Disneyland Book review

Brennan Cackett
Journalism 215
Blog Project
Disneyland Detective
September 28, 2010


When you walk through the gates of Disneyland have you ever questioned what was behind some of those ideas? Have you ever wondered what ideas inspired the building of these attractions? The book Disneyland Detective by Kendra Trahan is a fascinating and fun read that allows the reader to interact with the magic of Disneyland.
The author covers over twelve chapters which include, some of the myths, facts, lore and people that have come together not only to create Disneyland but the Walt Disney company.
Some of the interesting facts I encountered while reading this book was in the chapter, “Above Main Street”. Have you looked up at the windows on of Main Street that display individuals’ names in an artistic manner? Like me, you might have wondered what these meant and who the people were they represented. In this chapter the author lists in detail each of these individuals and talks about who they are and what they contributed to Disneyland. One such person on a lighted window that you might see on your next trip to Disneyland is, Ellis Disney. This was Walt and Roy Disney’s father. He was born in 1859 and died in 1941; the window with his name is always lit up and never darkened. This is a special tribute to their father.
Another interesting chapter titled, Private Eye Entertainers, is filled with fun facts about the variety of musical entertainment in Disneyland. It talks about the bands, fantasmic, the fireworks and the Disneyland parades. I’m not going to give you anymore spoilers because I don’t want to ruin the delight of this book.
Whether you are a hard core Disney fan or just enjoy hanging out at the parks this book will enhance and make your visits more fun and enjoyable, and just think how you will impress all your friends when you have the answers to some of the great riddles of Disneyland!