Great gift books for theme park fans
š Last-minute ideas for everyone on your list
Happy Holidays everyone! Today Iāve got a few gift suggestions to wrap up your shopping in style.
Books make excellent gifts for everyone on your list, from theme park nut to newbie, and these are some of my favorites.
To avoid that last-minute crush, Iām publishing a few days early. Hope this helps get a few things off your list!
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Theme park books for kids
Birnbaums Guide to Disney World for kids
This one has lots of pictures and even a place for character autographs. Great for kids of all ages. Find it here.
Disney Little Golden Books
Yes, there are Little Golden Books inspired by Disney attractions. I love this Christmas story about Santaās trip to Disneyland. Find it here.
Kingdom Keepers series by Ridley Pearson
There are a bunch of books in several different Kingdom Keepers series. These are great for elementary school chapter book readers. Find them here.
The Harry Potter books
The Wizarding World is a huge part of all the Universal theme parks. Check out the new illustrated editions of the classic books here.
Is the Wizarding World on your bucket list? This hack can save you hundreds on your Universal Orlando vacation.
š° How to save a bundle on your Universal Orlando vacation
Have you ever considered buying an annual pass for your theme park vacation?
Theme park guide books
Unofficial Guides
The Unofficial Guides are the ultimate gift for the planner in your life. Packed with details about the parks, hotels, transportation, you name it - and tons of advice for how to avoid lines - anyone planning a trip to Disney or Universal should have the latest copy. Find the guides here:
Birnbaumās Official Guides
Birnbaumās makes the āofficialā guide books for Disney World and Disneyland. While not nearly as detailed as the Unofficial Guides, these books are a fun introduction to the parks with lots of photos. Find the Birnbaumās guides here:
History and Trivia Books
The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic by Jason Surrell
A fascinating look behind the scenes of one of Disneyās classic attractions. This is a fun book for Haunted Mansion fans of any age. Find it here.
The Disneyland Story by Sam Gennawey
Take a deep dive into how Disneyland came to be in this excellent historic account. A must-read for Disney theme park geeks. Find it here.
Disneylandās Hidden Mickeys Field Guide
Did you know there are images of Mickey Mouse hidden all over the Disney parks? This guide book shows you what to look for, and where to find them at Disneyland. Itās small enough to bring in your park bag too. Find it here.
Delicious Disney cookbook
Bring the parks home with this delightful cookbook, featuring over 60 recipes from Disney World. Makes a great gift for the cook in your life. Find it here.
Speaking of Disney treats -
š¹ Where to get a drink at Disneyland
Imagine yourself in the middle of a hot, noisy, crowded theme park.
More travel gift ideas
Over the years, Iāve posted tons of gift ideas for travelers and theme park lovers. Here are links for more shopping ideas.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a very happy New Year! Iāll be back in January. āļø