WDW Books

luv

luv

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The Imagineers guides to the parks are fun. The Complete Guide to WDW is, too.

I enjoyed the "Mousetrapped" stories by Catherine Ryan Howard. I laughed out loud twice while reading that...though it isn't technically about the parks.

I just got the Marty Sklar book and am looking forward to reading it when I finish the book I'm on now.

The Haunted Mansion book Disney sold was interesting if you like that ride a lot. I don't know if they still sell it, though. Maybe ebay?

Disney War is a good read. I don't know how accurate t all is, but it's a good read. :)
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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Vinyl Leaves: Walt Disney World and America by Stephen M. Fjellman - An in depth cultural analysis of nearly everything at Walt Disney World circa 1989.

Building a Better Mouse: The Story of the Electronic Imagineers Who Designed Epcot by Steve Alcorn and David Green - More a diary focused on the authors' experience building The American Adventure.

Married to the Mouse: Walt Disney World and Orlando by Richard Foglesong - A critical examination of the political and socio-economic relationship between Walt Disney World and the surround area.

Walt Disney and the Quest for Community by Steve Mannheim - Not about the Walt Disney World of today, but instead an exploration of Walt Disney's notions of community that ultimately lead to his intentions to build EPCOT.

The Heart of Our Cities: The Urban Crisis: Diagnosis and Cure by Victor Gruen - The urban design theory presented in this book is one of the biggest influences on Walt Disney's plans for EPCOT.
 
CP_alum08

CP_alum08

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Figments Friend said:
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A old favorite of mine is the large hardcover book released in 1982 called
'EPCOT Center - Creating the New World of Tomorrow'.

Some amazing photographs of the Park being built, plus photos of the early models.
It also features some of the great concept art used in the development of EPCOT Center reproduced here in glorious full color spreads, including many of the paintings used in the filmed segments of 'The American Adventure' ( and fold outs, at that! ).

Quite a few images of concepts never used, such as the original Seas Pavilion concept/story involving Poseidon and a full description of the story and characters being developed for the never built attraction for Japan.
Equatorial Africa is covered too...which was never added to World Showcase.

If you are a fan of old school EPCOT, this is the book for you!
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Probably my favorite WDW book! Some really amazing photography work.
 
Matt_Black

Matt_Black

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I've heard good things about The Dark Side of Disney, which is not some kind of expose' about WDW, but rather a guide book for those who love both Disney Parks AND certain... adult activities.
 
Knothead

Knothead

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Walt and the Promise of Progress City by Sam Gennaway is a favorite of mine. I devoured it in 2 afternoons. Its not a short book either.
 
BrittanyRose428

BrittanyRose428

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Matt_Black said:
I've heard good things about The Dark Side of Disney, which is not some kind of expose' about WDW, but rather a guide book for those who love both Disney Parks AND certain... adult activities.
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A relative bought me that for a Christmas gift, I don't think it's all that great to be honest. For me, the things that I didn't know are things that I don't want to know (ie: where people fool around and what not). Some of it is about things like pool hopping and cutting the lines saying you're disabled when you're not, and other things that are generally disapproved of by me and much of this board. If it's free it isn't terrible I guess, but after having received it as a gift I wouldn't recommend purchasing it.
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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Knothead said:
Walt and the Promise of Progress City by Sam Gennaway is a favorite of mine. I devoured it in 2 afternoons. Its not a short book either.
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I found Walt and the Promise of Progress City to be lacking in anything really new. It seemed like it might be a good introductory book, but was a bit disappointing after reading a few other books, especially Walt Disney and the Quest for Community and The Heart of Our Cities. Which reminds me of another good book:

Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World by Chad Denver Emerson - This work focuses more on the legal and political aspects of the secret land purchases and the establishment of the Reedy Creek Improvement District.
 
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Minnie_girl

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lazyboy97o said:
Vinyl Leaves: Walt Disney World and America by Stephen M. Fjellman - An in depth cultural analysis of nearly everything at Walt Disney World circa 1989.
Building a Better Mouse: The Story of the Electronic Imagineers Who Designed Epcot by Steve Alcorn and David Green - More a diary focused on the authors' experience building The American Adventure.

Married to the Mouse: Walt Disney World and Orlando by Richard Foglesong - A critical examination of the political and socio-economic relationship between Walt Disney World and the surround area.

Walt Disney and the Quest for Community by Steve Mannheim - Not about the Walt Disney World of today, but instead an exploration of Walt Disney's notions of community that ultimately lead to his intentions to build EPCOT.
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The Heart of Our Cities: The Urban Crisis: Diagnosis and Cure by Victor Gruen - The urban design theory presented in this book is one of the biggest influences on Walt Disney's plans for EPCOT.
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All great books! :)
 

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