Which guide book??

inluvwithdisney · 02-01-2005

I want to get at least one guide book for the cruise we are taking in December!! Tell me which books are best for describing both things on the cruise and the excursions ashore!?

Thanks!

BuzzLightyear · 02-01-2005

The Passporter for Disney Cruise lines is awesome. It has all the info you would need.

brumcg · 02-01-2005

As far as I've been able to find, the only 2 books that deal exclusively with DCL are the Passporter and the Birnbaum book. The ONLY thing (IMO) that the Birnbaum book has over the Passporter is the color photography. For info and planning, the Passporter is the clear choice.

They are still saying that the new edition should be available in March, but it also sounds like they are still putting it together.

Bruce

**mickey** · 02-01-2005

I use the Passporter all the time for the cruise. I don't think a guide book is as necessary for the cruise as it is for WDW, but it is nice to have.

inluvwithdisney · 02-01-2005

Great thanks for all the info I guess I will for sure be buying the passporter!

bali · 02-01-2005

I'll third the passporter, even though you've already made up your mind. I'm a big fan of it and think all disney crazies like me would love it!

Baloo85 · 02-01-2005

I always go with the Birnbaum...it has helped me out before in the past...but I am not sure with cruises!

pkc123 · 02-01-2005

We prefer Birnbaum.For us it has the most information.

snow'sfriend · 02-02-2005

I would say Birnbaum. Also I would suggest going to AAA and asking someone about it and if they have any info. Or you could go on www.amazon.com and saerch under Disney Cruiseline. Hope this helps!!!

ewl · 02-04-2005

Haven't seen Birnbaum. The Passporter is AWESOME-- had no need to look for anything else!

Franco54 · 02-04-2005

Birnbaum's WDW books are fine, but I was disappointed with thier cruise book, Passporter's is the one you want!

Erin · 02-19-2005

Can anyone tell me which guidebook is the best for WDW?

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-19-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin

Can anyone tell me which guidebook is the best for WDW?

I usually get both the Unofficial Guide and Birnbaum's book. I like the Unofficial Guide the best, it is much more objective than Birnbaum's book.

**llama** · 02-19-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

I usually get both the Unofficial Guide and Birnbaum's book. I like the Unofficial Guide the best, it is much more objective than Birnbaum's book.

I agree. Birnbaum's does have nice colour pictures and it's probably easier to tote along, but the Unofficial Guide cannot be beaten for being objective and informative. (and it has a sense of humour, too)

dznygrl · 02-19-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin

Can anyone tell me which guidebook is the best for WDW?

The Unofficial Guide and Passporter are definitely my 2 favorites. If I had to choose just one, I'd go with the Passporter. It's simply fantastic, addicting & laid out in a really easy way!

02-01-2005	#1 (permalink)
inluvwithdisney I need it to be May 28th! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,783	Which guide book?? I want to get at least one guide book for the cruise we are taking in December!! Tell me which books are best for describing both things on the cruise and the excursions ashore!? Thanks! __________________ 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!!!!

02-01-2005	#2 (permalink)
BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: Which guide book?? The Passporter for Disney Cruise lines is awesome. It has all the info you would need. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 108 days 18 hours 27 minutes

02-01-2005	#3 (permalink)
brumcg Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,299	Re: Which guide book?? As far as I've been able to find, the only 2 books that deal exclusively with DCL are the Passporter and the Birnbaum book. The ONLY thing (IMO) that the Birnbaum book has over the Passporter is the color photography. For info and planning, the Passporter is the clear choice. They are still saying that the new edition should be available in March, but it also sounds like they are still putting it together. Bruce

02-01-2005	#4 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: Which guide book?? I use the Passporter all the time for the cruise. I don't think a guide book is as necessary for the cruise as it is for WDW, but it is nice to have. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

02-01-2005	#5 (permalink)
inluvwithdisney I need it to be May 28th! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,783	Re: Which guide book?? Great thanks for all the info I guess I will for sure be buying the passporter! __________________ 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!!!!

		MouseBuzz.com > Disney Cruise Line > Take a cruise
Which guide book??

02-01-2005	#6 (permalink)
bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Which guide book?? I'll third the passporter, even though you've already made up your mind. I'm a big fan of it and think all disney crazies like me would love it! __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

02-01-2005	#7 (permalink)
Baloo85 DC JungleCruise Skipper Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in denial on the Nile river Posts: 1,545	Re: Which guide book?? I always go with the Birnbaum...it has helped me out before in the past...but I am not sure with cruises! __________________ "Please do not take any pictures while you are in line at the Jungle Cruise...they are nailed to the walls for a reason." PJ AND BALOO WDW TRIPS 2003 Oct MNSSHP (CBR) 2004 April (Grad nite) 2005 Oct MNSSHP 2005 Nov (my b day) 2006 March (spring break/POR) 2006 May (Pj's b day/All Star Music) President of the "I GO WILD FOR THE JUNGLE CRUISE" club Founder of the Pool Boys for Disney Foundation!!!

02-01-2005	#8 (permalink)
pkc123 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Right Here Posts: 552	Re: Which guide book?? We prefer Birnbaum.For us it has the most information. __________________ Preston Dec 91 Off property~Oct 96 ASM~Oct 99 ASM~July 01 Off property~Aug 02 Wyndham Palace~July 03 ASM~Sep 04 PC~Sep 05 PC~Sep 06 PC~Sep 07 PC~Sep 08 PC~Sep 09 PC~Sep 10 POFQ "Show the world the warmth of your smile." x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxpkc123 ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Our 1st time at a moderate.....with free dining!!! 305 days 16 hours 57 minutes

02-02-2005	#9 (permalink)
snow'sfriend Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neverland Posts: 371	Re: Which guide book?? I would say Birnbaum. Also I would suggest going to AAA and asking someone about it and if they have any info. Or you could go on www.amazon.com and saerch under Disney Cruiseline. Hope this helps!!!

02-04-2005	#10 (permalink)
ewl Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Which guide book?? Haven't seen Birnbaum. The Passporter is AWESOME-- had no need to look for anything else!

02-04-2005	#11 (permalink)
Franco54 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Quincy ma Posts: 1,231	Re: Which guide book?? Birnbaum's WDW books are fine, but I was disappointed with thier cruise book, Passporter's is the one you want! __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney Trip 29 days 15 hours 27 minutes

02-19-2005	#12 (permalink)
Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Which guide book?? Can anyone tell me which guidebook is the best for WDW? __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Best guide book for WDW?	tonksky	WDW Theme Parks	21	08-31-2004 09:00 AM
New guide book to read	Dana	The Mouse Trap	9	03-02-2004 06:36 PM
Which is the best WDW Guide book?	mickey	Front Page Polls	17	08-18-2003 05:50 AM
New Cruise Book Is Here!	scyrusurcys	Take a cruise	0	02-16-2003 09:46 PM
A great guide book!	aproc83	Travel Tips	3	06-08-2002 01:01 AM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password