Little Man of Disneyland Returns in New Book
Patrick Begorra, aka the Little Man of Disneyland, is making his triumphant return in an all new Little Golden Book.
In the upcoming Little Man of Disneyland: Change of Luck, by Nick Balian, the classic Disneyland character will be teaming up with Mickey and friends on an all new adventure.
Who is the Little Man of Disneyland?
Patrick Begorra made his debut in the 1955 Little Man of Disneyland book. In the book, he was introduced as a leprechaun who lived in the Anaheim orange groves.
One day while, looking out from his home, Patrick saw Mickey, Donald and Goofy getting ready to transform his groves into Disneyland!
In order to convince the Little Man to let them build the park, the trio took Patrick to Disney Studios in Burbank and showed him the plans for Disneyland. Eventually, Patrick agreed to give up his land under one condition- he wanted a place to build a “wee snug house” inside the new park.
The book even ended by telling guests to keep their eyes out for Patrick when they visited Disneyland!
Patrick Begorra’s Home
Due to the immense popularity of the Little Man of Disneyland book, Imagineers designed a house for Patrick Begorra near the Disneyland Jungle Cruise Docks.
Unfortunately, over time, the small house was lost following a series of Adventureland refurbishments.
In 2015 however, Imagineers created a new home for Patrick, just outside of the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction. Guests can still visit Patrick’s residence today!
The Little Man of Disneyland Returns
On January 3, 2023, fans will be able to catch up with Patrick Begorra when a new Little Golden Book titled Little Man of Disneyland: Change of Luck is released!
The twenty four page sequel will be the first new Little Man of Disneyland Story since the original 1955 book. According to the book’s synopsis:
“Patrick out for a walk when his lucky clover-clad hat blows away in the wind! Swept into a rollicking adventure throughout Magic Kingdom, Patrick joins forces with Mickey Mouse and the gang on a quest to restore his luck and discover what it really means to be lucky.”
Where Can You Buy It
Little Man of Disneyland: A Change of Luck will be available on Amazon, or anywhere books are sold, beginning January 3, 2023! You can even preorder the book by clicking here.
I for one can’t wait to see Patrick again! And next time you are in Disneyland, be sure to stop by his Adventureland home and say hello!
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