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19 Disney Books I Look Forward to Reading in 2024

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I’ve updated my “19 Disney Books I Look Forward to in 2024” article with not only more Disney books, but also covers that have been revealed since March and some new release dates. These are mostly adult Disney books, but there are a few Little Golden Books as well, including Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Little Golden Book (based on the upcoming Disney park attraction). Two books have already released, but most are coming later this year. I will continue updating this article as needed.

Here are the 19 Disney Books I Look Forward to in 2024! All are available for preorder

RunDisney: The Official Guide to Racing Around the Parks (March 5th, 2024)

The must-have guide runDisney: The Official Guide to Racing Around the Parks is written by Scott Douglas, who writes extensively for Runner’s World magazine, and includes a foreword by Olympian and bestselling author Jeff Galloway. Select expert sidebars by Galloway and Olympian Molly Huddle offer additional tips on training, gear, etiquette, and more.

The Art of Inside Out 2 (May 14th, 2024)

The Art of Inside Out 2

This stunning book showcases the art, behind-the-scenes details, and making of the Disney and Pixar animated feature film Inside Out 2

 
 
This brand-new entry in the bestselling Art of Coloring series, featuring a lay-flat paperback format, invites you into Disney Parks’ iconic Haunted Mansion attraction with 128 pages of frightfully fun patterns and art of beloved characters and scenes.
 
 
 
Find out what makes Jack Skellington the one and only Pumpkin King of Halloween Town in this book about confidence and being true to yourself! With fun, lighthearted text and beautiful illustrations, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas fans of all ages will love this Little Golden Book based on the iconic film!
 
 
Join Sally on her journey from captive rag doll to a Halloween Town heroine as she learns how to follow her own dreams! With fun, lighthearted text and beautiful illustrations, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas fans of all ages will love this Little Golden Book based on the iconic film!

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Pop-Up Holiday Worlds (August 6th, 2024)

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Pop-Up Holiday Worlds

Explore the domain of the Pumpkin King in this stunning papercraft display by world-renowned pop-up book creator Matthew Reinhart. Then scream with delight as the scene magically transforms into the joyful holiday world of Sandy Claws.

Walt Disney’s Donald Duck: The 90th Anniversary Collection (August 13th, 2024)

 
In honor of Donald Duck’s 90th anniversary, join us in tracing his comics career from 1934 to the present! Carl Barks’ “Lost in the Andes” and Don Rosa’s “Return to Plain Awful” take the Ducks to the legendary land of square eggs―while Romano Scarpa’s “Legend of Donald Hood” pits Donald against Scrooge in a feature-length Sherwood Forest spoof!

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Little Golden Book (September 3rd, 2024)

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Little Golden Book

Join Disney Princess Tiana as she prepares to host a one-of-a-kind party in this Little Golden Book based on the Disney Parks attraction­ Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!

Disney In-Between: The Lost Years 1966-1986 (September 10, 2024)

Disney In-Between The Lost Years Book

Embark on Disney Inbetween, a journey from Walt Disney’s passing in 1966 to the studio’s resurgence in the mid-80s under Roy E. Disney, Michael Eisner, Frank Wells, and Jeffrey Katzenberg. Discover how the once-innovative studio faltered amidst disruption, featuring exclusive interviews with the artists and filmmakers who were there. Disney Inbetween: The Lost Years 1966-1986 showcases a new era of filmmakers breaking tradition and paving the way for unprecedented success, offering a saga of transformation and resilience.

Disneyland: Pop-Up Park Tour (September 24th, 2024)

Disneyland: Pop-Up Park Tour

Bring the magic of the Disney Parks into your home with this fun and interactive pop-up map! With state-of-the-art paper engineering from award-winning paper engineer Matthew Reinhart and exclusive original artwork, Disneyland: Pop-Up Park Tour brings the beloved landscapes, attractions, and characters of the Disney Parks vividly to life. Intricate and unique, this deluxe pop-up map is an essential keepsake for Disney fans of all ages.

Directing at Disney: The Original Directors of Walt’s Animated Films ( September 17th, 2024)

No information has been given for this book yet, but Don Peri and Pete Docter are the authors with a foreword by George Lucas!

Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering by Bob Weis (September 24th, 2024)

"Dream Chasing" Walt Disney Imagineering Book by Bob Weis

As a former Imagineering president, Bob Weis was part of the second generation of Imagineers. His page-turner of a story follows the path of someone who never lost his passion for chasing big innovative dreams in spite of having to navigate over bumpy roads tied to a slew of issues and concerns—grounded in design, technology, politics, and culture (to name a few) just to bring an array of Disney experiences to reality.

The Disney Afternoon: The Making of a Television Renaissance (September 24th. 2024)

 

For the first time, learn the history of the Disney Afternoon shows, read interviews from the creative teams, and revel in rare, behind-the-scenes artwork, plus get the full making of story of the modern-day DuckTales series and its legacy connections to the past.

The Official Disney Parks Celebration Cookbook (October 1st, 2024)

The Official Disney Parks Cookbook 2024

This collection of 101 official recipes from Disney park festivals features some of the most delicious and adored foods, so you can create Disney magic at home!

Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum (October 1st, 2024)

Walt Disney Treasures Book

Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum chronicles the legacy of the legendary American artist, storyteller, filmmaker, and entrepreneur through iconic objects that represent his remarkable life and career. For the first time, explore Walt’s most treasured objects—some never-before-seen by the public—from The Walt Disney Family Museum and the Disney family archives.

Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth (October 1st, 2024)

Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth (October 1st, 2024)

An empowering and moving story of a young woman from South Central Los Angeles (Watts and Compton) who took a chance, defied the odds, and became the first-ever Black American to achieve a half-century-long career with The Walt Disney Company.

Disney Comics: Around the World in One Hundred Years: Deluxe Edition (October 8th, 2024)

A worldwide Disney comics retrospective featuring a collection of classic adventure stories from Carl Barks, Don Rosa, Floyd Gottfredson, and more―all in a slipcased deluxe hardcover edition!

Disney’s Hercules: The Art of Gerald Scarfe (October 8th, 2024)

Disney's Hercules The Art of Gerald Scarfe Book

Take an unprecedented look at the making of Disney’s beloved 1997 classic Hercules, known for its one-of-a-kind character design with this exclusive volume that features hundreds of pieces directly from legendary cartoonist Gerald Scarfe’s archives, the mastermind behind the design of your favorite characters from the iconic film.

Bring the Magic Home: An Exploration of Design Inspired by Disney Parks (October 15th, 2024)

For Disney dreamers and doers alike, this inspirational book, is a practical how-to guide to infuse your personal spaces with wonder and whimsy!

Delayed to 2025

Disney: Cinderella Pop-Up Book (February 5th, 2025)

More than midnight is striking in this pop-up retelling of Cinderella, the beloved Disney classic film. Explore the intricately crafted celebrated scenes created by world renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart.

I will continue to update my 19 Disney Books I Look Forward to in 2024 and will likely add a few more books soon.

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