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"David Koenig's look at the fantasyland that is Disneyland
gives readers a peek at what really happens within the Anaheim theme
park...Koenig's book is more than just tales. He explains how
Disneyland is a city within itself, with its cast member-citizens,
executive-politicians and even its own security force...At the same
time, Koenig stuffs the book with wonderful anecdotes that will
entertain anyone who has ever visited Disneyland or worked there. He
covers everything from how Pirates of the Caribbean was first
envisioned as a walk-through attraction to the tale of a maniacal
annual pass holder who took it upon herself to use her electronic
wheelchair to 'protect' Mickey Mouse from perceived threats...This
second installment in his Mouse Tales series makes for a quick and
entertaining read about one of America's most famous cultural icons."
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| -Jerry Hirsch (The Orange
County Register) |
"The sequel to 'Mouse Tales' (1994) is another
behind-the-scenes look at Disneyland, full of much declared love for
Disney ethos. Little boxed features contain 'tales of tourists gone
on mental vacations'--an abundant source of humor--and affection
permeates much of the rest." |
| -Mike Tribby (Booklist)
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"Money is at the heart of Disneyland and many times changes in
staff and procedure have been based on this bottom line. No part of
the book presents a mean spirit of anti-Disney. The stories ring
true. Many of them are fun to know. The reader might understand a
little more about the operation of a theme park as large as this one
where everyone expects nothing but magic and some of them leave
their manners at home." |
| -Rainbow Electronic Reviews |