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| alexbook
Mon 1/28/2008 9:05a | Kevin Yee has written a memoir, called "Mouse Trap: Memoir of a Disneyland Cast Member 1987-2002." It's available in a "preview" edition (complete with typos) from MiceAge.com. The regular edition will be available through bookstores "soon" (whatever that means).
This is a dual-purpose post:
1. I just heard about this last week, and I thought I would spread the news, since I know some people here like Yee's writing.
2. I'm curious to know if anybody around here has read "Mouse Trap" yet, and what you thought of it. I've borrowed a copy, but I haven't had a chance to start it, yet. |
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| figment1986
Mon 1/28/2008 11:28a | Its a nice story with his past and such, even including guest tricks and even cast member tricks. Showing his own faults and such.
I enjoyed it, if I ever learned how to write up a review I might get around to it. |
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| DlandJB
Mon 1/28/2008 12:59p | I'm going to wait for the movie. ;)
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| boyumz
Mon 1/28/2008 4:30p | I saw it in the Compass Bookstore in Downtown Disney on Jan 25th. |
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| alexbook
Tue 1/29/2008 6:17p | ^-Well, yes, that's where I borrowed mine from, but I was trying to be discreet. ;-) |
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| wonderingalice
Wed 1/30/2008 2:01p | I purchased a "preview" copy via MiceAge and just finished it. I liked it. He kinda bounces around a bit re: the business side of working there - submitting daily forms, etc., but a lot of the content is really fun.
The writer/editor in me wanted to take charge a couple of times, but I know Kevin's written a few books - and a lot of articles - so I supressed the urge and just enjoyed the insights. *L* |
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| schnebs
Wed 1/30/2008 10:41p | I picked up a copy from Kevin at Mousefest and am still reading it (no, I'm not that slow a reader - I just haven't much time for pleasure reading).
It's not bad so far - I was working at the Park about the same time Kevin started, so I can definitely relate to some of his experiences. I'll get back to y'all with more thoughts when (if?) I finish it... |
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| stevek
Sat 2/9/2008 2:33p | Bought a preview copy and thought it was a decent read. Intersting insights for what it was like to be a CM...at least from his perspective. If you want to know more about the life of a CM and some of the "secrets" about the park, it's a good book. |
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| corleymitchell
Wed 6/4/2008 8:11a | Where can I find a preview copy or just a regular copy? |
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| alexbook
Wed 6/4/2008 9:13a | http://www.laughingplacestore....0824.asp |
