While Atlanta has been a major tourist destination since the Civil War, travelers rarely encountered the rest of Georgia unless they were on their way to Florida. That meant scores of attractions, motels, restaurants and gas stations sprang up along the major and minor routes, all vying for their own piece of those Yankee dollars. In Lost Attractions of Georgia, author Tim Hollis introduces us to such defunct sights as Storyland and the Georgia Game Park, as well as now-extinct elements of popular attractions, including Six Flags Over Georgia, Rock City, Stone Mountain Park and others.
Around the world, generations of families can still sing songs by Tigger, Baloo, or the Seven Dwarves, highlighting the enduring appeal of Disney's musical legacy. This book chronicles the fifty-year history of the Disney recording companies founded by Walt and Roy Disney in the mid-1950s, during the rise of Disneyland Park, Davy Crockett, and the Mickey Mouse Club. It offers insights into beloved Disney classics and includes anecdotes and biographies of the artists who brought these songs to life.
Authors Tim Hollis and Greg Ehrbar delve into the early resistance of the Disney brothers to enter the record business, which changed after the success of "The Ballad of Davy Crockett." The narrative follows the recording journeys of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Cinderella, while revealing the challenges and triumphs faced along the way. The book also highlights teen-pop stars like Annette Funicello and Hayley Mills, the Mary Poppins phenomenon, and a period of declining sales that nearly led to the division's closure.
Each chapter features performer biographies, album cover reproductions, and promotional materials, making this a treasure trove of information about this lesser-explored aspect of the Disney empire.
