Which is the Best Disney Planning Book?

DereksMom713 · 10-10-2007

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?

vlogilvie · 10-10-2007

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.

**Dana** · 10-10-2007

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.

SuiteDisney · 10-10-2007

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.

BuzzLightyear · 10-10-2007

I am a big fan of the Passporter Walt Disney World book.

lovemysons · 10-10-2007

I would ditto what Dana said, Passporter and Unofficial Guide.

Andrea · 10-10-2007

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!

Campbell87 · 10-11-2007

I love the passporter!

DereksMom713 · 10-11-2007

'Impatient' is my middle name. I bought the Unofficial Guide already. Thanks everyone.

mickeysgirlz · 10-11-2007

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Originally Posted by DereksMom713

'Impatient' is my middle name. I bought the Unofficial Guide already. Thanks everyone.

Pick this one up . . . it IS SO GOOD!!!!

The Complete Walt Disney World" GREAT pics too!!

It's by Julie and Mike Neal . . . they visited the parks 700 times in 5 years!!!

TheGoofy1 · 10-11-2007

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.

noahsark45331 · 10-11-2007

Passporter and the Unofficial are my favorites. BTW~does anyone know when the 2008 Unofficial will be released?

DereksMom713 · 10-11-2007

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Originally Posted by noahsark45331

Passporter and the Unofficial are my favorites. BTW~does anyone know when the 2008 Unofficial will be released?

It has been released. I bought it. It is on Barnes & Nobles (BN).com for $14.

**MissDisney** · 10-11-2007

The unofficial is a good one... glad you bought it! We love it!

noahsark45331 · 10-11-2007

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Originally Posted by DereksMom713

It has been released. I bought it. It is on Barnes & Nobles (BN).com for $14.

Thanks! I will have to pick one up this weekend. I have ordered my 2008 Passporter.

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DereksMom713 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 409	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? __________________ DEREK's MOMMY is a.k.a. LUCIANA Avatar: Derek enjoying ice cream at Chef Mickey's. JULY 2006 (with family) - Hilton Grand Vacation Club, SeaWorld MAY 2007 (with family and friends) - Sheraton Vistana Villages, International Drive MAY 2008 (with family and friends) - POP Century AUGUST 2009 (with children and mom) - Animal Kingdom Lodge (+ Free Dining)...FINALLY! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Free Dining at AKL

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vlogilvie Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Magic Kingdom Posts: 843	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. __________________ Valerie WDW Cast Member Guest Relations at Magic Kingdom MB'ers I've meet so far: DDoll, WishUponaStar, Dana, Prezcat & b1wife, Rosebud, Jenabug, Soundgod, Mickeysgirlz

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	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. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 271 days 9 hours 21 minutes

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SuiteDisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S.E PA Posts: 464	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. __________________ Laura www.suitedisney.com

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,713	Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book? I would ditto what Dana said, Passporter and Unofficial Guide. __________________ 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 8 days 20 hours 51 minutes

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	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! __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 932	Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book? I love the passporter! __________________ * DLP-2000-Hotel Cheyanna WDW-2002-Port Orleans Riverside DLP-2001-Hotel New York DLP-2004-Hotel New York WDW-2005-Animal Kingdom Lodge WDW-2006/2007-Animal Kingdom Lodge iDrive-2008-Sheraton Studio City - the non wdw trip! WDW-2008-Saratoga Springs WDW-2010-Animal Kingdom lodge * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip to the World! AKL 2010! 287 days 8 hours 21 minutes

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DereksMom713 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 409	Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book? 'Impatient' is my middle name. I bought the Unofficial Guide already. Thanks everyone. __________________ DEREK's MOMMY is a.k.a. LUCIANA Avatar: Derek enjoying ice cream at Chef Mickey's. JULY 2006 (with family) - Hilton Grand Vacation Club, SeaWorld MAY 2007 (with family and friends) - Sheraton Vistana Villages, International Drive MAY 2008 (with family and friends) - POP Century AUGUST 2009 (with children and mom) - Animal Kingdom Lodge (+ Free Dining)...FINALLY! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Free Dining at AKL

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TheGoofy1 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newnan, GA (About 7 hrs from WDW) Posts: 8	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. __________________ Next trip, September 14, 2008

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noahsark45331 Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Buckeye State - But The Lone Star State will always be HOME! Posts: 1,046	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? __________________ Cyndy Noahs Ark Avatar~Welcome to Hollywood! Official Defender of the Swiss Family Treehouse 1987 Offsite 1993 Dixie Landings 2002 (February) Animal Kingdom Lodge 2002 (November) Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter Walt Disney World or Bust!!

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Which is the Best Disney Planning Book? The unofficial is a good one... glad you bought it! We love it! __________________ 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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