Suggestions needed: I am looking for a book on the history of Disney World

[Dizzy over Disney]

I am so hooked on Disney World, it is crazy. I want to research the making, designing, plus the ins and outs of the park. Can anyone recommend a good book?

 

[foxtrotter]

There are a couple that I enjoy:

Walt Disney World: The First Decade (1982)
Since The World Began: WDW The First 25 Years (1996)

Both were produced by Disney and are available used on Amazon for less than $10 (more if you want a pristine copy).

There are several other books that also cover the history of WDW. Just do a search in Amazon's book section with the keywords "Walt Disney World History" and many will pop up.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Maybe you'd be interested in the Imagineering Guides to the parks. They have one for each park individually, although I'm not sure they have released all 4 yet.

I like Since the World Began, too but it's quite old and doesn't include Animal Kingdom at all.

 

[Kumquatmelon]

I really like "Since the World Began" it's a little older and not as updated but, hey history is history.

"The Walt Disney World Trivia Book: Vol. 1" (& now a Vol. 2 has come out I believe) has some great history in it but is in more of a quiz fashion and also includes secrets to the parks and just random fun facts.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

This thread isn't really about theme park planning, so I've moved it to the Theme Parks Community board.

 

[TaraPA]

Another thumbs up for "Since The World Began." I got mine usd on eBay for under $10 including S&H.

 

[Glampire31]

Thanks.... I will look into some of these books... They would make a great christmas gift for my uncle....