Birnbaum's Disneyland 2001: Expert Advice from the Inside Source

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Summary: A SENTIMENTAL FAVORITE
Review: Every year I buy the new edition of this book and it never disappoints. Always colorful and chock-full of valuable information. It's a wonderful source for an upcoming trip to the Happiest Place On Earth or just to get a sneak peek of what the Disney magicians have up their sleeves for the coming year.

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Summary: Easy to use for planning a trip
Review: I used the book to plan my family's first trip to Disneyland Resort. Lots of information on :best time to go, where to stay, info on admission options,description of rides/attractions/shopping, etc... it helped me plan what my family really wanted to see and answered all of my questions about Disneyland and California Adventure. There is also info on attractions outside of Anaheim that would be helpful. Very informative without strongly voiced opinions..

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Summary: Always a blast
Review: Just like mboothby, I also buy this every year at Christmas and have a good read. It helps me remember the time I've spent there with my family, and the descriptions of the attractions are always a blast to read. The information is great (as if I didn't already have it memorized) and completely accurate. Very good insight for an "official" guide. This is highly recommended for anyone planning either their first trip or their 10th.

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Summary: 2001 - Not the Happiest Place On Earth
Review: Only problem with these books is that they are not complete in explaining the Disneyland resort. Plus, they do not give correct negative reports on lines and other problems.

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Summary: Good but could be accurate.
Review: Only problem with these books is that they are not complete in explaining the Disneyland resort. Plus, they do not give correct negative reports on lines and other problems.

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Summary: 2001 - Not the Happiest Place On Earth
Review: The 2001 edition was published before the California Adventure actually opened. As such, the illustrations consist mainly of sketches. The book is considered the house tour book of Disney so it is seldom critical. Criticism is important when discussing the new California Adventure park. The California Adventure as it stands now is not worth the money. Even with the new attractions, even the biggest Disney addict will admit that there is not that much to see there and is not interesting. I was in a party of four adults and we felt that we were done after about two and a half hours there. The book tries to hype the new park but it really isn't worth paying a full ticket price for. The rest of the book dealing with Disneyland and surrounding area continues to be good and the information has been updated for 2001. The book could be a little more adventurous and print information about local favorite restaurants, not just the usual tourist traps (let's face it, every city has Rainforest Cafe, now).