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There's More to the Story of America's ParkDuring the handful of years since the publication of Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History, many employees, their spouses, and their children have stepped forward to share memories and stories about America's Theme Park. Each conversation generated many new questions, leading journalist and author Michael R. Virgintino to explore previously unknown paths where he uncovered substantially more information about the world's largest entertainment center.At this same time, an increased number of newspapers from the 1950s and 1960s have been digitized to reveal additional news and feature articles along with advertisements that showcased the park. The author also obtained hundreds of photographs from the children, teens, and young adults who visited and worked at Freedomland along with three extensive photo archives with more than 3,500 images captured by park photographers. Each image reveals another piece of the puzzle to enhance the Freedomland story. Significant information about Freedomland also has been discovered in museum archives in California, Connecticut, Delaware, and New York.While Freedomland U.S.A.: More Definitive History reprises the roles of people mentioned in the first volume, the book also introduces many other people associated with the park. All of them have assisted the author in his ongoing documentation of Freedomland's history. Several corrections and clarifications of previous assumptions and a few minor errors that appeared in the earlier volume are attributed to new revelations.This narrative, unfortunately, does not alter the outcome for this beloved park. But, the new stories and information provide every park guest with a more complete understanding about Freedomland's creation and operations along with the events that drove the park into bankruptcy to make way for the planned commercial development of the land. The author also reveals many other previously unknown stories that enjoy a special connection to Freedomland U.S.A.

A DINO IN HER PIXIE DUSTIn this Disney College Program diary, New England girl Brittany DiCologero must make the best of a less-than-ideal role: running games and selling merchandise in Animal Kingdom's DinoLand. With screaming guests, a trainer from hell, and a shirtless, sweaty Pluto, this might be her extinction level event.The "Earning Your Ears" series chronicles the experiences of young people from around the country and around the world who leave home, often for the first time, to live and work in Walt Disney World or Disneyland for several months, or even longer.Each book in the "EARS" series makes you an honorary Cast Member as the author takes you behind Disney's pixie dust curtain to learn things the Mouse would prefer you didn't know, and what no guidebook will tell you, including how the theme parks operate from the inside out and what Disney employees do when they're not wishing you a magical day.Former Disney World Cast Member Brittany DiCologero shares: The ins and outs of Disney Merchandise, as taught by the world's most fanatical, ninja-like trainer, BillThe silly Disney rules for making sure no one is offended, including why there's no such thing as a "ball" at the DinoLand basketball gameThe ups and down of working in DinoLand, with appearances by screaming guests, clueless managers, and Make-A-Wish kidsThe most up-to-date advice for acing the Disney College Program application, selecting non-venomous roommates, and surviving Disney trainingIf you've ever wondered what it would be like not just to visit a Disney theme park but to work in one, the "Earning Your Ears" series is your E-ticket!