Souvenir book celebrates 45 years of Disneyland magic

New Disneyland Book
Disneyland: Celebrating 45 Years of Magic

The Year 2000 not only signifies the dawn of a new Millennium but also marks the 45th anniversary of one of the most amazing success stories of the 20th century - - the creation of Disneyland. With its opening in 1955, Walt Disney introduced to the world a whole new concept in outdoor entertainment - - the Disney Theme Park. Since then, Disneyland has entertained nearly 425 million guests from every corner of the globe and has set the standard for all other entertainment endeavors that have tried to imitate its successful example.

Disneyland: Celebrating 45 Years of Magic commemorates four and a half decades of Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom and takes you on an entertaining and informative behind-the-scenes journey through Disneyland, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a world-renowned resort destination. Using many of Walt Disney’s own words, you’ll discover fascinating stories behind the inspiration for the Park, how it was created and how the Cast Members of today keep the spirit of Disneyland alive for guests from around the world.

On your journey through “The Happiest Place on Earth” you’ll explore Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Mickey’s Toontown, Tomorrowland and the hotels of The Disneyland Resort. You’ll even embark on an adventure backstage where you’ll learn many of the secrets behind the pixie dust and discover some of the hidden secrets of the Magic Kingdom.

Disneyland: Celebrating 45 Years of Magic is more than a book, it’s a celebration. So grab your Disneyland Passport and let’s go on an incredible journey that will rekindle fond memories of visits past and provide you with a warm reminder of 45 years of Disneyland magic that will continue into the future “as long as there is imagination left in the world.”

This all-new souvenir book, entitled Disneyland: Celebrating 45 Years of Magic, may appear on Disneyland shelves late January. A condensed, paperback version will also be available.

Tim O’Day, the author of Disneyland: Celebrating 45 Years of Magic, has been with The Walt Disney Company in various key entertainment and marketing roles since 1976 and currently serves as a director of communications and synergy for Disney Consumer Products. His extensive background includes experience working in such diverse Disney divisions as the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Paris, Disney Magazine Publishing and Walt Disney Art Classics.

-- Posted January 3, 2000

Source: Press Release