Presenting Disneyland
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Presenting Disneyland: Forgotten Photos from Opening Day.
Presenting Disneyland features never-before-seen color images captured by a Disney studio employee—
a remarkable behind-the-scenes, candid glimpse of Walt Disney and his new theme park as they prepared for their television and in-person debut. Previously lost to the decades, these photographs provide a visual history of the celebrity attendees and overall excitement of what it was like to be in attendance at Disneyland on July 17, 1955.
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“The Wonders of Walt Disney World is basically THE book you need to plan an incredible trip to the parks, with insider tips and tricks.
Aaron H. Goldberg
In the simplest terms, I’m a fan of all things Disney, just like you’re probably a fan of some aspect of the Walt Disney Company. I just took my fandom to the next level!
I am a University of Pennsylvania alumnus, from which I graduated with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in anthropology. Looking back on my trajectory, perhaps on a subconscious level I wanted to finally make use of my degrees post-college, so I began to research Walt Disney and his creations. This led me to write and publish several books about Walt, his theme parks, and his creations, both on the small and big screen. I’m proud to say some of my books have won multiple awards, hit bestseller status, and are carried in-store by major booksellers across the country—pretty remarkable feats for a small publisher like myself. Over the years, I have guest authored a story about Disney for the Library of Congress, and I’ve been interviewed regarding Disney by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, NBC News, the Los Angeles Times, the Orlando Sentinel, and the San Francisco Chronicle, to name a few!
The Disney Story
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A decade-by-decade look back on the man, the mouse, and the theme parks. From Mickey Mouse’s debut at the Colony Theatre in November 1928 to the opening of Shanghai Disneyland in 2016—and everything in between—finally, the world’s greatest storyteller has their story told!
The Wonders of Walt Disney World
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The perfect companion for your next trip or a nostalgic look back on what you have experienced, or may have missed, during your last visit. If you’ve never been to Walt Disney World, or even if you visit several times a year, by the time you finish the book, you will have not only a better sense of where things are throughout the parks but a greater appreciation for the attractions themselves.
The Wonders of Walt Disney World is a comprehensive and entertaining tour designed for both easy reading and reference.
Meet the Disney Brothers
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Winner of The Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Young Reader Nonfiction in 2020!
You have probably heard the word Disney before. Come on, who hasn’t? You’ve seen Disney movies, watched Disney TV shows, and maybe even visited Disneyland or Walt Disney World.
Did you know there were two brothers with the last name of Disney who created this entertainment empire? Walt and Roy Disney built the world’s most popular theme parks and brought to life some of the best-known cartoon characters in family entertainment. The story of their lives is a wonderful tale of hard work, determination, and cooperation.
Buying Disney’s World
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As told through the personal notes and files from the key figures involved in the project, Buying Disney’s World details the story of how Walt Disney World came to be, like you’ve never heard before.
From conception to construction and everything in between - including how a parcel of land within Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort was acquired during a high-stakes poker game - explore how the company most famous for creating Mickey Mouse acquired central Florida’s swamps, orange groves, and cow pastures to build a Disney fiefdom and a Magic Kingdom.
Presenting Disneyland
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Forgotten Photos from Opening Day
Presenting Disneyland features never-before-seen color images captured by a Disney studio employee, an invited guest of Disneyland on the day it was introduced to the world.
This remarkable first-hand glimpse provides numerous candid, behind-the-scenes photos of Walt Disney and his new theme park as they prepared for their television and in-person debut.
Previously lost to the decades, these photographs provide a visual history of the celebrity attendees, infamous “test wall” (before it made its way into the park), and overall excitement of what it was like to be in attendance at Disneyland on July 17, 1955.
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