the Political Aficionado’s Guide to ... GOOD READS The Mouse That Roared Your guide to books about Walt Disney World BY MELISSA ROSS When it comes to ‘The Happiest Place on Earth,’ there are typically two schools of thought. Mouse fans the world over consider Walt Disney World the ultimate Florida destination. They plan their entire year around that big Disney trip. They revel in looking for the “hidden Mickeys” sprinkled throughout the parks, try a different resort hotel each visit (or maybe stay at a favorite property again and again) and believe me, there are plenty of empty-nest adults who continue to visit Disney every year, long after their kids are grown and gone. Like my sister-in-law in Ohio, for example. (Just FYI — her husband rolls with it.) However, for many of us longtime Florida residents, Disney is something you “do” only when those relatives from up North descend around the holidays. We’ve taken the kids — many times. Or should I say we’ve “survived” taking the kids to Disney? At any rate, we’ve been to every park. We’ve splurged at least once on dinner at Victoria and Albert’s. Speaking of food, we’ve eaten and drunk our way through Epcot’s big Food and Wine Festival. By the way, that’s something I highly recommend. However, let’s assume, just for the sake of argument, that you’re planning a trip to O-Town and that you’ve NEVER been to Disney. Where would you begin? Here are a few book suggestions (some reverent, some a little cheeky) to learn more about the history, the magic, and yes, the dark side, of the empire Uncle Walt built in the swamps of Central Florida. >> SUMMER/FALL 2016 INFLUENCE | 25 IMAGES COURTESY RESPECTIVE PUBLISHERS
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