What the Magic Means: Ten Stories of How the Magic of Disney Impacts Our Lives

Has the Magic of Disney Changed Your Life? Then, What the Magic Means is the perfect Disney-filled experience for you. In these pages, long-time Disney enthusiast Terry J. Wheeland, Jr. interviews ten people who have made Disney the centerpiece of their lives. You’ll meet Jeff Barnes aka Dr. Disneyland, who teaches a college course on the history of Disneyland; Jim Korkis, longtime Disney historian; Tom Nabbe, the original Tom Sawyer at Disneyland; and several more people from former Cast Members at the Disney Parks to people who love Disney so much they’ve moved to Orlando.Wheeland gets to the heart of why Disney means so much to each individual, looking not just at favorite movies and theme park attractions, but how Disney has given these individuals hope, courage, and purpose. A special bonus chapter features Walt Disney himself and what the magic meant to him. But best of all is the opportunity to explore your own love for Disney. Wheeland offers the chance here to share your Disney memories and use them as touchstones to find purpose and joy in your life. Reading this book is like wishing upon a star—and we all know what can happen then!