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Imagineering Field Guide to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, The (Paperback)

~ The Disney Imagineers (Author) "Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company..." (more)
Key Phrases: Main Street, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney (more...)
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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:

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Disney Editions (August 29, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786855533
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786855537
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 3.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #326,536 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure Trove of Imagineering Insider Info in a Small Space, September 8, 2005
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.
Good Show.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, December 17, 2005
By J. Long (Dayton, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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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
By 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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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 2 months ago by Ferdi B

5.0 out of 5 stars A greta short book on The Magic Kingdom
A very nice to read, unopinionated short book on the creation of The Magic Kingdom.
Published 2 months ago 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 13 months ago

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 18 months ago 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 22 months ago 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with Interesting Facts
I think this book is very good. It's packed with information on the architecture of the different 'lands' and how they made the transtions flow seemlessly. Read more
Published on November 28, 2006 by luv2cook

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must HAve for Disney Fans
I found this book to be a facinating collection of Disney Facts. It's a great companion to take along when visiting the Magic Kingdom. Read more
Published on October 28, 2006 by Thomas J. Wollard

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