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Summary: Worth It's Weight In Gold!
Review: I love this book! If you want a book that will really help you plan your Walt Disney World trip from start to finish then this is it. It's full of fresh, useful information in a well-organized, easy-to-read format. And unlike other guides, Passporter provides you with worksheets (which are indespenible to planning your trip) and "organizer pockets" to help you keep all your trip information together in one place.I bought Birnbaum's WDW guide and Walt Disney World with Kids for a trip 3 years ago and they pale in comparison. Passporter gave me new ideas and insights and the authors don't miss a trick. Passporter has a ton of money-saving and sanity-saving tips that the other books don't have. There is also a Passporter website with updates and other useful information. If you buy only one WDW guide, let this be the one!
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Summary: Greatest Disney Planning Guide...EVER
Review: I LOVE this book!!! I live in FL but hadn't been to Disney in years, so I decided to buy a planning book before our big trip. Well, I sure got more than I bargained for with this book. It has useful information about every resort, restaurant and ride...and more! The passporter pockets make it convenient to store your hotel confirmations, priority seating confirmations and tickets prior to your trip. The fold-out maps are great too!
In addition to the wealth of information provided in the book, Jennifer and Dave have a wonderful website that I highly recommend for more information about Disney, including updates to the book. If you are planning a Disney trip OR if you just love WDW, GET THIS BOOK. I can't say enough about it.
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Summary: PASSPORTER DISNEY & CRUISE LINE
Review: I OWN BOTH THE WALT DISNEY VERSION AND THE CRUISE LINE VERSION OF THE PASSPORTER. I COULD NOT IN ALL THE BOOKS I LOOKED AT FIND ONE THAT HELPED ME TO PLAN MY TRIP LIKE THE PASSPORTER! EASY TO READ IT ACTUALLY MADE PLANNING OUR TRIPS TO DISNEY AND THE CRUISE FUN. ONCE I STARTED PLANNING IT WAS HARD TO STOP.
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Summary: ACCURATE, EASY TO FOLLOW AND INTERESTING
Review: I purchased this book along with WDW with kids by Wiley and WDW for kids by kids and this book has been the best resource thus far! While the other books I read were (even though marked for 2003) slightly outdated, a bit redundant and had ambiguous information, this guide, updated for use through 2004, had ALL the information necessary. It gave me all the inside info that I needed for traveling with kids, although the target audience is ALL tourists, with additional tips for those traveling with kids, without kids and seniors. The Passporter special features are great for storing and recording travel info and it is the only book that I'll be packing to take with me! I never thought I would want to take a guide book on vacation, but that's how helpful and unique it is!...
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Summary: Completely superior in every respect!
Review: I used the Passporter on my trip to Disney World last year and I just bought the new edition to use on this year's trip. Passporter is a fantastic resource for anyone, first-timer or old Disney hand, planning a trip to WDW. The descriptions of the various Disney resorts are very thorough and include maps of each resort, so readers can get an idea beforehand where they might want to ask for a room. Each resort's section also has a sample room layout. Descriptions of the theme parks include highly accurate descriptions of each attraction and what to expect. The authors' young daughter even chimes in on selected attractions with her own thoughts, which might prove useful for folks with small kids. The section on Disney's restaurants is similarly comprehensive and very useful for planning evenings out. The back has 14 pocketed pages that visitors can use to plan their trip, store papers and receipts, and write down their memories of each day of their visit. The book is bound in a sturdy stock that can withstand a lot of wear and tear. And, best of all, it's a reasonable size, too. You can take it with you and not feel like you're lugging a brick. The Passporter really is a standout among Disney guidebooks. Get a copy, you won't regret it!
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Summary: Doesn't live up to the hype
Review: I was excited to get this because it comes so well recommended, and was very disappointed once I read it. I found it to be out of date, overly focused on things that weren't of interest to me, and not practical for its advertised purpose. Who would want to haul this big heavy book around a theme park all day? What use is it to me to know that it takes between 10-70 minutes to get through an attraction? I can't really plan around that kind of vague information. The KidTips are just a little too precious to stomach. I expect more than small, grainy, black & white pictures for the price. First-timers would be much better served with Birnbaum's guide, and seasoned vets can probably do with the superior information that can be found online. A major letdown!
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY THE GREATEST!!!
Review: I would recommend this book to any potential visitor to WDW - from the first time visitor to the "regulars". We had already booked our resort and airline prior to receiving this delightful guide, but these sections would be extremely important to first time visitors to Disney. I absolutely loved all the little "tips" throughout the book as well as the ratings by readers, authors and a child! The references to "How to get from one point to another within WDW" would have helped us on our last trip in getting to the Hoop De Doo Revue!! This is by far the best guide to WDW in terms of style and content I have seen on the market. We can't wait to get back to WDW. I absolutely love my Passporter!!!
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Summary: I'm finally able to get planning
Review: I'd read the great reviews of the 2003 version, but the 2004 version wasn't published yet so I purchased the best Disney World guidebooks I could find at a local bookstore. However, they were inadequate, and still left me a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of planning our trip. So I decided to order this book anyway, and am SO glad I did! It arrived yesterday, and it cleared everything up.
Now, 24 hours later, I've made hotel reservations, priority seating reservations for dinners, and reservations for entertainment events. This book is extremely clear and well-organized, and it's a snap to find what you're looking for. The leather case will make it easy to organize postcards, confirmation numbers, tickets, etc. Thank you, Passporter!!!
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Summary: A Must have for any WDW vacation!
Review: I've been to Disney multiple times in the past, and thought that I had a good handle on what to expect, and where to go. After reading this book (cover to cover, it's a rare interesting read for a travel book!) I discovered hints, tips, tricks, and just information I'd never known about the whole of the Walt Disney World Resort! It's a must have for pre-travel, and even though I'm not to Disney yet with it, I can't imagine going now without it! The hotel section is excellent, complete with travel times to each park, outlining each way you can get there and more. I don't think I could have even picked a place to stay and had confidence about it without this book. The ride reviewes are indepth, and the Kid-Tips from Allison provide a great view on how kids will like the rides, and a few chuckles for those of us without kids. Overall, I can't say enough about how valuable this book already is, as a pre-trip planner, a trip guide during the visit, and even as a post-trip memory book/aide for your next Disney trip!
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Summary: Great info even for the experienced Disney World guest
Review: I've been to Disney World, I can count how many times. I figured I'd buy the passporter and see what information it could give that that I didn't already know. Wow! All I kept saying as I flipped through the book was, I didn't know that. Great for the seasoned Disney World Guest or newbies.
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