Originally Posted By alexbook 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.
Originally Posted By figment1986 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.
Originally Posted By alexbook ^-Well, yes, that's where I borrowed mine from, but I was trying to be discreet. ;-)
Originally Posted By wonderingalice 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*
Originally Posted By schnebs 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...
Originally Posted By stevek 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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Originally Posted By topmouse I'd like to order this book for my 10 and 14 year old kids -- appropriate reading for these ages? (I know - "it's Disney" -- just want to be sure the antics reported aren't too racy!)
Originally Posted By schnebs It's appropriate as far as the content - the few things I can think of in the book that might be an issue are PG-rated, at worst. Whether it'll keep their interest is another question - behind the scenes at DL isn't as exciting as you might think...
Originally Posted By corleymitchell Maybe not at Disneyland, but Disney World on the other hand . . . Juicy! Are there any other CMs out there? I'd love to stay in touch! <a href="http://disneydiaries.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://disneydiaries.blogspot.com</a>
