Which Guide to WDW to people recommend?

[WDWNewbie]

Back in 2000 we got AP's and bought Birnbaums and one other guide and really learned a lot!

Now I'd like to buy another guide (updated attractions, attendance info, park tips & strategies etc).

Which one do people recommend? I think there were at least 4 at our local bookstore.

 

[michaelwilliammidd]

I always find the Unofficial Guide to be the best...I've bought one every year for the last 5 and they are always great.

 

[snowbunny]

Unofficial Guide

 

[LukenDC]

I also love the Unofficial Guide. The Luxury Guide is good, too, for people staying at deluxe resorts, but much of the content is available free online at http://www.luxurydisneyguide.com/

 

[MrShiny]

I've always found the Unofficial too cynical and too commando. If I had only one to get, I'd get Passporter.

 

[MiknMinMouse]

If you have any children be sure to get them Burnbaums (spelling?) for kids. I got the 2006 version for my daughter and she loves it.

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

Birnbaum's. We buy one every other year. It has the latest info since it is the Official WDW guide.

 

[Tumbleweed]

My favorite is the Perlmutter's WDW for Couples. It's really comprehensive.
Even if all you can find is an older edition, it is great! It's good if you have
kids too.

 

[dani0622]

I like the Birnbaum ones too. If you do a search on allears.net you can find the site for Aronda Parks. They put out a pretty good book too and for a few extra dollars you can get a little prep pad.

 

[THESCHULTZFIVE]

I like the Passporter.

 

[ErikaM]

Birnbaums without a doubt. It's the best one I've come across in both the UK and US.

 

[princesstommi]

I'm a big fan of the Unofficial Guide.

 

[tinabheart]

Birnbaum's and UG - I keep one in my car for when I have a few minutes to kill waiting for my DS to get done with school or practice.

 

[diznee25]

I love the Passporter guide!

 

[garris3404]

Here are the books I bought at Amazon for 2006 trip.

1) Fodor's Walt Disney World® with Kids 2006 (very good book; outsider version)
2) The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, 2006 (very good book; outsider version)
3) Birnbaum's Walt Disney World for Kids by Kids! 2006 (good book for kids; Disney version)
4) Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2006 (good book; Disney version)
5) Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Dining Guide 2006 (average pocket book; Disney version)

 

[awatt]

Unofficial Guide without a doubt. Has saved me alot of time, we don't wait on lines anymore. Like the hotel and restaurant info alot, it seems candid wjich I appreciate. They also have a sense of humor, which I find is essential.

 

[goofy4tink]

UnOfficial Guide and PassPorter are the only books I buy now. After many trips they are the ones that I find have the best and most up to date info. Yes, the UG is big, cynical, and very commando....but, I take what I want/need and leave the rest behind. It does give a very realistic look at what you can expect when you get to WDW. And heaven knows...you need that while you're in the planning stages.

 

[willis37862]

Unofficial Guide without a doubt. Has saved me alot of time, we don't wait on lines anymore. Like the hotel and restaurant info alot, it seems candid wjich I appreciate. They also have a sense of humor, which I find is essential.

Ditto.

 

[CindyT]

Another vote for the Unofficial Guide.

 

[cymomtx]

I just came back from WDW and the Passporter was well worth the investment, I am so glad I bought it. The planner style was very handy.