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The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland

by Don Hahn

A visual history of Disneyland’s early years

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A visual history of Disneyland’s early years

Organized around Disneyland’s five original lands, this illustrated history traces the planning and creation of Walt Disney’s first theme park through its earliest years. More than 750 images accompany concept drawings and documents, including material from the Walt Disney Imagineering Art Library, private collections, and the Library of Congress. Sidebars on “lost lands” add context about features and attractions envisioned for the park in the 1950s and 1960s, whether or not they were realized. The book’s structure connects the park’s familiar divisions with the creative work and archival material behind their development.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Disneyland and Disney history enthusiasts
  • Readers interested in theme park design and attraction concepts
  • Armchair travelers and collectors of illustrated reference books

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Disneyland historyTheme park planning and designArchival documents and concept artRealized and unrealized attractions

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Book overview

On the 70th anniversary of Disneyland, a look back at the theme park that started it all--an illustrated history of Walt's first theme park!

The ultimate coffee table book for Disney collectors and armchair travelers alike, brimming with more than 750 images, previously unpublished documents, and concept drawings.


Disneyland is the only park Walt walked through and tinkered with during the last 11 years of his life. For Disneyland's 70th anniversary, Disney fans will get an in-depth visual look at the planning and creation of those first 11 years of Walt Disney's original theme park. This treasure trove of Disney history will take fans through the pre-production and realization process Walt used during the earliest days of his nascent theme park.

Inside:
- Organized by the 5 original lands: MAIN STREET, U.S.A., ADVENTURELAND, FRONTIERLAND, FANTASYLAND, TOMORROWLAND
- Includes many sidebars about "lost lands," offering a glimpse of the park that parkgoers would've experienced in the 1950s and 1960s.
- A rare look into the renowned vault of the Walt Disney Imagineering Art Library and other unique sources, including private collectors and the Library of Congress, showcasing concepts for both realized and unrealized attractions designed solely for Disneyland.
- Recently discovered artwork and many previously unpublished documents and images.

A true must-have for Disney fans everywhere, readers can get the full picture of just what it took to create the Happiest Place on Earth.
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