The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom
The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom book cover

The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom

Paperback – May 1, 2015

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Price
$6.75
Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1440587801
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.8 x 8.44 inches
Weight
10.7 ounces

Description

"I'm a frequent visitor to the parks by I'm impressed by the facts author Susan Veness finds that I've never heard of. You can take this as your guide and walk-through the parks learning about all the Hidden Magic that you only needed to know about to see." --The Disney blog"I've always been a Hidden Mickey fan, but this book took it to the next level. We were prepared to find all the cool hidden features of the ride--making it that much better. If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World--this book is a must have. Trust me." --R We There Yet? Mom"It's full of intriguing trivia...but more importantly for Budget Travelers, if there's anyone who can tell you what's worth your time and money, it's Veness. Read on for hush-hush must-do's, must-sees, and insider tips on how to save cash while maximizing fun." --BudgetTravel.com"The book is a gold mine of interesting tidbits about all four parks, all done in an easy-to-read, flowing writing style.... [An] immensely fascinating book." --Staten Island Advance Susan Veness is an international travel writer, researcher, online content provider, and itinerary planner specializing in Florida, Disney, Orlando’s theme parks, and cruising. She is the author of four books in The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World series, and coauthor of The Brit Guide to Orlando and the biography Defying Expectations . She has been visiting Walt Disney World since it opened in 1971 and with a home just minutes from the Mouse, she continues to tour the parks on a regular basis.

Features & Highlights

  • Discover the secrets and magic of Walt Disney World. This book will be your guide to Disney’s hidden treasures—including Fantasyland and Storybook Circus secrets!
  • Your guide to Disney's hidden treasures--including Fantasyland and Storybook Circus secrets!Whether this is your first or fiftieth visit, you'd be surprised at how much you miss during your trip to Walt Disney World. From where to find hidden Imagineer signatures to the secrets behind the carriage numbers in the Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak play area, learn all about the hidden magic that permeates these fabulous resorts in this tell-all handbook. You will also get the insider's take on:
  • The Disney family coat of arms standing guard at the entrance to Cinderella Castle
  • The Disney family coat of arms standing guard at the entrance to Cinderella Castle
  • The surprise song that plays in the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train queue area
  • The surprise song that plays in the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train queue area
  • The mysterious concentric circles in the Temple of Heaven in Epcot's China pavilion
  • The mysterious concentric circles in the Temple of Heaven in Epcot's China pavilion
  • The lipstick stain on the champagne glass sitting on the table in the Tower of Terror
  • The lipstick stain on the champagne glass sitting on the table in the Tower of Terror
  • Complete with a whole new section on the Fantasyland and Storybook Circus expansion,
  • The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World, 2nd Edition
  • will inspire you to relive the magic year after year!

Customer Reviews

Rating Breakdown

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Love this as a Disney fanatic

I bought this book in hopes of learning something new,and I'm so glad I did. I'm a Disney fanatic through and through. I love WDW and go as often as I can. I pride myself on knowing and researching hidden gems, items and things at the World. This book? Far outshines my knowledge. We have 20 more things to see/find in our next trip.
24 people found this helpful
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AMAZING BOOK (but not that different from the first version)

I bought this version after already owning the first version in preparation for a trip to Walt Disney World. I enjoyed the first edition of the book immensely and would recommend it and this one whole-heartedly. Only giving the book four stars instead of five because I don't think the updates were drastic enough that I needed to buy the second edition after already owning the first edition. So, would 100% recommend buying this book if you're a WDW fan or have an upcoming trip, but would NOT recommend buying this book if you already have the first edition.
23 people found this helpful
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I cant recommend this book enough

As a former Disney cast member and a current Disney authorised travel agent, I cant recommend this book enough...

This book is a great read for those who want to learn more about what to expect when visiting a Disney destination
18 people found this helpful
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this is awesome! Love this more then the Hidden mickey ears ...

Being a Disney nerd, this is awesome! Love this more then the Hidden mickey ears book.
13 people found this helpful
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Good book, just didn't serve our purpose.

Not good for scoping out Disney World for an upcoming trip. This is more for Disney fanatics that want to know all the ins and outs of Disney World. Good book, just didn't serve our purpose.
10 people found this helpful
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I loved that this book is organized by section of Disney ...

I loved that this book is organized by section of Disney World to make it easier to locate facts related to the part of the park that you are in. I also really enjoyed that it had facts about how and why things were done in certain ways to just show all the thought and care that goes behind everything Disney does. This book definitely enhanced my trip to Disney.
7 people found this helpful
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Meh...

I was so excited to get this book and get some insight into the magic of Disney World before our trip. It was just a boring read, honestly. Like, just a list in paragraph form, of where to find "not so obvious" things at the parks. I only read the first few pages and I was like, "Nope. I will not read this. Life's too short." I did read about Walt Disney in Glenn Beck's "Dreamers and Deceivers," which was interesting. And also read the Who Was? Walt Disney book to my 6 year old son. I thought those were both better than anything in this book.
5 people found this helpful
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Learn the "back story"!

I just finished reading this book for the 3rd time! We go to WDW every-other year and since 2012 I've read this book before each trip. Thoroughly enjoyed it each time and reading it really helps build the anticipation for an upcoming trip!
Because of the amount of info (the "secrets") in this book it's impossible to seek out all of them in one trip. This will be my 11th visit to WDW and this time I am actually taking the book to the parks with me! Even for a WDW vet, the info in this book makes the parks "pop". If you think you've seen it all or know it all about WDW, read this book.... You'll be surprised (and delighted) at what you DON'T know!
5 people found this helpful
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Too boring

I like the idea of this book, but I found it a bit boring and didn't care for it much. I liked some of the stories and history of Disney, but I think if there was a smaller book focusing more on a fewer things it would be better for someone doing a shorter trip. I purchased this before my trip to Disney, but having limited time at Disney and the hustle and bustle, didn't get time to focus much on it. I think this book would be better for someone that has a membership or such and can go frequently to have time to waste and indulge in this book more
4 people found this helpful
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Makes a Return Trip to Disney a Lot of Fun

This was a gift to my husband since we are returning to Walt Disney World soon. He thoroughly enjoys the book, and is looking forward to finding some new magic in the Disney parks.
4 people found this helpful

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