Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom
- First published
- 2003
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom" by Cory Doctorow is a science fiction novel published in 2003. Set in a 22nd-century post-scarcity world, the story unfolds at Walt Disney World, where rival groups compete for control of attractions and visitors' esteem through a reputation-based currency called Whuffie. When narrator Julius is murdered and suspects foul play, he battles to preserve traditional park experiences against technological change, risking everything he values—including his relationships and his very identity.
- Science fiction
- Immortalism
- Florida
- Walt Disney World (Fla.)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #8086. Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom on Wikipedia.
