best guide book?

[dj2]

is there a guide book to disneyland that you like?

is there anything comparable to the unofficial guide to walt disney world?

tia

dj

 

[rszdtrvl]

We have the Bob Sehlinger "Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2008". We bought the 2006 version from half.com last year when we decided to go to Disney, and really wanted to buy the current version.

To me, it has been very informative. Plus it got good ratings! I read somewhere that the Fodors(?) guide was too goody-goody and read almost like someone was paid to write only good things. Whereas the book I mentioned mentions the good, bad, and ugly.

 

[godalejunior]

I have both the Unofficial and Official guide and have really enjoyed both.

 

[dj2]

how totally stupid of me not to realize there'd be an unofficial guide to disneyland. i'm going to pick it up from the library today. thanks everyone.

 

[CoronaGuy]

I checked out a couple of books from the library and the one that I think is easily the best is the 2008 Birnbaum's Guide to the Disneyland Resort.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

I checked out a couple of books from the library and the one that I think is easily the best is the 2008 Birnbaum's Guide to the Disneyland Resort.

I didn't like that one. A lot of the information was incorrect, and very out dated, and for it being the "official" I was expecting a little more.

I second the unofficial guide. There's a lot to read, and they don't skimp on anything.. They give you what they really think of DL, even if it is a little negative... I'm actually still reading mine..

 

[keishashadow]

As I clueless 1st timer, I bought:

* UG '08 edition (nowhere near as big as WDW-a good thing )

* Passporter last edition (new one this spring as i recall?); on ebay for less than $10; & info as to other parks in the area as well as the handy planning envelopes

From the library read '08 editions of:

*Birnbaums (bit of a fluff piece ala the WDW one, guess it's good if u just want a minimalistic "official" view)

*Econoguide, interesting info on other LA attractions, city areas

still think this board is invaluable

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

* Passporter last edition (new one this spring as i recall?); on ebay for less than $10; & info as to other parks in the area as well as the handy planning envelopes

I wanted to get that.. Maybe I'll check it out on ebay since it's about $20 something (?) at the book store..

still think this board is invaluable

I totally agree..

 

[bumbershoot]

No matter what, get the most recent guidebooks in existence. For any destination.

I liked the UG and Birnbaums, but I got them from the library. If the Passporter's new edition comes out in time for you, get that, but otherwise I would consider it to be too old and I wouldn't touch it.

But really, reading and asking questions here has given me ALL the info those books gave me, and more. When you have free time, even though Search doesn't seem to work, I highly recommend just going back page after page in time, reading anything that sounds interesting (but of course always noting WHEN the posts were made).

 

[PoohBearFriends]

I have treated myself to a different book every year for 4 years. I have UG, Birnbaums, and Fodor's Family guide. Each offer something different. My first year was 2004 with Birnbaums, I get one from the library to check on new things but I am not about to buy a new one because 99% hasn't changed for the last 4 years.

One book that adds a totally different perspective is the Disneyland Detective by Trahan. It gives a lot of different info regarding interesting facts, hidden mickeys, things to look for in the ques and the history of the people on each of the windows above mainstreet. It gave the kids and I something different and new to look for at each of the rides. It was really fun to add more to the rides and you get a scavanger hunt out of it. I really recommend it.

I agree with Bumbershoot. I think I have received the most useful info from the boards. Especially the Darkbeer and Hydroguys Fastpass info. They are invaluable and not in any other source. I think the best thing about the forums are that it is current and most up to date.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

One book that adds a totally different perspective is the Disneyland Detective by Trahan. It gives a lot of different info regarding interesting facts, hidden mickeys, things to look for in the ques and the history of the people on each of the windows above mainstreet. It gave the kids and I something different and new to look for at each of the rides. It was really fun to add more to the rides and you get a scavanger hunt out of it. I really recommend it.

I second this book. It's great and give you tons of info of a lot of the people who helped make Disneyland as well as hidden gems in each ride and land..

 

[Kimberlina]

Is there no such thing as the Passporter Disneyland for 2008? I can't find it anywhere. Is 2007 too outdated for a trip next month? It looks like something I would love....

I'm enjoying the Unofficial Guide- it is irreverent and funny...

 

[Kimberlina]

Actually, all I can find for Disneyland is the 2005 Passporter- can that possibly be right?

I just checked out the Passporter website. Looks like I am OOL- I'll have to save it for our next WDW trip. 2005 was way too long ago in DLR days. I make my own things sorta' like the Passporter, anyway. I already have a binder. (And yes, I realize I'm sorta' typing to myself here.)

 

[Rescue Pooh]

I have the Unooficial Guide to Disneyland 2008 and found it very informative. A lot of good ideas.

 

[disneychrista]

Remember by the time the guides hit the shelves in Aug-Oct (for the follow years edition) they information is already nearly a year old. Online boards like the DIS are the place to get the most up to date information.