Realityland : true-life adventures at Walt Disney World / by David Koenig.
| Author/creator | Koenig, David |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Irvine, CA : Bonaventure Press, 2007. |
| Description | 334 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | True-life adventures at Walt Disney World |
| Portion of title | Reality land : true-life adventures at Walt Disney World |
| 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [325]-330). |
| ISBN | 9780964060524 |
| ISBN | 0964060523 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV1853.3.F62 W34545 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |