{"product_id":"disneyland-story-the-unofficial-guide-to-the-evolution-of-walt-disneys-dream-9781628090123","title":"Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney's Dream","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Disney fans everywhere, here's the inside scoop on Walt Disney's greatest creation. \u003ci\u003eThe Disneyland Story\u003c\/i\u003e skillfully recounts how the world's first theme park was conceived, nurtured, and grew into a source of joy and inspiration for visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating history describes how Walt's vision maintained momentum, thrived, and taught future generations how to do it Walt Disney's way. Learn the backstory of his successors' battles with the whims of history and their own doubts and egos, as well as the stories behind your favorite rides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside You'll Find the Stranger-Than-Fiction History of Disneyland: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did Walt Disney's frustrations with his movie studio lead to the creation of Disneyland?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho were the people who designed, built, and enhanced his park over the years?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did the park survive Walt's passing?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSam Gennawey is the author of \"Walt and the Promise of Progress City,\" a contributor to \"Planning Los Angeles\" and other books, as well as a columnist for the popular MiceChat website. His unique point of view built on his passion for history, his professional training as an urban planner, and his obsession with theme parks has brought speaking invitations from Walt Disney Imagineering, the Walt Disney Family Museum, Disney Creative, the American Planning Association, the California Preservation Foundation, the California League of Cities, and many Disneyana clubs, libraries, and podcasts. He is currently a Senior Associate at the planning firm of Katherine Padilla and Associates. Jeff Kurtti is author of more than 30 books, a writer-director-producer of award-winning documentaries, and a respected public speaker, host, and moderator. Kurtti is an expert on pop culture and entertainment. He is a consultant to clients in the motion picture, theater, museum\/exhibit and themed-entertainment industries. He was creative director, content consultant, and media producer for the cornerstone exhibit of The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco that opened in 2009. In 2012, he served as a content consultant and media producer for the touring exhibit The Dream of Walt Disney on behalf of Disney Japan. He lives in Langley, WA.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unofficial Guides","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493068607762,"sku":"9781628090123","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c1c2bb53-14bd-4d0b-bfe5-abf539184be5.jpg?v=1737215343","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/disneyland-story-the-unofficial-guide-to-the-evolution-of-walt-disneys-dream-9781628090123","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}