From the most beloved signature experiences--Epcot’s International Flower Show, breakfast with beloved characters at Chef Mickey’s, and getting dolled up like a princess before your day at the park--to the hidden VIP wonders like a private dinner in the wine cellar the Grand Floridian or drinks at the exclusive, members-only Club 33, this illuminating guidebook celebrates and reveals the best experiences in and around Disney resorts and parks all over the globe. million-gallon salt water aquarium at Epcot Seas, where you can swim with angelfish, dolphins, eagle rays, and sharks A private after-hours tour of the Luxor Temple in Egypt, where Adventures by Disney gets you away from the crowds for an intimate experience Secret off-the-menu items around the park, including a cherry milkshake at Carnation Caf In this beautifully illustrated treasury, discover 100 beloved and little-known Disney adventures--from labyrinths under Sleeping Beauty's Castle to a dinner club with Walt Disney World's top chefs to a tour of the Galapagos Islands--that will make for a lifetime of magical, memorable experiences. In celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, she co-authored Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World.

All these experiences and more bring the magic of Disney alive--and you can find 100 not-to-be-missed adventures in this one-of-a-kind collection. Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences Around the World by Marcy Carriker Smothers published by Disney Books is available now. For me, I know the Florida parks pretty well and the California parks decently, but there are whole other experiences I had no idea existed in Paris, Tokyo and Shanghai.After finishing the book, I am grateful that I’ve accomplished 22/100 adventures listed in the book.

In this beautifully illustrated treasury, discover 100 beloved and little-known Disney adventures—from seeing fireworks on a dessert-themed boat ride to dining with your favorite characters to a tour of the Galapagos Islands—that will make for a lifetime of magical, memorable experiences. From the most beloved signature experiences--Epcot's International Flower Show, breakfast with beloved characters at Chef Mickey's, and getting dolled up like a princess before your day at the park--to the hidden VIP wonders like a private dinner in the wine cellar the Grand Floridian or drinks at the exclusive, members-only Club 33, this illuminating guidebookcelebrates and reveals the best experiences in and around Disney resorts and parks all over the globe. Marcy’s book is a quick read, full of wonderful photos and fascinating information about Walt and the places that he inspired as well as those that inspired him. Marcy Carriker Smothers and National Geographic Books have put together a “wish book” of Disney-related activities that fans can indulge in all over the world.A noted radio personality, she hosted several programs, including The Food Guy and Marcy Show with the Food Network’s Guy Fieri. Yes, as some reviewers have indicated it can come across as an ad for Disney -- but isn't almost everything Disney does an ad for something else Disney does? There are so many incredible adventures that Disney offers that will satisfy all types of people: thrill seekers, foodies, beach bums, explorers, athletes - you name it! I'm not sure what else might be wrong, but on page 16, where the author is talking about the places that inspired Disney, in her mentions about Hawaii, she talks about the islands of Kaua'i and Honolulu.