Book Review: A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of the Most Magical Place on Earth

George reviews the new book, A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of the Most Magical Place on Earth by Kevin M. Kern, Tim O'Day, and Steven Vagnini.
How does this 50th anniversary book book compare to Jeff Kurtti's Since the World Began? Is it worth spending $60 for the latest Disney Publishing book?

[@jimbokay5696]

Thanks for the review! I too was wondering about the price...but, wow! There seems to be so much there; plenty of "goodies" from the archives and great memories for me...decision made!

[@Imaginerding]

I’m very happy with it!

[@leonardhughes4521]

They have it now at a much lower cost 51 now used to be 84.

[@jeffsnyder6878]

Thank you for the preview! I ordered my copy from Amazon in March and was hoping it would arrive today. I'm glad I at least got to "see" it. I can't wait to read it.

[@Imaginerding]

Hopefully it will get there soon! I think you will love it.

[@rebeccag6747]

You're right about Chapek!!

[@Anynom]

Oh, I am SO adding this to my wish list, this looks gorgeous!

[@Imaginerding]

I think you will love it!

[@Anynom]

@@Imaginerding I was wondering if some big book for 50th, this looks it. I still have and love the 25th "Since the World Began" so looking forward to this!

[@Imaginerding]

This is the big release for Disney for this year.

[@johnalferio3146]

Mine is supposed to come today! I can’t wait to dive into it

[@Imaginerding]

Did it arrive?

[@missball888]

I didn’t think I wanted it until I watched this video! I think I saw a bob-around-boat!

[@Imaginerding]

I’m so surprised by it!

[@MrLeeHolton]

Awesome 👏. Thanks for this. It’s tough deciding to purchase a book if they don’t let you see much of the content.

[@catherinej4918]

Would be great to get a review of the book once you've had the chance to read the text! :)

[@WhirlOmar]

That’s what I was thinking

[@melissawade2832]

I live in Syd Australia & my husband ordered this book for me.. :D I look forward to watching all of your Disney content :D I'm a New Subscriber :D

[@Imaginerding]

I hope you love it and thanks for subscribing!

[@artanisknarf]

Thanks, Amazon delayed my pre-order…I was kind of on the fence for this one and have been waiting to get a good look of the inside. Looks like it’s still a buy!

[@johnalferio3146]

I pre ordered mine from Barnes & Noble back on August 11th, and was told today that it’ll be delivered on or before 10/4. What’s the point of pre ordering if it’s going to be delayed and you don’t get it on release day?!

[@Imaginerding]

I was very surprised by it. Can’t wait to tear into it for an in-depth read.

[@krltslnd4186]

Waiting for mine too😔

[@emilylegge3802]

Same. I preorder back in June and still haven't received

[@QuentrixMovies]

6:39 Wow I've never seen that concept for wonders of life before. Talk about super rare.

[@josegregorioafonsocurbelo7237]

I want that book 😍😍😍😍😍

[@Imaginerding]

It’s amazing.

[@WhirlOmar]

I wonder how the text is. I’ve seen reviews on the text of most of these Disney books and they’re really kind of like commercials. A bit hokey and super official language.

[@bjdenil]

I still can't decide if this book is a must have. I have so many books on Imagineering, 10 Aniversary, 20th, and 25th as well as ones for Disney Land and over all Disney History... and I just don't go back to them like I do the BIOs etc. I am still so tempted but it does seem overpriced to me for some reason, and I'm not sure why. I am trying to buy less and invest more so that may have something to do with it, but I honestly still can't decide.

[@Imaginerding]

I haven’t done a full read through yet, but I’m impressed with what I’ve shared in the video.

[@morethanthrills1616]

Will you be doing a review on the Dick Nunis book?

[@Imaginerding]

I will. Because of the Dick Nunis Tiny Pants referenced made by Progress City and me, I will not be getting a review copy. So, I’m waiting for the price to drop.

[@Imaginerding]

I will. Because of the Dick Nunis Tiny Pants referenced made by Progress City and me, I will not be getting a review copy. So, I’m waiting for the price to drop.

[@tomservojr]

Has anybody actually gotten a copy of this book? I placed my order the day this review went up but Amazon delayed my order. Since then, nothing. Is it already out of stock? Supply chain issues?

[@oldteapot7534]

I'm going to WDW this June, is the book still in stock? I'm planning to buy a copy of it during my trip there.

[@Imaginerding]

I haven’t been back to a park since February (it feels more crowded than before the pandemic and the waits are terrible). I would suggest that you check all of the big stores in the parks and the resorts. Ask the CMs.

[@KK-hh2jz]

I can’t seem to find this book. Do you know if it was a limited printing? Is this book still being produced?

[@Imaginerding]

I’ve seen it at the Animal Kingdom on a few different visits. And it’s been at the Contemporary Resort. Iva also heard the rumor that it was planned to be a park exclusive for the first 6 months or so. But it’s more due to a lack of supply.

[@WhirlOmar]

Amazon

[@Imaginerding]

What's your absolute favorite Disney attraction over the past 50 years?

[@JuiceGuruInstitute]

Splash Mountain

[@TaedarVulpine]

Splash Mountain, of course!