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Set against the backdrop of its 1959 opening, the book explores Pleasure Island, a unique theme park designed to rival Disneyland. Built by Childlife Magazine's William Hawkes and others, this 80-acre attraction transformed wetlands into a vibrant playground. Through nostalgic photographs, it captures the magic of experiences like boat rides to Pirate Cove and thrilling attractions like the Slanty Shanty. Pleasure Island offered a captivating environment where both children and adults enjoyed immersive performances, creating a theatrical amusement experience unlike any other.
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Pleasure Island, Robert McLaughlin
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Pleasure Island
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert McLaughlin
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9780738564609
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of its 1959 opening, the book explores Pleasure Island, a unique theme park designed to rival Disneyland. Built by Childlife Magazine's William Hawkes and others, this 80-acre attraction transformed wetlands into a vibrant playground. Through nostalgic photographs, it captures the magic of experiences like boat rides to Pirate Cove and thrilling attractions like the Slanty Shanty. Pleasure Island offered a captivating environment where both children and adults enjoyed immersive performances, creating a theatrical amusement experience unlike any other.