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Suggested book/planning guide
First, I absolutely LOVE this website...so thankful for the person who recommended it to me! All of the information I find here is so useful. However, I also like to have a hard copy. Does anyone have a favorite book or planning guide that you'd recommend? We have a 5 year old and 3 year old that we'll be taking with us.
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I have read a few over the years.
The Birnbaum book is all positive, with no objectivity.Full of info,but it may just as well have been written by the Disney Company.
I recommend the Un-official Guide. It has all the information you could want, and then some.Plus it also has some stuff off property.
PETE FROM NYC
DISNEY NUT SINCE THE 1950s.
I AM POOH SIZED AND PROUD OF IT.
FORGET ABOUT THAT OTHER FAT GUY ON TV.
I AM THE REAL KING OF QUEENS
TWELVE TRIPS FROM 1975 - 2007 all by plane
Drove down 2009,2010,2012,2014.
DVC since 9/09. We own at BLT.
Next trip: 11/1 to 11/12. BLT
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I totally love Passporters Guide to WDW. I use it as my whole planning guide and keep all of my confirmation numbers and things in it. Great for keeping everything you need in one place.
Can I go "home" yet?
Mickey where are you?
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The Unoficial Guide to WDW is our favorite travelguide.
I agree with Pete from NY's opiion on Birnbaum, reads like a Disney advertisement.
Eric
Resorts:
POLYNESIAN (Favorite), Grand Floridian, Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs. Beach Club, Saratoga Springs, AoA, All Star Sports and POP Century
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First off,
I like all three of the ones mentioned above, haven't bought one in awhile, but the Passporter and Birnbaum's are my favorites.
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to Intercot!! I remember my first few months here... SO much great info, right at your fingertips!! So glad you've found us!!
As far as books go, I'm a die-hard Passporter fan... I got the 3-ring binder, and just re-fill the pages for the year I'm going. The pockets to keep your travel documents in are invaluable, and the information is easy to find, up-to-date, and fun. (and the maps are GREAT!!)
I've read the Un-Official Guide and like that, too... the objectivity is refreshing.
Last but not least, my new favorite - Mousejunkies! It's a tip/advice book sprinkled with trip-report anecdotes and a fun, Disney-addict sense of humor throughout. Totally my speed, I relate to so much of what the author's written. And it just came out, so it's up-to-date, as well.
Have fun planning & searching out this site.... I've printed a wealth of information from here alone!!
Blythe
Past trips -
3x offsite,May 06 CBR,Oct 07 I'cot 10,Dec 08 CBR,Jan 09 ASMu,Oct 09 CBR/AKL,Jan 11 AsMu,Aug 11 CBR, Oct 11 AKL,Oct 12 I'cot 15,Aug 13 CBR,Aug '14 mini AKL trip
Next -
May '17 DL OR June '17 CBR
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I agree...i love the Passporter too! I also like the Birnbaum book too. They have one writen by kids for kids also. My son loves that because you get a kids perspective on the rides. he kinda knew what to exspect his first time. However your kids are a bit younger than he was. BTW...I am your neighbor! I live in Winne Texas...not far from you guys at all. Kinda by the beach. have a blessed day!
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My absolute favourite is the Unofficial Guide - I read it just for fun, even when I'm not planning a trip
Heather aka ibelieveindisneymagic
INTERCOT Staff
Engaged at the castle!
My Disney Home is POFQ
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I have tried just about every one out there when I first started but find the Passporter to be the best IMHO. I to do have the deluxe lether bound book and just buy the reill every year. I also subscrive to Celebration Magazine. It comes out every 2 months and it is great. Disney used to put out Disney Club Magazine then they stop. Celebration has taken its place and those of use are very happy about this.
Have a Magical Trip
Hugpug
Have stayed at FW,ASM,POP,WL,CS,POR,POFQ,CB,POLY,Grovesnor,Offsit e over the years past. LOVED THEM ALL
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Thank you SO much for the advice. So I have another question...we're going to WDW in January. The Passporter 2010 book is not out yet. Should I wait until it's available or just go ahead and get the 2009 edition?
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Originally Posted by peemagg
I totally love Passporters Guide to WDW. I use it as my whole planning guide and keep all of my confirmation numbers and things in it. Great for keeping everything you need in one place.
I love the Passporter, too, and buy a new one each year (that reminds me, have to preorder the 2010 soon!). I call it the busy mom's scrapbook. I take it on vacation with me to store all my info (it doesn't leave the room, though!).
I like the Unofficial Guide, and the Complete Guide has nice pictures and info, too. We tried the WDW By kids, for Kids guide--your littles might like looking at that one.
My advice (as a librarian LOL): see what your library has to offer and borrow anything interesting before you buy it!
Christi
2014: May--POR & US/IOA; Nov--POR (1st rD--JJ5k!)
2013: May--POR
2012: Jun--POP; Aug--POP/Hard Rock
2011: Aug/Sept--US/IOA; Nov--POFQ
2010: Dec--CSR
2009: Sept--Poly GVCL
2008: Sept--POFQ
2007: Jan/Feb--POR; Sept: POFQ
2004: Oct--CSR
1987: off-site
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Originally Posted by Dsnygirl
Last but not least, my new favorite - Mousejunkies! It's a tip/advice book sprinkled with trip-report anecdotes and a fun, Disney-addict sense of humor throughout. Totally my speed, I relate to so much of what the author's written. And it just came out, so it's up-to-date, as well.
Glad to hear this--I bought this book for the plane ride to WDW!
Christi
2014: May--POR & US/IOA; Nov--POR (1st rD--JJ5k!)
2013: May--POR
2012: Jun--POP; Aug--POP/Hard Rock
2011: Aug/Sept--US/IOA; Nov--POFQ
2010: Dec--CSR
2009: Sept--Poly GVCL
2008: Sept--POFQ
2007: Jan/Feb--POR; Sept: POFQ
2004: Oct--CSR
1987: off-site
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We got Birnbaum's WDW for Kids by Kids for our DD (then 6) before our first trip two years ago. She absolutlely loved it. In fact, she read it so often it started falling apart so we're getting her a new copy for our trip this year (which she still doesn't know about, so don't tell her )
I've also ordered the Disney Queue Line Survival book for DW. Have not received it yet, so can't say for certain how good it is, but it did get good reviews on Amazon.
I'm no fool, no siree, I'm going to live to be 103. I play safe for you and me, cause I'm no fool."
POP - 09/07
POP - 09/08
SSR - 09/09
Next Trip
Breaking the pattern this year and doing AllStar Movies Dec 11-18, 2010
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The Unofficial Guide is my Disney "bible". I loan it out to anyone who is going. It is huge, but the wealth of information cannot be beat.
80&89 Off-site, HONEYMOON 97 Port Orleans, '02 & '03 Offsite, '04 Poly Concierge, '05 Poly,'07 Contemporary, Feb. 08 GF, Dec. '08 Poly, May '10 Offsite, Mar.'11 FW Cabin,May '12 and July'12 Wyndham Bonnet Creek,July'13 Windsor Hills, March '14 AofA, Fourth of July '14 Poly,June 2015 SSR
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I have made my own book that I bring with me each time. It is a 3x5 book I have created tabs with the information that is personalized to my trip. I copy and paste information from this site. Then I print and glue it in the appropriate tab.
It is so helpful that I have even made them for friends before they go...
If you have any questions on the tabs or would like some of what I have saved as a word document, pm me.
Off-Site several times between 1983-1992
1993-Grand Floridian
1996-Poly
1998-Poly
2001-Poly
2004-Pop
2008-Pop "First MNSSHP"
2009-Coronado Springs" MNSSHP"
2010-Pop Century "MNSSHP"
Next Trip 10/01/2011 MNSSHP !
"Now approaching carousal of progress."
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Originally Posted by eandrsmom
The Unofficial Guide is my Disney "bible". I loan it out to anyone who is going. It is huge, but the wealth of information cannot be beat.
Exactly! I call the Unofficial Guide my "bible." I am actually off to get the new 2010 edition that just came out Monday this weekend!
From what I understand once you start using the Passporter you won't quit. I've only taken a glance at one really but I think i'm just too addicted and devoted to my Unofficial Guide to change. I really don't need all of the added things that the Passporter provides. I make my own travel binder anyways and I love doing that.
Also, ever thought of using Disney podcasts as a learning tool? I know it's not like... hard information you can carry around but it will give you amazing information. I suggest "WDW Today." Shows are short (20 minutes) and you can read through the archives and figure out what topics interest you.
-Stacey
"There is a natural hootchy-kootchy motion to a goldfish.”
"To all who come to this happy place, welcome." -Walter Elias Disney
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Another vote for the "Unofficial". I have their guide to DC and New Orleans too. I am a planning freak. Passporter would be my second. Now my 8 YO niece has always loved Birnbaum b/c of the pictures. She will sit down with it and explain what she likes and what she doesn't. That makes it priceless.
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"this is my family. I found it, all on my own. Is little, and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good."
stitchaholic
off site-1980
ASM-2008
POP-JAN 26,2009
CSR-JAN,2009
WLV-jan 2010
next visit dec 2010 AKL
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