100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences From Around the World

by Marcy Carriker Smothers

Wake up to the sight of giraffes grazing outside of your window. Soar 400 feet into the sky on a hot-air balloon ride over Walt Disney World. Watch the Disneyland fireworks from The Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge, far away from the crowds. Taste your way through 11 countries of the world at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. Take a jet trip around the 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. 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.

Discover the magic that awaits, including:

A training session at the Jedi Academy at Disney Hollywood Studios, where you can make your own light saber and fight Darth Vader
Magical meals at a rotating dinner club featuring Walt Disney World’s best chefs, each themed to Disney lore
A 5.7 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 Café and ice cream nachos at the Golden Horseshoe
The ultimate viewing spots for nightly fireworks throughout all the Disney Parks
Disney’s Halloween party, a one-of-a-kind theme night in the happiest place on Earth
A 5K Challenge on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, where you can soothe sore muscles post-race with a beachfront massage
A private jet tour around the world, led by expert National Geographic explorers
And so much more!
Along with beautiful imagery that will help shape your bucket list, this fantastic guide includes pilgrimages to historic Disney sites, like Walt’s hometown haunts in Chicago and Tam O’Shanter’s in Los Angeles where there’s a table named in his honor. Plus, National Geographic provides the inside stories of some of Disney’s most beloved attractions.

Each of these 100 adventures--from Walt Disney World in Orlando to the Galapagos Islands to Disneyland Tokyo--will have you believing in magic and wonder all over again.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Photography, Coffee Table Books, Reference

400 pages, Hardcover

First published October 4, 2022

Reviews

[Nel · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOWOWOWOW!!! This has to be my favorite Disney book yet! It is just EPIC!!!

THANKS A TON, partners TLC Book Tours and Disney Books for this gifted copy! I am beyond thrilled to share this one with all of you!

If you've ever wondered what Disney offers beyond just the parks, this is the book for you! Every page offers magnificent full-color photos of all the amazing adventures that Disney offers.

Featured in this book:

1. Adventures by Disney: Borgund, Norway
2. Disneyworld Marathon Weekend
3. Disney Vacation Club: Vero Beach
4. Disney Cruise Line: Norwegian Fjords
5. Disney's Sweet Treats
6. Nighttime Entertainment
7. National Geographic Global Explorers
8. Delicious Disney Dining

And this is just the tip of the iceberg! 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!

Not only is this a gorgeous coffee table book, but it's also a fantastic vacation planner - what an amazing Christmas gift! So pick this one up ASAP to learn all that Disney has available for everyone, worldwide!

Please check out more of my reviews on my book blog at www.mamasgottaread.blogspot.com or follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mamasgottaread.

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences Around the World by Marcy Carriker Smothers published by Disney Books is available now. It is the perfect coffee table book for a Disney fan like me. ☺️

100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime is approximately 400 pages, and it’s packed with beautiful full-page photographs showing after hours magical events and resorts around the world.

I’m completely awestruck by this book! I’m checking off what I have seen and done at Disney, and I’m making a Disney to-do list. 🤗 Because this book inspires me to travel 🧳 There are many Disney adventures around the globe that I have yet to see and do. 🌏

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book but it has really made me want to go back to Disneyworld as well as exploring other places around the world.

[Living My Best Book Life · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disney fans will marvel at all the beautiful experiences that Disney has to offer. It offers details along with stunning photos about the parks here and around the world, dining experiences, VIP tours, and so many hidden gems. This is a staple for every Disney lover!

From the start, readers are captivated by the stunning photos. When people say that Disney offers magical experiences, they aren't lying. The images are vivid and the history makes it even more enticing.

I have been and will always be a Disney fan and I still feel like I learned so many things just from reading this book. Readers get to know about Walt Disney and how so much of him is incorporated into every park. It's so fun to see how far Disney reaches. There are so many parks around the world and even adventures like cruises and mountain adventures. Disney is so innovative and thinks about everything.

I give 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime 5 stars. It provides all the insider information you always wished you knew. It's perfect for helping plan your next adventure with Disney. I will be keeping this book on my coffee table.

[Vail Chester · Rating 3 out of 5]

Buncha good pictures, plenty of Disney-stuff and Disney-adjacent travel suggestions.
Fun fact, learned that Mandarin is known as Putonghua when the Jungle Cruise article told that Hong Kong Disneyland has cruises in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I have about 100 more Disney experiences to add to my bucket list. Some are sweet & simple and close to home and others are exotic and far-flung and may just be a "wish upon a star"for right now. A beautiful book, full of large bright color photos and well researched & written.

[Blake Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely seemed like a marketing tool for the first bit, but I loved all of the talk about conservation efforts and international travel tours. There were also so many beautiful pictures!!

[Chrisanne]

I didn't even know a third of this existed. What a business!

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obviously this was incredible. It’s Disney and I want to do everything in this book.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

As Joe Rohde shares in his foreword:

That's what Disney offers everyone: through adventures of every size and style, a distillation of the essence of experience brewed to perfection in the cauldron of the imagination, an invitation to one and all....Adventure begets adventure. The tiniest step can lead to an endless lifelong journey. All you had to do is choose an adventure and go.

He captures the heart of this book: you really can choose your own adventure when you step into the world of Disney.

Compared to other titles in this series, 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences From Around the World takes a different approach. To understand where Disney magic begins, you follow the path Walt Disney intended—starting right down Main Street, U.S.A. From there, you can journey in any direction through the parks and around the globe. You can celebrate the holidays, embroider a pair of Mickey ears, visit a private island, watch veterinarians care for animals within Animal Kingdom, or go on a foodie stroll across worldwide destinations. The list of experiences across Disney properties is virtually endless.

The book is written as a sales pitch, which makes complete sense given the longstanding partnership between Disney and National Geographic. It works as a helpful showcase for first-time visitors looking at their options (though the sheer volume could confuse them when planning a vacation) or for returning guests seeking a nostalgic look back at the parks.

As a travel advisor and Disney Adult, I review travel books to check their credibility and ensure you have the best information to enjoy your next adventure. If you're interested in reading this book, click the link below! Using my custom affiliate link helps support my small business at no extra cost to you: https://link.amazon/B0foj4JKa ✨

[Jessica Higgins · Rating 5 out of 5]

The essential guide for the hard-core Disney Park fanatic!

National Geographic has published an amazing and colorful guide to adventures in Disney Parks for the most seasoned Disney Park traveler as well as the first timer. This book provides adventurers with different options at all parks, not just those in the United States. The book is separated into five categories: 1) Fun for All Ages, 2) Activities for the Tame and Daring, 3) Vacations and Excursions Around the Globe, 4) From Counter Service to White Tablecloth Dining, and 5) Once-in-a-Lifetime Splurges.

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. If Disney Parks are your thing, you need to get this book so that you can plan out those once or twice in a lifetime trips to the other Parks. Whether for a ride, show, or dining experience, this book has you covered!

The pictures throughout this book are incredible and make readers want to get on a plane today to try out several of these adventurers. Remember, you’re never too young or old to being an adventure today!

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

To Disney or not to Disney ... For some people, is this even a question?

First, this is not your typical travel book. Looking for specific locations, contact info, prices, the best times to go, what to wear, etc? This is not your book.

Rather, these are EXPERIENCES from around the world that may be enjoyed by people of all ages. For each experience, the reader is given the name of the experience, along with a one page essay describing the experience, and on the opposite page, a color photograph relating to the experience.

Sprinkled throughout the book are pieces of History about Walt Disney, his home, etc.

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. Anybody see the problem? Last time I checked, Honolulu was a CITY on the island of OAHU, and truthfully, I expected better from National Geographic, the Publisher of this book.

Still, if you are looking for ideas for a different Disney adventure, this is a good place to start.

[Stella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Walt and Roy Disney founded what became the Walt Disney Company on October 16, 1923. The Walt Disney Company is celebrating "100 Years of Wonder" all year long and there are several books published for the occasion, including this one (published October 2022, a full year ahead of the actual anniversary).

Here are 100 Disney related experiences, including things to do at the various theme parks, resorts, on cruise ships, related to Walt Disney's life (visit his birthplace, hometown, or the carousel where he took his daughters), and joint expeditions with National Geographic. I learned some things, and as always am impressed with the Imagineers who design these attractions and the Cast Members who cheerfully staff them while dealing with misbehaving tourists, but my overall impression was "too expensive, how could anyone afford a fraction of these trips?" Disney has taken over the world...is there anywhere you can go now that isn't Disney related?

[Kendall Grizzaffe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so informative of everything Disney World from each part of the world where a Disney park is located to trips you can take with National Geographic or if you interested in living the Disney life away from the parks, you can visit iconic spots around the world that played a role in Disney history. My boyfriend & I ended up using the book for future vacation & bucket list planning for us to do in the future!

Everyone in my life knows how obsessed with Disney I am. This book was not only everything Disney but was partnered with National Geographic to inform readers all about different trips you can take all around the world with the company! My boyfriend is not a big Disney fan but a lot of the tours, secrets, & NG trips caught his interest so for both of us to fall in love with the book was amazing!

[Gelo Arucan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This year, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating their 100th Anniversary dubbed as 100 Years of Wonder.

National Geographic joins in on the celebration by listing down 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime in this magical book.

This is a must-have for Disney fans as it is such a comprehensive list of Disney related adventures that’s more than just Disneyland Parks. (Though of course, Disneyland adventures are part of the book!)

After finishing the book, I am grateful that I’ve accomplished 22/100 adventures listed in the book.

There are still more adventures that I am excited to try out soon.

Some of the adventures are free. Others may remain on a wish list for a long time. But there is something for everyone.

As Ellie says in Up, “Adventure is out there!”

[Kelly Coffey-Behrens · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect coffee table book for Disney lovers. There is so much more to Disney than the theme parks! You will learn about the history of Walt Disney himself, as well as everything else there is to the Walt Disney Company such as Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, the theme parks, and more. This one touches on a little bit of everything and is such an easy and light read. (Plus the photography included is absolutely stunning).

[Susan Blissett · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting and absorbing read covering a range of Disney adventures that one can explore, including food experiences, places to visit around the world, rides, hotels and historical sites. Lots of photographs, facts and details to keep interest. I particularly liked the snippets of quotes by Walt. If you are interested in Walt Disney and the Disney parks, you will enjoy this book. It makes me want to try some of the experiences suggested and revisit some I have experienced already.

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Disney and this book gave me a good Disney fix. The photos are beautiful as is expected from the National Geographic. I found out a lot of things "available" in, around and through Disney that I never was aware of. 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? Doesn't bother a true Disney lover!! A fun, easy read that will make a Disney lover want to plan their next trip and those who aren't as familiar with Disney may find something they would enjoy doing.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must have book for any extreme Disney World/Land/Experience fan. Take a sneak peek into behind the scenes of all the parks and cruises and things that let's face it...you probably won't do. So go ahead and fill your bucket list, or at least plan your next Disney World trip and enjoy the magic.

[M. David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reads like a travel brochure, I felt I was already familiar with 90% of what was discussed. Pictures however are very nice. It did motivate me to look into some experiences I didn’t know much about. All in all a good read.

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is great, but I'm horrified by how many properties Disney owns and how they truly have a finger in every pot. Lol.

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book for any Disney Fan. It has so much information. I was blown away on the information that it had. It is a great table top book for display.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a must for anyone who loves Disney.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for Disney fans. Lots of great information and places to see. Love the little bits of history in it too.

[Kristy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a fun book & makes me want to experience ALL THE DISNEY!

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Gorgeous pictures, but a few mentions like Splash Mountain are out of date now. Found some ideas for future trips.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good behind the scenes information.

[Helen ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful images in this book and some good tips on all things Disney!

[Jen Pritchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fabulous!

[Kayley Martin]

A fantastic arm chair escape