Veness - The hidden magic of Walt Disney World trivia: a ride-by-ride exploration of the history, facts, and secrets behind the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disneys Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom

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Are you a huge Disney World fan who knows everything there is to know about the parks? Are you planning your first trip to see The Mouse? Whether youre an Annual Passholder or are buying your first pair of mouse ears, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Trivia gives you a chance to show what you know and lets you learn something in the process! This interactive guide provides a ride-by-ride exploration of the history, magic, and fun that all four Walt Disney World parksMagic Kingdom, Epcot, Disneys Hollywood Studios, and Disneys Animal Kingdomhave to offer. For each attraction you will find the following:

• Trivia Questions : one multiple-choice question and a harder fill-in-the-blank to test your park smarts
• Fascinating Fact: a little trivia treasure to enhance your trip or bump up your Disney IQ
• Look For: something special to seek out that adds extra insight to your touring

Just remember that Disney parks are dynamic, so if something has been removed, simply walk on to the next attraction or location.

In addition to the trivia, there are scavenger hunts for all four theme parks. Try them as you go from attraction to attraction or make them a tour of their own. Youll also find a Kids Scavenger Hunt, full of easy-to-find locations throughout the parks, and a Die-Hard Scavenger Hunt for the superfan who has been to Walt Disney World a billion times and can rattle off the entire spiel for Jungle Cruise without taking a breath. The Die-Hard Scavenger Hunt is serious bragging-rights territory, but dont be daunted if youre new to the parks. Also, since all scavenger-hunt locations are outside the attractions, you wont need to take the ride or stay for the show, which will help you avoid longer queues midday or in peak seasons.

Youll find answer keys for the trivia questions and the scavenger hunts (except the Kids Scavenger Hunt where its not difficult to find the items) at the back of the book, but no matter how many questions you answer or how many items you find, the most important thing is to have fun. With The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Trivia, you can keep the magic going whether youre standing in line at Space Mountain or sitting on the couch at home. Its the perfect companion for Walt Disney World fans who are between visits, in the planning stages, or in the middle of the magic.

Now pick up a pencil and lets get started!

If youve been to the Magic Kingdom before, you know its not unusual to see grown men cry while looking down Main Street at the castle or adults wearing those long-eared Goofy hats even if they dont have children with them. If this is your first visit, prepare to be utterly transported.

There is something undeniably magical about the Magic Kingdom. Its a sentimental blending of the intricate detail supplied by the Imagineers and an air of joyful anticipation brought by guests creating memories to last a lifetime. You know it, you love it, and now, lets see how much you know about it!

QUESTION 1

You hear the words Walt Disney World and your pulse quickens. Its undeniably the second happiest place on eartha designation given to the Disneyland park in Anaheim, California. What was the original nickname given to Walt Disney World?

QUESTION 2

Disney loves to throw a party, especially when they can make it a yearlong celebration. What was the name given to Walt Disney Worlds 25th anniversary celebration?

Main Street, U.S.A. is the small-town America we all remember but that never really existed. More idyllic than factual, Main Street tugs on your heartstrings and makes you long for a simpler, gentler time, when neighbors greeted neighbors and the smell of baking cookies filled the air.

QUESTION 1

Magic Kingdom is all about making memories, and there is one event that certainly creates special memories for very special people. What occurs on Main Street every day at 5 P.M.?

QUESTION 2

Main Street is based on both Walt Disneys memories of his youth in Marceline, Missouri, and on the memories of another Imagineer who grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado. Who is this Imagineer?