Which have you found most useful?

dementia · 04-24-2005

Which of these has helped you the most? I have heard numerous opinions on all of these (books and websites), so I figured I'd take an actual poll to see who found what most helpful when planning their vacation...

chris5568 · 04-24-2005

I like to sit down and relax while looking at the Birnbaum's guide. But I have also found lost of info on all ears. So I use the internet alot.

bali · 04-24-2005

I voted for four of them because I get different info from each. I like the specialized information like menus, resort photos and reviews, and recent event info on Allears; I LOVE the planning features and passpockets in the Passporter; I like getting input from other Disney fans on websites like Disney Central (that was "other"); and I get all the little specifics like best room numbers, ride descriptions and ratings, and best days for each park from the Unofficial Guide.

I'm also a BIG fan of Mary Waring's "Mousesavers.com" -- in fact, that's my home page. It keeps me updated on all the AP discounts!

BuzzLightyear · 04-24-2005

I have had them all over the past 4 years.
I am a big fan of the Passporter. It's full of just enough useful information, and it gives you a nice place to store notes and such for your trip reprts/memories.

Andrea · 04-24-2005

I checked out a brand new copy of the Unofficial Guide from my local library... and I returned it in... let's be kind and call it less-than-new condition. For a month it rarely left my side. I found it extremely helpful and I'll buy one when when the 2006 comes out in August/September.

I've also loved allearsnet for all the resort pictures and the menus.

queensmama · 04-24-2005

I voted for other becuase DC is where the most helpful information has come from. Why becuase it is interactive. Though I do love my Passporter.

**Dana** · 04-24-2005

I voted for passporter but was really torn between that and the unofficial guide. I chose passporter because of the pass pockets and it's other uses.

phayes93 · 04-24-2005

I have a sentimental spot in my heart for the "official" Birnbaum book, but as for actual helpfulness in planning a trip, I think the Passporter is better.

We usually get a copy of each prior to a trip. We look at the Birnbaum book to get us pumped up, but we use Passporter for actual nuts-and-bolts planning.

coasterman2002 · 04-24-2005

I really like Birnbaum's official guidebook. The Unofficial Guide is great as well, and it gives well-rounded opinions on all the rides, shops, resorts, and everything else you could possibly think of.

gingles · 04-24-2005

For real critical and comprehensive review, the UG and its companion website touringplans.com are my pick. I have no experience with Passporter but hear it's good.

The web is hard to beat for "realtime" tips because guidebooks are done so far in advance. And WDW seems to be undergoing more comprehensive change this year (due to 50 year) than in a long time.

Mousesavers is best for up-to-date discounts and bargains.

But of course my overall web-pick is of course DC.

gingles · 04-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by phayes93

I have a sentimental spot in my heart for the "official" Birnbaum book, but as for actual helpfulness in planning a trip, I think the Passporter is better.

We usually get a copy of each prior to a trip. We look at the Birnbaum book to get us pumped up, but we use Passporter for actual nuts-and-bolts planning.

I agree with phayes, the Official Guide is chock full of pictures, colors, and graphics and is great for pumping up the kids with excitement. It's also worth the price though not as good for critical planning.

MerlinMatt · 04-24-2005

I've actually found DC to be the MOST helpful.

Allears.net is GREAT for menus

Unofficial Guide is great for an overview.

Passporter is kinda neat.. a little redundant for those of us who are true OCD planners.

One you didn't mention is Mousesavers.com for discounts.

jodilt · 04-24-2005

I usually buy the Birnbaums guide each year, and have had the unofficial guide in the past. However, I am getting to the point where I have been so many times and read so many books that I could almost write my own!!! With that in mind I voted other, because the DC is where I learn the most new info.

quakercub · 04-24-2005

I voted for allearsnet.com mostly because I've been aware of that sight for the longest amount of time and have used it the most. It has a lot of great information. I also recently got a Passporter and love it! I especially like the maps which are more detailed than the official ones you get at the World and they're just right for taking along with you to the parks. And, of course, I've learned a lot from different people here on DC. So, I really can't narrow it down to one.

**cinderbella** · 04-24-2005

I voted Unoffical Guide and allearsnet.com....i love allearsnet for the menus and the pictures!!!!

View Poll Results: Which have you found most useful?
Birnbaum's Walt Disney World by Birnbaum	8	15.38%
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World by Bob Sehlinger	23	44.23%
Passporter Walt Disney World Resort by Jennifer Marx	12	23.08%
Touringplans.com	2	3.85%
TourGuideMike.com	0	0%
Allearsnet.com	17	32.69%
Other (please comment)	9	17.31%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

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chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 832	Re: Which have you found most useful? I like to sit down and relax while looking at the Birnbaum's guide. But I have also found lost of info on all ears. So I use the internet alot. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Which have you found most useful? I voted for four of them because I get different info from each. I like the specialized information like menus, resort photos and reviews, and recent event info on Allears; I LOVE the planning features and passpockets in the Passporter; I like getting input from other Disney fans on websites like Disney Central (that was "other"); and I get all the little specifics like best room numbers, ride descriptions and ratings, and best days for each park from the Unofficial Guide. I'm also a BIG fan of Mary Waring's "Mousesavers.com" -- in fact, that's my home page. It keeps me updated on all the AP discounts! __________________ 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 *

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Which have you found most useful? I checked out a brand new copy of the Unofficial Guide from my local library... and I returned it in... let's be kind and call it less-than-new condition. For a month it rarely left my side. I found it extremely helpful and I'll buy one when when the 2006 comes out in August/September. I've also loved allearsnet for all the resort pictures and the menus. __________________ 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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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: Which have you found most useful? I voted for other becuase DC is where the most helpful information has come from. Why becuase it is interactive. Though I do love my Passporter. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Which have you found most useful? I voted for passporter but was really torn between that and the unofficial guide. I chose passporter because of the pass pockets and it's other uses. __________________ ~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. 269 days 20 hours 22 minutes

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,263	Re: Which have you found most useful? I have a sentimental spot in my heart for the "official" Birnbaum book, but as for actual helpfulness in planning a trip, I think the Passporter is better. We usually get a copy of each prior to a trip. We look at the Birnbaum book to get us pumped up, but we use Passporter for actual nuts-and-bolts planning. __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 Pop Century - Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008

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coasterman2002 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 607	Re: Which have you found most useful? I really like Birnbaum's official guidebook. The Unofficial Guide is great as well, and it gives well-rounded opinions on all the rides, shops, resorts, and everything else you could possibly think of. __________________ It all started with a mouse

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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge...where Tigers bite Posts: 2,249	Re: Which have you found most useful? For real critical and comprehensive review, the UG and its companion website touringplans.com are my pick. I have no experience with Passporter but hear it's good. The web is hard to beat for "realtime" tips because guidebooks are done so far in advance. And WDW seems to be undergoing more comprehensive change this year (due to 50 year) than in a long time. Mousesavers is best for up-to-date discounts and bargains. But of course my overall web-pick is of course DC. __________________ Can You Twitter? Facebook DD#1 is Southern Belle and DD#2 is LSUTigerLily! GEAUX LSU FOOTBALL TIGERS!!! FLORIDA MAY BE THE PRESEASON NO. 1 BUT WAIT 'TIL YOU COME TO OUR HOUSE... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to WDW for Free Dining Toto, is this Kansas?

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,499	Re: Which have you found most useful? I've actually found DC to be the MOST helpful. Allears.net is GREAT for menus Unofficial Guide is great for an overview. Passporter is kinda neat.. a little redundant for those of us who are true OCD planners. One you didn't mention is Mousesavers.com for discounts. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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jodilt Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 784	Re: Which have you found most useful? I usually buy the Birnbaums guide each year, and have had the unofficial guide in the past. However, I am getting to the point where I have been so many times and read so many books that I could almost write my own!!! With that in mind I voted other, because the DC is where I learn the most new info. __________________ Disneyland - too many times to count! '01 - Grand Californian '02 - Disneyland Hotel '03, '04 - Grand Californian '05 - Disneyland Hotel WDW '96 - All Star Music '97 - Caribe Royale & Swan '98 - Carribean Beach '99 - Coronado Springs & Dixie Landings '00, '01, '02, '03, '04 - Wilderness Lodge

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quakercub Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st petersburg, florida Posts: 1,088	Re: Which have you found most useful? I voted for allearsnet.com mostly because I've been aware of that sight for the longest amount of time and have used it the most. It has a lot of great information. I also recently got a Passporter and love it! I especially like the maps which are more detailed than the official ones you get at the World and they're just right for taking along with you to the parks. And, of course, I've learned a lot from different people here on DC. So, I really can't narrow it down to one. __________________ WDW MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Which have you found most useful? I voted Unoffical Guide and allearsnet.com....i love allearsnet for the menus and the pictures!!!! __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.