I gots my 08 unofficial guide!!

[eventsdj]

Holy moly, this book is massive.
I've already read DW w/kids, but this unofficial guide is in a league of its own!
I hope I can get through it in 5 months!

 

[poohfriend77]

How exciting! I'll have to hit the bookstore this weekend. I borrowed the '06 version from the library, but I need my own.

 

[diz_kid 777]

I also picked up my new guide. I've been skimming through it all day. Can't wait to pack it up for my trip!!

 

[Karmel96]

Call me jealous! I ordered mine online (with another book) a few weeks ago, but this weekend I got an email, saying that the publishers have delayed the release of the book! Now that can't be- you all have it! I hope it's on the way soon!

 

[homeschoolmomof4]

Call me jealous! I ordered mine online (with another book) a few weeks ago, but this weekend I got an email, saying that the publishers have delayed the release of the book! Now that can't be- you all have it! I hope it's on the way soon!

Me too!! I'm wondering if I should cancel my online order and hit the bookstore instead of waiting. I'm a little lacking in the patience department!

 

[BigGreen73]

I picked mine up after work today.

 

[Brave teacher]

My book store sucks! I went to get it, and the computer said that the book is released. However, it is still in the warehouse and won't be shipped to the store. They went ahead and ordered on for me, and it won't be here till the 30th.

 

[stitchlover]

Went by Barnes and Noble and picked my up this afternoon! I was so excited, my DH just rolled his eyes. Amazon shows it won't be released until 8/27 but its on the shelves now.

 

[dizydreamer]

Okay, it might be a silly question, but I have never used one before. What would be the advantage of getting a guide? What type of info would it contain or is just a good read? I LOVE to read.

 

[Karmel96]

Me too!! I'm wondering if I should cancel my online order and hit the bookstore instead of waiting. I'm a little lacking in the patience department!

Same here! I'm currently borrowing my neighbors 2007 edition to get some of the basics down, so I think I may be able to wait. I'll give it another week, then I'm off to the bookstore!

 

[diz_kid 777]

I went to Borders and B&N today in St Louis. B&N had it, Borders didn't. The computer at Borders said it still hadn't been released. Just to save someone a possible trip.

 

[Sabrina90744]

Holy moly, this book is massive.
I've already read DW w/kids, but this unofficial guide is in a league of its own!
I hope I can get through it in 5 months!

Just yesterday I was looking to buy it, where did you order from and for how much?

Looks like we'll be at POP around the same time

 

[Daisy21015]

I just cancelled my order and am off to the bookstore to get mine.

 

[Belle's Mom Tink]

I have never read the unoffical guide, I always get Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Books, has anyone read both and is one better than the other in your opinion??

 

[dwheaton]

The Unofficial Guide is 100 times better than Birnbaum's books. It contains loads of information about everything involved with trip planning and has a section on Universal too. And since it's not funded by Disney (like Birnbaum), they can offer honest takes on the attractions, hotels and restaurants. The only thing that it lacks is full-color photos, which are a part of Birnbaum. However, I'd still strongly recommend the unofficial guide. I ordered mine from Amazon, and am just going to wait for next week. Exciting!

 

[Jrabbit910]

Okay, it might be a silly question, but I have never used one before. What would be the advantage of getting a guide? What type of info would it contain or is just a good read? I LOVE to read.

I had asked the same question a while ago on another thread and pretty much all the responses said yes.... I have been to WDW plenty of times but never w/ a baby so thats the reason why I am going to buy a copy... As for some of the benifits, It helps you pick the parks on the best days, it has an organizer section, each year a new one comes out and it gives you the most up to date information.... You can find these things out on Dis but its a good read and helps you plan. I think its worth it!

 

[Belle's Mom Tink]

nice, I also have Birnbaum's guide from last year and I am pretty up-to-date on the new things that are happening, maybe I will switch for my 08 trip and see what they've got! Thanks for your help!

 

[eventsdj]

Just yesterday I was looking to buy it, where did you order from and for how much?

Looks like we'll be at POP around the same time

I got mine at B&N, I went in to get it. It was $20, and I'm shocked at the amount of information is in it.

They had about 50 copies on the shelves!

 

[Cyrano]

What's new compared to last years edition?

 

[Karmel96]

For those who pre-ordered: I just got an email from Barnes and Noble which said my book has been shipped and is on it's way!
Good thing- I was going to cancel the order before I ran my errands later and pick it up at the store! I wish I had it today, but I can wait a day or two!