Originally Posted By TinkerbellPatten Hi all... Now beginning my research, planning of 1st trip to WDW. I already have one guidebook but am looking for more and I'm wondering if Beth Haworth's online "Ultimate WDW Savings Guide" is a good purchase? I see it advertised here on LP but I am cautious about purchasing online. I have gotten so much great info on these posting boards. Is there info in the guide that is not discussed here on the discussion boards? Have any of you purchased this and can I have your opinion of it? The website claims to reveal "secrets" and "point systems" for saving thousands of dollars per trip. I know that LP advertises it, so many of you must have used it. All opinions appreciated! Thanks in advance for any and all replies!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Never heard of it, but have you seen mousesavers? <a href="http://www.mousesavers.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mousesavers.com/</a>
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Most guidebooks are available to read at the bookstores.I have noticed recently that the WDW site has the least crowded times to visit which means some discounts might be available. I would also compare rates on expedia before actually calling for reservations. Are you a passholder? Senior Citizen, Retired or active military? Let us know a little more about the type of trip you are planning etc and you will probably get lots of help from Lpers.
Originally Posted By TinkerbellPatten Planning on going in Nov. 2008 (556 days away is a long time, I know, but planning it is half the fun! And if I have all this time, I want to use it wisely and save some cash) Already been checking priceline, expedia, etc. I have a guidebook from bookstores already and plan on getting the Unofficial Guide as recommened here on LP discussion boards. But this "online guidebook" for savings intrigued me because it claimed it was from a former CM with all these point-system secrets. ??? Now I'm not asking for the actual secrets, just asking if anyone here has benefitted from this guide and if it's ligit and worth the purchase. trekkeruss, I get the newsletters from mousesavers and All ears and love studying them but especially value these posts here at LP; you guys ROCK! Mickeymouseclub, I am not a passholder or senior citizen (sorry my post was missing so much info!) I'm an average middle aged mom with the greatest family in the world who all love Disney as much as I do. Planning this trip for the 4 of us is a fun project for me which I know that many of you share. Thanks to LPers I was able to create an awesome trip planning notebook for DLand and had a fantastic time. With all the advice and money saved, we were able to go twice in 1 year. Now I am starting my WDW notebook. What fun! Back to topic... (got all emotional about my treasured notebook ;D Anyone ever bought an online savings guidebook? You pay $20 and download it, I guess. It's often on the sidebar here at LP, it says Ex Disney Employee Talks.
Originally Posted By TinkerbellPatten Oops I should tell you what we plan on doing: Flying from AZ, a two week tour of Florida to include: 1 day of Kennedy Space Center 1 day of Airboat ride 1 day of beach fun, weather permitting 2 days of Islands of Adventure One full week of WDW parkhopper tix. We will be renting a car for the whole trip and our lodging choice always leans towards economy. Clean is all that matters, we're there to sleep and that's it. If this online guide is useful I will get it. Thanks all!
Originally Posted By MickeyChick I've been planning our first trip and the best advice I can give is... go to the library! I checked out every single book I could lay my hands on, and it's all free! I did end up buying one guide (The Unofficial Guide) and checked out every other one under the sun. (Except for the one you talk about in post #1, since I've never heard of it.) I'd just use the library and the internet. Much cheaper.
Originally Posted By TinkerbellPatten I do love the library, great advice Mickeychick! It never occurred to me to look up WDW guides there, thanks!
Originally Posted By Labuda I'd figure that most anything in that book can be learned here on LP otherwise. But, if it's cheap and you've got the cash to spare go ahead and get it. Then you can tell the rest of us if it's worth the money. lol
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Other than the Shades of Green, are there any other benefits of active military?
