Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports: CLOSED: The Vault of Walt by Jim Korkis (+ An Unofficial Disney Book Giveaway)

Oct 19, 2010

CLOSED: The Vault of Walt by Jim Korkis (+ An Unofficial Disney Book Giveaway)

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There's a lot of fun one can have at a Disney themed park but if you stop for a second and really think about the attraction you're on, you will realize that a lot of thought, planning and vision went into making it what it is right now.

There are so many official documents, articles and books about the legendary Walt Disney, the visionary behind the Disney both young and old love.
Can anything really be left to tell the world? Well, if you pick up the well respected Disney historian Jim Korkis' book The Vault of Disney you will learn that there is so much that is yet to be shared...

Book Brief:

The unofficial, unauthorized and uncensored Disney history stories that have never been told will finally be revealed with the release of the new Ayefour book, The Vault of Walt by internationally renowned Disney Historian Jim Korkis.

This unique Disney history companion features a lengthy foreword by Diane Disney Miller, the eldest daughter of Walt and Lillian Disney, who praises the writing as “honest, and well written…so authentic, so true to my dad's spirit, so unprejudiced and non-judgmental that as I read it I could see the twinkle in dad's eye, hear his laugh.”

The book is divided into four sections: stories about Walt Disney’s life, stories about the Disney Films, stories of the Disney Theme Parks and finally stories about out of the ordinary Disney History from the Mickey Mouse radio show of the Thirties to why the FBI was upset with Walt and everything else in between. Each section is composed of chapters that are self contained stories featuring anecdotes, quotes and facts that have never before appeared in print.

“I became deeply concerned that this unique history was disappearing with the deaths of those people who actually knew Walt and who first shared many of these wonderful stories with me,” stated Korkis. “There is something for everyone in the book from the most knowledgeable Disney fan to the casually curious reader.”

“The book is called The Vault of Walt because these are the ‘lost’ stories that have been locked away for decades and forgotten. Now is the time to open that vault and share them with a wider audience because they provide a fascinating perspective on Disney achievements and events,” said Korkis. “In addition, they are an awful lot of fun.”

It is interesting to read the untold nuggets of how Walt Disney decided Sleeping Beauty's Castle needed to be a 'walk-through', Disney's original vision for Tom Sawyer's Island and the secret of Cinderella's Golden Carousel.
The reader is also introduced to who Walt Disney was at home especially as a father and as a husband.
One will be appreciative to learn of his humble beginnings...the way he'd juggle his duties as a newspaper boy and work at school inbetween the routes he needed to complete early in the morning and late in the evening.

This book does makes entertaining reading and is definitely a must add in any Disney fan's collection of Disney history and facts especially as all thirty six chapters unfold Disney buzz that you won't find anywhere else!

Buy it:

You can buy The Vault of Walt by Jim Korkis on Amazon.com for 19.95 US$

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One reader will have the opportunity to win The Vault of Walt by Jim Korkis

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This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on November 6 2010 at 10 pm Central time.

Note: This Giveaway is also featured in the Mom Audience Explosion (Nov 1-5)

** EBMR Disclaimer: Jim Korkis sent me the featured product for review purposes only. This post has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Books, Disney, Jim Korkis, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, Walt Disney

130 Comments:

At October 20, 2010 at 4:14 PM , Andrea said...: I love that you can go to Disney Theme Parks at any age and feel like a kid again! The sights and sounds of Disney are just so magical!
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At October 20, 2010 at 8:40 PM , babytrees said...: I love that I (and others) go to Disney and are transported to the best part of our childhoods!!
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At October 21, 2010 at 12:18 AM , ossmcalc said...: I love DisneyWorld and have been going since it first opened in 1971, and we had to be ushered off of the grounds at the end of the day. My dream is to take my grandson to DisneyWorld and show him everything.

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At October 21, 2010 at 12:20 AM , ossmcalc said...: I follow you on Twitter and tweeted about this giveaway http://twitter.com/#!/ossmcalc/status/27999505719

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At October 21, 2010 at 11:10 AM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/28040256003
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At October 22, 2010 at 12:36 AM , hendy said...: I love that both these theme parks has something for the whole family and various age ranges.
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At October 22, 2010 at 12:32 PM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/28425176428
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At October 23, 2010 at 3:22 PM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/28531469555
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At October 23, 2010 at 7:10 PM , Peggy said...: I love Disneyworld. It has so many good memories of my children's early years.
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At October 23, 2010 at 9:10 PM , For Their Future said...: I have never been to Disney Land or World, but if I ever went, I would love to have my girls pictures made with their favorite Disney characters!

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At October 23, 2010 at 9:11 PM , For Their Future said...: I follow you on twitter
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At October 24, 2010 at 5:30 AM , Peggy said...: My tweet - mycraftingwold@gmail.com 10-24-10
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At October 24, 2010 at 11:16 PM , Unknown said...: I love how Disney World REALLY is magical. And looking for all the hidden Mickey's!
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At October 25, 2010 at 4:52 AM , Peggy said...: My tweet 10-25-10 mycraftingwold@gmail.com
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At October 25, 2010 at 11:48 AM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/28707821854
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At October 26, 2010 at 4:06 AM , Peggy said...: http://twitter.com/#!/mycraftingworld/status/28772101741
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At October 26, 2010 at 12:47 PM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/28812016634
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At October 26, 2010 at 8:39 PM , wmmahaney said...: I love how a visit to the park stays with you forever. I have only gone once and that was at the age of 4, but I still remember riding "It's A Small World" the "Teacup Ride", "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" and "Mr. Toads Wild Ride." I'm 41! :-)
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At October 26, 2010 at 11:58 PM , ossmcalc said...: 10/26 Daily Tweet

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At October 27, 2010 at 4:25 AM , Peggy said...: My tweet - mycraftingworld@gmail.com
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At October 28, 2010 at 4:11 AM , Peggy said...: http://twitter.com/#!/mycraftingworld/status/28971385501
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At October 28, 2010 at 12:03 PM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/29007081253
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At October 29, 2010 at 2:37 AM , Unknown said...: I remember going once as a child (long long time ago) but I remeber everything as if it were yesturday. That is what I love the memories of that wonderful time. I hope to take my kids there someday.

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At October 29, 2010 at 3:59 AM , Peggy said...: My tweet - mycraftingworld@gmail.com
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At October 29, 2010 at 10:37 AM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/29098943899
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At October 30, 2010 at 4:31 AM , Peggy said...: http://twitter.com/mycraftingworld/status/29168468328
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At October 31, 2010 at 4:17 AM , Peggy said...: http://twitter.com/mycraftingworld/status/29261300599
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At November 1, 2010 at 2:14 AM , hendy said...: Subscribe via email
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At November 1, 2010 at 4:04 AM , Peggy said...: http://twitter.com/mycraftingworld/status/29354724683
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At November 2, 2010 at 4:41 AM , Peggy said...: http://twitter.com/mycraftingworld/status/29452665207
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At November 3, 2010 at 4:18 AM , Peggy said...: http://twitter.com/mycraftingworld/status/29552383921
At November 3, 2010 at 11:20 AM , polly said...: i love disneyland. and no matter how many times you go you always have fun. i look forward to bringing my two year old grandson in the next year or so.
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At November 3, 2010 at 11:30 AM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/29586581836
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At November 3, 2010 at 2:52 PM , Kimberly said...: I've never been to either place, but I haven't seen a Disney movie I didn't like. :)
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At November 3, 2010 at 2:54 PM , Kimberly said...: I subscribe to Mom Audience's Newsletter.
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At November 3, 2010 at 2:57 PM , Kimberly said...: I follow and tweeted. Thank you!
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At November 3, 2010 at 4:44 PM , slb3334 said...: I like there are things for all ages.
At November 4, 2010 at 4:22 AM , Peggy said...: http://twitter.com/mycraftingworld/status/29651214492
At November 4, 2010 at 6:08 AM , sweepmom said...: I am a huge Disney fan. I love interacting with the Characters at the park.
At November 4, 2010 at 6:19 AM , crboyd said...: I love that a kid can be a kid, and so can a grown up at Disneyland. :)
At November 4, 2010 at 7:59 AM , Kimberly said...: daily tweet http://twitter.com/Aerated/status/29666142484
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At November 4, 2010 at 11:31 AM , Never That Easy said...: I love that there's a place in the world I can gush over Wall-E and nobody thinks I'm a geek.
At November 4, 2010 at 11:49 AM , Susan said...: I love its a small world ride! suelee1998 @ gmail.com
At November 4, 2010 at 12:19 PM , Melissa said...: I love that everyone who works there always stays in character which makes it much more magical for us!

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At November 4, 2010 at 12:35 PM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/29686540573
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At November 4, 2010 at 5:23 PM , Mamushi Love said...: I *love* Epcot. The work that was put into the architecture and design of each "country" is incredible.
At November 4, 2010 at 7:21 PM , annies home said...: I am happy to say that my brother was able to visit there with his children
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At November 4, 2010 at 7:21 PM , toughturtles said...: we really like disney world we really like the parade and tinker bell flying from the castle
At November 4, 2010 at 8:57 PM , mogrill said...: I am a true Disney fanatic. We go to Disneyland every two years, my favorite thing is the parade and firewalks.
Thanks for the chance.
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At November 5, 2010 at 3:56 AM , Peggy said...: http://twitter.com/mycraftingworld/status/464074416586752
At November 5, 2010 at 8:04 AM , Kimberly said...: daily tweet http://twitter.com/Aerated/status/533751700389888
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At November 5, 2010 at 8:57 AM , gordon said...: Our Disney World vacation was magic--great service, wonderful experience, lots of fun characters--and huge smiles from the kids! Love myself some Disney!
At November 5, 2010 at 11:40 AM , Hotsnotty2 said...: I love Space Mountain, Disney is so much fun, great place to vacation!

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At November 5, 2010 at 12:50 PM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/605800288489472
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At November 5, 2010 at 12:57 PM , McKim said...: I liked the fireworks after dark. I DID NOT LIKE Space Mountain!
At November 5, 2010 at 1:40 PM , erma said...: I love that it makes dreams come true.
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At November 5, 2010 at 2:07 PM , Melissa B. said...: I love how nice the staff is at both Disneyworld and Disneyland. They always greet you with a smile.
At November 5, 2010 at 2:13 PM , Melissa said...: I love how you become completely immersed in the magic at Disney World, and can just be a kid and forget about real life the whole time!

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At November 5, 2010 at 4:45 PM , saturdaynightfever said...: I like Space Mountain at Disneyworld!

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At November 5, 2010 at 9:16 PM , Mary said...: I love the intense joy I feel whenever I get onto the Peter Pan ride at Disneyland.

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At November 5, 2010 at 9:16 PM , Mary said...: I follow on GFC. (mamie316)

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At November 5, 2010 at 11:49 PM , Louis H said...: what I love most about Disney are these loving movies what evrybody loves

Thank you for hosting this giveaway

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At November 6, 2010 at 2:39 AM , Laura said...: We went to a Disney park for the first time 4 years ago. I love how Disney World makes you feel like a kid again and you just cannot stop smiling.
At November 6, 2010 at 2:41 AM , Laura said...: I like you on Facebook.
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At November 6, 2010 at 3:49 AM , Peggy said...: http://twitter.com/#!/mycraftingworld/status/826415213707264
At November 6, 2010 at 4:05 AM , Miranda Ward said...: I love that Disney has Some fun things even the little kids can do..

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At November 6, 2010 at 8:38 AM , Amy delong said...: I like that anyone can enjoy disney,from 1 to 100!
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At November 6, 2010 at 10:33 AM , Andrea said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/933760136646656
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At November 6, 2010 at 10:35 AM , Kimberly said...: daily tweet. thank you! http://twitter.com/Aerated/status/934243735699456
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At November 6, 2010 at 10:51 AM , degood said...: I like that Disneyland is a fun magical place to have fun as a family.

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At November 6, 2010 at 1:52 PM , Sarah said...: I like Discovery Island animal park at Disney World.
At November 6, 2010 at 7:12 PM , Terri said...: I love how Disney World is so magical! When you see your kids' faces light up with all their favorite Disney characters it brings you back to your own childhood no matter what age you are. :-)
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At November 6, 2010 at 8:31 PM , Unknown said...: I love Cinderella's Castle. garrettsambo@aol.com
At November 6, 2010 at 9:11 PM , Sand said...: I love that it's a fun place to be, and that there are little sections representing different eras.
At November 6, 2010 at 9:18 PM , tina reynolds said...: I was like 5 when I went so that was many many years ago, but I like that it is still a very special memory for my family thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
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At November 6, 2010 at 9:55 PM , cman said...: They offer enjoyable experiences for those young, old and in between.
At November 7, 2010 at 6:54 AM , Cassie M said...: I love how detailed and amazing every single ride is! Nothing like local theme parks...stunning!
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