Unoffical Guide to WDW or...

[Candid]

Passporter? Which is better and why?

 

[ransom]

Both are equally good, but in different ways. UG is more detailed, with a lot of advice. Passporter has better maps, plus the Passpockets that help you keep track of your receipts and notes about your vacation.

We keep both on hand.

 

[mericletwins]

We do both and really love both. If I HAD to pick one, which I wouldn't, I would go with UG.

 

[UTgirl]

I like both as well - if I had to choose one it would be the Passporter because of how it is organized, the maps and the folders.

I'd also like to put in a plug for Tour Guide Mike. I have had so much fun planning my trip using his system. You should check it out www.tourguidemike.com I will warn you that it does take some time and planning on your part but I enjoy it!


Best Disney Wishes!

 

[Erie Islands]

I think you really need both. I keep one in my car to read when waiting for whatever and usually one by my bed or computer.

 

[DLBDS]

I like both as well. The UG has a LOT of information but it's hard to find a particular bit when you need it. Bookmarks are my friend! The PassPorter is great for the maps alone which can be torn out of the spiral binder and taken with you to the parks. It's much easier to find information in this one too (color-coded tabs on the pages). If you want a keepsake, go with the PassPorter. If it's information you want, go with the UG. I also have to support my man Mike like the other poster did. Well worth the $18.95 (if you subscribe thru the DISboards). I purchased and read both books early on in my researching but when it came to actually making plans I went with TourGuideMike. Hope this review helps you out. In short, get both books and subscribe to TGM!

 

[yitbos96bb]

Passporter? Which is better and why?

I prefer Passporter, but we have both. In truth both are good, but if I had to pick one more useful than the other, I pick Passporter.

We use UG to do our before trip research and planning. But I prefer Passporter for our onsite reference. It seems to have all the info I want and is easy to find when I am in a hurry.

So if you can... get both. Otherwise, buy passporter and check out UG from the library.

 

[tacomaranch]

I went to amazon and bought both with a discount. I liked the UG for more complete information but get tired of reading to go to their website. The Passporter was good and has nice places to keep information. It is more of a planner book.

 

[DLBDS]

I prefer Passporter, but we have both. In truth both are good, but if I had to pick one more useful than the other, I pick Passporter.

We use UG to do our before trip research and planning. But I prefer Passporter for our onsite reference. It seems to have all the info I want and is easy to find when I am in a hurry.

So if you can... get both. Otherwise, buy passporter and check out UG from the library.

I agree completely!

 

[fairestoneofall]

I, too, have both. UG has tons of information and is great when you have a lot of time to read through everything. Passporter is great and easier to navigate, but doesn't have as much info.

I read both prior to our trip in November. I took both of them with me. UG stayed in the car the entire trip. Passporter was in my room at all times, and was referenced several times during the week.

 

[Candid]

Ok, I've been looking at the passporters and now I have another question. Someone told me that with a child with ADHD/ODD I should have the passporter for people with special needs. Why would I need the special needs one if the only "special need" I have is that? What's in the special needs one that isn't in the regular one?

 

[byoung]

I think you get the same info with either.

 

[Disnewbie_N_MO]

Passporter? Unofficial Guide to WDW? What are these? Sorry, I'm completely new at this.

 

[ransom]

Passporter? Unofficial Guide to WDW? What are these? Sorry, I'm completely new at this.

They're travel guide books to Walt Disney World. The Unofficial Guide's 2007 edition is more than 800 pages long, and it's filled with useful information on how to make your trip to WDW the best it can be. Reviews of restaurants and attractions are included, as well as general advice like how to avoid foot blisters and how best to get all the most popular rides in without waiting in 2-hour lines. The tone of the book is often humorous, but it's mainly no-nonsense - their goal is to help you deal with the reality of going to a huge, very popular, and sometimes chaotic place. Lots of folks, including myself, have found the Unofficial Guide to be very useful.

The Passporter is a book that is available in two formats: spiral bound and the "deluxe" binder version. Either way, you get color maps of all the parks, in addition to reviews of restaurants, attractions, and other things to do in Disney World. The Passporter authors take a bit more of a rose-colored look at Walt Disney World than do the Unofficial Guide's authors, but they still aren't afraid to rate a restaurant or attraction poorly if it deserves it. The best thing about the Passporter in many people's opinions, though, is the Passpockets that are in the back. You get one for your travel day, plus one for each of up to 10 days at the parks (additional Passpockets can be bought if you're planning a longer trip). In each pocket you can keep your receipts and small momentos, and on each pocket there are places to write in what you did that day, funny things that happened, and so on. It makes for a great keepsake!

Like many people, I don't consider the two an either/or thing: I think both are essential. But, you can go to your local bookstore and check them out for yourself. I've seen them in both Borders and Barnes & Noble, I believe.

Happy planning!

 

[Disnewbie_N_MO]

They're travel guide books to Walt Disney World. The Unofficial Guide's 2007 edition is more than 800 pages long, and it's filled with useful information on how to make your trip to WDW the best it can be. Reviews of restaurants and attractions are included, as well as general advice like how to avoid foot blisters and how best to get all the most popular rides in without waiting in 2-hour lines. The tone of the book is often humorous, but it's mainly no-nonsense - their goal is to help you deal with the reality of going to a huge, very popular, and sometimes chaotic place. Lots of folks, including myself, have found the Unofficial Guide to be very useful.

The Passporter is a book that is available in two formats: spiral bound and the "deluxe" binder version. Either way, you get color maps of all the parks, in addition to reviews of restaurants, attractions, and other things to do in Disney World. The Passporter authors take a bit more of a rose-colored look at Walt Disney World than do the Unofficial Guide's authors, but they still aren't afraid to rate a restaurant or attraction poorly if it deserves it. The best thing about the Passporter in many people's opinions, though, is the Passpockets that are in the back. You get one for your travel day, plus one for each of up to 10 days at the parks (additional Passpockets can be bought if you're planning a longer trip). In each pocket you can keep your receipts and small momentos, and on each pocket there are places to write in what you did that day, funny things that happened, and so on. It makes for a great keepsake!

Like many people, I don't consider the two an either/or thing: I think both are essential. But, you can go to your local bookstore and check them out for yourself. I've seen them in both Borders and Barnes & Noble, I believe.

Happy planning!

WOW!! Excellent reply, thanks!! I'll check em out.

 

[rhonhod]

I have both, but I love my passporter.

 

[Tink3Belle]

UG has my vote.

 

[the john]

Passporter

 

[Pikester]

I went to Disney for the 1st time in December 2006. The Passporter was my bible. I loved the colored fold out maps and the decriptions for the rides and restaurants. I can't wait to purchase my next Passporter for our December 2008 trip.

Oh yeah, this is my very first post ever!

 

[Kara]

I just ordered the UG and Birnbaums WDW 2007..and a Menu book that won't come for a bit though.

I also have the Passporter already which I LOVE for planning..and Walt Disney World for Kids 2007.