Originally Posted By mickeynewe For any of you that have the Guide, whether it is the 2007 version or not, please "sell" me on the book. Why would I want to purchase this book? Does if have info that even a Disney regular can benefit from? I would love to hear your comments and whether the book is worth it or not. Thanks!
Originally Posted By darcy-becker I think it's great. Well I haven't seen the new edition yet but we used the 2005 edition for our trip last August and it was really helpful and the touring plans worked really well. I don't think we ever waited in line longer than 20 min and this was at the height of the 50th.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd The touring plans are worth the cost of the book. They really do work. Plus the book is full of information. I consider myself a Disney nerd and I found some interesting information in the Unofficial Guide.
Originally Posted By sweetpea70 Another Disney nerd here. I love the book and buy it about every other year. I read it front to back! Those of us 'in the know' probably don't learn a whole lot but some parts are even humourous, so it is entertaining. The suggested touring plans help me to make up my own plan of attack. Are there good coupons this year?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^Alas, they are not allowed to... Birnbaum is owned by Disney, and has the exclusive rights to use photos of the park for travel guides.
Originally Posted By jdub I second most of what was said by sherrytodd & sweetpea70. I've purchased several editions of the book, & I've found it to be both useful & entertaining. I favor it far above the Birnbaum books, which are, as Darkbeer said, NOT an independent, impartial voice. Grab a copy of the Unofficial Guide (or you could start by checking it out from the library, but I know I like having my own copy) & read it, go over the author's recommendations, then make your own choices. Please keep us updated!
