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Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
I've seen posts similar to this before. However, I can't seem to find them.
I've been a subscriber to TouringPlans.com - Plans which save you time and effort. When logging on just now, I was informed that my subscription expired. I have the option to renew my subscription on-line only or use a code given in an "Unofficial Guide..." book. Since I've heard so many wonderful things about these books, I'd like to buy one. In addition to the "Unofficial Guides...," I've heard of Birenbaum's books. I'd really prefer to get the complimentary access to TouringPlans. But, I'll take your recommendations if you have another favorite? Which is the one that has folder compartments? Oh, and is 2006 the most recent edition?
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
There is a new one called "The Complete Walt Disney World" by Mike and Julie Neal. It has pictures and background info on every attraction.
The Unofficial guide is a good source for unbiased information. Birnbaums is a good too, but it can be a little biased because it the official one that Disney releases. Passporter by Dave and Jennifer Marx is a guide but also an organizer, and many people have found that helpful. Deb Willis just released a new one called "Open Mouse" and it has information for any time of special need when traveling to WDW. These are not guidebooks, but they are a lot of fun. The Walt Disney World Trivia book by Lou Mongello, and Hidden Mickey's by Steve Barret.
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
My two favorites are the unoffical guide to WDW and passporter. Both are the best for different reasons. The unofficial for it's loaded info and the passpporter for it's interactive planner inside the book.
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
You know, you can get just as much information online as in any of those books, and lots more pictures. That being said, I've probably bought them all at one time or another!
 Like me, you'll probably find different advantages to different books. |
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
I am a big fan of the Passporter Walt Disney World book.
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
I would ditto what Dana said, Passporter and Unofficial Guide.
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
I
 the Unofficial Guide! It's entertaining and useful. I like to just have it around and get a quick fix whenever I need one.But speaking of my Unofficial Guide... it was borrowed and I haven't seen it for months! Hmmmmph! 
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
I love the passporter!
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
'Impatient' is my middle name. I bought the Unofficial Guide already. Thanks everyone.
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
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The Complete Walt Disney World" GREAT pics too!! It's by Julie and Mike Neal . . . they visited the parks 700 times in 5 years!!! |
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
I agree with Suite Disney, I would research online and ask your questions here and get your info. Books are nice but they soon become outdated.
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
Passporter and the Unofficial are my favorites. BTW~does anyone know when the 2008 Unofficial will be released?
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
The unofficial is a good one... glad you bought it! We love it!
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Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?
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