The Disneyland Encyclopedia: The Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Unprecedented History of Every Land, Attraction, Restaurant, Shop, and Event in the Original Magic Kingdom | 
 enlarge | Author: Chris Strodder
Publisher: Santa Monica Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 6170
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 480
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 1595800336
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.06879496
EAN: 9781595800336
ASIN: 1595800336
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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Product Description
Spanning the entire history of the park, from its founding more than 50 years ago to the present, this fascinating book profiles 500 attractions, restaurants, stores, events, and significant people from the history of Disneyland. Each of the main entries in the book examines in detail the history of a Disneyland landmark, including how many of the most popular attractions went through several incarnations before becoming what they are today—Tomorrowland’s Hall of Chemistry and Hall of Aluminum were transformed into the groundbreaking Adventure Thru Inner Space in 1967, and then became the popular ride Star Tours 20 years later. Read about unbuilt concepts, including Rock Candy Mountain and Chinatown, and delight in fascinating trivia about the park, such as ride statistics and attendance records. With a daily list of events, openings, and closings in the park's history, a yearly summary of attractions that came and went, simple and clear maps that correspond to the book’s 500 entries, and sidebars with additional information on each ride, this is a comprehensive and entertaining book overflowing with detail on the most-renovated, most-loved, and most-visited theme park in the world.
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 Like Being In Disneyland Every Time You Turn The Page August 7, 2008
From A to Z, this book accomplishes what I have been searching for for years! A guide/history/trivia book describing every land, attraction, shop, show, and restaurant in Disneyland. Not just the current ones mind you, but EVERY SINGLE ONE that the author could find to have existed in the parks 50+ year history. As a Disneyland fan since I was a kid it was a fond look back at some of the attractions I grew up with, and a good history lesson on all the rides that came before I first visited "The Happiest Place On Earth". Each item is listed alphabetically, with the biggest attractions and lands getting the most coverage. While most of the trivia and information has been written elsewhere before, it is nice to find it all in one place wrapped up with a bow! Some exciting extras include bonus lists and pictures, such as a list of every attraction to have a poster in the entrance tunnel. Its the extra touches like this that make me love this one more than other Disneyland guides I have read. While it CAN become tedious at times reading about every fruit cart, special event and other small details, it just goes to show how thorough and well done this "Encyclopedia" truly is! I doubt there is another park book out there for DL fans as satisfying a read as "The Disneyland Encyclopedia". I don't think it is possible to top this one!
Memories from the past July 29, 2008
I am having a great time reminiscing about all the old rides & shops in the Disneyland Encyclopedia. There are shops & rides I recall visiting when I was little in the 60's. This is very informative & full of nostalga. Highly recomended for the Disneyland enthusiast. I love it!
Must read for Disneyland lovers July 7, 2008
Great book for any Disneyland lover. I have been going to Disneyland for over 40 years, as a kid, and sharing the experience with my Son and Daughter. This book gives you insights I have never known. Mr. Strodder has done an amazing job researching the park. After reading this book, I feel that the history and the magic of Disneyland is greatly enhanced. Anyone who has been going to the park for their whole life, or is going to the park for the first time, will find that this book broadens the experience by giving you a full picture of the history and work that went into creating the magic of the Magic Kingdom.
It's about time! June 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A fantastic book detailing Disneyland over the years. It's hard to believe that it took this long for someone to compile a history of all the attractions, shops, and shows since the park opened. This book is highly recommended for the many Disneyland fanatics out there.
--M Worley, creator of WaltsMagicKingdom.com
Comprehensive & obviously thoroughly researched! June 24, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is an impressive book. It contains a lot of entries that I have never seen documented anywhere else, particularly in regards to obscure shops and shows/parades. A fun feature are the many lists that are sprinkled within the text. This book is obviously a labor of love for the author and will be enjoyed by any fan of the Happiest Place on Earth
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