Best guide book for WDW?

tonksky · 08-13-2004

Hi, does anybody have any advice on what is the best guide book for WDW? I've been 4 times in the past, but the last time was 10 years ago, and I'm sure much has changed.
Thanks!!

**llama** · 08-13-2004

I think the two that would get the vote here are The Unofficial Guide to WDW and Passporter. The Birnbaum Official Guide to WDW is good, with color pictures, but is a tad biased. One book I used when my kids were little and I absolutely loved was Kim Wright Wiley's "WDW with Kids". It was excellent, but I think the Unofficial Guide tops them all.

Metalfan · 08-13-2004

You can't go wrong with Passporter or the UnOfficial Guide.

mickaholic4077 · 08-13-2004

Definitely the Unofficial Guide!!

disneyguy · 08-13-2004

I used Unofficial for my last trip, and it was pretty good. It had a TON of information, so much that it actually makes it hard to find info soetimes. I think that next trip I will go with Passporter, because it has sooooo many valuable tools. It allows you to plan everything from your plane flights to your budget to your schedule right in the book. It even has some wonderful colorful maps.

**Dana** · 08-13-2004

I use the Passporter for planning, budgeting and as an organizer. I use the Unofficial Guide for brutally honest reviews on everything that is in the world. Both books are excellent planning books. I use the official to get me pumped about the trip. It's a quick read and is filled with many pretty pictures that I use later to make countdowns..lol My DD gets a copy of the official for kids for every trip. She loves it.

TinksFriend · 08-13-2004

I'm a PassPorter fan myself!

tonksky · 08-14-2004

Thanks everybody! I probably went overboard - I purchased both "The Unofficial Guide" and "Passporters" since they each had so much support. This way I can read and plan to my heart's content for the next 6 weeks!

tragic312 · 08-14-2004

rob and i used birnbaum last june and it came in very handy. but, why spend the money on books when you can just come to DC? you can get all the info you want on WDW for free!

hiner · 08-14-2004

I have read all three, Unofficial Guide to WDW, Birnbaum and Passporter for this year's trip, since it was our DS' first time going. I wanted him to have the experience of a lifetime, which he did:) All have somewhat the same info, but they each have their own little tips or inside info that one of the others didn't have. Was fun reading all three as we counted down the days too.

Also found the web to be a great resource of info. Allears.net is great for reviews, info and sends weekly newsletters "free". Also found a wealth of info right here at Disneycentral!!

Have fun planning:)

downsouthtigger · 08-15-2004

Did anyone say passporter yet! lol I recommend that one to everyone that comes in my bookstore...soo much that it has been sold out. Now that vacation season is coming to an end we have way too many though! lol

ARIEL · 08-15-2004

th unofficial guide gets my vote DEFFO!!!!!

EGirl · 08-28-2004

Is it bad that I bought them all?!

I just couldn't get enough! But, like everyone else, I found the Unofficial Guide and Passporter to be the best. They are the two I will be bringing with me on the trip. I also found a new trivia book from The Intrepid Traveler, which is excellent for those wanting inane facts to annoy their companions with

EmpressJenny · 08-28-2004

I LOVE annoying my companion!

pumpkin · 08-28-2004

I bought the Official and then I found the Fodor's Walt Disney Wold with Kids 2004. I love it. The author is a female who has been then several times with kids. The book has lots of tips that I have never knew or thought of. You guys are terrific, but I could have been on line for 2 months continuously, to get some of the information in this book. We have a 21 month old and we haven't been in Disney for 20 - 25 years. This really helped, and ofcourse, you guys to fill in the gaps.

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tonksky Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 313	Best guide book for WDW? Hi, does anybody have any advice on what is the best guide book for WDW? I've been 4 times in the past, but the last time was 10 years ago, and I'm sure much has changed. Thanks!! __________________ ~Laura~ "...Nine pieces of whatever we happen to have in our pockets at the time"? Oh, yes. That sounds very piratey.

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,380	Re: Best guide book for WDW? I think the two that would get the vote here are The Unofficial Guide to WDW and Passporter. The Birnbaum Official Guide to WDW is good, with color pictures, but is a tad biased. One book I used when my kids were little and I absolutely loved was Kim Wright Wiley's "WDW with Kids". It was excellent, but I think the Unofficial Guide tops them all.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Best guide book for WDW? I use the Passporter for planning, budgeting and as an organizer. I use the Unofficial Guide for brutally honest reviews on everything that is in the world. Both books are excellent planning books. I use the official to get me pumped about the trip. It's a quick read and is filled with many pretty pictures that I use later to make countdowns..lol My DD gets a copy of the official for kids for every trip. She loves it. __________________ ~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. 268 days 14 hours 26 minutes

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TinksFriend Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lost In Georgia Posts: 359	Re: Best guide book for WDW? I'm a PassPorter fan myself! __________________ *Heather* It's time to remember the magic!!!! Disney Visits:1984-Off Property 1996-Off Property1997-All-Star Sports-Senior Trip and first trip with DH 1997-Off Property 2000-Caribbean Beach Resort November 2006 Shades of Green 1st ever GIRLS ONLY SSW Trip! November 2007 SSW again!! All Star Sports May 2008-Celebrating 5th anniversary with DH at CBR November 2008-Third SSW trip with the girls!!

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tonksky Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 313	Re: Best guide book for WDW? Thanks everybody! I probably went overboard - I purchased both "The Unofficial Guide" and "Passporters" since they each had so much support. This way I can read and plan to my heart's content for the next 6 weeks! __________________ ~Laura~ "...Nine pieces of whatever we happen to have in our pockets at the time"? Oh, yes. That sounds very piratey.

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tragic312 jay & silent bob's mommy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,395	Re: Best guide book for WDW? rob and i used birnbaum last june and it came in very handy. but, why spend the money on books when you can just come to DC? you can get all the info you want on WDW for free! __________________ Jan. 15 - 22, 2003 (1st Trip to WDW) -- Beach Club June 7-16, 2003 -- Beach Club Jan. 10, 12 2004 - First Trip to Disneyland Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2004 -- All-Star Movies Sept. 29, 2004 -- Wedding Date January 3 - 9, 2005 - All-Star Music Sept. 24- Oct. 1, 2005 - Swan Nov. 1 - 6, 2008 - Pop Century Sept. 24 - 27, 2009 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Pop Century http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...5f47/event.png

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: Best guide book for WDW? I have read all three, Unofficial Guide to WDW, Birnbaum and Passporter for this year's trip, since it was our DS' first time going. I wanted him to have the experience of a lifetime, which he did:) All have somewhat the same info, but they each have their own little tips or inside info that one of the others didn't have. Was fun reading all three as we counted down the days too. Also found the web to be a great resource of info. Allears.net is great for reviews, info and sends weekly newsletters "free". Also found a wealth of info right here at Disneycentral!! Have fun planning:) __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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downsouthtigger Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 947	Re: Best guide book for WDW? Did anyone say passporter yet! lol I recommend that one to everyone that comes in my bookstore...soo much that it has been sold out. Now that vacation season is coming to an end we have way too many though! lol __________________ OK Where Havent I stayed? Old Key West, Contemporary, Boardwalk, Fort Wilderness, Yacht and Beach, and All Star Sports. Just Easier to Remember that way . Dream It! Do It! Disney! WDWCP Campus Rep WDW College Program! Proud Testee of the first annual Pirate and Princess Party!!!! Lets Make this new Celebration a Success!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: All Star Sports With Dining Plan! At WDW!

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,932	Re: Best guide book for WDW? th unofficial guide gets my vote DEFFO!!!!!

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EGirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 67	Re: Best guide book for WDW? Is it bad that I bought them all?! I just couldn't get enough! But, like everyone else, I found the Unofficial Guide and Passporter to be the best. They are the two I will be bringing with me on the trip. I also found a new trivia book from The Intrepid Traveler, which is excellent for those wanting inane facts to annoy their companions with __________________ EGirl 2004 (Dec. 2 - 7): CBR 2006 (Nov. 30 - Dec. 9): CBR/AKL 2008 (Oct. 26): Wedding @ Disney!

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pumpkin Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 231	Re: Best guide book for WDW? I bought the Official and then I found the Fodor's Walt Disney Wold with Kids 2004. I love it. The author is a female who has been then several times with kids. The book has lots of tips that I have never knew or thought of. You guys are terrific, but I could have been on line for 2 months continuously, to get some of the information in this book. We have a 21 month old and we haven't been in Disney for 20 - 25 years. This really helped, and ofcourse, you guys to fill in the gaps.