A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World: Volume 1

I love this book. I lent my copy to a co-worker last fall and never got it back.... so I bought a replacement copy.

I recently read A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World: Volume 1 by Andrew Kiste and while it provided some interesting insights into the history of the resort, I felt that it was a bit lacking in depth and detail. The book covers a wide range of topics and spans a significant period of time, but I found that it often skated over certain aspects of the resort's history without delving too deeply into them.One of the things I appreciated about A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World: Volume 1 is that it's well-written and easy to follow. It's also full of beautiful photos and illustrations that help to bring the story to life. However, I would have appreciated more in-depth analysis and critical examination of certain aspects of the resort's history.Overall, I'd give A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World: Volume 1 a three star review. It's a solid, if somewhat surface-level, look at the history of the resort, but I feel that it could have benefited from more depth and detail. It's still an enjoyable read for Disney fans and those interested in the history and development of large theme parks, but there may be more comprehensive and in-depth resources out there.

I thought I knew almost all about Disney but this book proved me wrong. Enjoyable.

Love, love, love this book. Love finding stuff out that I never knew about Disney! Highly recommend this book!

Instead of the typical 20-something tour guide, speaking from a pre-approved script, imagine a tour given by a history teacher. You learn the history that is included in the ride. You see the background that was included by the imagineers. You find the facts hidden in plain sight. As with some history lectures it can be slow in a few spots. But overall it is a very interesting read.