The Disneyland Book of Lists by Chris Strodder is a very useful and informative read for any Disneyland lover. This book offers a way to explore over six decades of Disneyland history through 247 curated lists. From Walt Disney’s favorite attractions to hidden secrets in the Haunted Mansion, each list is packed with fascinating trivia.

Strodder’s passion for Disneyland shines through in his witty writing style. Whether you’re a casual fan or a dedicated Disney historian, this book provides a treasure trove of information that will enhance your appreciation of the park’s rich legacy. I use to be so good at knowing all kinds of Disneyland facts, but since working at Disney World I have forgotten most of them -- this book brought back a few things I have forgotten!

Overall, it’s a must-read for anyone who loves Disneyland, who knows what interesting fact you will find that could help guide your next trip!

I think lists are fun, lists that rank things are the best. This book is full of lists like skulls, pet tombstones, show openings, and my fave, songs.

This book would have been great for me to have had when I was studying to be the Cast member trivia Champion back in 1995.

The Disneyland Book of Lists by Chris Strodder is a comprehensive list of known and little-known facts about Disneyland. From historical facts about Walt Disney to historical dates and facts about the parks, it has everything you might ever want to know about Disneyland.

Whether you are an all things Disney fan or you are interested in the parks this is an informational and interesting book. It focuses on Disneyland, but a Disney World fan with find it interesting too due to the history as well as there are many shared rides and foods at Disneyland. Reading this book has an added intrigue if you are going to visit, or not as you can enjoy it for the history. A Disney fan knows this park is the original.

A must-read for anyone who loves Disneyland trivia! There are lists about EVERYTHING related to the park, photos, a bibliography, and an index. A treasure trove for lovers of Walt! Only wish there were more photos, a more colorful cover, and a cleaner design.

A great book for your Disney tirp preparations. Highly recommend checking this out to help you plan before you go.

A must-read for fans of Disneyland, such as myself! Lots of interesting information. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great informational book for the Disney fanatic. This gives a broad spectrum of information that the average Disney visitor may not appreciate. This isn't a book that you would just sit down and read. Even as someone who has been to disney many times, I did learn a couple of things.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I read this book with a high level of interest. I am a well seasoned Walt Disney World Resort guest. I first visited Disneyland in 2021, and will visit for a second time next week.

This book includes lists on many categories. More photos would be welcome. I don't know if there is an update to the book, and it is a bit dated. I did enjoy all of the details about Disneyland. Now I have my own list of things to look for when I visit next week.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first experience with a Disneyland list book and I didn't really know what to expect. The book is broken down into various sections including history, geography of the park, attractions, shops and restaurants, and more! I loved flipping through and seeing the various of lists I hadn't even really thought about! One of the lists that caught my eye was dedicated all to the different flowers and trees within the park. I think this book probably contains a list of any Disney-related thing you could possibly think of!

I think this list book is a necessity for any Disney fan!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for providing an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am planning a quick trip to Disneyland and I had to jump on this book. I wanted to learn as much as I could about this park. I have been before but it has been several years. If you want to visit Disneyland grab this book and start planning. You will learn what Walt himself thought of the park. The planning he took to create it and where it might have been. Disneyland has an incredible history and you can read more about that as well. Now the attractions. You can read about some of the old attractions and the new ones that replaced them. If you are traveling with kids you can read and learn about height requirements to plan ahead and maybe head off some disappointment if your little one is too short to ride a particular ride. The plan the places you want to shop and restaurants you might want try, By the time you take your trip to Disneyland you will be an expert.

These are lists the author has collected over the years - and there are some fun facts in here (especially for Disney trivia enthusiasts). A smaller collection of these lists was originally published in the author's comprehensive Disneyland Encyclopedia book but were recollected here in their own book. This book of lists differs from the encyclopedia in that it collects different information - a lot of tidbits that would be too small or narrow for an encyclopedia entry or interesting only in their realtionships to the other items on the list.

The book is broken down as follows: a short introduction and then the lists: Waltland, history, geography, attractions, Disneyland by design, shops and restaurants, attendance/tickets, operations, the guest list, mediapedia, imagineers/cast members/performers, live shows/exhibits/specialty events, miscellaneous, and back of books sources, research materials, photo credits, etc. These are not 'top ten' or best/worst lists - there's no judgement on the facts, just a presentation not in any order of importance (often alphabetical).

Lists include: a dozen sites Wald considered before building Disneyland, a dozen details in Herb Ryman's drawing of Disneyland that didn't make it into the park, 11 serene Disneyland hideaways, 14 imports from Wald Disney World, 10 Disneyland attractions not based on a film or book, 21 locations with authentic antiques, Rolly Crump's 5 toughest assignments, 15 unique but extinct Disneyland shops, Disneyland's busiest weeks of the year, 22 sponsors of multiple locations in Disneyland, 11 Disneyland giveaways from the past, 7 historic moments for Disneyland guests, 23 Disney produced tv programs showcasing Disneyland, a half dozen DVDs with Disneyland footage in their special features, 10 rules and regulations for cast members, a dozen unique characters no longer seen at Disneyland, 28 special events at Disneyland you may not have heard of, 15 urban legends about Disneyland, and many more.

Obviously, some lists will be far more interesting than others. E.g., the section names of the old Disneyland parking lot or 14 hidden Mickeys in Disneyland (there are whole books dedicated to that). But for the most part, there are some incredibly interesting lists here that really help to put so many aspects of the park into perspective. There are some black and white photos to help illustrate items on the list.

In all, this is suitable for the Disneyland park fan or the casual visitor who could use something to read while waiting in lines at the park or for their kids to get off the e-ticket rides. The two Disneyland books by the author (this lists book and the encyclopedia) each provide fascinating insights into the park and don't have a lot of overlaps. I highly recommend both for this reason. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

Any fan of Disneyland will love this well researched book of Disney lists. Such a unique format to convey Disney history and lore. I found the information to be intriguing and thought provoking. Great book for anyone who loves a trip to Disneyland!

A book for Disneyland enthusiasts. Compilation of many lists about Disneyland. Some are entertaining and useful. Others include historical information, logistics, and random things like the number of steps on attractions and locations named after royalty or songs. While I did enjoy looking at the lists, some are subjective and others were of less interest and easily skipped. There are photos but I think more would enhance the page after page of lists. The copyright is 2015 and I am not sure if it has been updated since then. For example one list is distances to other Disney parks but only DisneyWorld and Disneyland Paris are mentioned. Thank you to Santa Monica Press for the ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving a voluntary review.

This is a wonderful resource for anyone who is interested in Disneyland. It is an exhaustive list of anything relating to the world of Disneyland from facts and figures, to quirky trivia items. I particularly enjoyed learning about The Haunted Mansion since it’s my favourite ride. It would be a great resource for people planning on visiting the park, or as a tool of information for kids working on a research project. Although at times it was overwhelming with the listing of just dates and places, there were many valuable and interesting tidbits as well.

My rating 4 out of 5

This makes me want to visit Disneyland and discover the nostalgia of Walt Disney’s park.
Thanks to NetGalley and Santa Monica Press for this eARC..

This is a review for both The Disneyland Book of Lists and The Disneyland Encyclopedia.
I decided to create a common review as these books are best read together as they supply tons of information, trivia and ideas for a trip to Disneyland.
The made me want to be there.
Useful and informative
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This book is filled with all kinds of interesting Disneyland information. If you are a trivia lover this book should be at the top of your list.

This was great to be able to learn more about Disneyland and lists of information this is something I will be using on future trips to Disneyland.

I made the mistake of reading this just after the author's other book, The Disneyland Encyclopedia.

I mean...I knew it was lists going in, but lists aren't that exciting. And most of it was just the bare bones information I'd already read in the other book.

If you love lists (some people do), this is fine. But if you want details, get the author's other book instead.

First of all, thank you Netgalley for the ARC granted. This book works as a complement from a previous one that I have read before (here, too) and gives Us some tips and share curiosities about the marvelous Disneyland parks and events that it has. I truly wish to be there one day!