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If you're like me, you first went to Disneyland when you were a kid. And you've gone back to view it with different eyes after you grew up -- and noticed many, many changes. "What happened to Autotopia?" (And your kids say, "Autowhatia?") Yesterland documents what has disappeared from Disneyland, from "Makeout Monsanto" (well, the Disney folks called it something else!) to the PeopleMover to (!!) The Wonderful Wizard of Bras, an "intimate apparel" shop, to (snicker!) Casa de Fritos: "And what could be more representative of authentic Mexican food than Fritos Corn Chips?", the site asks. It's all described, complete with many photographs that will take you back to your first time in the Magic Kingdom. (RC) From This is True for 14 December 2008 Suggestions for further reading:
 by Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince Amazon Price: $13.59 Customer Review: As always the Frommer folks have put great information in a readable format for a very reasonable price. I think these are the best travel guids around becuase they tell you what you need to know about a place and what to watch out for.  by Bob Sehlinger Amazon Price: $12.23 Customer Review: Most of all, I was impressed by the analysis of the rides. We use to make the classic mistake of starting in one "land" and working our way around from it to the next adjacent to minimize walking, but the author says you will pay for this by standing...  by John Hench Amazon Price: $13.57 Customer Review: Firstly, how fortunate for all those who understand the amazing implications of Walt Disney's transition from filmmaker to Town Planner that John Hench decided to write this much-needed and much-requested book just before his death. Wha...  by Anna E. Brooke Amazon Price: $9.35 Customer Review: Excellent carry around book with GREAT maps (city and neighborhood level) and ideas to build itineraries with "best of" suggestions, walking tours, etc. There is a total of 22 self guided tours and 40 (!) maps. The foldout front cover with a city map...  by Bob Sehlinger Amazon Price: $12.14 Newsfeed display by CaRP |
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