Books about Disney

[goofy&tigger2]

I recently purchased three books. The Hidden Magic of WDW, Hidden Mickeys & Hassle Free Disney. I was wondering what your thoughts were about these books & if you have any suggestions of other books. There are so many on the market. Also would you be able to direct me to the best book about Walt Disney himself.

 

[MissNurse]

I haven't actually read any of the ones you listed, but I like the Unofficial Guide to Disney World. It has absolutely everything in it. I call it my Disney "bible". It even has tear out touring plans in the back.

 

[scar65]

LOVE the Unofficial Guide, plus you can use it in conjuncture with the website
for crowd levels and touring plans. Book is a must have (or borrow) for anyone planning a trip to Disney.

 

[Disney_Lover06]

I also love the The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. It has so much information. I also enjoyed the Hidden Mickey book. It can keep the kids busy and they have fun. Though it gives you hints where to look, sometimes it can be a little difficult to find the hidden mickey's.

 

[disnywd]

I enjoyed reading 'Disney on a Dime'. I got a few good tips out of that one. Of course, I read it years ago, when I knew a lot less than I do now.

I just ordered 'Mousejunkies'. I haven't received it yet, though, so I can't report on that one.

We have 'The Walt Disney World Trivia Book'. It's pretty interesting. I've learned some fun facts. My 15 yo will just pick it up and start asking me questions, out of the book. It's fun.

We just, today, bought 'PassPorter's Treasure Hunts at WDW'. My son loves reading the info in the trivia book so much, he wants to bring this one to the parks with us and do the treasure hunt.

6 days!

 

[Ashmagash]

I love the unofficial guide and passporters and hidden mickeys (although I agree some are hard to find) but for electronic options “Ultimate Disney World Savings Guide” eBook is amazing. It's how I learned to rent DVC (I'm not sure if you're a owner or not, but until I can afford to own I will be renting). Also, tourguidemike.com is so helpful! We're going during a super busy time and the tips on the website have been very useful.

 

[ChefBilly]

I just ordered 'Mousejunkies'. I haven't received it yet, though, so I can't report on that one.

I'm the author of "Mousejunkies!" I really hope you enjoy the book!

 

[disnywd]

I'm the author of "Mousejunkies!" I really hope you enjoy the book!

Very cool!

I ordered the book after I heard about it on another site. I read the link they posted, with an interview. There was a quote, from you, something about the book, that I thought was quite funny. It's why I ordered the book. I thought I would probably like it.

Amazon said it's supposed to be here June 4th. I'm hoping it arrives before we leave on Saturday!

 

[ChefBilly]

Very cool!

I ordered the book after I heard about it on another site. I read the link they posted, with an interview. There was a quote, from you, something about the book, that I thought was quite funny. It's why I ordered the book. I thought I would probably like it.

Amazon said it's supposed to be here June 4th. I'm hoping it arrives before we leave on Saturday!

Cool! I hope you get a laugh out of it - and maybe pick up a few tips!

 

[ZoZo]

Another vote for the Unofficial Guide - it's the only one I actually buy (I borrow others from the library, but buy only the UG).

I find it has great detailed info about just about everything at WDW. They also have reviews of restaurants (invaluable) and attractions - these are very helpful. They also include reader comments about the different things (even if the readers disagree with the book's opinions!). You might not agree with every one of their reviews, but I find it helps me a lot. They seem to do a lot of research.

 

[Tigger822]

I love the Passporter because it has lots of places to wright down things in it. I like to scrapbook and it becomes like a mini one during the trip and then after I can find every thing because it has lots of pockets. I buy this one so I can write in it and then I get the UG and Burmbaums and Disney on A Dime from the library and take lots of notes and copys.

Where can you get the Mousejunkeys book? At a store?

Have fun picking a book!
Lisa

 

[ChefBilly]

Where can you get the Mousejunkeys book? At a store?

Yes, any bookstore.

I love the Unofficial Guide and the Passporter.
Then again, I really enjoy almost any of them, because they transport me to the place I most want to be in one way or another.

 

[Hibernians]

You have to check out "The Complete Walt Disney World Guide" by Julie Neal and Mike Neal. This guide book is deceivingly smaller than many of the other guide books yet it has the most beautiful color photos and packs tons of useful information not found in any other books I have read. Its really a great book just to read to pu you in a Disney mood.
I have the 2008 edition, I know there is a newer 2009 edition. I also like Passporter and the Unofficial Guide but the Julie Neal books in my opinion are simply the best out there.

Also check out the Imagineering Field Guide series; written by Disney Imagineers, have put out several Imagineering Guides which cover Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom. These little books telll you how they designed and built the theme parks - books are very small though.

I have read 2 good bio's on Walt Disney; a recent bio by Neal Gabler, which is really very detailed and a good read. Years ago I read the Bob Thomas bio, it came out in the early 90's and its also a good bio. Can't go wrong with either.

If you're interested in the Disney Company and the business side of things, "Disney War" by Michael Stewart and "Keys to the Kingdom" by Kim Masters both focus on the Michael Eisner years and are fascinating reads.

 

[CampbellScot]

Passporter fan here!! I buy one every year. It's the handiest guide i've found. You can organize ADR's, keep all confirmation #'s in one place along with any other thing you might need to remember or keep organized. I also love the pages that allow you to write about each day. It's a lot of fun! I don't do Disney without it!! It's colorful and comprehensive. Can't beat that!

 

[Chedstro]

Another vote for Passporter! They become my "memory books" after the trip. We live about 20 minutes away from WDW and I still buy one every year!

The most detailed and complete book on Walt Disney, in my opinion is "Walt Disney" by Neal Gabler.

 

[TWyn]

I'm the author of "Mousejunkies!" I really hope you enjoy the book!

Cool! I just ordered my copy and am really looking forward to getting it.

 

[Jiminygirl]

I love "The Unofficial Guide to Disney World"- I think the new edition usually comes out in August of the upcoming year. I'm planning a trip to Disneyland in the next 2 years but I've found that the "unofficial" guide to DLR isn't published/updated as frequently- I'm guessing things don't change as rapidly there.

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

I just bought the "Mousejunkies" book at Borders today. It is very informative and hysterically funny.

I'm on page 106 and laughed out loud several times. I even read parts to DH as we were driving home from his mother's house this evening.

I leave in 7 days to drive to WDW. I will save the rest for the trip down.

 

[tinkbutt]

Walt - The Man Behind the Myth (2001)

this is a good one About walt himself!!

 

[kellb224]

Also bought Mousejunkies last night at Borders and already am about 100 pages in. I like it because it is written more like a story than a travel guide but has lots of great tips thrown in. Being someone who has read the "guides" many times, this was fresh and very comical!