Below I’ll give you my selections for the best Disney World books by a few categories. I will cover these and other great books more in depth later.
- Birnbaum’s 2020 Walt Disney World: The Official Guide (Birnbaum Guides) (2019)
- The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2020 (The Unofficial Guides) (2019)
- Birnbaum’s 2019 Walt Disney World: The Official Guide (Birnbaum Guides) (2018)
- Disney Devotionals: 100 Daily Devotionals Based on the Walt Disney World Attractions (2019)
- Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2019 (The Unofficial Guides) (2018)
- Birnbaum’s 2020 Walt Disney World for Kids: The Official Guide (Birnbaum Guides) (2019)
- Walt World Vacation (Hidden Magic) (2019)
- The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (2015)
- The Ultimate Disney World Cookbook (2006)
- Secret Stories of Walt Disney World: Things You Never Knew You Never Knew (Volume 1) (2015)
- Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2019 (The Unofficial Guides) (2018)
- The Wonders of Walt Disney World (2018)
- The Hidden Mickeys of Walt Disney World (2016)
Birnbaum’s 2020 Walt Disney World: The Official Guide (Birnbaum Guides) (2019)
As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide!
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2020 (The Unofficial Guides) (2019)
The best-selling independent guide to Walt Disney World has everything you need to plan your family’s trip―hassle-free. Whether you are planning your annual vacation to Walt Disney World or preparing for your first visit ever, this book gives you the insider scoop on hotels, restaurants, and attractions.
Birnbaum’s 2019 Walt Disney World: The Official Guide (Birnbaum Guides) (2018)
As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide!
Disney Devotionals: 100 Daily Devotionals Based on the Walt Disney World Attractions (2019)
Finding Grace in the MagicWhen Albert Thweatt began working the night shift in his new job as a paramedic, he realized he would be missing something important. The nightly, family devotionals he had always participated in with his wife and two sons now had to be done without him several nights a week. He hated that he had to miss this special time with his family, so he decided to do something about it.
Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2019 (The Unofficial Guides) (2018)
Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World digs deeper and offers more than any other guide.
Birnbaum’s 2020 Walt Disney World for Kids: The Official Guide (Birnbaum Guides) (2019)
As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2020 edition delves into everything meaningful to kids: Join the vacation-planning fun, with kid-friendly descriptions of all the theme park shows and attractions, including maps, photos, colorful illustrations, and more. Meet favorite Disney characters and collect autographs from Mickey, Minnie, Anna, Elsa, Chewbacca, BB8, Goofy, and the gang, and there are special autograph pages at the back of the book!
Walt World Vacation (Hidden Magic) (2019)
There’s adventure in every Disney story…now, experience your own adventure when you visit Walt Disney World! Let Walt Disney World Hacks show you how to meet your favorite characters, eat the best and most iconic food the park has to offer, and enjoy your favorite rides.
The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (2015)
Your guide to Disney’s hidden treasures–including Fantasyland and Storybook Circus secrets!Whether this is your first or fiftieth visit, you’d be surprised at how much you miss during your trip to Walt Disney World. From where to find hidden Imagineer signatures to the secrets behind the carriage numbers in the Casey Jr.
The Ultimate Disney World Cookbook (2006)
You have just had the most wonderful dinner at your favorite Walt Disney World restaurant. There is just one big problem — you forgot to ask the waiter for the recipe! Well, we are hoping to help you out by creating The Ultimate Disney Cookbook. If there is a recipe, which you have been just dying to try at home, or just surprise a loved one with a favorite Disney dish we have it for you.
Secret Stories of Walt Disney World: Things You Never Knew You Never Knew (Volume 1) (2015)
The Rosetta Stone of Disney MagicWarning! There be secrets ahead. Disney secrets. Mickey doesn’t want you to know how the magic is made, but Jim Korkis knows, and if you read Jim’s book, you’ll know, too. Put the kids to bed. Pull those curtains. Power down that iPhone. Let’s keep this just between usIf you’ve come expecting more of the same Disney trivia, you’re in for a surprise.
Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2019 (The Unofficial Guides) (2018)
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2018 is JAM-PACKED with useful tips, great advice, excellent discussion, and practical travel knowledge gleaned from years of Walt Disney World travel experience. In this guidebook, authors and specifically address the needs of kids, with―in some cases―research and input from kids. leads an experienced team of researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum.
The Wonders of Walt Disney World (2018)
Updated for 2019! Planning 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, part secret stories, part informative history, and part of your plan for a magical trip!The Wonders of Walt Disney World will guide you from park to park and attraction to attraction, across all of the Disney property.
The Hidden Mickeys of Walt Disney World (2016)
So what exactly is a Hidden Mickey? Quite simply, it’s an artistic representation of Mickey that was intentionally placed amid the architecture and design of the parks and resorts. Oftentimes it’s the familiar three-circle shape of his ears and head. Other times it might be a profile of his face or a full-body silhouette.
Best Disney World Books Worth Your Attention
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Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World: Recipes & Stories from the Most Magical Place on Earth
Author(s): Pam Brandon, Marcy Carriker Smothers
ID: 3256161, Publisher: Disney Editions, Year: 2022, Size: 118 Mb, Format: epub
Fodor's Walt Disney World: with Universal and the Best of Orlando (Full-color Travel Guide)
Author(s): Fodor's Travel Guides
ID: 3324139, Publisher: Fodor's Travel, Year: 2022, Size: 38 Mb, Format: epub
The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World
Author(s): Jessica Nabongo
ID: 3519842, Publisher: Disney Book Group, Year: 2022, Size: 123 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are really record-breakers according to The New York Times, others are composed by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.