Everyone can list their favorite former attractions at Walt Disney World. What if you could still have a glimpse of those treasured rides even today? This book will expose the remnants of previous rides and attractions still visible at Walt Disney World, including many elements that were folded into the shows and rides that replaced them. There are also numerous intentional reproductions of parts of former rides, planted as a kind of ultimate inside joke. That's not all. Interwoven with these remnants is a rich tapestry of homages throughout the Walt Disney World parks, there to pay respect to the designers, artists, and engineers who built these magical realms. These references are often hidden in plain sight, and many are given without explanation. This book will uncover so many tributes and homages, you'll forever see the Disney parks in a whole new light.
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About the Author
Kevin Yee spent fifteen years working for Disney theme parks. The parks became his hobby, and he has been writing books and online columns about the theme parks since 1999.
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Kevin Yee worked for 15 years at Disneyland in a variety of roles (restaurant lower management, entertainment) and has written regularly about Disney theme parks since 1997 on Web sites, magazine articles, and blogs. He lives in Orlando, where he visits the Disney parks twice a week with his family.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By bckpack
Format:Paperback
So you're a Disney fan. You spend way too much time on various Disney sites and blogs and you've got a vast knowledge of all things WDW. Your friends think you're a little nuts, but not too nuts to solicit advice from regarding their upcoming trip. You know all the details, right? The Nautilus carved on Pooh's tree, Mr. Toad handing over the deed; that stuff is just the beginning. No matter how many times you've been to WDW and how many secrets you know, you are guaranteed to learn something from this book. The simplest of details are not left to chance. Every date on a seemingly random box has a meaning and even the names of merchandise carts or food stands tells a story.
The book is presented in an encyclopedia like format with a pretty comprehensive index. Does the name Bwana Bob's have any sort of meaning? Check it out in the index and find your answer. However, the book is actually readable too. Beginning at the TTC ticket booth the details flow like you are 'reading up Main St.' and then around the Magic Kingdom. The same applies to the other parks as well. As you read you'll be making a mental note of hidden details to check out on your next visit.
This is a nice book for any Disney fan. You're guaranteed to learn something. Casual fans will be amazed to know just how much effort is put into detailed theming while Disney veterans who thought they knew it all will be surprised at just how deep Disney goes to honor the past and ensure nothing is left to chance.
The book is presented in an encyclopedia like format with a pretty comprehensive index. Does the name Bwana Bob's have any sort of meaning? Check it out in the index and find your answer. However, the book is actually readable too. Beginning at the TTC ticket booth the details flow like you are 'reading up Main St.' and then around the Magic Kingdom. The same applies to the other parks as well. As you read you'll be making a mental note of hidden details to check out on your next visit.
This is a nice book for any Disney fan. You're guaranteed to learn something. Casual fans will be amazed to know just how much effort is put into detailed theming while Disney veterans who thought they knew it all will be surprised at just how deep Disney goes to honor the past and ensure nothing is left to chance.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By NarnianQueen
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The information presented in this book is very fun for everyone who goes to Walt Disney World but never really stopped to notice the details. However the pictures which are fundamental to complement the trivia, are small and of terrible quality, similar to bad xerox.
This book could be a lot better if the printing of the images were of a better quality and in color.
It's an ok purchase for those planning a first trip to Disney to keep an eye for the things mentioned. Not recommended if you already know your Disney trivia though.
This book could be a lot better if the printing of the images were of a better quality and in color.
It's an ok purchase for those planning a first trip to Disney to keep an eye for the things mentioned. Not recommended if you already know your Disney trivia though.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
About the Author
Kevin Yee, a former Disneyland castmember, is an author and Disney Theme Park Historian. He publishes the Ultimate Orlando blog and is a columnist at MiceAge. He is one of the most prolific theme park-related authors with over 10 titles, including: Mouse Trap: Memoir of a Disneyland Cast Member and the 101 Things You Never Knew About... series.
The Review
Yee know his Walt Disney World details. The book has over 200 pages dedicated to the trivia, minutia, history and details of the theme parks and resort area. Sometimes, I think a review should be as simple as "This is a fun read and you will enjoy it." In this case, that is true, but I should qualify the review with more than that.
Do you know where the last two ticket booths in the Magic Kingdom are?
The book is presented park-by-park and area-by-area. We start at the Magic Kingdom Entrance Plaza and find ourselves strolling under the train station and down Main St. USA. Yee points out the details that honor the builders of Walt Disney World and the little details that make the magic even more arresting. From there, Yee takes us on a journey through each land, reminding us why we love the parks so much.
Have you seen the not-to-subtle nod to the World of Motion in the Test Track queue?
The presentation is fairly simple and is geared towards a blog-reading audience. This is not a slight towards Yee; it was very insightful to present the information in small chunks that the reader can enjoy. This is a book that you can skip around or read land-by-land. It would be ideal to read on your flight to Orlando or to read in the hotel the night before you head to a specific park. Plus, this is a great way to impress your friends and family as you share your new found Walt Disney World knowledge. He also included photographs to help you identify the areas in question. Unfortunately, this is the major negative point of the book because the photos are in black and white. Granted, color photos would have been very cost-prohibitive and not completely necessary.
Did you know there was a scale model of the Gully Whumper Keel Boat somewhere at Fort Wilderness?
Yee also presents a few other goodies in the book. One section is devoted to attraction dates, including all of the former attractions. Another section lists all of the names on the windows on Main St. USA. They are listed by street. The index is broken down by attraction, so you can quickly find your favorite. There is even a small section dedicated to some other place called Universal, or something. Not quite sure what that is.
Where is the reference to Mortimer Mouse at the Disney Hollywood Studios?
Yee presents a work that straddles every Disney level, from the novice to the most veracious and ardent Disney Nerd (yes, nerd with a capital N). No matter how many blogs or books you've read, you are guaranteed to run across something you haven't seen before.
Kevin Yee, a former Disneyland castmember, is an author and Disney Theme Park Historian. He publishes the Ultimate Orlando blog and is a columnist at MiceAge. He is one of the most prolific theme park-related authors with over 10 titles, including: Mouse Trap: Memoir of a Disneyland Cast Member and the 101 Things You Never Knew About... series.
The Review
Yee know his Walt Disney World details. The book has over 200 pages dedicated to the trivia, minutia, history and details of the theme parks and resort area. Sometimes, I think a review should be as simple as "This is a fun read and you will enjoy it." In this case, that is true, but I should qualify the review with more than that.
Do you know where the last two ticket booths in the Magic Kingdom are?
The book is presented park-by-park and area-by-area. We start at the Magic Kingdom Entrance Plaza and find ourselves strolling under the train station and down Main St. USA. Yee points out the details that honor the builders of Walt Disney World and the little details that make the magic even more arresting. From there, Yee takes us on a journey through each land, reminding us why we love the parks so much.
Have you seen the not-to-subtle nod to the World of Motion in the Test Track queue?
The presentation is fairly simple and is geared towards a blog-reading audience. This is not a slight towards Yee; it was very insightful to present the information in small chunks that the reader can enjoy. This is a book that you can skip around or read land-by-land. It would be ideal to read on your flight to Orlando or to read in the hotel the night before you head to a specific park. Plus, this is a great way to impress your friends and family as you share your new found Walt Disney World knowledge. He also included photographs to help you identify the areas in question. Unfortunately, this is the major negative point of the book because the photos are in black and white. Granted, color photos would have been very cost-prohibitive and not completely necessary.
Did you know there was a scale model of the Gully Whumper Keel Boat somewhere at Fort Wilderness?
Yee also presents a few other goodies in the book. One section is devoted to attraction dates, including all of the former attractions. Another section lists all of the names on the windows on Main St. USA. They are listed by street. The index is broken down by attraction, so you can quickly find your favorite. There is even a small section dedicated to some other place called Universal, or something. Not quite sure what that is.
Where is the reference to Mortimer Mouse at the Disney Hollywood Studios?
Yee presents a work that straddles every Disney level, from the novice to the most veracious and ardent Disney Nerd (yes, nerd with a capital N). No matter how many blogs or books you've read, you are guaranteed to run across something you haven't seen before.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
This explains a lot...
I won't go into any details as to why I chose to title my review "this explains a lot..." for fear of giving any spoilers to those who don't like spoilers but if you are a Disney... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tracy
2.0 out of 5 stars
The book is for specialized interests only.
Most of the items covered were not of interest to me. For example, an imangineer that left his initials on a ride as a tribute to himself or some remnant of the previous ride... Read more
Published 3 months ago by edward N. David
2.0 out of 5 stars
Some google search
With some time and want the same information is obtained in google.
If you are a big fan of Disney, you will not find anything new here.
If you are a big fan of Disney, you will not find anything new here.
Published 3 months ago by Luis Maiorano
5.0 out of 5 stars
walt disney wotld hidden history.
I bought this as a gift for my husband and he takes it to bed and reads a little every night. He seems to enjoy the book, or any book on disney.
Published 4 months ago by Melinda Hinds
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun read. I enjoyed it.
Enjoyable read...easy to pick up read for a few minutes and then come back. Pictures could be better, but looking forward to my next Disney trip to see these sights for myself.
Published 5 months ago by Jeff Bailey
2.0 out of 5 stars
Cannot recommend
Although a worthy topic to Disney afficianados, this book just doesn't deliver. Some of the pictures are so poor that it's difficult to determine what you're looking at. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Linda Daniels
1.0 out of 5 stars
Walt Disney World Hidden Remnants
I would not recommend this book to anyone. I was very disappointed in the content, and the title did not live up to what was contained inside the book.
Published 7 months ago by Bella Swan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
I am a huge Disney fan and found this book to be an easy and enjoyable read. Good for people who like general information and want to brush up on some history before taking a trip... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lgervais
3.0 out of 5 stars
Factual, but dry
I am heading to WDW soon, for the first time in 17 years. As a history buff, books like this interst me. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Heather Tompkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book
Easy read and informational yet fun. Great book for a weekend read. Disney travelers will emjoy going back in time. Will go back to reread.
Published 21 months ago by Cheryl A. Reinhardt
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