Books about Disney

[yekcoh_99]

I do not have any of the books you mentioned. I love The Complete Guide and Birnbaums.

I agree have everyone since 1999 and there are such little changes, I just can't help myself.

 

[yekcoh_99]

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

Any free copies for deployed NH Air Guard members???

 

[Hootch]

"The Complete Walt Disney World Guide" by Julie Neal and Mike Neal

Does anyone know if this book is available in Canada? i have looked on the Chapter's website but have been unable to find it.

tried Amazon? I know their still in print.

I thought the big plus for the Complete Guide was some of the detailing included. There was the normal ride ratings, expected wait times, etc and thos are worthwhile. A couple of detail items that really stood out are the ride descriptions for Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion and the things you can look for in DHS.

 

[StacieDreaminODisney]

tried Amazon? I know their still in print.

I thought the big plus for the Complete Guide was some of the detailing included. There was the normal ride ratings, expected wait times, etc and thos are worthwhile. A couple of detail items that really stood out are the ride descriptions for Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion and the things you can look for in DHS.

I second that! I read this book before our first trip, and with the wait times listed, ride length, and fastpass return times, I was able to plan a perfect trip.

 

[SanFranciscan]

The most recent book that I read about Disney World is one that I heard that Disney is trying to get banned. It is Cast Member Confidential: A Disneyfied Memoir by Chris Mitchell. It was written by a former cast member, who worked as a Photopass photographer. I found it to be entertaining, and nothing that I read in it would keep me from going to Disney World.

One of the best sources of information about Disney World is a magazine that I subscribe to. As the name of the magazine says, Orlando Attractions is not exclusively about Disney World; but it is a source of timely information about Disney World and the other tourist locations around Orlando.

It has been about a year since I read Mousejunkies so I don't have a clear memory of the book, but I do remember enjoying it enough that I can and have recommended it.

Another book I found very helpful was Queens In The Kingdom. It was written for a gay audience, but it has so much information about not only the parks but the resorts at both Disney World and Disneyland that it is a good guide for heterosexual families as well. There are two editions of it with the newer one being much larger.

 

[Sagginit]

tried Amazon? I know their still in print.

I thought the big plus for the Complete Guide was some of the detailing included. There was the normal ride ratings, expected wait times, etc and thos are worthwhile. A couple of detail items that really stood out are the ride descriptions for Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion and the things you can look for in DHS.

another vote for the complete guide too! it seems to have it all and love the pictures, it is the only book i bought after taking nearly 10 of them out of the library. i like that is has little hidden mickey and trivia facts for each ride, but just a few, not too many. birnbaums is good for the maps and the discounts for limo service, but i just borrow that from the library. unofficial guide seemed good at first but i found it was a bit dramatic when i actually went. plus i decided,if all those people buy it and rip out the touring plans to use, doesnt that defeat the purpose of not going with the crowds? instead i used their technique to develop my own touring plans and it was very successful.

i have a copy of a coffee table book they came out with for the 25th anniversary and enjoy that, also enjoy the WDW explorer software we got that year as well. its like a little time capsule of my first trip to disney.