There is an incredibly wide selection of great Disney books available on every aspect of the The Walt Disney Company. This article highlights my favorite Disney books that feature Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Studios, and general Disney Company. Over time I will continue to update this page, but for now I present to you my favorite Disney books, plus new books that were released this year.
There are a whole lot of great Disney books out there and some that are just not worth it. I have curated a list of only the best Disney books that I believe are a great addition to your collection because they share interesting stories, include beautiful photos, or capture the essence of Disney.
Each of these great Disney books are presented with a brief description and link to their page where you can find them on Amazon with their current price. Most of the books are currently available and in print, but some are out of print and may have to be purchased through a third party.
Best Disney Book List 2024: For the Disney Fan
The books are separated into categories based on the style. The categories include: historical reading, coffee table books, and in the park reading.
Historical Disney Book Reading
Disney's Land is a new addition to this list. At this point, based on all the books on Disneyland and Walt Disney I have read, it doesn't feel like there should be any new book on Disneyland I should enjoy. Somehow, author Richard Snow shares new information from a different perspective while capturing the essence of Disney in a whole new way. I would recommend this book for the casual fan and for the person who has read everything.
The Disneyland Story by Sam Gennawey is the closest thing that Disneyland has to an historical textbook. This book is constructed as the biography of Disneyland. Not only does this book provide hundreds of quotes and stories, but it provides a thorough bibliography for each chapter that provides much more thorough reading. When you are ready to go on a deep dive into the history of Disneyland, this is the book for you.
The Unofficial Disneyland Encyclopedia contains references for almost everything, every person, and place in Disneyland past and present. With explanations for items ranging from the now defunct Crocodile Mercantile store to the area previously known as Magnolia Park. Each time that you open up the book, some new tidbit will jump off the page.
The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion walks readers through the twisted story leading up to the creation of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion. This fascinating story could be the most unique back story to any Disneyland attraction because Walt Disney passed away and left no heir apparent for who would be the leader making the final decisions on the project. Each scene of the attraction is highlighted and dissected piece by piece. A fun read.
Before Ever After: The Lost Lectures of Walt Disney's Animation Studio consists of the manuscripts of the lectures given to the Disney Animators as the studio was transitioning from creating short films (Silly Symphonies) to their first feature film (Snow White). The book was partly compiled by legendary Disney producer Don Hahn. You can hear more about the book and Don's work at Disney in our podcast interview.
Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food traces the food history that is intertwined with Walt Disney and Disneyland. The author uses an exploration of the food and restaurants in each of Disneyland's original six lands to share stories of the food of Walt Disney. The book not only dives into the food, but gives a great take on the personal life of Walt Disney the man. I flew through the stories in this book and now treasure it as a great Disney coffee table addition. This really is a must have!
Walt's Disneyland: A Walk In the Park With Walt Disney is another book from Mary Carriker Smothers, the author of the above Eat Like Walt. This smaller book leads guests through each land with stories and quotes from Walt Disney and the people who knew him. This book captures the layers and stories of the park as a place. One of my favorite parts of the book was the amount of new to me Walt Disney quotes that Marcy found and included in clever places. This is a quick read for the Disney fan and a nice addition to your collection.
Mouse Tales: A Behind-The-Ears Look at Disneyland was the first popular non-Disney approved book to appear on the market. The book is filled with stories collected from ex-Cast Member interviews. This book is lighthearted and really dishes on the past of the Disney company. Watch out if you don't want to have any of the secrets of the park divulged. This book reveals the early not-so-politically correct backstage happenings in Disneyland.
Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation is a MASSIVE book covering the wide variety of roles that women played in developing early Disney Animation. The book tells incredible stories from strong females that helped to revolutionize animation film making. Through extensive interviews and behind the scenes photos, this book is equal parts text and photos. I can't decide whether to classify it as a Disney coffee table book because of its size or as a historical piece because of the incredible information offered up.
Incredible Stories Direct From Disney Cast Members
In Service to the Mouse: My Unexpected Journey to Becoming Disneyland's First President is my top recommendation for anyone who is even slightly interested in Disney history or business. This book written by Jack Lindquist, the first president of Disneyland, offers a behind the scenes look at all of the fun he had while working for the company. The book is a light read–separated into chapters by story. If you are anything like me, you will laugh out loud and finish the book the same day you pick it up.
Dream It! Do It!: My Half-Century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms is the memoir of Disney Legend Marty Sklar, who served as head of Walt Disney Imagineering for quite awhile. The book is written in a similar style to In Service to the Mouse, however this book focuses on the history and facts while In Service highlights the emotional situations.
The Ride of a Lifetime by Former Disney CEO Bob Iger is a fantastic read that follows his 15 year reign as the Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. More than just a memoir, the book imparts business wisdom on how he was able to negotiate the biggest acquisitions in entertainment acquiring Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and 20th Century Fox. The book is surprisingly candid while easy to read. A must read for the modern Disney fan!
Windows on Main Street: 35 Years of Creating Magic at Disneyland Park is the memoir of Van Arsdale France, the man who created the world class concept of “Cast Member” training and the Disney University program. The book not only provides incredible lessons learned from his work creating the Disney training programs, but also stories ranging from the construction of Disneyland to the tough managerial style of Walt Disney. This book has been out of print of years, and was only just republished. This masterpiece is a vital addition to your Disney library.
Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career is an autobiographical look back at a forty year career designing Disney's theme parks by Imagineer Kevin Rafferty. The book follows Kevin's journey from dish room attendant at Disneyland to his current position as a creative executive designing some of Disney's most impressive attractions. He worked with Jim Henson on the development of MuppetVision 3D, created the concept, story, and name for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, led the creation of Cars Land, and led the team responsible for Toy Story Mania. There are lots of fun stories in here and examples of Kevin's great writing.
Books About Walt Disney World Fiction
The Kingdom Keepers series are perfect books for anyone eight and up who wants a fiction book. This is a Young Adult series written by Ridley Pearson that tells the story of what happens at the Disney theme parks when the guests go home.
Disney Coffee Table Books
Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making Magic Real is perhaps my favorite book in my entire Disney library. The book walks the reader through the creative process that the Disney Imagineers use while creating each new attraction, restaurant, hotel, or entire theme park. The book is filled with glossy photos and insightful information.
Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making MORE Magic Real was written as a follow up to the Imagineering book I mentioned above. This book reveals even more information and updated stories based on the projects developed since the release of the first book. Once again, this is one of my favorite books in my library.
A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on Earth is a glossy coffee table book covering the history of the Walt Disney World resort with well written historical background and beautiful photos. The book comes from a great set of Disney authors who really have a great sense of the Disney Parks. What a perfect way to cover the 50th Anniversary of the parks.
The Posters of the Disney Parks provides a unique look into the changing process of creating the masterful Disney parks posters. Also inside is a beautiful gallery highlighting the most unique Disney parks posters from around the world. This book is a great piece to leave out on the coffee table for people to flick through.
Disney Movie Posters: From Steamboat Willie to Inside Out was produced as a follow up to the successful Disney Parks Posters book explained above. The book contains every Disney movie poster from “Snow White” all the way up to “Inside Out.” The book is a fun visual addition to your collection, but if I had to choose between this book and the Disney Parks Poster book, I would choose the Disney Parks book.
Designing Disney by John Hench was recently described by Disney Imagineer Kim Irvine as the book you need to read if you have any interest in Disney history, working for the company, or design. The book highlights Imagineer John Hench's life of work and advice.
The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic was recently updated to highlight new changes and stories from the Haunted Mansion attraction. This book traces the creation of the attraction through stories and photos from the first conception of a haunted house in Disneyland through the completion of the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland and of the other Disney Parks around the world.
Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies is written in a similar style to the Haunted Mansion book mentioned above. The book follows the creation of the attraction through it's inspiration of the block buster Pirates of the Caribbean films. These glossy books tell the story through rare photos and stories and are great additions to your library.
Decorative Art of Victoria’s Era is the original book from which Walt Disney Imagineer’s drew inspiration to create the Haunted Mansion. The original concept drawing for the mansion was traced straight from pages of this book. While it was published in 1950, the price is still relatively low considering the mark that it had on Disney history.
The Art of Disneyland is one of my favorite Disneyland coffee table books as it shares incredible concept art from the over sixty years of attraction development at Disneyland. The book is now out of print and goes for crazy prices on Amazon, but is worth keeping an eye on just in case the price drops. I hope Disney circles back to this title with an update in the coming years.
Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks is a beautiful coffee table book featuring the history of holiday celebrations at Disney Parks around the world. The book shares photos and artwork from the earliest Halloween and Christmas celebrations in the parks. This is a great addition for history fans and those who love visiting during Disneyland Christmas or Disneyland Halloween celebrations.
100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime is a compact Disney coffee table book filled with pictures and insightful historical details and facts. Written by Marcy Carriker Smothers, the author behind the incredible Eat Like Walt book that I shared above, comes a book that offers as much historical substance as it does beautiful “I want to go” inspiration. The book captures the 100 Disney Adventures for every Disney fan. What could have been a committee written corporate brochure is actually a love letter to adventure featuring Walt Disney. Ranging from a stay looking out over the savannah at the Animal Kingdom Lodge to a food tour of Walt Disney's Los Angeles to tales of the more extreme Adventures by Disney trips, this book captures the imagination and will set off your travel bug. The book is a ton of fun and a great addition to your Disney library.
Books to Pass the Time in Disneyland or Walt Disney World
These books are filled with information and written in a way that is perfect to read at home or to take with you into Disneyland. These books help to enhance the magic in the parks or bring the magic home with you.
Steven Barret has written Hidden Mickey guides for each Disney theme park around the world: Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line. These books identify the hidden Mickeys that Imagineers often incorporate into the various new attractions. Bringing this book along on your vacation turns your trip into a special scavenger hunt.
Seen, Unseen Disneyland is a photo guide to the unique design elements of Disneyland. This book will surely reveal something new to you during your next visit to Disneyland. Filled with fun photos and details from Disneyland park, this is a great way to visualize hidden details from Disneyland at home.
Lots to Do In Line, a sort of multiple choice test for the small details hidden in the queues for attractions around you, is a nice way to pass the time spent waiting in line. The questions range from recounting specific details on a sign to locating items on a scavenger hunt list. The book is great for families with young children. There are versions for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
The Imagineering Field Guide series is a fun pocket sized book that provides insightful tidbits of information about the history and surroundings in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The book series includes rare concept art, interesting facts and figures, glossy photos, and incredible stories. Click here to see all of the Imagineering Field guides created for each park.
Don't Forget Disneyland Secrets!
I would be remiss if I didn't mention my new book, Disneyland Secrets: A Grand Tour of Disneyland's Hidden Details. The book is filled to the brim with secrets, each developed into a brief story that illuminates a forgotten moment in Disney history, sheds light on a neglected area of the park, or reveals something new about an iconic attraction, such as:
- Why is the address of Disneyland 1313 Harbor Boulevard?
- What’s up with the Jewish menorah on Main Street?
- Why is there a fake book called “Walt & You” at City Hall?
- Where can you find Sherlock Holmes at Disneyland?
- Is there really a pet cemetery at the Haunted Mansion?
Shhh! I don't want to give it away. The answers are secret, until you read this book.
The book is now available on Amazon in both print and Kindle editions.
What are your top Disney books? COMMENT below.
These are all great Disney books to add to your collection. I also wanted to recommend that you check out our ultimate Disney fan Christmas gift guide.
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Allow me to submit the following title: The Hand Behind The Mouse.
Well I do have Disneyland Secrets (kindle edition) so I can access it on my phone while I am at Disneyland…..my kids roll their eyes when I start scrolling to find info. LOVE IT!
Thank you Chrissy! I am so happy that you enjoy my book.
I have the kindle edition as well and LOVE IT!!! I thought I knew everything there was about Disneyland, then I read this book!!!
Glad you enjoyed it Tink.
I wish I could get the Disneyland Secrets book on my Nook.
Sorry it currently isn’t available. If you purchase the physical copy of the book, I am more than happy to send you a pdf of the book that you can read on your Nook (because of my contract I can’t just sell you the PDF). Send me an email: gavin@disneydose.com if you are interested.
My favorite Disney book is “The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World”, it made me fall in love with Disney! (My favorite Disneyland book is the Disneyland Story) 🙂
I like Mouse Tales by David Koenig.
One of my favorites!
I work at a library and am always searching for Disney books! It’s hard to choose a favorite but I really love Disney U, and the Kingdom Keepers series is really good too.
Bambi, Snow White and Cinderella
My favorite book is “mouse tales”
I’m super excited for this giveaway because I love Disney so much! It’s so magical?
Dream It! Do It! – Marty Sklar
My favorites are the Imagineering Field Guides. So full of interesting tidbits!
Love them all anything Disney!
Love to read anything about Disney!
Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making Magic Real
Love it! The photos are wonderful.
I have very much enjoyed The Hidden Mickeys of Disneyland. After hanging out there for over 3 years, it’s fun to share something like these little gems with my daughter.
My favorite has always been Mouse Tales. The stories behind the scenes cracks me up.
Just finished Marty Sklar’s book after meeting him in person recently at the Walt Disney Family Museum.
I enjoyed his insights on his work at Disney.
I am interested in the Unauthorized Haunted Mansion!!
Great book.
My favorite Disney book is a book a got last Christmas all about Walt Disney. I cant remember the exact name, but it is wonderful
I would love to win the book collections. I already have about 8 of the books, this way I can give my 8 to my daughter. Love Disney Dose, so informative, keep up the good work.
Thank you Judy.
My recent favorite is your Disneyland Secrets! My other favorite read is ” The Unofficial Disneyland Encyclopedia”, and now I see I have A LOT of new reading to do! Keep up the great work Gavin.
Thank you Marla. If you are looking for a great story read, definitely take a look at the In Service to the Mouse book linked above.
My favorite Disney book currently in my collection is “Walt Disney’s Classic Storybook.” Read it to my sister all the time! And to myself 🙂
I read this one book called “Disneyland Secrets” by Gavin Doyle, come to find it’s already on the list…
Well, I’m so glad that you enjoyed that one.
I have been wanting that calendar since it came out!!!!
Good luck!
Oh goodness, I really need “Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making Magic Real” My DH & I are a little obsessed with Disney Imagineering. 🙂
You will absolutely love the book.
I would add “How To Be Like Walt” by Pat Williams and “Walt Disney – An American Original” by Bob Thomas. Both wonderful books about the man.
love Disney books.
My favorite is the Art of Walt Disney.
Really a classic!
I found a beautiful book ” Disneyland The First Thirty Years” at a second hand store. I love it. We are going to Disneyland this year, I’m hoping to find a 60 year diamond celebration book to go with it. I would love the hidden Mickey book. My son & I text pics of hidden mickeys that we find in our everyday life. My phone is full of them. I just found this sight. I’m lovin it. Thank you.
Anything Disney.
Marry Skylar- Dream it, Do it!
My favorite Disney book is definitely “The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World!”
I have heard such good things. I will have to look into the book.
I love all the retro Disneyland books (little to no interset in WDW), meaning the origins and creation of Walt’s Park. I especially like the 1959 era of the “new” Disneyland, books chronicalling the Imagineers, the ones going into the hsitory of the classic attractions (and Main Street) and the behind-the-scenes of the park.
I love the classic storybooks, such as Cinderella and Snow White. I would love to read Windows on Main Street!
Disneyland Secrets!!
Thank you Catherine.
I love all Disney books. I am hooked right now on the Kingdom Keeperz.
I don’t have time to read much that’s just for fun since I’ve been in grad school for years and I’m a mom, but I’d love to read the book on the Haunted Mansion that’s listed above.
I would love the Disney secrets book! To learn more about our favorite place!
all sound great but I would start with Disney Land Secrets. I think it would be a great one to start.
Hidden Mickey Guide
I love Disneyland books! I have never actually owned one though, but with the help of a library, anything can happen. I love, though, The Imagineering Field Guides.
I love anything about the art of the movies. I especially love looking at the evolution of the character animation.
Hi! I am a big fan of Disney Dose and I love to hear the weekly newsletter I am so excited about the new Disney Dose book I am a big reader and am always searching for a good Disney Book to read, my favorite would probably be Mouse Tales, Mickey Mouse is one of my favorites, I also enjoy watching the Silly Symphony on netflix my friend and I love lambert the sheepish lion!
Thank you very much Ellie.
I also love the fairytale classics, they always make my heart fill with joy!
My grandpa would love all these books, he watches all the shows about the Disney parks, even when they are repeats.
My favorite Disney book is called “the wonderful world of Disney”
Any of those books would be a good read for a DA but I would pick the Disneyland Secrets, I’m sure its full of a lot of great insider info.
I actually haven’t read any of these titles yet but can’t wait to read them now that I know of them!!
I love all these books…I wish I could get them all.
Kingdom Keepers, fantastic read! Going to have to check out some of the historical type books from the list above, my oldest daughter would love to look through those, thanks for the list!!
One of my favorite coffee table books is The Art of the Disney Princess, absolutely love all the different views and styles of such classic tales. My guest’s comment on it all the time.
I love Cinderella (as does my 5 year old who we are taking to Disney for the first time this winter)
My favorite book is whichever Disney themed book I’m reading to my 4 year old nephew at any given time. I have a lot of catching up to do on adult Disney books. Lol At least I’m starting my nephew off right!
Just love what you are doing. Love the Disneyland Secrets!
Thank you Maria.
I don’t actually have a single favorite! We love the Storybook Collections and the Look & Finds.
I enjoy the fiction Hidden Mickey series books by Nancy Temple Rodrigue and David Smith
It is an oldie, but The Disney Studio Story is my go-to for a chronological list of Disney features. Especially live action.
I still like “Mouse Tales” that I purchased years ago… It was probably the first time that I read anything about “behind the scenes” in Disneyland!
You guys rock! Hope I win. 🙂
Thanks MacCall.
Mine is the Disneyland Story
Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for your support Jodi.
I got to read your book, “Disneyland Secrets: A Grand Tour of Disneyland’s Hidden Details,” and I loved all the secrets you listed. I’m an AP and I know a lot about DL, but you still surprised me!
So glad that you enjoyed my book Dinah. It means a lot to hear your comments.
My family has so much fun with our Hidden Mickey guide whenever we visit Disneyland.
I actually just finished up Disney Descendants just before the movie came out and loved it!
Glad to hear it.
I love the Kingdom Keeper series, and am now starting on the new children’s series that has just come out. Working in a library, my eye is always drawn to anything Disney.
When I was a kid I used to love the 950lb “Art of Walt Disney” from 1973. The Disney Parks section was my favorite and provided some of my first glimpses of WDW. I wore the cover off of one copy.
My favorite Disney book is The Disneyland Encyclopedia by Chris Strodder.
The Imagineering Workout Paperback, Love this book and it’s quite interactive. The exercises this book challenges the reader and encourages the creativity in me to seek more opportunity in being a artist. And still in the process in completing this book as well.
My favourite Disney book is Disneyland Then Now and Forever.
Favorite Book – The Art of Walt Disney
First of all LOVE Disney Dose!! I have several favorites but it has to be “Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making Magic Real” I am and Engineer at Warner Bros studios so I am a nerd I Guess!
Anything to do with Disney I love it. I have a room specially decorated with all my Disney Collection. I also have a Disney Christmas Tree set up all year long in that room. I go up there everyday just to reminise about our million vacation we have takes to Disney World. I have stood at all the resorts. My favorite is Dixie Landings. Remember when it was called that? Now it’s called Port Orleans Riverside. I rotate where I stay every year. One year on the Mansion side and One year on the Bayou side. I love taking the boat to the Market Place. Once a month I go to the Disney room to clean. I turn on a glove while I’m cleaning and then what that is done I move on to the next. I wear a Disney Pin everyday. I am happy to join Disney Dose because I can get my fix everyday. have a Magical Day!!
The Art of Walt Disney by Christopher Finch. Amazing illustrations.
My top disney books are Disney A to Z by Dave Smith and the Disneyland Encyclopedia. These books are so packed with interesting information!
The Posters of the Disney Parks is a book that I really enjoy. The posters are what I remember when entering the park as a kid and now as an adult I appreciate the art even more.
My fave is Mouse Tales, I love hearing behind the scenes stories.
Definitely the Kingdom Keeper Series. I will never be able to look at (or ride) It’s a Small World again without thinking of that series…. 🙂
My favorite bood on Disney is the wenty-five Years of Disney World. It’s a hard cover book with the characters on the front. It is blue. I have a favor to ask. I misplaced my CD copy of Illuminations. I know, Hard to believe!! It is called Illuminations and has all the Epcot songs on it. If someone would help me find it., I will make a Mickey Mouse European Bracelet for you or your loved one for free. Just let me know your colors and what size. 7 inches is the norm. I also make custom european bracelets. Just let me know what hobby you like, or new baby boy or girl, policemen, firemen. dogs. cats. fishing, camping, other animals., nurse, hello kitty. I could go on and on. Just go to Facebook and type in JazzysCorner and it will show my website on Ebay. Left hand size. or you can straight to my ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/JazzysCorner
Thank you in advance and again.
Have a Magical Day!!
I have read the Kingdom Keeper series with my kids so those will always be my favorite Disney books but we also love the Hidden Mickey guides. My kids are always looking for hidden Mickeys everywhere we go!
Kingdom Keepers
These books sound amazing! There are so many Disney books on the market, it’s difficult to weed out which ones are really worthwhile. Thanks for this great list!
Oh, and I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed reading your book (my family thinks I’m brilliant because of all the trivia I know . . . thanks for that) and I also really, really love “Poster Art of the Disney Parks!”
So happy to hear that Christine. Now you are the Disney historian for them.
Thank you for your Blog- it is fun to read- plus planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth, I love your side bars of tips/tricks/discounts available!
Margo
Thank you Margo. All of that information can be found at MickeyVisit.com.
The four Disney Parade books from the 70s, especially the Fact book, always loved that one.
When my Twins were little, I bought the Disney Classic Series. They were great and we read from them at bedtime. They are the best, they also liked the colorful pictures
Thanks! This gave me some good ideas for Christmas presents.
Glad to help Judy.
All of these books look fantastic and would be a great start to my as of yet library of Disney collections and facts.
Any book on Disneyland what I enjoy reading!
I’ve read and enjoyed the entire Kingdom Keepers series. It’s a great adventure for kids and adults. Good clean fun. Just like everything Disney!!!
Any book about Disney would be my favorite book, I love everything about Disney and winning all of these books would be amazing!
My favourite is Dream It! Do It! by Marty Sklar. What an incredible man Marty has proven to be and the fact that he was there for the opening of Disneyland and all the subsequent Disney parks, as well as knowing the GREAT Walt Disney.
Glad that you like that one. There are some great stories in there.
I don’t have a favorite. I love anything Disney.
Love Disneyland a lot of wonderful memories there, only been to Disney World once many eons ago and I think that I would love to have seen the book Things to do in Line when I went with my grandson’s,would of been fun, but we did play the hidden Mickey games and did well. I think that I would love to also read (for me) Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making Magic Real is one I could really enjoy, thank you for bringing back such great memories.
My favorite Disney book is Donald Duck: 50 Years of Happy Frustration. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.
My favorite Disney Book is a well worn Haunted Mansion companion book that came with my childhood HM record. I know, I know, I know it’s not recent, is practially a booklet and was geared to children, but it’s my honest top fave due to the memories assiociated with it. A very close second is the Jeff Baham Doom Buggies HM book.
That is many people’s favorite. I love the artwork on there.
A 2016 Disney calendar is exactly what I need for my office!
They are still being sold on Amazon. Happy New Year!
This is great info. Thanks
Glad that you enjoyed it Jerry.
“Walt Disney and Live Action” by John G. West, a great book about the live action films that Walt was personally involved in.
Also “The Walt Disney Film Archive: The Animated Movies 1928-1968”, by various authors. It’s a MASSIVE book, around 13-14 pounds and spendy, but well worth it. It started selling for $199 but it’s been down to as low as $67 new on Amazon. “The Walt Disney Studios: A Lot to Remember” by Rebecca Cline is a great one, but hard to find since it was pulled out of circulation a few days after it was released. Fortunately I had pre-purchased it for day of release on Amazon and was able to get a copy.
I noticed several posts that mentioned winning the book collection. Is there some type of contest or drawing going on? I can’t imagine how much the entire book collection would cost!
April, that was a contest we held a number of years ago! We gave away a large set of books from Disney and Theme Park Press. It was right when I was launching my own book, Disneyland Secrets: A Grand Tour of Disneyland’s Hidden Details. We are in the process of cleaning up some of the old pages on the site and will be removing quite a few of those references.