Magic of Disneyland and Walt Disney World

by Valerie Childs

HB book

Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Mj Keskeys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had this book since I was a kid, never read it though, not that there's much to read , aside from the introduction which summarizes Walt Disney's life in a decent fashion it's a collection of photographs from Disneyland and Walt Disney World circa early 1980s, and it's fascinating to see how it was back then compared to now. From the different attractions, there were a lot more outdoorsy things, which have all since been overhauled to contemporary audiences, like Tom Sawyer Island, which I loved as a kid, would never fly today, just walking around exploring a cave and hillside, boring, kids would say today.

Also things that would not fly today are having actual little people dressed in dwarf costumes walking the park, that kind of blew my mind tbh.

It's a very interesting time capsule to a different era of the parks, and of Disney itself.

[Theresa F. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous photography, a wonderful time capsule for fans of the Disney parks.
Did I like it? Yes.
Would I reread it? Yes.
Would I recommend it? Yes.