Which book is the best: POLL

inluvwithdisney · 03-13-2008

I have not bought a new guide book in several years and I really want to buy a new 2008 edition of one or two of the books! I went Barnes and Noble yesterday and there was about 50 different books and I had about 10 seconds to choose one, so I did not get one yet. Soooo I would like everyones opinion on which one is the best!!!!!

E&B's Mom · 03-13-2008

Personally I REALLY like the Unofficial Guide. I haven't been in the market for a new guidebook for a while, but when I was I found it to be the most helpful of all the books. Some give the WDW official version of everything, and some seem like their experts know less than I do. The Unofficial Guide had all sorts of non-Disney endorsed tips on saving $ and time, and it was written by peopke who obviously know their stuff.

lovemysons · 03-13-2008

Since I am not an expert by any means, I can only say which one is my favorite, and that would be the Unofficial Guide, followed closely by the Passporter.

dixie · 03-13-2008

I like the Rough Guide to WDW as they are a little more honest than regular guide books.

inluvwithdisney · 03-13-2008

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Originally Posted by dixie

I like the Rough Guide to WDW as they are a little more honest than regular guide books.

it's actually called the Rough Guide? I have never seen this one I will have to look for this one.

LuvMyLittleNoah · 03-13-2008

I like the Passporter, and my Tour Guide Mike online subscription. The only downside with TGM is that I can't curl up on the couch to read it, since I don't have a lap top, but his least crowded park charts make up for that.

leslieh · 03-13-2008

Another vote for Unofficial Guide. The best thing is that you can then use the crowd level calendar feature on his website (the site asks specific questions about the book to prove you own it).

MickeyEars · 03-13-2008

I checked the 2008 Unoffical Guide out of our public library, it was great! So my vote is for the Unoffical Guide.

angell1975 · 03-13-2008

I also vote for the Unofficial guide! I have used the crowd level calendar on their site too and it was very helpful.

**MissDisney** · 03-13-2008

Unofficial Guide!!!

Not only is it a great guidebook with real scoop, but it is also hilarious to read. Like laugh-out-loud funny!

WDW Rules · 03-13-2008

Another vote for the Unofficial Guide. Very informative.

dixie · 03-13-2008

One is for WDW and the other is a rough guide to Florida but has a huge section on WDW.
Lonely Planet guides are good too, but I dont know if they have a specific WDW guide.

jacket image for Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Orlando & Walt Disney World by Unknown - large version

Image: The Rough Guide to Florida (Rough Guide Travel Guides): Rough Guides

chastmastr · 03-13-2008

Passporter!!

WishIWasThere · 03-13-2008

i might go against the grain a little but I didn't like the Unofficial guide all that much. It seemed to me like all the people were doing was complaining about Disney.. I like Passporter out of the ones I own.

smee57 · 03-13-2008

#1 . . . Unofficial Guide . . .

My second choice is The Complete Walt Disney World.

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inluvwithdisney I need it to be May 28th! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,783	Which book is the best I have not bought a new guide book in several years and I really want to buy a new 2008 edition of one or two of the books! I went Barnes and Noble yesterday and there was about 50 different books and I had about 10 seconds to choose one, so I did not get one yet. Soooo I would like everyones opinion on which one is the best!!!!! __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 WDW & US/DC/SW ~~POR ~~August 2008 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 16 DAYS with the MOUSE!! 9 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! Playing and cruising with the MOUSE!!!! Last edited by inluvwithdisney; 03-13-2008 at 09:29 AM.

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: Which book is the best: POLL Personally I REALLY like the Unofficial Guide. I haven't been in the market for a new guidebook for a while, but when I was I found it to be the most helpful of all the books. Some give the WDW official version of everything, and some seem like their experts know less than I do. The Unofficial Guide had all sorts of non-Disney endorsed tips on saving $ and time, and it was written by peopke who obviously know their stuff. __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . .

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,655	Re: Which book is the best: POLL Since I am not an expert by any means, I can only say which one is my favorite, and that would be the Unofficial Guide, followed closely by the Passporter. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 24 days 7 hours 11 minutes

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,267	Re: Which book is the best: POLL I like the Rough Guide to WDW as they are a little more honest than regular guide books. __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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LuvMyLittleNoah Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 423	Re: Which book is the best: POLL I like the Passporter, and my Tour Guide Mike online subscription. The only downside with TGM is that I can't curl up on the couch to read it, since I don't have a lap top, but his least crowded park charts make up for that. __________________ Kim Sept 2007 Pop Century 2nd trip Sept 17-25, 2009 Pop Century with Free Dining! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: our 2nd family trip to WDW! we are in Disney having fun.

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leslieh Drawing a blank here... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 1,900	Re: Which book is the best: POLL Another vote for Unofficial Guide. The best thing is that you can then use the crowd level calendar feature on his website (the site asks specific questions about the book to prove you own it). __________________ Leslie Avatar: The royal toilet in Cinderella Castle Suite (really!) 1974,1998,1999,2000- offsite 2001- offsite, CBR 2002- offsite, POR 2003- offsite, CSR 2004- PC, FW Cabins, POFQ 2005- off-site 2006- PC, offsite, PC 2007- WL, FW, offsite, WL 2008- PC, AKL, BW, offsite, Poly, FW Cabins, BCV 2009- Beach Club Villas, AKV Concierge, SSR, Beach Club Villas, Bay Lake Tower My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first stay at our newest DVC home- BLT! 41 days 8 hours 11 minutes

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MickeyEars Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the Mitten Posts: 941	Re: Which book is the best: POLL I checked the 2008 Unoffical Guide out of our public library, it was great! So my vote is for the Unoffical Guide. __________________ Tiggerific is my DH 1994 October: Our Honeymoon: Beach Club Resort 1997 April: POFQ 2003 February: POFQ (first trip with the kids) / October: All Star Sports (our anniversary get-a-way) 2004 September: Coronado Springs (We survived Hurricane Jeanne) 2007 Jan: POFQ / Aug: Caribbean Beach 2008 August: All Star Sports (just me and DH ) December: Wilderness Lodge 2009 April: Pop Century (our surprise to the kids 1 day at the MK April 17th) August: Pop My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip...when the Fantasyland refurb is finished.

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angell1975 Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: O-H-I-O Go Buckeyes!! Posts: 641	Re: Which book is the best: POLL I also vote for the Unofficial guide! I have used the crowd level calendar on their site too and it was very helpful. __________________ Proud user of R2G avatars---Thank you! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: May not be a Disney trip, but a baby is just as exciting! 57 days 19 hours 41 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,544	Re: Which book is the best: POLL Unofficial Guide!!! Not only is it a great guidebook with real scoop, but it is also hilarious to read. Like laugh-out-loud funny! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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WDW Rules Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Re: Which book is the best: POLL Another vote for the Unofficial Guide. Very informative. __________________ Loretta

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,267	Re: Which book is the best: POLL One is for WDW and the other is a rough guide to Florida but has a huge section on WDW. Lonely Planet guides are good too, but I dont know if they have a specific WDW guide. jacket image for Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Orlando & Walt Disney World by Unknown - large version Image: The Rough Guide to Florida (Rough Guide Travel Guides): Rough Guides __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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chastmastr Encyclopedia Bruin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 2,248	Re: Which book is the best: POLL Passporter!!

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WishIWasThere Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 410	Re: Which book is the best: POLL i might go against the grain a little but I didn't like the Unofficial guide all that much. It seemed to me like all the people were doing was complaining about Disney.. I like Passporter out of the ones I own. __________________ ~Heather~ Most memorable Disneyland trip: Honeymoon 2005 Grand California Hotel WDW Trips August 2006- POR April/May 2008- DD's first trip Next trip- Grand Tokyo Trip/Disney Tokyo Staying at New Sanno and Sheraton Hotel My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Its official, Tokyo here we come 2 days 7 hours 41 minutes

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,930	Re: Which book is the best: POLL #1 . . . Unofficial Guide . . . My second choice is The Complete Walt Disney World. __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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