If you can dream it, you can do it. - Walt Disney
The above quote is one of my absolute favorites. I have it framed and hanging over my desk, to keep me inspired. So of course I love all things Disney (who doesn't?) and jumped at the chance to participate in this tour and welcome Catherine F. Olen to Psychotic State Book Reviews!
Let's get to it.
What made you decide to write The Great Disneyland Scavenger Hunt?
I
have always believed that seeing the world from a new perspective can give
added joy to any experience. As a Disneyland annual pass holder for over
twenty-five years, I decided to share my passion for Disneyland by letting
guests see the parks through my eyes.
Walt
Disney had a vision to create a park where parents and children could interact
together. The Great Disneyland Scavenger Hunt pays respect to his vision by
showing guests all the loving details Walt brought to his theme parks.
What makes The
Great Disneyland Scavenger Hunt different from other books published about
Disneyland?
This
book, unlike many of the Disney trivia books currently on the market, takes
guests on a step by step journey through the different lands to see all of the
loving details created by Walt Disney and the Imagineering team. From the park
décor to the attraction lines, guests will see things they have missed on past
visits to the parks or discover new treasures they never saw previously.
·
See
the nod to Sleeping Beauty Castle within the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
attraction.
·
Discover
the secrets hidden within the queue for Indiana Jones and the Temple of the
Forbidden Eye.
·
Which
of the stores in Carsland contain a nod to the Pixar short Knick Knack?
Can you give some examples of the things people can
discover in The Great Disneyland
Scavenger Hunt?
While
I do not want to give away any answers, here are just a few of the questions
guests can find within the pages.
·
Do
you know how many cemeteries there are within Disneyland resort?
·
What
is the name of the suit of armor in the Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride attraction?
·
What
does the warning sign state on the side of the boiler within the queue for
Tower of Terror?
If Walt Disney could read your book, do you think
he would be pleased?
Walt
Disney was a story teller. He loved to take people on a journey through the
stories he grew up with. I have done something similar with The Great Disneyland Scavenger Hunt by
taking guest on journey through the lands of Disneyland. No matter where you
are in the parks, you can turn to that page and find something new no matter
how many times you have visited Disney parks. I would like to think Walt Disney
would be pleased with my work and give his approval.
Your company is called Mouse Hangover, can you tell
us why you chose that name?
Over
the years I have heard so many guests talk about needing a vacation from their
vacation after visiting theme parks in general. Mouse Hangover is that feeling
people have when they are tired after their vacation and need to take a few
days to recover. Just a little tongue in cheek humor to anyone who has had this
feeling.
What final word would you like to leave our readers
with regarding The Great Disneyland Scavenger Hunt?
This
book has been the product of two years of my life. I hope that I have done
justice to the wonders within the gates of Disneyland resort. If guests learn
something new or find a new joy from reading my book, then it has been a great
success.
See the enchantment of the Disneyland resort in a whole new way with The Great Disneyland Scavenger Hunt. From Main Street U.S.A. to New Orleans Square, Walt Disney lovingly designed every detail to immerse guests in the magic of his theme parks.
See Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure through new eyes when you discover fantasy, thrills, and dreams around every turn. Whether you’re perusing the shops, waiting in line, or riding attractions, there’s plenty to uncover for even the most knowledgeable Disney fan.
If this is your first visit or your five hundredth, you will discover something new with The Great Disneyland Scavenger Hunt.
Catherine Olen has enjoyed a love affair with the magic of the Disney theme parks for as long as she can remember, counting herself among Disneyland passholders for the last twenty-five years. Previously, Olen owned and operated Hollywood Grave Hunter and is the proud author of The Final Curtain: Celebrity Deaths and The Upside of Undertaking, chronicling her previous career experiences. She has been a correspondent to Entertainment Tonight (US and France), The Biography Channel, Reelz Network, and the Mark & Brian radio show.
Tour Wide Giveaway
Win a Disney Prize Pack which consists of a print copy of The Great Disneyland Scavenger Hunt, a “Mickey” or “Minnie” Disney plush toy and a $10 Disney gift card (10 winners total, open to USA & Canada)
Ends July 30
With thanks to Laura Fabiani and iRead Book Tours for including me on this tour!
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