I just returned from a trip to Disneyland (see previous post) and I picked up the latest version of Disneyland: Then, Now, and Forever.
I was truly impressed with this book when the first edition came out. It's probably one of the best official publications on Disneyland history and definitely the best of the annual publications.
Of course, the first thing I did when I got home, was to open the 2005 edition and do a side by side comparison. (Hey, when you're a collector, it's all about variations).
Most notable, is the new cover. No more dust cover - the graphics are printed directly on the book. Also, gone are references to the 50th anniversary (no castle decorations, no Julie Andrews and no more 50th logo). Several new attractions have found their way onto the pages: Pirates Liar on Tom Sawyer Island, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, and the enhancements to both Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion.
There was quite of bit of photo changing here and there. For example, the Matterhorn section in the 05 edition contained no current photos. That's been fixed in the 08 edition. But, they didn't catch all of the mistakes. I still don't recognize where the Buzz Lightyear photo is from. (A different park or created in Photoshop?)
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Without looking, I'm betting the Buzz pic is from WDW. They had the ride first, right? (meaning, before any other Disney park)
Was this edition worth the upgrade? Would you recommend it or suggest waiting for the next big attraction to make it in the book? (course, no idea what that would be... since DCA isn't in the book, is it?)
DCA does get a mention in this book. The last chapter is "Forever Dreaming" and DCA gets eight pages. Plus, newer attractions such as Monsters Inc., Aladdin and Toy Story Mania get shoe-horned into other sections in the book.
If you're a collector who goes after all the variations (like me) then you've probably already got yourself a copy. (I counted at least a dozen picture variations without even trying). If you were very satisfied with the previous version, then you probably don't need to upgrade.
Hi... just happen to cross your site... I see that you also love Disney... me too...
Im planning to go to Tokyo or Hong Kong Disney this Christmas. Hoho and I found some stuffs from Hong Kong Disneyland here as well:
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I will definitely take tones of photos there!!!
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