Discovering The Magic Kingdom
Disney fans have nicknamed my book "the Disney bible."
Joshua Shaffer
"Do You Like Fun Facts?"
Hello, I am two time published author Joshua Shaffer. I have many things that I am involved in and I created this webpage to make it easier to see everything I do. Like my books, pins, podcast, magazine articles, and my public relations work for Tinker Bell. It was becoming a pain to have to continually give out multiple websites for all the things that I do. Just come here and find the page you want to go to.
Want me to have a book signing at an event?
My contact info is at the bottom of this page.
My Most Recent Interview
Phoenix Perch Productions presents: Nerdalism
Discovering The Magic Kingdom: An Unofficial Disneyland Vacation Guide
This book was referred to as "The Disney Bible" when it was revealed at D23 in 2017. It is 1 1/2 inches thick with 700 pages containing over 3,700 fun facts about Disneyland and Disney Movies. There are also over 750 photos. Click the "See More" button to read more about it or to order one.
If you are in the area, my books can be purchased from the gift shop in the Candy Cane Inn a little south of the Disneyland entrance.
1747 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
My Fantasy Pins
I started making pins in June 2016. These pins are called Fantasy Pins. They are not pins that are made by Disney, they are made by fans. They are original ideas that are not knock-offs of actual Disney pins. These pins cannot be traded with Cast Members in any Disney parks. So far I have created over 100 designs either for myself or as commissions. I call my shop DTMK Fantasy Pins after my book, Discovering The Magic Kingdom.
Public Relations Manager for Tinker Bell
Gina Rock is the longest flying Tinker Bell in Disneyland history. She flew across the skies for the nightly fireworks from 1983-2005.
Click the button to go to see more.
Theme Parkology Documentary DVDs
I'm good friends with Jerry Cornell, the producer of the Theme Parkology documentary DVDs. We met as booth neighbors at Mouse-Con #1 in 2015. We are also on the podcast together. He interviewed me for three of his documentaries, "The Enchanted Secrets of Disneyland vol 1," "The World of Disney Pin Trading," and "New Orleans Square."
Click the button to see my DVDs and the other DVDs he offers.
Theme Parkology Magazine
I have written several articles for the Theme Parkology Magazine. They have released five issues so far.
Click the button to see the issues.
Other Links
Contact Me
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Or you can call or text
(925) 628-1567
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Upcoming Events
Come meet me in person.
Fri-Sun, Sept. 9, 10, & 11, 2022
D23 Expo 2022
This huge Disney convention is put on by the Disney company and is held at the Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA.
The doors open at 9:00 am and close at 7:00 pm.
Admission is only $89 per day ($249 3-day)
Children are $69 per day ($185 3-day)
There will be many guests to visit and get autographs from;
MORE INFORMATION WILL BE COMING SOON
Sunday, November 7th, 2022
Mouse-Con #7
This Northern California Disney convention is being held in the Crown Plaza Inn located at 45 John Glenn Dr, Concord, CA.
The doors open at 10:00 am and close at 5:00 pm.
Admission is only $10
Children Under 12 are FREE
There will be many guests to visit and get autographs from;
THIS LIST WILL BE UPDATED CLOSER TO THE EVENT
Alanna Ubach - Actress (Coco, Legally Blonde, Meet the Fockers)
Heather Matarazzo - Actress (Devil's Advocate, Princess Diaries, 54, Scream 3, Hostel II)
Kevin Thompson - Actor (Blade Runner, Return of the Jedi, Weird Science, The Ewok Adventure, Battle For Endor, Garbage Pail Kids Movie, Spaced Invaders)
Donnie Dunagan - Actor (Bambi-voice of Bambi, Son of Frankenstein)
Peter Behn - Actor (Bambi-voice of Thumper)
Rick Law - Artist/Producer/Filmmaker
Tom Matousek - Artist
C. Andrew Nelson - Actor (Darth Vader)
Joshua Shaffer - Author/Actor (Me)
Jerry Cornell - Producer (Theme Parkology)
There will also be lots of vendors selling new and vintage Disney merchandise. Lets also not forget that there will be lots of Disney pins there as well.
Dress up in your favorite Disney cosplay costume as there will be a costume competition.
