The Disneyland Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition The Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Unprecedented History of Every Land, Attraction, Restaurant, Shop, and Major Event in the Original Magic Kingdom by Chris Strodder
Voted One of Library Journal’s Best Reference Books of the Year! “Whether you are planning a visit or are just a Disney fan, this is the book to own.”
Spanning the entire history of the park, from its founding more than 50 years ago to the present, this fascinating book explores over 500 attractions, restaurants, stores, events, and significant people from Disneyland.
Each of the main encyclopedia entries illuminates the history of a Disneyland landmark, revealing the initial planning strategies for the park’s iconic attractions and detailing how they evolved over the decades. Enriching this unique A-to-Z chronicle are profiles of the personalities who imagined and engineered the kingdom known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.”
This updated and expanded second edition includes:
Over 300 new photos
More historic photos of Disneyland in the 1950s and ’60s
Dozens of new or updated attractions, shops, eateries, and shows
More encyclopedia entries (over 500) describing virtually everything that’s ever been in Disneyland since it opened in 1955
Dozens of informative sidebars
More index listings for easier searching
Overflowing with meticulously researched details and written in a spirited, accessible style, The Disneyland Encyclopedia is a comprehensive and entertaining exploration of the most-influential, most-renovated, and most-loved theme park in the world!
Chris Strodder works in Marin County schools and libraries. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool, Swingin' Chicks of the '60s, the young adult novels Lockerboy and The Wish Book, and a collection of short stories, Stories Light and Dark. He lives in Mill Valley, California.
“This updated second edition is a
treasure trove of information on the original Walt Disney wonderland. The
Disneyland Encyclopedia is a marvelous reference guide to enjoy at home or
on any visit . . . any time of the year.” —Rage
Monthly magazine
“An indispensable tool for the Disneyland fan and researcher.” —MiceChat.com
“At over 500 pages it's a grand collection of the history and trivia of Disneyland, all nicely organized with concise entries for just about everything that has been installed, exhibited, removed or considered for the Happiest Place on Earth.” —MiceAge.com
“True to its title The Disneyland Encyclopedia documents the smallest snack cart, the shortest lived shows, the favorite restaurants and the beloved attractions inside the Disneyland Park from its 1955 opening. . . . . It would be difficult to find any physical element of Disneyland that is not documented in the book’s entries.” —BetweenDisney.com
“The real achievement is having 57 years of Disneyland history in one book.” —Yesterland.com
“Just about every topic you could consider for trivia is present in this book even general topics of Disneyland lore such as the icon Disneyland attraction posters, secret apartments, and park marquees.” —MouseInfo.com
“With over 500 separate articles, there's bound to be something you learn about Disneyland within these pages and for that reason this compact encyclopedia is definitely must-own for a Disney fan and a perfect gift for the Disney nerd in your life!” —MouseInfo.com
