Good GUIDEBOOK for Disney World???

[Erie Islands]

Where do you find passporter at? Is it just called Passporter?

I get my Passporter at Border's bookstores. I think the 2007 version can still only be purchased through the internet and won't be in the stores for another week or two. And yes it's called PassPorter.

 

[Binkrin]

Another vote for the PassPorter!

I just got my 2007 passporter in the mail. I love it! I pre-ordered it a couple months ago.

It is the best book that I have found. It has maps, travel tips, packing lists, descriptions of every ride and every place to eat and the best part is the pockets in the back where I like to put my reservation and flight confirmations that I print out. You can also keep notes of your trip.

This time we even got the Disney cruise one because we are thinking about going on a cruise soon.

I really can't say enough about it.

 

[twinkletoesmom]

look on amazonbooks I got the passporter and the UG for a good deal as a pack. I don't remember how much, but I remember I got free s/h so the price for the two books was only about 2 or 3 $ more than JUST the UG at the store. I really have used both. One has better maps the other better reviews. Hope this helps!!

 

[lpbm4]

Check out your library. Ours has many/most of the books people are mentioning. I check them out at different times to compare. Just an idea to save some $$, choose the one you like best, and then buy. Have fun!

 

[Livin'4Disney]

Yes, I second the library. However our library did not have the Passporter. They have recently gotten in most of the 2007 guides too. I just get on the wait list and usually have them in a couple of days.
I have purchased a few as well that are my favorites.
1- Disney on a Dime
2- Birnbaum's 2007 for Kids (this is a great one w/ pictures for the children)
All other's I have from the Library.

I also am a Tour Guide Mike fan. I purchased (you can get $3 off if you click on it through the disboards). I have compared his "plans" with all of my other tour books and he definitely has some unique tips. Plus he has a great Forum Board (similar to Disboards) that only TGM Members can utilize and I have gotten a lot of info. from it as well.

Probably more info. than you need, but I am a first timer as well and think it is very easy to get wrapped up in all the "planning guides" etc. and can be expensive too.

Good Luck!

 

[Joey04]

Hi again. Thanks for all the suggestions.

I have been going to the bookstore during my lunches and reading Birbaums, but I won't buy it because it really seems to be general information for the masses, no good solid consumer tips. It did help me get caught up some after 25 years of not having been to the Magic Kingdom.

Because I got the UG for Disney with kids, I probably won't get the unabridged version. Looking back, I probably should have, as some of the extra stuff in the guide for kids really isn't Disney related, but family psychology related. It was interesting reading though, but a lot of it I won't be using for reference.

It looks like I can get EZ Guide online for just $7.50, pretty cheap compared to the others. Is it worth the splurge?

For the passporter, how many of you think it is worth the extra $$$ to get the ring bound, rather than the more affordable spiral bound? Looks like I'll be getting that one.

I am not sure if I'll purchase TourGuideMike with intent to ask for a refund if the tips aren't good. Obviously if I find it worth $21.95 I would keep it, but spending so much elsewhere on Disney Guides makes it seem unlikely I would keep it. Are they pretty nice about it returning money to those of us OCD about planning Disney trips?

Thanks again. Its been very helpful.

Joey

 

[sweetspicy]

I like the Passporter and the Birnbaum's Official Guide. The second one just for the WDW pictures alone.

 

[Smileybug]

Hi again. Thanks for all the suggestions.

I have been going to the bookstore during my lunches and reading Birbaums, but I won't buy it because it really seems to be general information for the masses, no good solid consumer tips. It did help me get caught up some after 25 years of not having been to the Magic Kingdom.

Because I got the UG for Disney with kids, I probably won't get the unabridged version. Looking back, I probably should have, as some of the extra stuff in the guide for kids really isn't Disney related, but family psychology related. It was interesting reading though, but a lot of it I won't be using for reference.

It looks like I can get EZ Guide online for just $7.50, pretty cheap compared to the others. Is it worth the splurge?

For the passporter, how many of you think it is worth the extra $$$ to get the ring bound, rather than the more affordable spiral bound? Looks like I'll be getting that one.

I am not sure if I'll purchase TourGuideMike with intent to ask for a refund if the tips aren't good. Obviously if I find it worth $21.95 I would keep it, but spending so much elsewhere on Disney Guides makes it seem unlikely I would keep it. Are they pretty nice about it returning money to those of us OCD about planning Disney trips?

Thanks again. Its been very helpful.

Joey

Hi Joey ,
I have the EZ guide in a spiral bound book. I really like this book. Very informative yet simple. I have the Passporter in the deluxe version. I'm glad I splurged on this. goodluck on your hunt for the perfect guide book!!