was already aware of Arrow Development, but had no idea that they were responsible for the invention of so many different types of ride systems. The book details, their entry into the business. Their eventual association with Disney and how it all started with the hand-built Mr. Toad cars, and continued from there. Water rides, such as It's a Small World and Pirates of the Caribbean, in addition to log rides. These were the guys who invented the corkscrew roller-coaster. They built rides for many other parks also, and it details those projects also. I was fascinated with everything that I read in this book, that I couldn't put it down until I had finished reading it. A must-have book for any theme park / roller coaster enthusiast. 5 stars, as fas as I'm concerned!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A very good insight on the start of a great roller coaster company. Learning about thier partnership with Disney and seeing how some of the most unique rides at Disneyland came to be shows how creative the human mind is. Also very helpful to any Walt Disney Imagineering hopeful, like myself!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing to find out just how many innovations we owe to this team.
Kept my interest from the start to the finish. Loved the way they improvised when necessary. Will never look at theme parks the same way again.
Published 1 month ago by Herb Most
4.0 out of 5 stars
Behind the scenes
Awesome behind the scenes information and a great story. I just wish it was a bit more linear in places
Published 1 month ago by Megan Franklin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just like a roller coaster ride, full of twists and turns!!!!
I absolutely loved learning about the mechanics behind those wild rides I love so much that can be found in amusement parks and fairs!!!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mustang Fyant
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great history lesson
If you love coasters then you'll love this book. As head ride operator of such a park in my youth I understand the thrills and chills that bring folks back. Read more
Published 2 months ago by SeaThrasher
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Early Days Of The Theme Park Industry
This is a great account of the beginnings of the theme park industry as seen through the eyes of the company that created many of the popular attractions at Disneyland.
Published 2 months ago by Ricky KImsey
3.0 out of 5 stars
ok
It was ok ... not much to say . I would suggest it for anyone wanting to pass the time
Published 2 months ago by Smart Shopper
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting story
It was interesting to read about the rough moments when they were creating these rides from scratch and how they trouble shooted the problems. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Neilsen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very interesting book!
Very interesting and makes you realize how much science is behind the rides at Disneyworld, carnivals, etc. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Laurie E. Hausmann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Interesting Book.
I found this book very informative. I have to admit that I'm a big Disney Fan, and finding out how these gentlemen put together the rides at Disneyland was facinating. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Larry Wilmot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
Funny; informative... interesting. This is a great book for a Disney nerd, or just any theme park enthusiast. What great stories and interesting stuff. Read more
Published 10 months ago by T. Russell
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