A revealing glimpse backstage at Disneyland examines its development operations while revealing stories of mischievious employees and devious guests
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Jan 05, 2009
Ann
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For quite a while it killed my affectionate feelings for visiting the park, but now that it's been 6 months or so since I read the book I want to go back. Of course I realized before I read this book that the employees are all human and human things happen. The pranks and sophomoric jokes employees pulled were entertaining, but hearing about the jealousies and politics was what turned me off.
Jan 31, 2011
Sarah
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I didn't enjoy this sequel anywhere near as much as I did the first book. That one I found fascinating, this one I found disturbing. And given that it was published over 10 years ago, I wonder how much as changed since this was written. I really hope that management has changed considerably.
Aug 03, 2010
Danielle
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I probably wouldn't have read this after Mouse Tales if not for two things: 1) I'd checked them both out at the same time, so it was just sitting there on my shelf, and 2) The first book was pretty outdated. This one was written (I believe) 10 years after the first, so I was hoping for some more up-to-date stories. There were those, but in general, I don't think the subject matter warranted another book. More of the same, mostly: "This one cast member said this happened one time..." so
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Jun 30, 2011
Kelly
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As a self confessed lover of all things Disney I found myself amused by some of the "cast members" antics and saddened by the loss of a simple idea of Good Entertainment to crass commercialism. Still I did like the book and will read the first one.
Jan 10, 2009
Bonnie B
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Not as good as the original Mouse Tales, but still an interesting read, espacially with the additional Disney World info.
Jun 14, 2009
Amy
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What's better than one book about the scandals behind Disneyland's gates...book 2!
Jan 02, 2011
Jeff
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As i recall having been a few months since I reread it, this one has some repetitive parts but still a fun read about the backstage machinations of the happiest place on earth. I'll probably reread it this summer in preparation for yet another trip there.
Apr 11, 2008
Birdlashes
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By reading the sequel first, have I made the Original Redundant? Anywhoo--this collection of stories about working at Disney World is like being at a dinner party with a group of people who all work together. A lot of stories, in-jokes, etc. That being said, the chapter on the workers who dress up in the character costumes was quite horrific...
Mar 05, 2010
Moni
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Really enjoyed it. Of course I like to learn about backstage things at Disney. Understand cutbacks with the Disney company since I was affected recently by those cutbacks but amazing to learn how those cutbacks affect the business and the guest experience. Sad really but I guess it's all part of the profit plan. I enjoyed the book anyway.
Mar 31, 2008
Lesley
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This one was better put together because Koeing broke the chapters into "lands" where he told stories about the rides and the staff. I loved the story about the guy who threw up in his costume and vomit came spewing out of the headpiece! Ah, Disneyland.........
Feb 21, 2008
Tracey
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A loose history of attractions and areas of the park - mostly composed of anecdotes & cast member stories. Good stuff if you're a Disney fan, but perhaps a bit nitpicky/obsessive otherwise.
Jul 01, 2008
Evan
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Yet another fun book about what goes on behind the scenes at Disneyland. Lots of cool things that I never knew about Disney.
Jan 09, 2011
Laura
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i am beginning to think that my disneyland cast members aren't as devoted to Walt Disney Magic as I would like...
Jan 25, 2009
Amy
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I enjoyed this second book of Mouse Tales, but not nearly as much as the first one.
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