Danielle Kelly

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!

Celebrate your love of EPCOT with this must-have handbook that features everything from its stunning history to its iconic rides and attractions to surprising trivia, behind-the-scenes facts, and more.From the World Showcase to the Food and Wine Festival and beyond, I Love EPCOT explores every area of the park and is made for the true Disney fanatic—complete with surprising trivia, behind-the-scenes facts, fun quizzes, and so much more.Whether you visit the Disney Parks many times throughout the year or simply love all things Disney, you know there’s always more to learn about the iconic parks. Written by a former Disney cast member and diehard Disney fan, you’ll learn inside info about its most iconic attractions, rides, and foods, such as:-Not only is EPCOT an epic theme park—it also boasts an incredible aquarium! The SeaBase Aquarium, located in The Seas with Nemo and Friends, is the second largest aquarium in the United States. It’s so big that you could fit the entire Spaceship Earth attraction inside it!-Hidden in the Japan Pavilion is a Toro Lantern that was gifted to Roy Disney by the Emperor of Japan in honor of the opening of Magic Kingdom. Hundreds of thousands of guests pass it daily without realizing the significance of the gift giver! -Hungry for some authentic pizza? At Via Napoli in the Italian Pavilion, water, flour, and tomatoes are imported straight from Italy to make your pizza as authentic as possible. The pizza is also cooked in one of three large wood-fire ovens that are designed and named after the three active volcanoes in Italy: Mount Stromboli, Mount Vesuvius, and Mount Etna! This is the ultimate EPCOT experience that would surprise even Walt himself.

Celebrate your love of the Magic Kingdom with a must-have handbook that features everything from its stunning history to its iconic rides and attractions to surprising trivia, behind-the-scenes facts, and more.From Main Street USA, to Fantasyland, and beyond, I Love Disney’s Magic Kingdom explores every area of the park and is made for the true Disney fanatic—complete with surprising trivia, behind-the-scenes facts, fun quizzes, and so much more. Whether you visit the Disney Parks many times throughout the year or simply love all things Disney, you know there’s always more to learn about the parks. Written by a former Disney cast member and diehard Disney fan herself, you’ll learn insider info on its most iconic attractions, rides, and foods, such as: -Look down! When visiting Tony’s Town Square Restaurant on Main Street USA, you’ll find that Disney Imagineers recreated a special moment from Lady and the Tramp just outside of the restaurant—if you look closely, you can find Lady’s and Tramp’s paw prints! -Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland might feel like it’s taking you on an out-of-control train ride—but did you know its max speed is only 36 miles per hour? Instead of intense drops, it uses tight turns, small dips, and lots of momentum to make you feel like you’re traveling faster than you really are. -Love it or hate it, “it’s a small world” in Fantasyland has a big impact! When you make a wish with your spare change, that money is collected every time the ride is cleaned and is donated to local children’s charities. This is the ultimate Magic Kingdom experience that would surprise even Walt himself.