The Disney Story Chronicling The Man, The Mouse And The Parks [Paperback]

Attention, all Disney Fans! Do you enjoy reading about the Disney theme parks? Perhaps youre enamored with the man who was Walt Disney? Maybe youre just plain crazy for Mickey Mouse and the Disney big-screen features? No need to order your serving of Disney history and knowledge a la carte anymore.

Welcome to The Disney Story, a decade-by-decade look back on the man, the mouse, and the theme parks. From Mickey Mouses debut at the Colony Theatre in November 1928 to the opening of Shanghai Disneyland in 2016and everything in betweenfinally, the worlds greatest storyteller has their story told!

In addition to reliving Disneys most memorable moments, there are numerous interesting and lesser-known stories that will expand your Disney knowledge and give you a fresh perspective on your favorite Disney topic.

Perhaps youre familiar with some of the Disney milestones covered in the book, but how about a few other notable stories:

• Have you ever heard of Disney by the Sea? This was the working name for the ninety-two-acre beachfront tract of land east of Walt Disney World. Disney purchased the property in the early 1970s with the intention of offering a beach experience for those visiting Walt Disney World.
  

• Have you ever wondered about the story behind those legendary Mickey ears that millions of people wear at the Disney parks? Who invented them?

• Which four movies did the minds at Pixar sketch out on paper napkins during one lunch in the summer of 1994? These movies turned out to be some of the studios greatest hits.

• Did you know that in 1937 at the Hollywood premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the movie stars of the day paid over five dollars to see the film?
  

• What role did Disneys Silly Symphonies play in the movie The Wizard of l#i