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| Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot at Walt Disney World, The | 
 enlarge | Author: The Imagineers
Creator: Alex Wright
Publisher: Disney Editions
Category: Book
List Price: $9.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (21 reviews)
Sales Rank: 157693
Format: Bargain Price
Language: English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 3.9 x 0.3
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
ASIN: B000YHQW6K
Publication Date: June 1, 2006
Release Date: May 8, 2006
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| Customer Reviews:
 If you're a WDW fanatic, you'll enjoy this. May 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a certified Disney nut who enjoys reading about anything Disney - films, Walt, and (of course) Walt Disney World. That said, I bought "The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom" about a year ago, and I really enjoy it. I think it evokes the magical feeling you get when you walk down Main Street USA. If you can't be in The World, taking a virtual walk through it isn't a bad option.
Since I enjoyed that book so much, I wanted to buy the "Epcot" version. I was curious to see how good a job it would do at describing Epcot's origins - IE, go back to the EPCOT days and discuss Walt's determination to build a city that would function more efficiently than the cities of his day did. I thought the book did a decent job with that. It doesn't spend a huge amount of time on the subject, but I think that's appropriate. It's meant to be a happy (and brief) overview of a neat place, not an avenue through which to lament the EPCOT that could have been.
Epcot visitors will expect the book to be divided into two basic sections - Future World and World Showcase. It is. It talks about the three different sections of Future World (East, West, and Central), and it provides information on each World Showcase pavilion. Other topics - like Kidcot stops and Illuminations - are also considered. Tidbits of information are presented on all major attractions. I thought that it skimped a little bit on a couple of headliners, particularly Mission: Space and Test Track.
The biggest 'con' I associate with this book is that, for me, it fails to evoke the feeling that you get when you're at Epcot. The biggest 'pro' is that it's an informative, fun read about Walt Disney's most ambitious undertaking. For $10, it's a worthwhile addition to your Disney library.
 Epcot January 30, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book has amazing information on the building of Epcot...what went into it and how it grew from conception to finalization. A great Disney lover book!
Great Behind the Scenes Info for New Guests January 15, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Imagineering Guide to Epcot at WDW is a great book for those who would like information about EPCOT behind the scenes, from the point of view of those who helped to build it. Touches like where to look for hidden Mickeys and unique features of the park. I highly recommend it for guests who are new to the Disney parks.
Great Product November 10, 2006
If you were interested in the magic behind the Disney Theme parks, more specifically Epcot, then this book is for you. It's an amazing book for the seasoned Disney veteran, but may ruin some secrets for new comers. A definite buy!
Not as detailed November 6, 2006
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I also own the Field Guide to Magic Kingdom. I found that to be a more detailed but, but with the expansive size of Epcot, that could be part of the problem with a lack of detail. All in all a good book, but only skims the information/history of EPCOT. So I would recommend it as a good place to start learning about EPCOT.
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