I now have two research trips planned to Animal Kingdom for Kingdom Keepers #2 thanks to Jason at Imagineering. Stay tuned for a list of rides I explore.
I thought that Walt had planned where the clues were. At the age of 14, I can remember when the ride Winnie the Pooh opened, anbd even before that. (I dont live anywhere near any disney parks), Why did you pick that ride to feture a clue?
I was able to visit about 8 rides "backstage" and when the park was closed, and Winnie the Pooh was one I wanted to go inside, because my daughters enjoy it so much. Originally there was a huge sub plot about Hidden Mickeys in the novel (pulled by editors) and there's a great Hidden Mickey at the start of Winnie the Pooh, and that's how it ended up in the book.
In "The Kingdom Keepers", the book, of course, mainly takes place in the Magic Kingdom, but the book also takes place in MGM Studios in some chapters. Even though the sequel mainly takes place in the Animal Kingdom, will the book also take place in the other three parks as well?
Yes. In fact it will shift back and forth from the Magic Kingdom to the Animal Kingdom. It may venture into Epcot or MGM as well in order to get the story told.
do you have a release date for kingdom keepers 2. kingdom keepers is my favorite book of all time and i went to disney for my 13th birhtday over the summer and I went on all the rides you talked about in the book. I will never look at Its a Small world the same way again
I read Kingdom Keepers 4 times so far. I love it! It takes me 5 hours - 2 days to read it cause I can't seem to put it down. It's one of the best books I've read. Although,I've got a few questions.
1.What happened to Amanda and Jess? 2.Will Finn see A and J again in the next book? 3.What will you call the next book? 4.Who will be the main Overtaker in book 2? 5.Will Finn, Maybeck, Charlene, Philby, and Willa still be the main characters? 6.When, most likely, would book 2 be coming out.I want to know because I want to get it on the day that it is released. 7.Will you be writing more books on the kingdom keepers. I really hope that you do.
It's ok if you don't answer my questions cause I know you don't want to spoil the story.
Can't wait!
Thanks for writing such a great book and giving all its readers an exciting adventure.
Hi, I just got done reading Kingdom Keepers & Starcatchers. Great, great books. I got Shadowthieves today & can't wait to start it. great news about the Kingdom Keepers sequel. Lots of Pixiedust for the movie. I for 1 will be sending Disney an email requesting it. Personnaly, I think all 3 should become movies. Sbella
Ridley, could you please not put any more ruiners in the next one? i loved the first one, but i was pretty upset with some of the stuff witnessed in the Utilidor and otherwise, regarding characters. Maybe it's because i'm perenially young at heart, but i hope you refrain from putting such stuff in the next one. But of course, it's entirely up to you.
I just googled Chernabog he is the coolest villan, u dont have to say but is he the overtaker, Hopper would be cool, or maybe Scar from Lion King. Im not sure if he's in Animal Kingdom, havent been there in a while. One more question, will they meet any Disney heros. I thought it would be cool if they fought alongside simba or someone.
I'd love for them to fight alongside Mickey in the finale of the last book, and fight alongside all the disney heroes until then. I really wish disney would make Disney Heroes a bigger franchise, because all i've seen that they've released are action figures and beach towels a few years ago...
Mr. Pearson, your books are FANTASTIC!!!! I couldn't describe how amazing they are! Anyway, in The Kingdom Keepers, did you ever perhaps think about making an Overtaker posses or control one of the DHI's? I know it may sound stupid, but I just wondered....
Awesome book! The kids in my class were enthralled from beginning to end. Your descriptions and use of details of Disney really helped me to guide the students in their own writing. Can't wait for the next one. We are going to start Peter and the Starcatcher in the mean time.
omg! i loved the Kingdom Keepers so much =] it made my summer reading so much funner. And it made the test fun too. I love the part where the "It's a small world" Dolls come alive. because i think they are evil =] so it was really funny to see that. when i saw it i screamed to my mom "I knew they were evil!!" so when is Kingdom Keepers #2 comming out? i cant wait to read it. Is it going to be all in Animal Kingdom?
Mr. Pearson, I think you have to be one of the greatest, most creative and talented writers across this universe and any others! I was also wondering how much older the DHIs will be in the second KK book - thanks for your time!!!
since about everyone on the page is giving some ideas for next books. I thought id give it a shot. how about like how many ever books you do make, you put other overtakers in the sequels and threequels and so on but on the last book have Maleficent come back! And Mickey could fight alongside the team and it could be a reinactment of like Fantasmic! I dont know if that makes sense but yeah.
Hey Ridely, I acn't wait until the sequel of Kingdom Keepers. I've read your book in four or five days, i actually feel like i am in the park when it closes
Hey it's the Anonymous person again, If you're having troubble looking for another ride to explore, check out Expedition Everest. It'd be pretty cool having Finn being chased by the Yeti! And then you should go to Dinosaur. That would be sooooo cool.
Everest and Dino are on the LIST. Yes: I think you'll see both in the next Kingdom Keepers -- and oh... here's a hint: a certain witch (she's actually a fairy) will be reappearing. Ridley
Hey you guys, listen to this, If they make a movie, another great pair of rides that could be included as clues could be, The Haunted Mansion and Alien Encounter.
the first time that philby, charlene and finn meet in their sleep, they could start to explore the park. they could add willa to the group and they could split up. then the alien from alien ncounter could come to life and try to eat them. It could chase them all over the attraction. In the mean while, the ghosts from the haunted mansion could haunt them and lead them to secret passage ways and extra rooms. the alien ride could be so badly thrashed that it could lead to it's renovation to stich's great escape.
you can also add in piretes of the carribean some where in too. jack, elizabeth and will turner can help them defeat barbosa. also amanda can some how be captured by maleficent and have the ability to cross over like the dhis.
ps. how old is the least possible age for the dhis?
I read all of the comments! I saw one that mentioned Mickey fighting with the team like in Fantasmic. Fantasmic is my FAVORITE thing in WDW, sometimes I even cry when I think about it because I miss it so much. (i am so lame) I think that is a brilliant idea! You should definitely consider a "Fantasmic" type thing in KK2. That would be great, a dream come true, if you will. Well, I cant wait!
Hey Ridley I really do like the book the Kingdom Keepers and I hope there is a number 2 comes out. The first one was so amazing. I really do read books unless they are really good and your's was. I heard that you was planing on maaking a movie out of the book. I would like to know if I can get an audition for the part of your choice.( I would like finn because he fits me perfect. I am the right age for him so I can be on that level) I would like to act because I have been in many plays where I had to voice act, and also regular act where I have to memorize 5000 lines. I would like to be in this play. I wouldnt do this for any other book unless it was like your's. I would really like to make this movie happen so kids can enjoy it. You have made a wonderful book and I would like to see it come to the movies. Email: pb3sings@yahoo.com
Anyway, i loved the book, and am reading it again now, so apperantly youuur due date for next one will be late 07'? omg! i can't wait that long, i'll like...die of sitting and waiting
Also, thakns for showing me theres a real vmk, i had no clue. bye!
Hi Ridley! It's Tyler again! I'm re-reading kingdom keepers as I make my own "Kingdom Keepers Teaser". Its really cool looking now, and I might post it on You Tube! Kingdom Keepers is my ALL TIME FAVORITE book and trust me, nothing can top it. (accept for the sequel :)) Anyway, any news on when the new one is coming out? Also, has Disney said anything about the movie thing?
-Tyler PS: Click on my name! It links to my site! Please visit!
I am a "oh let's say 30 something" woman who LOVES all things Disney. My 4 kids my husband and I go to Disneyworld every year for 2 weeks and we never get bored. I have been to Disneyworld and Disneyland a total of 12 times just in the past 7 years. I bought this book for my 13 year old who finished it in less then a day. Then I read it and now my 10 year old is reading it. I could picture every detail and place you talk about in the book and just LOVED it!! It confirms what I have known for years - all the magic of Disneyworld/Disneyland is real both the good and the bad. Please write more of these books for both the kids and us adult Disney lovers.
I e-mailed you once and asked you about writing a kk movie. Well it's not finished yet, it's a work in progress, you rock, can't wait to hear about #2,
omg!!!! i just finished your book the kingdom keepers last night, and i was awesome!!!! im really excited to read the kigndom keepers2 The Rise Of Chernabog!!!!and i love animal kigndom!! so i wish you the best! ~me~
i just finished you book. it is just awesome! i've been wondering... who Jess and Amanda really are? are they disney charcters that came to life like maleficent? (well, i'm guessing they are from finn's reaction in the ending with amanda) i can't figure it out! it's driving me nutz lol. i feel kindda clueless. anyhow i can't wait to read your next book! Simone ^_^
Thanks for the great book! I'm a 30-Something father of two who loves Disney. A few years ago, I re-discovered my love of reading, and I have read more in the last two years than I have in my entire life.
When I finished "The Imagineering Way," I had to feed my appetite for more Disney books. I came across "The Kindom Keepers" while doing a web search. It arrived in the mail earlier this week and I finished it last night. I couldn't put it down.
I guess it may have been the fact that I grew up going to Disney World, but this book really filled me with a youthful spirit and took me back to a fun time when I had little responsibility.
We will be heading back to DW in a few weeks, but I don't think I will be able to ride "It's A Small World." I'm looking forward to the next book and I hope that a movie is in the works. Thanks again!
This is the Best Book of ALL TIME If you read the grimm's version of Sleeping Beauty, there are 7 or eight fairys and the "Maleficient" character is actually a fairy turned evil. When you said that a certain witch, actually a fairy was going to reappear, did you mean her?
Hi, I just have to say that your books are awesome! I've read The Kingdom Keepers and Peter and The Starcatchers (hoping to buy the sequel sometime soon, but it just seems I never have time to read with school and such). Whenever I read The Kingdom Keepers, i always think it would be such a great movie. I am eagerly awaiting the sequel, so please keep writing! Is Wayne going to be in the next book? I really hope so, but it would be kind of cool to see how the kids would react without Wayne to guide them in the right direction. It would be really, really cool if the Disney villians could come outside the park and directly after the DHIs in school or something. I know there was that whole scene in the skate park in the first book, but I mean that it would actually be interesting if one of the villians (perhaps the head of the Overtakers?) found a way to sneak out of the park and establish a permanent hide-out there. I think that VMK should somehow be pulled into the plot more (perhaps the Overtakers started messing around there?). Oh, and any hints as to what your VMK name is (you're the one who made me curious about VMK, and you made me want to join)? What rooms do you like to hang out in the most? And are you a member of any Disney discussion boards??? Oh, and in the first book you made it sound as though the crossing-over might stop after this book, and I was wondering, is that really going to happen? I think the kids should continue to cross over, but of course you're the author and it's entirely up to you.
Hi, I just have to say that your books are awesome! I've read The Kingdom Keepers and Peter and The Starcatchers (hoping to buy the sequel sometime soon, but it just seems I never have time to read with school and such). Whenever I read The Kingdom Keepers, i always think it would be such a great movie. I am eagerly awaiting the sequel, so please keep writing! Is Wayne going to be in the next book? I really hope so, but it would be kind of cool to see how the kids would react without Wayne to guide them in the right direction. It would be really, really cool if the Disney villians could come outside the park and directly after the DHIs in school or something. I know there was that whole scene in the skate park in the first book, but I mean that it would actually be interesting if one of the villians (perhaps the head of the Overtakers?) found a way to sneak out of the park and establish a permanent hide-out there. I think that VMK should somehow be pulled into the plot more (perhaps the Overtakers started messing around there?). Oh, and any hints as to what your VMK name is (you're the one who made me curious about VMK, and you made me want to join)? What rooms do you like to hang out in the most? And are you a member of any Disney discussion boards??? Oh, and in the first book you made it sound as though the crossing-over might stop after this book, and I was wondering, is that really going to happen? I think the kids should continue to cross over, but of course you're the author and it's entirely up to you.
MAGIC SPOILER The way you described the Utilitor, especially the trash system, was way different from my custodial training at the Magic Kingdom. Did you describe it exactly as you learned it (because it's so complex, you know, we could have heard different things) or did you take some creative liberties? (Also when I was there they played the radio all the time so it was never quiet. I'm just saying.)
Hey Mr. Pearson! I loved the Kingdom Keepers and Peter and the Starcatchers/Shadow Theives. Thank you so much! I was wondering, and apperently others were too :), how old will Finn, Philby, Willa, Charlene, Amanda and Jez (Jess) be? Will any new characters come into the story? Again thank you so much!
P.S Rebecca would be a nice name to add in KK 2! LOL :) That would be amazing!
I'm halfway through Kingdom Keepers and I LOVE it so far! I'm thrilled that your making a second one and I'm getting it the day it comes out. Is there going to be a Kingdom Keepers movie? If not, you should see about getting one made, I think it would do really well my brother and sister and I would be thrilled if one was made! :D
You should also (if you can) make a book for each kingdom. The first one was for Magic Kingdom, the second sounds like it will be for Animal Kingdom, so you should then make one (if you can) each for MGM Studios and Epcot too.
Mr. Ridley, I LOVE YOUR BOOKS! they are so funny. i cant put them down. i read starcatchers and Kingdom Keepers in a day. (not the same one though) If Kingdom Keepers becomes a movie, auditions should be held in Orlando, y'know because of the book. But will amanda and finn see each other again? maybe the main overtaker could be someone you dreamed up. and about the fighting along disney heroes, it would be too much like Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2. Just saying. Did i mention i LOVE your book? i cant wait for the next one. bye!
I have read the kingdom keepeers 4 times. Please keep making kingdom keepers books. When is the release date for kk#2? Please answer my question. thanks
Are there going to be new DHIS? Is anyone going to fall in love? Where did you get most of your inspiration for this installment? And just out of curiosity, do you like the Harry Potter series?
This is a suggestion on villains that you can put since you are going to at least brush up on The Animal Kingdom: Scar Sheer-Kahn Hyeenas Kaa Since all of the are obviously animals they would make good villains. Also- a question, a comment and an answer Question- Why don't you give some of the disney charachters larger rolesinstead of just cameo apperances? Like why dosen't Mowgli help them in the animal kingdom or Buzz Lightyear fight off Zurg. Comment- It would be cool if you included something with the Yeti from expedition Everst and the dinosaurs from the Dinosaur ride, Answer- Chernabog was feautured in Fantasia Thanks P.S I always kew that the small world dolls were evil
I'm a children's/teen's librarian, and I loved The Kingdom Keepers. I'm going to be recommending this book to as many kids and teens (and their parents) as I can. It's great!
I will 4 SURE buy kk2. I thnik you should have Sora (from Kingdom Hearts 1&2) fight along with the DHI's. I also think there should be more sword combat. Like when Sora uses the Keyblade. Well those are my ideas. Thank You
what's the second book called? i think they should get trap in tower of terror and the over takers try to kill the DHI"S. in the first one maleficent said there is an over taker more powerful then her most people woyld think there's not. But i think there should be.i think that all of the DHI"S have a vision about Walt disney. Finn finds out that he can use a power grreater than any villan
Hey! I just wanted to say how amazingly thought out this book is!!! I had a question, Did'nt walt disneylive in the Firehouse wayne lives in? I also hear they are making a movie? I would love to audition. Emasil me about it at aladdinjrstar@yahoo.com. Thanks!
I read your book "The Kingdom Keepers", I really enjoyed it. Ever since my friend let me borrow it I couldn't stop reading it. I'm definetly getting this book and the sequel to it. I have a question for you, Will you ever reveal the leader of the overtakers in the sequel to "The Kingdom Keepers"? You don't have to answer my question though. Keep up the good work!
if your gonna put animal kingdom in you need the yeti as an overtaker, or as something big this was a great book and was not cunfusing at all hold off on movie plans for now though unless its gonna be advertised so people see it i am doing a major book report on it i just cant get enough of the story, maybe you should tie it in with kingdom hearts where they battle alongside sora goofy donald riku kiari and maybe even roxas
ps go to thedumboride.com its a website devoted to our disney cruises
p.s.s. maybe the overtakers can do something to one of the cruises
Hey Ridley, I loved Kingdom Keepers. I read it 3 times in a row. Now my class is reading it. They love it too. I can't for them to find out what happens. I haven't told anybody what is going to happen even though I really want too. Why did you decide to write about Walt and Disney? And will Maleficent be the same main over taker in the 2nd book?
Hey Ridley, So I know you are writing a sequel and I can’t wait for it to come out (You really need to get us a date for that)!!! So have you thought about making it into a movie yet??? I for one would love to audition! Just incase you were wondering I’m an upcoming actor and I would love for this to be my first Brake Through movie (I know it would be a HUGE Success)! I am being looked at for some modeling and Acting jobs now, but like I said I would love the opportunity to be in this as a movie! Please!!!!!! Let me know I will check this page often! Thanks
I really, really think this should be made in the book. My teacher is finishing the book tomorrow and she agrees. Have any secretsbout your future book or a Kingdom Keepers movie?
My e-mail address is corinna14165 if you could e-mail me!! I am going to buy the book! My teacher's husband read it in one day and he was DYING to tell my teacher! Everyone in my class LOVES it!
P.S. I am going to be a future author and i wanted to tell you that i really want to meet you! YOur book played a movie into my head and it was really detailed with all the twists and turns!! YOu along with Ann M. Martin, Margaret Peterson Haddix, and Georgia Byng are my FAVORITE Authors!!
is there going to be a kingdom keepers 2 because finn learned alot of his dhi and that overtaker stronger then malgincent or something. and what about amanda and jess
Hi I finished Kingdom Keepers in about 5 hours and I LOVED IT!!! It was the best book i EVER read and i got all the hidden things because my mom used to work for Disney so i got to go there a lot. Also durring March 2005 i joined VMK as a beta tester so seeing the VMK stuff made me really glad. Thanks SO MUCH for writing this i enjoyed it very much. And hey Evoulie! Also my name is Apeman in VMK
Hello! I've read your book The Kingdom Keepers twice, and it rocks. One of the things that I really liked was how you had Finn enter Disneys VMK. After I finished the book the first time, I went to check out VMK, and it's really fun. Are you going to have VMK in book 2, or are the glorious 5 on Instant Messanger now (lol). Also, you've said something about Disneys Animal Kingdom for the sequel. Is there ANY WAY, if at all possible, the Yeti from Expedition Everest will be involved? That would completely and totally rock my socks. Thank you!
Hello! I've read your book The Kingdom Keepers twice, and it rocks. One of the things that I really liked was how you had Finn enter Disneys VMK. After I finished the book the first time, I went to check out VMK, and it's really fun. Are you going to have VMK in book 2, or are the glorious 5 on Instant Messanger now (lol). Also, you've said something about Disneys Animal Kingdom for the sequel. Is there ANY WAY, if at all possible, the Yeti from Expedition Everest will be involved? That would completely and totally rock my socks. Thank you!
It would be really cool if this book was made into a movie. I was so excited when I saw VMK in there! I would do a back flip, but I don't know how...
Anyway, I know you probably don't want to post your vmk name because people would be bugging you all the time but my name is Lilqueeny on vmk.
If there was a movie, I could be a someone in the background like someone at school walking by or someone in Magic Kingdom. I'm a pretty good actress but I rather you use more experienced kids.
During the summer, I have to do two book reports on a book from a list and a book of my choice. The book from the list was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and I'm doing my second report on this book! Took me two days to finish.. Would of took me One but I had to "sleep" lol!
Good Luck with the Second book, I can't wait.
ps. Wow lot's of questions for you to answer.. Good Luck on that too! :)
ok i think in the next books u need to incorperate kingdom hearts into the mix cause disney is half responsable for the game research the game its awsome and i love kingdom keepers
I just wanted to say I LOVED your book soooo much. I bougt it on my vacation in Disney World and could not put it down. I took it with me everywhere, to the pool ( I stayed at the Boardwalk ) i took it in restauraunts, i even read it in lines for rides. I LOVED IT!!! I read it in like three days. My mom almost had to take it away from me. I really want to just say... KEEP ROCKIN RIDLEY!!!!!!
hey its me again I just wanted to say I would love to be in the movie, I dont know if I could be anyone cause of my blonde hair and blue eyes but I would be anyone if I could just be in the movie I would just about die. It would be the most cool thing ever!I've played many parts before and it would be the coolest thing that anyone could do. Good luck to everyone!!!!!!!!!
hey ridley i loved your books escpecially the kingdom keepers! in the 2 one you could use the yeti on everest! if it does become a movie be sure to post when the audiitions would be! thanks
but incase ridley is here, if finn and the gang do fight olongside diney heroes, it should only be like mickey because otherwise it would kind of be like a video game called kingdom hearts.
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I now have two research trips planned to Animal Kingdom for Kingdom Keepers #2 thanks to Jason at Imagineering.
Stay tuned for a list of rides I explore.
I thought that Walt had planned where the clues were. At the age of 14, I can remember when the ride Winnie the Pooh opened, anbd even before that. (I dont live anywhere near any disney parks), Why did you pick that ride to feture a clue?
I was able to visit about 8 rides "backstage" and when the park was closed, and Winnie the Pooh was one I wanted to go inside, because my daughters enjoy it so much. Originally there was a huge sub plot about Hidden Mickeys in the novel (pulled by editors) and there's a great Hidden Mickey at the start of Winnie the Pooh, and that's how it ended up in the book.
In "The Kingdom Keepers", the book, of course, mainly takes place in the Magic Kingdom, but the book also takes place in MGM Studios in some chapters. Even though the sequel mainly takes place in the Animal Kingdom, will the book also take place in the other three parks as well?
Yes. In fact it will shift back and forth from the Magic Kingdom to the Animal Kingdom. It may venture into Epcot or MGM as well in order to get the story told.
I would like to turn your attention to this link: I think you will like it Ridley :)
http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4298
and yes i am the owner of that thread
do you have a release date for kingdom keepers 2. kingdom keepers is my favorite book of all time and i went to disney for my 13th birhtday over the summer and I went on all the rides you talked about in the book. I will never look at Its a Small world the same way again
I noticed that you used vmk in kingdom keepers a few times, do you play vmk
No exact date for KK2, but I should have a date by early 2007. Yes, I love to visit VMK.
Ridley
This is kind of a random question but, what is Philby's real name?
I read Kingdom Keepers 4 times so far. I love it! It takes me 5 hours - 2 days to read it cause I can't seem to put it down. It's one of the best books I've read. Although,I've got a few questions.
1.What happened to Amanda and Jess?
2.Will Finn see A and J again in the next book?
3.What will you call the next book?
4.Who will be the main Overtaker in book 2?
5.Will Finn, Maybeck, Charlene, Philby, and Willa still be the main characters?
6.When, most likely, would book 2 be coming out.I want to know because I want to get it on the day that it is released.
7.Will you be writing more books on the kingdom keepers. I really hope that you do.
It's ok if you don't answer my questions cause I know you don't want to spoil the story.
Can't wait!
Thanks for writing such a great book and giving all its readers an exciting adventure.
1.What happened to Amanda and Jess?
THIS WILL BE DEALT WITH IN BOOK 2
2.Will Finn see A and J again in the next book?
YES.
3.What will you call the next book?
NOT SURE YET. POSSIBLY:
KINGDOM KEEPERS: THE DIAMOND THIEF
KINGDOM KEEPERS: THE RISE OF CHERNABOG
4.Who will be the main Overtaker in book 2?
SECRET
5.Will Finn, Maybeck, Charlene, Philby, and Willa still be the main characters?
YES.
6.When, most likely, would book 2 be coming out.I want to know because I want to get it on the day that it is released.
NOT SURE. I HOPE LATE 2007
7.Will you be writing more books on the kingdom keepers. I really hope that you do.
I SURE HOPE SO. DEPENDS IF EVERYONE GOES OUT AND BUYS THEM!
RIDLEY
1.What happened to Amanda and Jess?
THIS WILL BE DEALT WITH IN BOOK 2
2.Will Finn see A and J again in the next book?
YES.
3.What will you call the next book?
NOT SURE YET. POSSIBLY:
KINGDOM KEEPERS: THE DIAMOND THIEF
KINGDOM KEEPERS: THE RISE OF CHERNABOG
4.Who will be the main Overtaker in book 2?
SECRET
5.Will Finn, Maybeck, Charlene, Philby, and Willa still be the main characters?
YES.
6.When, most likely, would book 2 be coming out.I want to know because I want to get it on the day that it is released.
NOT SURE. I HOPE LATE 2007
7.Will you be writing more books on the kingdom keepers. I really hope that you do.
I SURE HOPE SO. DEPENDS IF EVERYONE GOES OUT AND BUYS THEM!
RIDLEY
hey it would be really cool if you included info about rides that never got made but were talked about by imagineer.
good idea!
thanks
Ridley
Hi, I just got done reading Kingdom Keepers & Starcatchers. Great, great books. I got Shadowthieves today & can't wait to start it. great news about the Kingdom Keepers sequel. Lots of Pixiedust for the movie. I for 1 will be sending Disney an email requesting it. Personnaly, I think all 3 should become movies. Sbella
Yeah, Sbella!
hey, out of curiosity, is there a chance that Hopper from the Bug's Life attraction will be the main Overtaker now?
NO CURRENT PLANS for that, but I'll check out Hopper when I do research at the end of September.
Hey Ridley,
is there going to be a kingdom keepers movie
Ridley, could you please not put any more ruiners in the next one? i loved the first one, but i was pretty upset with some of the stuff witnessed in the Utilidor and otherwise, regarding characters. Maybe it's because i'm perenially young at heart, but i hope you refrain from putting such stuff in the next one. But of course, it's entirely up to you.
I just googled Chernabog he is the coolest villan, u dont have to say but is he the overtaker, Hopper would be cool, or maybe Scar from Lion King. Im not sure if he's in Animal Kingdom, havent been there in a while. One more question, will they meet any Disney heros. I thought it would be cool if they fought alongside simba or someone.
I'd love for them to fight alongside Mickey in the finale of the last book, and fight alongside all the disney heroes until then. I really wish disney would make Disney Heroes a bigger franchise, because all i've seen that they've released are action figures and beach towels a few years ago...
but i digress...
Disney Heroes alongside is now imprinted on my brain.
Thank you!! It's a nice seed to plant.
Mr. Pearson, your books are FANTASTIC!!!! I couldn't describe how amazing they are! Anyway, in The Kingdom Keepers, did you ever perhaps think about making an Overtaker posses or control one of the DHI's? I know it may sound stupid, but I just wondered....
hey riddley charnebog should be the finnal villan in the kk series like in the last book
it only makes since since he's like the worst villan of all
Mr. Pearson, how much older are the DHIs going to be? I hope they're not TOO much oldre....
In The Kingdom Keepers 2 you should someone called Evoulie come in..You meet in VMK ;)
Title Suggestion:
Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark
KINGDOM KEEPERS 2: THE RISE OF CHERNABOG
Ridley
Awesome book! The kids in my class were enthralled from beginning to end. Your descriptions and use of details of Disney really helped me to guide the students in their own writing. Can't wait for the next one. We are going to start Peter and the Starcatcher in the mean time.
omg! i loved the Kingdom Keepers so much =]
it made my summer reading so much funner. And it made the test fun too. I love the part where the "It's a small world" Dolls come alive. because i think they are evil =] so it was really funny to see that. when i saw it i screamed to my mom "I knew they were evil!!"
so when is Kingdom Keepers #2 comming out? i cant wait to read it. Is it going to be all in Animal Kingdom?
Mr. Pearson,
I think you have to be one of the greatest, most creative and talented writers across this universe and any others! I was also wondering how much older the DHIs will be in the second KK book - thanks for your time!!!
Ridley said on the forums a while ago that the 2nd book will take place a month after the 1st book.
thanks!
hey ridley,
since about everyone on the page is giving some ideas for next books. I thought id give it a shot. how about like how many ever books you do make, you put other overtakers in the sequels and threequels and so on but on the last book have Maleficent come back! And Mickey could fight alongside the team and it could be a reinactment of like Fantasmic! I dont know if that makes sense but yeah.
Have fun making books! You're good at it!
Hey Ridely,
I acn't wait until the sequel of Kingdom Keepers. I've read your book in four or five days, i actually feel like i am in the park when it closes
Hey it's the Anonymous person again,
If you're having troubble looking for another ride to explore, check out Expedition Everest. It'd be pretty cool having Finn being chased by the Yeti! And then you should go to Dinosaur. That would be sooooo cool.
Everest and Dino are on the LIST. Yes: I think you'll see both in the next Kingdom Keepers -- and oh... here's a hint: a certain witch (she's actually a fairy) will be reappearing.
Ridley
Hey you guys, listen to this,
If they make a movie, another great pair of rides that could be included as clues could be, The Haunted Mansion and Alien Encounter.
the first time that philby, charlene and finn meet in their sleep, they could start to explore the park. they could add willa to the group and they could split up. then the alien from alien ncounter could come to life and try to eat them. It could chase them all over the attraction. In the mean while, the ghosts from the haunted mansion could haunt them and lead them to secret passage ways and extra rooms. the alien ride could be so badly thrashed that it could lead to it's renovation to stich's great escape.
you can also add in piretes of the carribean some where in too. jack, elizabeth and will turner can help them defeat barbosa. also amanda can some how be captured by maleficent and have the ability to cross over like the dhis.
ps. how old is the least possible age for the dhis?
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I would like to be in the movie
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I read all of the comments! I saw one that mentioned Mickey fighting with the team like in Fantasmic. Fantasmic is my FAVORITE thing in WDW, sometimes I even cry when I think about it because I miss it so much. (i am so lame) I think that is a brilliant idea! You should definitely consider a "Fantasmic" type thing in KK2. That would be great, a dream come true, if you will. Well, I cant wait!
Hey Ridley
I really do like the book the Kingdom Keepers and I hope there is a number 2 comes out. The first one was so amazing. I really do read books unless they are really good and your's was. I heard that you was planing on maaking a movie out of the book. I would like to know if I can get an audition for the part of your choice.( I would like finn because he fits me perfect. I am the right age for him so I can be on that level) I would like to act because I have been in many plays where I had to voice act, and also regular act where I have to memorize 5000 lines. I would like to be in this play. I wouldnt do this for any other book unless it was like your's. I would really like to make this movie happen so kids can enjoy it. You have made a wonderful book and I would like to see it come to the movies.
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hello
Mr. B! I think i know you...
Anyway, i loved the book, and am reading it again now, so apperantly youuur due date for next one will be late 07'? omg! i can't wait that long, i'll like...die of sitting and waiting
Also, thakns for showing me theres a real vmk, i had no clue. bye!
since all of my questions at the moment were answered, care to tell us what your vmk account name is?
that is, if you want to get the feeling of "being famous" like Finn did once he became a DHI.
since all of my questions at the moment were answered, care to tell us what your vmk account name is?
that is, if you want to get the feeling of "being famous" like Finn did once he became a DHI.
its there some plans for a movie this book its one of my favorites,hope disney produce it.
Hi Ridley! It's Tyler again!
I'm re-reading kingdom keepers as I make my own "Kingdom Keepers Teaser". Its really cool looking now, and I might post it on You Tube! Kingdom Keepers is my ALL TIME FAVORITE book and trust me, nothing can top it. (accept for the sequel :)) Anyway, any news on when the new one is coming out? Also, has Disney said anything about the movie thing?
-Tyler
PS: Click on my name! It links to my site! Please visit!
I am a "oh let's say 30 something" woman who LOVES all things Disney. My 4 kids my husband and I go to Disneyworld every year for 2 weeks and we never get bored. I have been to Disneyworld and Disneyland a total of 12 times just in the past 7 years. I bought this book for my 13 year old who finished it in less then a day. Then I read it and now my 10 year old is reading it. I could picture every detail and place you talk about in the book and just LOVED it!! It confirms what I have known for years - all the magic of Disneyworld/Disneyland is real both the good and the bad. Please write more of these books for both the kids and us adult Disney lovers.
Dear Mr. Pearson,
I e-mailed you once and asked you about writing a kk movie. Well it's not finished yet, it's a work in progress, you rock, can't wait to hear about #2,
your fan Grant
omg!!!! i just finished your book the kingdom keepers last night, and i was awesome!!!!
im really excited to read the kigndom keepers2 The Rise Of Chernabog!!!!and i love animal kigndom!! so i wish you the best!
~me~
i just finished you book. it is just awesome! i've been wondering... who Jess and Amanda really are? are they disney charcters that came to life like maleficent? (well, i'm guessing they are from finn's reaction in the ending with amanda) i can't figure it out! it's driving me nutz lol. i feel kindda clueless. anyhow i can't wait to read your next book!
Simone
^_^
Thanks for the great book! I'm a 30-Something father of two who loves Disney. A few years ago, I re-discovered my love of reading, and I have read more in the last two years than I have in my entire life.
When I finished "The Imagineering Way," I had to feed my appetite for more Disney books. I came across "The Kindom Keepers" while doing a web search. It arrived in the mail earlier this week and I finished it last night. I couldn't put it down.
I guess it may have been the fact that I grew up going to Disney World, but this book really filled me with a youthful spirit and took me back to a fun time when I had little responsibility.
We will be heading back to DW in a few weeks, but I don't think I will be able to ride "It's A Small World." I'm looking forward to the next book and I hope that a movie is in the works. Thanks again!
This is the Best Book of ALL TIME If you read the grimm's version of Sleeping Beauty, there are 7 or eight fairys and the "Maleficient" character is actually a fairy turned evil. When you said that a certain witch, actually a fairy was going to reappear, did you mean her?
ridley? ... have you ever considered making a movie out of kingdom keepers.?
Hi, I just have to say that your books are awesome! I've read The Kingdom Keepers and Peter and The Starcatchers (hoping to buy the sequel sometime soon, but it just seems I never have time to read with school and such). Whenever I read The Kingdom Keepers, i always think it would be such a great movie. I am eagerly awaiting the sequel, so please keep writing! Is Wayne going to be in the next book? I really hope so, but it would be kind of cool to see how the kids would react without Wayne to guide them in the right direction. It would be really, really cool if the Disney villians could come outside the park and directly after the DHIs in school or something. I know there was that whole scene in the skate park in the first book, but I mean that it would actually be interesting if one of the villians (perhaps the head of the Overtakers?) found a way to sneak out of the park and establish a permanent hide-out there. I think that VMK should somehow be pulled into the plot more (perhaps the Overtakers started messing around there?). Oh, and any hints as to what your VMK name is (you're the one who made me curious about VMK, and you made me want to join)? What rooms do you like to hang out in the most? And are you a member of any Disney discussion boards??? Oh, and in the first book you made it sound as though the crossing-over might stop after this book, and I was wondering, is that really going to happen? I think the kids should continue to cross over, but of course you're the author and it's entirely up to you.
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Hi, I just have to say that your books are awesome! I've read The Kingdom Keepers and Peter and The Starcatchers (hoping to buy the sequel sometime soon, but it just seems I never have time to read with school and such). Whenever I read The Kingdom Keepers, i always think it would be such a great movie. I am eagerly awaiting the sequel, so please keep writing! Is Wayne going to be in the next book? I really hope so, but it would be kind of cool to see how the kids would react without Wayne to guide them in the right direction. It would be really, really cool if the Disney villians could come outside the park and directly after the DHIs in school or something. I know there was that whole scene in the skate park in the first book, but I mean that it would actually be interesting if one of the villians (perhaps the head of the Overtakers?) found a way to sneak out of the park and establish a permanent hide-out there. I think that VMK should somehow be pulled into the plot more (perhaps the Overtakers started messing around there?). Oh, and any hints as to what your VMK name is (you're the one who made me curious about VMK, and you made me want to join)? What rooms do you like to hang out in the most? And are you a member of any Disney discussion boards??? Oh, and in the first book you made it sound as though the crossing-over might stop after this book, and I was wondering, is that really going to happen? I think the kids should continue to cross over, but of course you're the author and it's entirely up to you.
Hey! Two questions: do you have a synopsis of KK2? And do you have a release date for KK2? Thanks. Bye!
MAGIC SPOILER
The way you described the Utilitor, especially the trash system, was way different from my custodial training at the Magic Kingdom. Did you describe it exactly as you learned it (because it's so complex, you know, we could have heard different things) or did you take some creative liberties? (Also when I was there they played the radio all the time so it was never quiet. I'm just saying.)
Hey Mr. Pearson! I loved the Kingdom Keepers and Peter and the Starcatchers/Shadow Theives. Thank you so much! I was wondering, and apperently others were too :), how old will Finn, Philby, Willa, Charlene, Amanda and Jez (Jess) be?
Will any new characters come into the story? Again thank you so much!
P.S Rebecca would be a nice name to add in KK 2! LOL :) That would be amazing!
Hey this comment is pretty far up there...but I was wondering where I might be able to get the action figures...I would love those! Thanks!
Ps...any sign of your vmk name mr. Ridley?
I'm halfway through Kingdom Keepers and I LOVE it so far! I'm thrilled that your making a second one and I'm getting it the day it comes out. Is there going to be a Kingdom Keepers movie? If not, you should see about getting one made, I think it would do really well my brother and sister and I would be thrilled if one was made! :D
You should also (if you can) make a book for each kingdom. The first one was for Magic Kingdom, the second sounds like it will be for Animal Kingdom, so you should then make one (if you can) each for MGM Studios and Epcot too.
i'am not sure i will
read a book about animal kingdom
i just finshed kingdom keepers i loved it
what movie is Charnebog from?
Hey if there are any auditions for the movie, i would love to try out for philby. Thanks!
Mr. Ridley,
I LOVE YOUR BOOKS! they are so funny. i cant put them down. i read starcatchers and Kingdom Keepers in a day. (not the same one though)
If Kingdom Keepers becomes a movie, auditions should be held in Orlando, y'know because of the book. But will amanda and finn see each other again? maybe the main overtaker could be someone you dreamed up. and about the fighting along disney heroes, it would be too much like Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2. Just saying. Did i mention i LOVE your book? i cant wait for the next one. bye!
Like everyone was saying, if there is going to be a movie, please tell us when auditions would be and where.
I have read the kingdom keepeers 4 times. Please keep making kingdom keepers books. When is the release date for kk#2? Please answer my question. thanks
Are there going to be new DHIS? Is anyone going to fall in love? Where did you get most of your inspiration for this installment? And just out of curiosity, do you like the Harry Potter series?
I love the first book-
Mona
This is a suggestion on villains that you can put since you are going to at least brush up on The Animal Kingdom:
Scar
Sheer-Kahn
Hyeenas
Kaa
Since all of the are obviously animals they would make good villains.
Also- a question, a comment and an answer
Question- Why don't you give some of the disney charachters larger rolesinstead of just cameo apperances? Like why dosen't Mowgli help them in the animal kingdom or Buzz Lightyear fight off Zurg.
Comment- It would be cool if you included something with the Yeti from expedition Everst and the dinosaurs from the Dinosaur ride,
Answer- Chernabog was feautured in Fantasia
Thanks
P.S I always kew that the small world dolls were evil
I'm a children's/teen's librarian, and I loved The Kingdom Keepers. I'm going to be recommending this book to as many kids and teens (and their parents) as I can. It's great!
So Ridley anything mew to report on KK2
I will 4 SURE buy kk2. I thnik you should have Sora (from Kingdom Hearts 1&2) fight along with the DHI's. I also think there should be more sword combat. Like when Sora uses the Keyblade. Well those are my ideas. Thank You
kindom keepers keeps you on you feet.You don't want to put the book down
I think wayne should get kidnapped and fin really has to step it up and everybody has to work togehter to find wayne
is there going to be a movie if there is where are auditions
what's the second book called? i think they should get trap in tower of terror and the over takers try to kill the DHI"S. in the first one maleficent said there is an over taker more powerful then her most people woyld think there's not. But i think there should be.i think that all of the DHI"S have a vision about Walt disney. Finn finds out that he can use a power grreater than any villan
when's the next book come out? I think that sharleen should like finn but so does ammatha. Finn likes both but in the end he and ammatha are togther
Hey! I just wanted to say how amazingly thought out this book is!!! I had a question, Did'nt walt disneylive in the Firehouse wayne lives in? I also hear they are making a movie? I would love to audition. Emasil me about it at aladdinjrstar@yahoo.com. Thanks!
I read your book "The Kingdom Keepers", I really enjoyed it. Ever since my friend let me borrow it I couldn't stop reading it. I'm definetly getting this book and the sequel to it. I have a question for you, Will you ever reveal the leader of the overtakers in the sequel to "The Kingdom Keepers"? You don't have to answer my question though. Keep up the good work!
if your gonna put animal kingdom in you need the yeti as an overtaker, or as something big this was a great book and was not cunfusing at all hold off on movie plans for now though unless its gonna be advertised so people see it i am doing a major book report on it i just cant get enough of the story, maybe you should tie it in with kingdom hearts where they battle alongside sora goofy donald riku kiari and maybe even roxas
ps go to thedumboride.com its a website devoted to our disney cruises
p.s.s. maybe the overtakers can do something to one of the cruises
Hey Ridley,
I loved Kingdom Keepers. I read it 3 times in a row. Now my class is reading it. They love it too. I can't for them to find out what happens. I haven't told anybody what is going to happen even though I really want too.
Why did you decide to write about Walt and Disney?
And will Maleficent be the same main over taker in the 2nd book?
Hey Ridley,
So I know you are writing a sequel and I can’t wait for it to come out (You really need to get us a date for that)!!! So have you thought about making it into a movie yet???
I for one would love to audition! Just incase you were wondering I’m an upcoming actor and I would love for this to be my first Brake Through movie (I know it would be a HUGE Success)! I am being looked at for some modeling and Acting jobs now, but like I said I would love the opportunity to be in this as a movie! Please!!!!!! Let me know I will check this page often! Thanks
I really, really think this should be made in the book. My teacher is finishing the book tomorrow and she agrees. Have any secretsbout your future book or a Kingdom Keepers movie?
My e-mail address is corinna14165 if you could e-mail me!! I am going to buy the book! My teacher's husband read it in one day and he was DYING to tell my teacher! Everyone in my class LOVES it!
Your Fan4life!
CRC
corinna14165@aol.com!!
P.S. I am going to be a future author and i wanted to tell you that i really want to meet you! YOur book played a movie into my head and it was really detailed with all the twists and turns!! YOu along with Ann M. Martin, Margaret Peterson Haddix, and Georgia Byng are my FAVORITE Authors!!
Hi Ridley.
MaybI just misunderstood what I read, but if Maleficent is just locked in jail couldn't she just PoOf out, or something? Just curious.
is there going to be a kingdom keepers 2 because finn learned alot of his dhi and that overtaker stronger then malgincent or something. and what about amanda and jess
Hi I finished Kingdom Keepers in about 5 hours and I LOVED IT!!! It was the best book i EVER read and i got all the hidden things because my mom used to work for Disney so i got to go there a lot. Also durring March 2005 i joined VMK as a beta tester so seeing the VMK stuff made me really glad. Thanks SO MUCH for writing this i enjoyed it very much.
And hey Evoulie! Also my name is Apeman in VMK
will Phibly's real name be revealed in KK2?
Hello! I've read your book The Kingdom Keepers twice, and it rocks. One of the things that I really liked was how you had Finn enter Disneys VMK. After I finished the book the first time, I went to check out VMK, and it's really fun. Are you going to have VMK in book 2, or are the glorious 5 on Instant Messanger now (lol).
Also, you've said something about Disneys Animal Kingdom for the sequel. Is there ANY WAY, if at all possible, the Yeti from Expedition Everest will be involved? That would completely and totally rock my socks. Thank you!
Hello! I've read your book The Kingdom Keepers twice, and it rocks. One of the things that I really liked was how you had Finn enter Disneys VMK. After I finished the book the first time, I went to check out VMK, and it's really fun. Are you going to have VMK in book 2, or are the glorious 5 on Instant Messanger now (lol).
Also, you've said something about Disneys Animal Kingdom for the sequel. Is there ANY WAY, if at all possible, the Yeti from Expedition Everest will be involved? That would completely and totally rock my socks. Thank you!
It would be really cool if this book was made into a movie. I was so excited when I saw VMK in there! I would do a back flip, but I don't know how...
Anyway, I know you probably don't want to post your vmk name because people would be bugging you all the time but my name is Lilqueeny on vmk.
If there was a movie, I could be a someone in the background like someone at school walking by or someone in Magic Kingdom. I'm a pretty good actress but I rather you use more experienced kids.
During the summer, I have to do two book reports on a book from a list and a book of my choice. The book from the list was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and I'm doing my second report on this book! Took me two days to finish.. Would of took me One but I had to "sleep" lol!
Good Luck with the Second book, I can't wait.
ps. Wow lot's of questions for you to answer.. Good Luck on that too! :)
- Lauren (IceCyrstal@gmail.com)
ok i think in the next books u need to incorperate kingdom hearts into the mix cause disney is half responsable for the game research the game its awsome and i love kingdom keepers
Hey, Ridley
I just wanted to say I LOVED your book soooo much. I bougt it on my vacation in Disney World and could not put it down. I took it with me everywhere, to the pool ( I stayed at the Boardwalk ) i took it in restauraunts, i even read it in lines for rides. I LOVED IT!!! I read it in like three days. My mom almost had to take it away from me. I really want to just say... KEEP ROCKIN RIDLEY!!!!!!
hey its me again I just wanted to say I would love to be in the movie, I dont know if I could be anyone cause of my blonde hair and blue eyes but I would be anyone if I could just be in the movie I would just about die. It would be the most cool thing ever!I've played many parts before and it would be the coolest thing that anyone could do. Good luck to everyone!!!!!!!!!
hey ridley i loved your books escpecially the kingdom keepers! in the 2 one you could use the yeti on everest! if it does become a movie be sure to post when the audiitions would be! thanks
guys, i thing ridley is on is research vacation to wdw he mentioned earlier on the page
but incase ridley is here, if finn and the gang do fight olongside diney heroes, it should only be like mickey because otherwise it would kind of be like a video game called kingdom hearts.
and i would like to play finn if there is a kk movie
in the secong book the should go on the haunted mansion and be attacked by all the goblins and gouls
Ridley, what is your account on VMK? I would like to meet you on there sometime.
Ridley,<