Travel guides: theme parks and funfairs Books

Hold on tight!  “Always Cedar Point, a Memoir of the Midway” gives the reader an insider’s view of the operations of the world’s greatest amusement park, Cedar Point.  From a summer as a 20-year old ride operator on the...

40 YEARS BENEATH THE EARSWhen young David Ackert took a job at Walt Disney World in 1975, he figured that he'd stay for a few months, maybe a year, to enjoy the Florida weather and the novelty of the new theme park. He never expected to be in the...

If you want to have maximum fun at an amusement park, then get How to Have Fun at an Amusement Park created by a real-life amusement park enthusiast.Many theme park guides have an overwhelming amount of information. Fortunately, there is a...

In 1968, three businessmen left their jobs at Cedar Point in Sandusky to purchase Geauga Lake Amusement Park. Geauga Lake had been a summertime escape since the 1870s, but by the 1960s it had fallen on hard times. The businessmen's company, Funtime, Inc...

John "Brandy" Siebenaler and his wife, Marjorie, founded the Gulfarium, the first marine attraction of its kind on the Florida Panhandle. Since the gates first swung open in 1955, guests flocked to the Gulfarium. Displays of live specimens collected from...

In 1968, the family-based Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent, and Windy Hill Beaches were consolidated into one municipality, gaining a stronger presence with a new name of North Myrtle Beach. Looking back at North Myrtle Beach's underpinnings, Roberts...

This is a memoir about the career of Logan Fleming, top wax artist and Creative Director of Movieland Wax Museum and the Palace of Living Art in Buena Park, CA. During Movieland's life span, Mr. Allen Parkinson, who created Movieland, saw traffic of over...

Are you dreaming of a theme park vacation, but think you can't afford it?Maybe you can.This book reveals how to plan a free trip using points, miles, and other rewards. It's full of tips and helpful advice. You'll learn:Why rewards are valuable.How to...

Are you ready for a vacation?Put everything you've learned from reading How to Plan a Free Theme Park Vacation into practice with this official companion workbook. Thisconvenient guide has all the relevant pages you need to create an action plan for your...

Experience the Thrill of Pinball with Fascinating Facts!Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of arcade classics with our Large Print Pinball Facts Word Search Puzzle Book. Crafted for gaming enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike, this book offers an...

Celebrate the Unforgettable Dolly Parton with Fascinating Facts!Immerse yourself in the inspiring world of a country music legend with our Large Print Dolly Parton Facts Word Search Puzzle Book. Perfect for music enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike, this...

Incluye todas las últimas modificaciónes en los parques temáticos debido a Coronavirus COVID-19¿Está planeando un viaje a Walt Disney World y a Universal Orlando? Nuestra breve guía cubre todo lo que usted necesita saber en sólo 112 páginas. A...

A NEWER VERSION OF THIS GUIDE IS NOW AVAILABLE - "THE INDEPENDENT GUIDE TO WALT DISNEY WORLD AND UNIVERSAL ORLANDO 2021"Planning a trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando? Our concise guide cover everything you need to know in only 112 pages. Too...

ENTIÈREMENT MIS À JOUR POUR 2020 LE 1 AOUT 2020 Y COMPRIS LES DERNIERS CHANGEMENTS PAR RAPPORT AU COVID-19Préparez votre voyage à Disneyland Paris avec notre guide. Rédigé par un ancien Cast Member (membre de l'équipe opérationnelle), ce guide...

From the silver screen to the famous ride at Disneyland and beyond, pirates are everywhere. They appear on television, operate miniature golf courses, and even promote fast food. But have you ever wondered how a relatively small group of criminals from a...

Located near Charlotte, Carowinds has long been considered the "Thrill Capital of the Southeast!" The brainchild of Earl Patterson Hall, a self-made businessman and real estate developer, Carowinds is an exciting day for children and adults alike...

Prepare for your trip to Disneyland Paris with our fully updated guide for 2024.Our bestselling Disneyland Paris guide series is trusted by families from across the world to help you create unforgettable memories. The guide has been fully updated with...

Before there was a Disneyland, there was Knott's Berry Farm. What started out in the early 1920s as a small, roadside berry stand in Buena Park, California, grew over the next 60 years into one of the most popular amusement parks in the world. Its...

Now Discover Over 250 of the Magical Hidden Secrets & Story Elements of Disneyland - Featuring Never-Before-Published Stories and Photos!"Almost every page contained details I had never noticed before." - Disney Legend Bob GurrEach and every day,...

The Wonders of Walt Disney World: Your Guidebook for Uncovering Secrets, Stories and MagicPlanning a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort? The Wonders of Walt Disney World is the essential read before your visit with Mickey. It’s part guidebook,...

Tony Baxter joined Walt Disney Imagineering when he was 22 years old and is among the first of a second generation of Disney creatives who fashioned the magic found today in Disney parks worldwide. He would stay with the company for nearly fifty year and...

New and Updated for the Holiday Season 2018-2019Experience the most magical vacation of a lifetime with The Independent Guide to Walt Disney World 2019. This guide is packed full of tips and tricks on how to make the most of your stay all in an...

This handbook offers a comprehensive evaluation of the most current research, debates, and controversies surrounding festivals. It is divided into nine sections that cover a wide range of theories, concepts and contexts, such as sustainability, festival...

Want to design a theme park?Over the past century, theme parks have created worlds where pirates still loot Caribbean towns, where daring adventurers explore booby-trapped temples, and where superheroes swing from New York skyscrapers - and allowed us to...

As you walk down Main Street, U.S.A., have you ever looked up and wondered what the names on the windows mean? Although the tradition of honoring people with a window has been around since Disneyland's opening day, there has never been a comprehensive...

By the Wayside...there are events and places worth a stopover.This book offers an introduction to one of the grandest events of the summer in Aquitaine, and provides an insight into the historical context which the event presents and brings to life in...

The Independent Guide to Universal Orlando 2024 is the latest and greatest edition of the best-selling theme park guidebook series. This guide is fully up to date with new additions and changes to the theme parks.Book Highlights:Theme...

Did you know that Disney has a zoo? Although Disney's Animal Kingdom® is one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world, it is also a fully functional zoo. Disney's Animal Kingdom® is accredited by both the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the...

Destination Disneyland Resort with Disabilities is the only guidebook written for people with disabilities traveling to Disneyland Resort.The book is arranged in a chronological order covering everything from planning the time of the year to travel,...

The perfect place for happiness and joy can only be found with the name that is synonymous with wonder and awe – Disneyland. It is the place where dreams come true and the magic is all around. It is the place that brings fond memories of childhood,...

Head of Security. Husband. Father. Hero.Charlie Walker is back in Nick Pobursky’s electrifying sequel to his bestselling Hollow World!It’s been three years since Charlie thwarted a terrorist attack on Space Mountain and kicked evil mastermind...

Prepare for your trip to Disneyland Paris with our new and updated guide for 2018.Our bestselling Disneyland Paris guide series is trusted by families from across the world to help you create unforgettable memories.The guide includes:- How to plan your...

From their haunts in the shadowy corner of a bar, front and center at a convenience store, or reigning over a massive mall installation bursting with light, sound, and action, arcade games have been thrilling and addicting quarter-bearers of all ages...

The success of Disneyland as the world's first permanent, commercially viable theme park sparked the creation of a number of other parks throughout the world, from Florida to Japan, France, and Hong Kong. But the impact of Disneyland is not confined...