The Lost History of Walt Disney World: A Tour of the Forgotten, Little-Known, and Obscure History of the Most Magical Place on Earth

Summary

Think you know everything there is to know about Disney? Think again! For the true Disney fan comes this historical tour of Walt Disney World, which highlights the best kept secrets, hidden past, and little-known “random Disney facts” with insider knowledge from former cast member and popular Disney influencer, The Dapper Danielle.

Whether you’re visiting the Parks for the first time or consider yourself a seasoned visitor, you might be surprised to discover how much you don’t know about Walt Disney World’s history—and how much it influences the Parks as we know them today! Enter Danielle Kelly, also known as The Dapper Danielle, who’s here to tell you the forgotten past and little-known history you really want to know about your favorite Walt Disney World parks. You’ll discover surprising stories about Disney’s past, including:

-Why there’s only half a plane on the banks of the Rivers of Adventure—and what happened to the other half
-Which classic Disney tale inspired a Fantasyland ride that was considered scarier than the Haunted Mansion—and where you can still find “recycled” props and figures from that ride today
-How Florida’s notorious sinkholes actually led to the creation of one of the most iconic features of EPCOT
-And many more!

These are the stories you won’t hear in the parks and that you won’t find in your travel guide—but are sure to shock, surprise, and impress even the biggest of Disney fans!