Since the World Began: Walt Disney World - The First 25 Years [Hardcover]

Jeff Kurtti (Author)

Book Description

In celebration of Walt Disney World’s twenty-fifth anniversary, a lavish history of Walt Disney’s dreams offers the original concept drawings, photographs of the park’s construction, environmental awareness programs, and the state-of-the-art technology that helps create the magical environment. Original.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions; First Edition edition (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786862483
• ISBN-13: 978-0786862481
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #246,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The World Behind The World, December 11, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Since the World Began: Walt Disney World The First 25 Years (Paperback)

Like many people, I am absorbed by things Disney, especially the parks. "Since The World Began" satisfies that need wonderfully, but adds much more - how many of us know about the special zoning and self-government that makes the Disney property in Florida unique? That Disney World had the first operating 911 emergency system? That a vast network of self-operating gates and levees keep the water table intact? The infrastructure of this massive community is a testament to the most forward-thinking engineering in - no pun intended - the world. From the multi-layered transportations systems to the enormous "basement" of The Magic Kingdom, Jeff Kurtti's book tells not only of rides and cartoon characters, but of the fascinating behind-the-scenes efforts to create a truly new world.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best book on Walt Disney World, September 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Since the World Began: Walt Disney World The First 25 Years (Paperback)

This is a very good book on Walt Disney World. It is far superior to the 20th Anniversary Book "Walt Disney World 20 Magical Years". Although, many of the pictures are the same, there are alot more in Since the World Began.

In addition, this book provides much more information on the creation of the park. Still the best book on the creation of the Disney theme parks is "Disneyland: Inside Story" by Randy Bright. Since this is out of print, Walt Disney World 20 Magical Years is a good choice.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Disney Fans - Get This Book, April 12, 1998

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H. A. Dunfey (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Since the World Began: Walt Disney World The First 25 Years (Paperback)

This so far is the best book on Disney I have found. It's simple, if you are a fan of Disney you will love this book, you'll have a tough time setting it down. The photos are great, and the text is informative, interesting, and detailed. The author is a BIG fan of Disney, and worked there too, so it's coming from someone who knows Disney.