Description |
334 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [325]-330). |
Contents |
Waltopia: Mr. Disney's last and greatest dream -- Project X: the undercover expansion -- Planning the invasion: preparing for the ground attack -- A grand opening: through the gates of the Magic Kingdom -- Room change: turmoil and turnover at the hotels -- Power plays: the energy crisis, Reedy Creek and rocky community relations -- Crash mountain: Space Mountain and the never-ending quest for safety -- Showcase for sale: sponsoring a piece of the kingdom -- Constructing the future: the hardships and headaches of breaking new ground -- Starring in the show: making little money and lots of magic for a living -- EPTPOT :Experimental Prototype Theme Park of Tomorrow -- Upheaval: a coup at the kingdom -- Reel competition: Disney vs. Universal - and everyone else -- It's a jungle in here: survival of the shrewdest -- The polite force: security with a smile -- Backwards to the beginning: the homogenized mouse. |
Summary |
Offers a look at the creation and operation of the world's most popular vacation destination, revealing how Walt Disney's City of Tomorrow evolved into a sprawling resort where, despite extraordinary efforts, everything doesn't always go according to plan. |
Subject |
Walt Disney Company.
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Amusement parks -- Florida.
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Walt Disney World (Fla.) -- History.
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Added Title |
True-life adventures at Walt Disney World |
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Reality land : true-life adventures at Walt Disney World |
ISBN |
9780964060524 |
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0964060523 |
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