Originally Posted By KarenW2 On 7-14, I received a survey email from the Disney Insider Yearbook folks, wanting me to give them my thoughts on the first annual yearbook we purchased. I was more than happy to tell them what I thought of the poorly produced "litho" that was bound into the back of the book, the DVD that wasn't anything more than an ad for the book we already bought (there were no bonus things on it like what they advertised), the articles that read like they were originally planned for the now defunct Disney Magazine and the poor value I thought it was for the money they charged us for it. I thought it was interesting that after they have you rate the book, they want to know if you're an annual passholder to any park, a former subscriber to the Disney Magazine, a "real" Disney fan, etc.!! They also were brave enough to ask if I would be purchasing next year's yearbook and why not, so I told them I would not be interested in another yearbook and why. I also noticed they did not ask for your name and address, but wanted to know all sorts of other personal info. Did anyone else get this survey?
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Well, wouldn't you know that the survey was in my spam folder? I just finished filling it out and voiced my displeasure with the hardcover edition.
Originally Posted By DlandJB I got one as well. But, you know the more I looked at the Yearbook again to make critical remarks, I couldn't find much to complain about -- except for the price point. I also looked at the DVD for the first time and liked it as well. The lithograph was not a selling point for me anyway, so I didn't care about it. But looking at the book again, it was...ok.
Originally Posted By mousieblonde <But, you know the more I looked at the Yearbook again to make critical remarks, I couldn't find much to complain about> I agree with you DlandJB, I was upset at first when I received mine but the more I looked at it, (even though I wish it had more 50th Anniversary pictures and such), I was pleased with my yearbook. I was not so pleased that I will purchase another but pleased enough to take good care of it.
Originally Posted By schnebs I got that e-mail, too. I think I have to echo mousieblonde's comments - I wasn't happy enough with it that I'd buy it again, and I'd much rather have the Disney Magazine back, but it was OK.
Originally Posted By TheRedhead The survey results must have gone as expected, I guess. I got this email today: "Dear Yearbook Purchaser, We'd like to inform you that your 2005 Disney Insider Yearbook, featuring Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Celebration, will be the only edition of the Yearbook produced. Because of its limited production, the Yearbook is truly a Disney collector's treasure. For those who signed up for the annual Yearbook subscription, there will be no further charges to your credit card, as the 2005 edition will be the only edition produced. Until October 20, the 2005 Disney Insider Yearbook will be available for purchase at: disney.go.com/inside/yearbook This will be your last opportunity to purchase any additional copies. It makes a great holiday gift for friends and family! For questions regarding your order, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you! Your friends at the Disney Insider Yearbook"
Originally Posted By wangaroa I bought this book at Disneyland a few weeks ago. It included both the DVD and the "lithograph" for $50. After hearing the complaints about the publication here, I was a little wary, however, after reading through some of the articles quickly (mainly about the parks) I think it is a fine little book. I agree that the price ought to be about $30, but as far as interesting and well written articles go, I thought it worth the buy at least. It certainly is better than a stockholder's report.
