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

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Simon and Schuster, Apr 3, 2015 - Travel - 256 pages
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 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 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!
 

Contents

Foreword
7
Fantasyland
26
Storybook Circus
42
Liberty Square
58
Adventureland
72
Epcot
100
World Showcase
120
Epcot Timeline
143
Courtyard
161
Streets of America
176
Disneys Hollywood Studios Timeline
189
Disneys Animal Kingdom
200
Asia
216
Africa
229
Solutions to Hints
245
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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.

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