Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland
Explore the fascinating history behind Disneyland - a theme park history book for kids 9 to 12

Inspire an interest in history with this fun and immersive journey across 20th century US history through the lens of the happiest place on earth. From awful ideas left on the drawing board to actual flying (and sinking!) ships, Fastpass to the Past: A Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland is a thrilling grand circle tour of Disneyland's past and present.


In this California history book, kids will walk in the footsteps of Walt Disney before discovering the inspiring stories and hidden Disneyland secrets behind ALL of their favorite theme attractions, including The Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan's Flight, and even Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.


This newly updated unofficial 2022 Disneyland guide includes:
  • Fun for Theme Park Fans: Get an in-depth look at the entire history of Disneyland created just for kids
  • A Perfect Complement to History Class: Most US history middle school classes stop at World War 2, and this book picks up where they left off
  • A Family-Friendly Adventure: Learn about theme park history in a fun and accessible way that everyone can enjoy
  • Magnifying Glass: History will come alive with a 40 item scavenger hunt next time you visit Disneyland


Get ready to impress your friends and family with all kinds of cool facts about Disney history.

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Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland
Explore the fascinating history behind Disneyland - a theme park history book for kids 9 to 12

Inspire an interest in history with this fun and immersive journey across 20th century US history through the lens of the happiest place on earth. From awful ideas left on the drawing board to actual flying (and sinking!) ships, Fastpass to the Past: A Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland is a thrilling grand circle tour of Disneyland's past and present.


In this California history book, kids will walk in the footsteps of Walt Disney before discovering the inspiring stories and hidden Disneyland secrets behind ALL of their favorite theme attractions, including The Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan's Flight, and even Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.


This newly updated unofficial 2022 Disneyland guide includes:
  • Fun for Theme Park Fans: Get an in-depth look at the entire history of Disneyland created just for kids
  • A Perfect Complement to History Class: Most US history middle school classes stop at World War 2, and this book picks up where they left off
  • A Family-Friendly Adventure: Learn about theme park history in a fun and accessible way that everyone can enjoy
  • Magnifying Glass: History will come alive with a 40 item scavenger hunt next time you visit Disneyland


Get ready to impress your friends and family with all kinds of cool facts about Disney history.

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Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland

Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland

Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland

Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland

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Overview

Explore the fascinating history behind Disneyland - a theme park history book for kids 9 to 12

Inspire an interest in history with this fun and immersive journey across 20th century US history through the lens of the happiest place on earth. From awful ideas left on the drawing board to actual flying (and sinking!) ships, Fastpass to the Past: A Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland is a thrilling grand circle tour of Disneyland's past and present.


In this California history book, kids will walk in the footsteps of Walt Disney before discovering the inspiring stories and hidden Disneyland secrets behind ALL of their favorite theme attractions, including The Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan's Flight, and even Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.


This newly updated unofficial 2022 Disneyland guide includes:
  • Fun for Theme Park Fans: Get an in-depth look at the entire history of Disneyland created just for kids
  • A Perfect Complement to History Class: Most US history middle school classes stop at World War 2, and this book picks up where they left off
  • A Family-Friendly Adventure: Learn about theme park history in a fun and accessible way that everyone can enjoy
  • Magnifying Glass: History will come alive with a 40 item scavenger hunt next time you visit Disneyland


Get ready to impress your friends and family with all kinds of cool facts about Disney history.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781088006054
Publisher: Austin Carroll
Publication date: 12/01/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 218
File size: 1 MB
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

AUSTIN CARROLL, MBA, is a writer from Vero Beach, Florida. She grew up visiting Walt Disney World with her younger sister. At 21 years old, she became a Disneyland Cast Member and quickly worked her way up from the teacups to Guest Relations. Today, she shares the history of theme parks worldwide on her podcast, FastPass to the Past: The Theme Park History Podcast. She has been named a 'Theme Park Expert' by USA Today. Austin is fascinated by the intersection of popular culture and business and holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. She received her bachelor's degree from Chapman University (less than 4 miles from Disneyland!), where her studies focused on California and film history. She now lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband and two feisty cats. Fastpass to the Past is Austin's first children's book.

Table of Contents

Author's Note 


1. THE MAN BEFORE THE MOUSE 

Adventures in Marceline

Light in Kansas City

All Aboard!

Walt The Artist 


2. A MAGICAL IDEA 

An Idea Hatched On A Train

Mickey Mouse Park

Grand European Tour 

The Two Walters

The Lilly Belle

Buzz's Amoeba 


3. BUILDING THE DREAM 

Trading One Dream For Another

The Lost Weekend

Disney On The Airwaves

A Disastrous Opening Day 


4. MAIN STREET U.S.A. 

A Tale of Two Towns

Forced Perspective

Reinventing the Wheel

The Disneyland Railroad

Main Street Windows

Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln

Walt's Legacy


5. ADVENTURELAND 

Jungle Cruise

Tarzan's Treehouse

Enchanted Tiki Room

Tahitian Terrace 

Dole Whip

Indiana Jones Adventure 


6. FANTASYLAND AT THE FAIRE 

Sleeping Beauty Castle

Welcome to the Medieval Faire

King Arthur Carrousel

The Mad Tea Party

Casey Jr. Circus Train

Dumbo The Flying Elephant

Dark Rides

Snow White's Enchanted Wish

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Peter Pan's Flight

Alice in Wonderland 


7. NEW FANTASYLAND 

Storybook Land Canal Boats

Skyway

it's a small world

The Matterhorn

New Fantasyland 


8. TOMORROWLAND 

Circarama (Circle-Vision 360)

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Exhibit

Tomorrowland Boats

Autopia

Disneyland-ALWEG Monorail System

Finding Nemo

Submarine Voyage

Tomorrowland on the Move 


9. TOMORROWLAND ON THE MOVE 

Astro Orbitor

PeopleMover

Space Mountain

Adventure Thru Inner Space

Star Tours 

Tomorrowland Expo Center

From "Todayland' to a Galaxy Far Far Away 


10. FRONTIERLAND 

Rivers of America & Mark Twain Riverboat

Tom Sawyer Island

Sailing Ship Columbia

Home of the Happiest Horses on Earth

The Golden Horseshoe

The Invention of Doritos

Rainbow Caverns Mine Train

Big Thunder Mountain

A New Kind of Frontier 


11. CRITTER COUNTRY 

Indian Village

Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes

Bear Country

Splash Mountain

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 


12. NEW ORLEANS SQUARE 

Pirates of the Caribbean

Haunted Mansion

Disneyland Dream Suite and Club 33 


13. MICKEY'S TOONTOWN 

Disney Afternoon Avenue

Mickey's Toontown

Gadget's Go Coaster

Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway 


14. STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE 

The Adventure That Wasn't

Batuu

Building A New Galaxy

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 


15. A GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL TOMORROW 

Keeping the Show on the Road 


Timeline of Important Historical Events

Glossary

Notable People Sources

Further Exploration

Magnifying Glass

About the Author 

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