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Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom | Susan Veness
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Sure, it's the Happiest Place on Earth, but how much do the 45 million-plus people who visit the Disney World theme parks annually really know about it? From where to find all the hidden Mickeys to the truth behind Madame Leota's ring at the Haunted Mansion, learn all about the hidden magic that permeates these fabulous resorts in this tell-all handbook. Readers also get the insider's take on: The smell of home-baked cookies on Main Street in the Magic KingdomThe Fountain of World Friendship in Epcot that contains water from rivers and oceans around the globeWalt Disney's opening day speech tapped out in Morse Code in FrontierlandThe eco-friendly benches (recycled milk jugs) in the Animal KingdomTwo versions of The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios Complete with secret tips from Disney's Imagineers, this book is the perfect in-park companion for Disney World fans.
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britt_brooke
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really nerded out to this “Hidden Magic”guide. Veness highlights special WDW touches we might otherwise miss. Also listed are timelines of each park including rides/attractions that are longer present. This jogged a vivid memory of 8-year-old me riding Maelstrom, now re-themed as Frozen Ever After. And it turns out, I went to MGM Studios its inaugural year. Fun memories! A must read for those who want to drive their family bonkers.

Cinfhen Ohhh, you are DEFINITELY going to drive your family bonkers!!!! and they will DEFINITELY love you for it 💚💚 3y
britt_brooke @Cinfhen 😂😂 Btw, I think I‘m finally finished with my Disney prep reading. You‘re probably relieved. 😅 We head down in a couple of stays!! 3y
Cinfhen Happy travels ✈️ 3y
britt_brooke @Cinfhen Thank you! 3y
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ReadingOver50
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I was really excited to get this as a Christmas present. I love going to Disneyland and find the behind the scenes stuff fascinating. This book was a disappointment. The writing was dry and clinical. I felt like I was reading a textbook. For the most part the "secrets" were not interesting and not really secrets. She focused a little too much on architectural details. Blech!

SitsWithaBook What a bummer! You would never guess that from the cover. It's gorgeous. 6y
laur89 If you want to read an interesting one, try this book. It‘s got a lot of cool insight into Disney projects, and gives you an idea of what it‘s like to be part of the Disney company. 6y
MrBook Nice review! 6y
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Whimsical.Curiosity
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A peak into the #disneyswap #bookswap heading your way @laur89 !!! I can't wait for you to open it 🎁🍾🥂🎈

#litsyhappenings #litsyswaps #newfriends #penpals #disney #christmaswrapping

InBooksILive Omg that wrapping paper is adorable! ❤ 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego There was a Disney swap and I missed it?! 6y
Whimsical.Curiosity @InBooksILive I just love their little peaking faces. 6y
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Ah. Love it! And kinda relieved. Lol. 😆 Enjoy. 6y
Whimsical.Curiosity @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego hahaha I know that feeling! The swaps are my favorite. 😍 6y
laur89 Ahh so excited!! 🤩🤩 Disney + holiday spirit = ultimate feel good mood ❤️❤️ 6y
Whimsical.Curiosity @laur89 make sure to open whilst drinking hot cocoa or tea ☕ 6y
KatieDid927 Oh man next time there‘s a Disney swap I want the deets! 6y
Whimsical.Curiosity @KatieDid927 I see those ears!! And deal! 6y
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Guildedearlobe
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This is my nephew Hank. About a year ago, when he was 3 he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Today he is officially in remission and currently on his Make a Wish trip to Disney World and Universal Studios. Tomorrow is his 5th Birthday.

I already got him some gifts but would like to send him some books for when he gets back. Any suggestions for a 5 year old boy who like basically all the stuff 5 year old boys like?

Avanders 🙌🏽🙌🏽 6y
Velvetfur I don't know what 5 year old boys like but I wanted to say I'm happy for you all (family) that he's in remission ❤️ 6y
Libby1 ❤️ 6y
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TrishB That‘s wonderful news 💕 6y
JennyM 💜 6y
TheSpineView That is the best news! 😊🧡 6y
BlameJennyJane Awesome news! Yay, Hank!! 6y
BookwormM Brilliant news 6y
JoScho Yay for this news!! The Pout Pout Fish is cute and of course you can‘t go wrong with Pete the Cat or Llama Llama Red Pajama. 6y
Dogearedcopy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
saresmoore Mo Willems‘ Elephant & Piggie books are great fun. 6y
madamereadsalot1 Yay for remission! 🙌 Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, also by Mo Willems is brilliant! And I second Elephant & Piggie. Really, anything by Mo Willems is great fun. 6y
sprainedbrain Hooray for this news! At 5, my little guy was into anything Marvel and he really likes this one now: (edited) 6y
Dragon ❤️ 6y
CouronneDhiver Yay! Way to go, champ 🙌🏽🙌🏽 6y
SleepyDragon There is an awesome series of Lego themed Early Readers, including Star Wars, Ninjago, Batman, Marvel, Lego City, etc. They are funny and well written for vocabulary building. My oldest loved them and I saved every single one for his siblings to grow into. 6y
Lreads Happy Birthday Hank! 🎉🎂💕 6y
Guildedearlobe @sprainedbrain Thanks. I think this is perfect for him and I think his siblings would like it too. 6y
Guildedearlobe @NeesyBeth Being that he got to visit the Pilot I got him the LEGO City Early reader about the Airport and flying. 6y
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JoScho
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This will always be my favorite #castle #newhogwartsadventure

AmyG You guys are too cute. ❤️ 6y
wanderinglynn Great photo! 🧡 6y
LittleBug Pumpkin Pie🤩🤩Awesome!! 6y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awww y‘all are too cute! 💗💗 6y
vkois88 Love! But - also jealous 😉 lol 6y
Ashley_Nicoletto I was there this week too! So much fun! 6y
JoScho @vkois88 @ashley_nicoletto This was a few years ago. I wish we were going this year. 6y
Quirkybookworm Had so much fun last November! 6y
GripLitGrl Great photo💖 6y
KatieCarpenter Love ❤️ 6y
tracey38 Great photo. I want to go back there. 6y
JoScho @Quirkybookworm it is the best! 6y
JoScho @GripLitGrl @KatieCarpenter @tracey38 thanks for the love 🤗❤️ 6y
Eggs Sweet happy couple❣️Too cute~great picture 😍 6y
JoScho @Eggs 😘❤️ 6y
Eggs Love your hubs' shirt!!! Pumpkin pie 6y
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Kmmsellers
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My husband and I are taking my mom, my niece and my nephew to Disney World. And we are leaving tomorrow!! So excited! I don‘t usually take library books on vacation with me, but this time, I‘m taking Children of Blood and Bone with me. It‘s so good!

cobwebmoth Have fun! 7y
CouronneDhiver 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 7y
RachLovesTV Yay!! I'll be headed there in 3 weeks! Have a blast!! 7y
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Redwritinghood 🎉🎉 Have fun! 7y
JoScho Disney is my favorite! Have fun!! 7y
LikelyLibrarian Have a great time ❤️ 7y
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bookandcat
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Being at Disney makes me happy (and I'm getting some reading done in the ride lines!) #happytaxdaygiveaway @CareBear

Cinfhen Fun!!!! 7y
CareBear Oh my gosh are you there now? Soooo freaking jealous!!! Thanks for entering. 7y
bookandcat @CareBear yep! Took that picture yesterday, Hollywood Studios today! 7y
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everlocalwest I haven't been in like three years! Trying to convince my brother to go when all the Star Wars stuff opens next year. I hope you are having the best time!! (But how could you not be?!?) 7y
CareBear Have so much fun! 7y
bookandcat @everlocalwest IT'S SO FUN YOU MUST COME BACK. 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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I'm cleaning out my phone.
1.Disney Magic Kingdoms (on my iPad. No games on my phone)
2. Sci-Fi. I love a good space opera
3. Maple cream Russel Stoffer eggs
4. Josh (my boo)
5. @Bookzombie @Kaye @Cinfhen @Lizpixie

wanderinglynn I‘ve been playing Disney Magic Kingdoms, but I‘m kind of frustrated with it because I can never finish the character events. Like the most recent one, I couldn‘t get enough of the Pooh hats to get Pooh bear. 😕 7y
LibrarianRyan @wanderinglynn I did manage to complete spoon. But I have plenty of unfinished. Plus raising enough coin to buy shar Kahn uggggg. But still I play. 7y
Kaye Thank you Ryan ❤️ You‘re pretty doggone fun yourself. 7y
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Cinfhen Thank you so much @LibrarianRyan I appreciate your tag 💓💓💓now u have my curious about this Disney Magic Kingdoms game 😜 7y
LibrarianRyan @Cinfhen you slowly build your magic kingdom. You start off with Mickey Mouse and complete quests to gain characters and amusements. It's like almost any world builder but it's Disney. 7y
Cinfhen Oooh, I would probably suck at that game🙄I could never figure out that SIMS stuff 7y
Bookzombie Thank you so much @LibrarianRyan !!💗 You are one of my favorites too! 7y
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ReadingVampire
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Went to Disney again yesterday! Hollywood studios (or MGM what I call it because I'm old enough to remember its former name.) was a blast! Lost my voice in the tower of terror, my fear of dropping out of the sky left me speechless. That's okay back to being lazy today at home and reading! Happy Sunday to my Litsy family! #disneymayhem

bookloo So cool! 😍 7y
Drnkpnkprincess I love that ride! I heard they are thinking of closing it and turning it into a new star wars ride... I think it was star wars... 🤔 I know they‘ve been turning Tom Sawyers Island into a huge Star Wars themed area too... 7y
Drnkpnkprincess Wait! Disney Land or Disney World? cause I meant Disneyland 😂 7y
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tpixie My names Teri. When my youngest rode it, she called it the Tower of Teri! ( it was MGM then!) 7y
AndreaReads @Drnkpnkprincess It's still Tower of Terror at Disney World, but it's now Guardians of the Galaxy (reopened this last year) at Disneyland! 7y
ReadingVampire @AndreaReads OMG the new one looks so cool! But I hope they keep this one the same way, so I now have an excuse to Disneyland! 7y
ReadingVampire @tpixie Lol 😂! Does she still call it that? 7y
AmyG Omg The Tower of Terror. NEVER AGAIN. (edited) 7y
tpixie @Puredragonstar lol - yes, at 24 yo!! 7y
Drnkpnkprincess @AndreaReads gaurdians! That‘s right. I knew it was a “new” Disney franchise.... I haven‘t been in awhile so looks like I have another reason to go back... gotta see all the Christmas decorations too!! 7y
AndreaReads @Drnkpnkprincess Right!?! It's my favorite time of year there! 7y
Linear The only time I've ever been there was when I was 6 years old. I feel like I would enjoy it a lot more than I'm older now. Then maybe not because then I would realize how much money I'm spending LOL 7y
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TheDaysGoBy
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Is there any place more terrific than WDW? And this book was filled with all kinds of terrific facts/info!

#spookyoctober #terrificthursday

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Smangela
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Pinkmeghan
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A #uniquefact about me is that I'm a huge Disney nut! This photo of my and my sweet husband is from my 31st trip last November. I'm 31 years old, and have been almost every year (some years multiple times) since I was 3. I truly love the Disney magic and can't wait to go back in October! #augustphotochallenge #augustofpages

asiriusreader Yay for a fellow Disney-lover!! 👍🏻✨✨ #disneymagic 8y
Pinkmeghan @asiriusreader °o° Disney forever!!! 8y
the.bookish.valkyrie That's where my Husband proposed to me! We're totally Disney nuts! 8y
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TheSpinecrackersBookClub Same here. I love Disney and am constantly singing all the songs. When ever I am sick I also put on Disney movies to feel better. What's your favourites? 8y
Pinkmeghan @Valkyrie923 that's awesome! Such a great memory too! @TheSpinecrackersBookClub I'm always and forever a Beauty and the Beast girl! My wedding shower was Belle-themed! 8y
TheSpinecrackersBookClub LOVE it!! You must post photos some time. 8y
megt Love the Disney love!!! 8y
proudmum I'm a Disney fan too but living in the UK we don't get to go as often we'd like. I've been twice so far 😊 8y
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LadyZircon
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If you love Disney, this book is for you. It's the perfect book to take to the Happiest Place on Earth with you for reference of what magic you're missing. Granted I didn't do what was in this book, but one day, I will!