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Walt Disney World for Dummies
Anyone read this? I got it yesterday and am really enjoying it. I own and have read just about every Disney guide cover to cover, but this one feels fresh. So far (I'm only about a quarter of the way through) she's covering lots of good, not-easy-to-know tips. Thoughts? Comments?
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
Bali...How up to date is it? I'm a guide lover like you and haven't seen this one yet. Let us know how you enjoyed it and I'll be on the lookout to add it to our "guide" collection. Preparation for a trip is part of the fun
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
I think most of us here could write a guide like that! Seriously, my oldest DD is always telling me I should write my own guide book with money saving tips because I am so cheap (err, I mean frugal).
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
I too am looking forward to hearing how it is after you have read it all. I will need something to keep me busy while I wait for Dec. 15th.
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
What kind of things are being covered?
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
Have you read the Unofficial Guide? If so, how does it compare to that one?
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
I was thinking of getting this book but then thought what else can anyone tell a DCer?
It sounds like you enjoyed the read, so I will put in my order at amazon. How is that?
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
How does it compare with the Unofficial Guide and Passporter??
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
Hey I'm stuck on the Unofficial Guide (and the 'net).
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
I have found "________ for Dummies" books to be user friendly and helpful. But it would take a work of pure genius to get me to move away from the UG.
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
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I've been a faithful reader of the UG and the Passporter for the past four years or so, and I'm always skeptical when new Disney guide books come out. It never fails that within the first few pages I read, I can already see mistakes!  Not to mention that the "insider tips" are usually no-brainers that anyone worth their Disney salt already knows (e.g. "Visit the theme parks early!" or "Take a break in the afternoon to rest and refresh!").That's what I expected with this one, but it's actually very good. She gives the information you need to know, and even lays down some interesting opinions that I've seen message boards debate faithfully for years (bring vs. rent a stroller; Disney transportation vs. rental car; etc.). There are pretty detailed driving maps (which is why I bought the book--we'll be renting a car this trip and I need a good driving map from the airport), and the language is knowledgable and straightforward. Again, I haven't delved into the hotels/restaurants/theme park rides sections of the book. So far I'm still in the "preparation and getting oriented" sections. I'll give an update when I get further through the good stuff.
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
Bali - I trust you sooooo much that I actually picked this up in Borders today after seeing the thread last night. I plan on starting it tomorrow night. I love UG and PP as well but am always interested in new info. My hubby had to laugh when he saw that I purchased it today. He was like, "We are WDW Dummies?" LOL ehhhh - Gotta love men!
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Re: Walt Disney World for Dummies
Okay--restaurant reviews are quite good. She tends a little toward the "high class" review, but overall they're quite useful. Her hotel reviews are good, too. Yep, I'd definitely recommend the book.
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