One of the best things about summertime is being able to spend weekend afternoons hanging pool side with a good book. We were recently sent a copy of Stories from the Magic Kingdom, a new publication for adult Disney fans from Theme Park Press. Being lovers of both Disney and books we couldn't wait to dive in!
The book is co authored by two former Disney cast members and contains six short stories inspired by the lands within the Magic Kingdom:
Now Approaching Main Street Station
Jungle Navigation Co. Episode LXXI
The Real Housewives of the Haunted Mansion
Mine for the Taking
Wickedly Ever After
The Adventures of Mr. Tom Morrow
Our Thoughts
One of the things we love about the Disney parks is all of the attention to story development behind the attractions. Stories from the Magic Kingdom goes a step further with new tales and characters living within these fictional places. We loved the variety between the different stories and how each tale was crafted to represent a land with story theme, characters and writing style. Disney buffs will certainly notice well placed phrases, tid bits of insider info, and nods to Disney knowledge. Having each story based on attractions was such a neat concept, it was like taking a familiar walk down Main Street but discovering something new along the way. Experience mystery, adventure, humor and romance with this light, fun read. Stories from the Magic Kingdom is perfect to read while on vacation (or while at home missing the happiest place on earth!). We also were in love with the cool E-ticket cover art and the retro styled posters developed for each mini story. This book was certainly made by Disney fans for Disney fans!
Stories of the Magic Kingdom is available for purchase on amazon HERE.
About the Authors
Patrick Kling is a former Disneyland Cast Member and lifelong Theme Park enthusiast. By night he is an author of Stories from the Magic Kingdom series, and by day he works professionally in the theme park design industry, helping create themed experiences around the world.
Kristen Waldbieser is an Orlando native and former Walt Disney World Cast Member who spent her life as an avid Disney fan. Kristen studied creative writing at the University of Central Florida, where she had her first short story published in the college literary magazine. She spends her days as a social media marketing manager, and an author for the Stories from the Magic Kingdom series.
About Theme Park Press
Theme Park Press is the world's leading independent publisher of books about the Disney company, its history, its films and animation, and its theme parks. They make the happiest books on earth! Their catalog includes guidebooks, memoirs, fiction, popular history, scholarly works, family favorites, and many other titles written by Disney Legends, Disney animators and artists, Mouseketeers, Cast Members, historians, academics, executives, prominent bloggers, and talented first-time authors.
Ok, now it's giveaway time!
We have a brand new copy of Stories of the Magic Kingdom we want to send to one of our readers. Enter now for your chance to win! It's super easy, here's all you have to do:
1. Scroll to the bottom of this post to the comments section.
2. Simply comment with your favorite land in the Magic Kingdom.
3. Check back on 6/18 when we announce the winner!
RULES: Contest period opens 06/10/18 and closes at Midnight EST on 06/17/18. One entry per reader. One winner will be randomly selected from all valid entries and will receive a Stories of the Magic Kingdom book ($14.95 value). Contest open to US residents ages 18 and over.
