 All inclusive for the avid Disney Fan! |
| Review Date: June 9, 2010 |
| Reviewer: K. Korkes, |
| Great book, fast read! All inclusive for anyone who ever imagined working for the mouse! Great seller, fast shipping! |
This is a must for Disney Park fans!
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| Review Date: December 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Fox, Santa Clara, CA |
| I enjoyed Mouse Tales so much, recommended to friends and other Disney fans. You realize that mistakes are not all the Parks fault. You realize that Guests lack common sense. |
More Mouse Tales--Not as Good as the Prequel
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| Review Date: September 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: R. Chatham, Orange County, CA |
| Although I enjoyed this book, the facts and revelations were not quite as mind-boggling as Mouse Tales. It was an interesting read full of fun facts and inrteresing information. If you have any interest in the drama surrounding the Disney Corporation, this is a must-read. |
More fascinating stories
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| Review Date: July 3, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Cindy S. Marks, Long Beach, CA USA |
| I enjoyed this second book almost as much as the first one! After having a Disneyland Pass for one year, it was interesting to read about what goes on behind the scenes. I must admit it was also a little scary to read about the injuries, and sad to read about the issues between staff and management. This is definitely a book more appropriate for adults. |
Good for Adults - Careful with Children
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| Review Date: March 10, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Lara Biggs, Evanston, IL |
| This book had some very interesting stories. My 9 year old and I are doing some research on Disneyland prior to a trip and she loved these stories of how the rides work and what a cast member's job is. The book does a great job of describing the backstage life at Disney. My daughter begs for me to read from this as our bedtime reading every night. However, some of stories are racy and very inappropriate for the younger set. Definitely a "read together" and edit it as you go. |
MAPS! I GOT MAPS!!!
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| Review Date: June 23, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Alan D. Cranford, Carson City, NV USA |
David Koenig's books on Disneyland are a delight for us Disneyland fans. "More Mouse Tales" gave me something I've been longing for--maps of the popular Disney rides such as Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, the Jungle Cruise, and the Indiana Jones Adventure. I used the maps once when someone dropped a purse in the Indiana Jones Adventure--I was able to tell a cast member that the lost purse was in the skull room on that ride. Otherwise, I would have had to shout a long-winded description--the ride is NOISY!
Many people will like reading about Disneyland's goofs and glitches. For me, finding out about these problems made me appreciate how special that place is--that Disneyland manages to function at all is a miracle. Disneyland manages to operate more smoothly than other theme parks and amusement parks.
Here is the human face of Disneyland. Disney magic is created by people: we humans have our vices. These people are quite capable of creating imperfect magic--that includes cast members, the crew behind the scenes, management, Disney executives, the Anaheim Police Department, other government officials, and don't forget over twelve million guests annually! It's a wonder that the place hasn't fallen off the end of the world! Like any place else, Disneyland has its share of problems. Personnel policies disliked at Disneyland are industry standard. Walt Disney didn't want to develop just another dirty amusement park or travelling carnival--and the key to avoiding the "carny" atmosphere was to hire quality people and treat them well. Treat your work force like trash and they'll act like trash. Word will get around and your company soon will have to hire trash because nobody else will work for you. Disneyland hasn't gotten that bad--not by a long shot--but this summer they're having problems in their food service department.
These stories are referenced at the end of the book. Since much of Koenig's information is from the open press, it is easy to verify. I like having an index. I used the information in Koenig's books to maximize my fun at Disneyland. Knowing what to watch out for helps reduce the misery of long lines and other minor problems.
So, when's David Koenig comming out with his fourth book? |
Oh My! Mickey Mouse did what?
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| Review Date: April 4, 2005 |
| Reviewer: James McDonald, Southern California |
David Koenig brings you his second book of naughty things that have happened inside Disneyland. After the success of his first book, "Mouse Tales: A Behind-The-Ears Look At Disneyland", published in 1994, the attendance of Disneyland considerably wentway up. People wanted to see for themselves what David Koenig had revealed in his book about Disneyland.
More than 400 past and present cast members were interviewed for more secrets for this second book. The book will reveal just how they hire people and where they may work at according to how attractive they are to how tall, short, big shoulders or skinny they are.
(This reviewer will add, they they higher anyone that doesn't go against policy, but you do have to have the right look to be Cinderella or a Tom Sawyer-type. There are many jobs "Backstage" as well. I would probably look good for the Haunted Mansion or as the Dwarf, "Sneezy")
Many pranks have been made on the Jungle Cruise by employees at the risk of being fired. Some operators even change the script to add a joke of their own. Find out what changes Disneyland have made to the Jungle Cruise.
What on Earth are people doing in the Tiki Room? Yes! Jose is still there. Indiana Jones Adventure Ride is still the most dangerous ride for guests. many people have been injured on this ride. Koenig will tell you how. One lady claims she had suffered a brain hemorrhage. In recent years, Roger rabbit's Car Toon Spin and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad have become dangerous.
Other things to read: The woman who took her clothes off and jumped in the river from the canoe ride. People burned from firework ashes coming down.
When they do operate the Columbia Ship. They have an entire show on board as it sails.
Splash Mountain has had women bare her breasts for the final drop. one woman was found dead in her seat after the ride. One man lost his finger. They did find his finger and the ring too.
The time when the Blue Bayou Restaurant was flooded.
Where at Disneyland can you find "fireflies" flying around and glowing?
Problems with guests on Pirates of the Caribbean Ride and also cockroaches. But employees have also made love inside the attraction behind the fortress.
Women had complaints in 1996, when a man had grabbed their breasts. Others have felt someone tapping them on the shoulders and no one is there. Are there real ghosts inside the Haunted Mansion?
One female employee would not wear underwear in her costume and she had crabs.
Many people have tried to sneak through into Disneyland by climbing the fence, but on the other side was the security breakroom. OOPS!
Police cars are inside Disneyland, but they hide "backstage".
While Disenyland is still the safest and happiest place on earth, the employees and security work hard to make it a nice day for everyone.
Davis Koenig has worked hard to give you another entertaining and funny book of Mouse Tales.
Third book: "Mouse Under Glass: Secrets of Disney Animation and Theme Parks" (1997)
%oth Anniversary Book: "Mouse Tales: A Behind-The-Ears Look At Diseyland: Golden Anniversary Edition" with Audio CD. (Hardcover, 1994/2005).
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IT'S ABOUT TIME, DAMN IT!
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| Review Date: September 27, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Travis R. Wilson, Corona, CA United States |
| I'm so refreshed that somebody finally had the guts to put in writing what Disneyland, or rather "EisnerLand" is all about these days. Outside of David Letterman occasionally making the off-hand unflattering remarks on "The Late Show," I've never seen any wide spread publication about Disney Corp. quite this nervy, or quite this blatant. If you hate the Disney corporation (like I do), then you definitely need to read this book, and even if you don't, you are living in a fantasy land (pun intended), and you STILL need to read this book. |
If you read Mouse Tales, don't read this!
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| Review Date: March 13, 2003 |
| Reviewer: P. Banning, Yakima, WA United States |
| I read Mouse Tales twice in a two week period. I could barely get through this book! There were pages I skipped because I found it so boring. Being that I read Mouse Tales within the past couple of months, I saw repeated statements in More Mouse Tales. It seems as if the author ran out of things to say, so he found employees (or many former ones!) to trash Disneyland and to blow the lid off The Happiest Place on Earth and it's politics. Disneyland fans do not need to know this. I would rather be oblivious to the nasty politics, backstabbing and other [stuff]that goes on there. Disneyland is there to make people forget this gloomy world - not to be reminded of it as this book does. |
Darker than the first book
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| Review Date: February 11, 2003 |
| Reviewer: D. Tembreull, Seattle, WA USA |
| I have read both the first book and this book. The first "Mouse Tales" book was delightful, with it's history of Disneyland's conception and opening (and all of the tales of what went wrong), hi-jinks of its employees, and knowledge of how Disneyland has evolved. "More Mouse Tales" tells the story of the Disney empire as it becomes the "Evil Empire". It talks about the strike-breaking, the employee disgruntlement with stupid guests, the anger and hatred that goes one where none of the guests can see. As a Disney fanatic, I found the book to be more depressing than informative. The Disneyland protrayed in this book is less like "the dream that nearly wasn't" and more like a Coney Island with a new coat of paint. While it may be accurate, most Disney fans will finish this book with a sour taste in their mouths. |
Great follow up to the first one!
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| Review Date: December 28, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Jolene Vetterling, Arvada, CO United States |
This sequel picks right off where the first one left off. It's packed with stories of Walt, as well as the many things that we as cast members deal with when "handling" the general public. Don't forget that we as cast members are human, and like to play with the public too! (As more than shown in both of the books.) I loved these books, and being a cast member of the company myself, it makes me smile to think that not only does the average American check his/her brain at the door when they visit us at our site, but they check it when they enter that enchanted wonderland as well!
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It's back.....!
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| Review Date: November 5, 2002 |
| Reviewer: DJ Heinlein, San Diego, CA United States |
| Are you obsessed with the mouse? Do you love Disneyland? Or are you just curious what makes Disney tick? Personally, I fit in with the last two questions. I have visited Disneyland numerous times and everytime I've always asked myself and (to their annoyance) my family how did the Disney company make such a place. This same question is often asked by an audience member watching a magic show -- how did s/he created the illusion? Well, this book reads like a truthful tabloid. Sounds like a contradiction? It's not. While I was reading this book I felt like I had picked up the latest issue of a weekly tabloid that proudly read on the front cover "Ex-employee of Disney tells all!" But this story is truth, unlike the majority of the tabloids, I'm sure. If you wanted to know how Disneyland works, read this book. I was laughing and enjoying the reading from cover to cover. Being an ex-amusement park employee myself (Legoland, CA. for over a year) I could related to a lot of the stories that were told by Disneland employees (or I should say cast members). This book will give you a new perspective about the mouse and his land. I think it's a very good read! Make sure you read the first book "Mouse Tales: A Behind-the-Ears Look At Disneyland" in addition to this one. |
A Sequel With No Content
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| Review Date: July 15, 2002 |
| Reviewer: , Eugene, OR United States |
| There is virtually no new information in this book and a good deal of it is rehashed from the first one. The first Mouse Tales book was charming, entertaining, but unfortunately David Koenig couldn't resist being greedy; he went for another bite of the apple, but this apple is riddled with worms. Here, I'll save you the time of wading through 216 pages for a few nuggets of real information: The submarine and skyway rides closed because they got old; as new attractions were planned, they were phased out. A guy tried to do a neat thing with changing the Jungle Cruise to correlate with the time period of the Indianna Jones ride, but there was no consistent policy about changing the spiels, and people got their feelings hurt. Tomorrowland has given up trying to show tomorrow and instead shows a history of attempts to show tomorrows. Characters don't roam the park as much (who could blame them when so many parents encourage their brats' outright cruelty?); instead one gets to wait in yet another line for photo ops with them. I think that's about it. I cannot understand some of the other reviewers here, in particular the one who mentions people being injured by not following directions on rides. All that detailed, fascinating information was in the first book, not this lame one. So much could have been told -- where are the backstories to the attractions in Toontown, or Indy? The Indy preshow is so detailed -- who thought up the idea of the practical jokes incorporated in it? Do the strange markings on the wall really translate as "AT&T Sucks"? What is it that one sees in that curious shadow on the wall in Roger Rabbit? What sort of cast members are recruited for Toontown? How do they bear the incessant cartoon noise of their job site? Regrettably, as he is so fond of saying Disneyland visitors do, David Koenig checked his intelligence at the door before writing this book. |
Great Sequel
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| Review Date: July 9, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Stephen Hall, USA |
| This is the *perfect* sequel to "Mouse Tales." "More Mouse Tales" is a ride on more behind-the-scenes secrets and stories of Disneyland. For those looking for a book which includes more stories from the 1980s and 1990s, this will satisfy that need as well. However, one is truly depriving themselves if they do not read "Mouse Tales" and "More Mouse Tales." |
A must have for all true Disneyland fans!
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| Review Date: July 3, 2002 |
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This book is the perfect companion to Mouse tales (book one). It is even more up to date and covers so much 'secret' stuff you just don't know that goes on inside Disneyland from day to day.
It's the closest we'll ever get to being a Disneyland employee and hearing all the gossip of what really goes on. I love this book (and the first one too) and hope they bring out another in the future! |
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Hi – Mouse Tales and More Tales focus on Disneyland – then Realityland
(which I will review at some point this year) focuses on Walt Disney World
in Florida.
Always good to ehar from a fellow Disney fan
cool ill have to read the the books thanks for the information but it sounds scary to find ou what dose happen behind closed doors
i wonder is there a book like that for the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim thanks for the post