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When ten-year-old Gemma moves to Orlando after her mother takes a job at the Disney Parks, she struggles to adjust—until she discovers a mysterious journal left behind in her mother’s bookshop. Inside is a hand-drawn map of Walt Disney World that begins producing magical riddles.

As strange problems arise at the parks—especially on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride—Gemma and her brother, Torin, uncover the journal’s secret: it can transport them into the attraction itself. But this version of the ride is real, dangerous, and filled with living pirates.

Can Gemma and Torin solve the riddles and escape, or will they be trapped in the pirate stockades forever?

The New York Times bestselling author of the Kingdom Keepers series returns with a Disney-inspired adventure!

Gemma and her brother, Torin, discover a magical map of Walt Disney World that can transport them into the rides. When strange problems plague the Jungle Cruise attraction, the siblings must use the map to uncover the truth—facing real jungle dangers along the way.

Will Gemma and Torin save the ride, or become trapped inside the magic?


Welcome foolish mortals to the Haunted Mansion…

Ever since they moved to Orlando, Gemma and Torin have experienced Disney magic like no other. They have a hand-drawn map of Walt Disney World that can magically transport them onto any ride!

Gemma and Torin find out there are no longer 999 happy haunts staying at the Haunted Mansion. Two animatronics have gone missing! Are they thrilled to use the map to chase Pickwick, the chandelier ghost, and Constance, the ax-wielding Bride? Not really.

But their Mom needs their help, so that means braving the creepy creeps with eerie eyes and the grim grinning ghosts. Will Gemma and Torin find the spooks from beyond the grave? Or are they doomed to extend their stay at the Haunted Mansion?