The Kingdom Keepers

Disney after Dark

By: Ridley Pearson

Narrated by: Gary Littman

Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Using a cutting-edge technology called DHI - which stands for both Disney Host Interactive and Daylight Hologram Imaging - Finn Whitman, an Orlando teen, and four other kids are transformed into hologram projections that guide guests through the park.

The new technology turns out, however, to have unexpected effects that are both thrilling and scary. Soon Finn finds himself transported in his DHI form into the Magic Kingdom at night. Is it real? Is he dreaming?

Finn’s confusion only increases when he encounters Wayne, an elderly Imagineer who tells him that the park is in grave danger. Led by the scheming witch, Maleficent, a mysterious group of characters called the Overtakers is plotting to destroy Disney’s beloved realm, and maybe more.

This gripping high-tech tale will thrill every kid who has ever dreamed of sneaking into Walt Disney World after hours and wondered what happens at night, when the park is closed.

©2011 Ridley Pearson (P)2005 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Awful narration

The narration of this book was so bad that we considered not even listening. The voices he switched back and forth between were so fake and over the top. It was almost painful to listen to. If there weren't more books in the series we probably would have stopped listening. I have read about half of the books in the series and my husband wanted to join in on the fun, so we continued to listen to this. Hopefully, he does not narrate the other books.

Disney Wonders still exist

my only issue was when I had read this series before, I had all the voices different in my head so at first the voices especially that of Wayne put me off but it was a minor set back

Interesting take on Disney

Very interesting story! Some of the character voices were a little bit obnoxious, but the story as a whole was good.

Fantastic family fun

What aspect of Gary Littman’s performance would you have changed?

At times the vocals were too quiet which made it hard for my daughter riding in the backseat to hear over the vehicle noise.

The best start to a series

I grew up with these books and every year I find myself going back and reading it again. I think I will do this for the rest of my life. Maybe one day this will be turned into a movie or a tv show but until then I will just use my imagination.

Loved it

I loved knowing the Magic Kingdom. I felt like I was there again. I would recommend this book for all ages.

Great book very suspenseful!

This book was amazing. There were moments that you didnt know whether or not evil would win. A must read!

The reader is a little boring! The book is good.

Would you try another book from Ridley Pearson and/or Gary Littman?

Yes to the book no to the reader!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Kingdom Keepers?

I enjoyed the book. I felt like I was in the park!

Do you think The Kingdom Keepers needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes. I can't wait until the 6th book is out!

Any additional comments?

read or listen to the all in order!

Wonderful Series

My Grandson is 12 years old. He loved the series. He is a Percy Jackson fan and this series, set in Disney World, tugged at his imagination, like the Jackson series.

Light hearted fun

I enjoyed the simplicity of the story and the fictional journey through Disney World and Backstage.