100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World

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Marcy’s book is a quick read, full of wonderful photos and fascinating information about Walt and the places that he inspired as well as those that inspired him. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Other adventures in Marcy’s book will take you on journeys to discover the places that inspired Walt Disney, like a trip to his boyhood home of Marceline, Missouri or the Los Feliz/Griffith Park/Burbank area in Los Angeles. Marcy Carriker Smothers and National Geographic Books have put together a “wish book” of Disney-related activities that fans can indulge in all over the world.

Filled with gorgeous full-color photographs, detailed maps, and expert advice and insight, this exclusive book is your invitation to more than 100 magical adventures at Disney parks around the world. Last time I checked, Honolulu was a CITY on the island of OAHU, and truthfully, I expected better from National Geographic, the Publisher of this book. From the most beloved signature experiences--Epcot’s International Flower Show, breakfast with beloved characters at Chef Mickey’s, and getting dolled up like a princess before your day at the park--to the hidden VIP wonders like a private dinner in the wine cellar the Grand Floridian or drinks at the exclusive, members-only Club 33, this illuminating guidebook celebrates and reveals the best experiences in and around Disney resorts and parks all over the globe.In this beautifully illustrated treasury, discover 100 beloved and little-known Disney adventures--from seeing fireworks on a dessert-themed boat ride to dining with your favorite characters to a tour of the Galapagos Islands--that will make for a lifetime of magical, memorable experiences. In celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, she co-authored Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World. This book provides adventurers with different options at all parks, not just those in the United States.

I was impressed with the list, which includes many of the experiences that I felt were under-appreciated or kept in secret. Marcy shares adventures that can be accomplished on anything from a modest budget to “money is no object” territory, and although, as you might as expect, many adventures may take you to the Disney theme parks and resorts, there are places to visit in this book that are far from Anaheim or Orlando.

Some adventures will take you to enjoy luxurious, high end experiences, like the “secret” restaurants and clubs at Disneyland and Walt Disney World known as Club 33. A fun, easy read that will make a Disney lover want to plan their next trip and those who aren't as familiar with Disney may find something they would enjoy doing. I learned some things, and as always am impressed with the Imagineers who design these attractions and the Cast Members who cheerfully staff them while dealing with misbehaving tourists, but my overall impression was "too expensive, how could anyone afford a fraction of these trips? million-gallon salt water aquarium at Epcot Seas, where you can swim with angelfish, dolphins, eagle rays, and sharks A private after-hours tour of the Luxor Temple in Egypt, where Adventures by Disney gets you away from the crowds for an intimate experience Secret off-the-menu items around the park, including a cherry milkshake at Carnation Caf In this beautifully illustrated treasury, discover 100 beloved and little-known Disney adventures--from labyrinths under Sleeping Beauty's Castle to a dinner club with Walt Disney World's top chefs to a tour of the Galapagos Islands--that will make for a lifetime of magical, memorable experiences.

A very interesting and absorbing read covering a range of Disney adventures that one can explore, including food experiences, places to visit around the world, rides, hotels and historical sites.Disney Adventures of a Lifetime is approximately 400 pages, and it’s packed with beautiful full-page photographs showing after hours magical events and resorts around the world. He brought those traits with unlimited enthusiasm to California, and today, beloved Disney sites are all over the globe from Main Street USA to Disneyland Paris, each one featuring special attractions and events, such as the Marvels Adventures Campus, World Princess Week, and special Disney Anniversaries, intended to promote the quest for exploring, learning, and sharing new information.

For each experience, the reader is given the name of the experience, along with a one page essay describing the experience, and on the opposite page, a color photograph relating to the experience. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Still, if you are looking for ideas for a different Disney adventure, this is a good place to start. You will learn about the history of Walt Disney himself, as well as everything else there is to the Walt Disney Company such as Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, the theme parks, and more. There are so many incredible adventures that Disney offers that will satisfy all types of people: thrill seekers, foodies, beach bums, explorers, athletes - you name it!Along with beautiful imagery that will help shape your bucket list, this fantastic guide includes pilgrimages to historic Disney sites, like Walt’s hometown haunts in Chicago and Tam O’Shanter’s in Los Angeles where there’s a table named in his honor.