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Which book about WDW would you buy before your trip?
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HRHPrincessAriel
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I personally wouldn't. There is too much information I can find for free on the internet.
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prfctlyximprct
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I like the Unofficial Guide to WDW.. you can find a lot of it online but sometimes having the book to read at your leisure is best! 
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epcotisbest
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Yes, unofficial guide is the best IMO. The Complete Walt Disney World is excellent as well, but the new edition is still not out, so the 2012 edition is a bit dated.I like the Unofficial Guide to WDW.. you can find a lot of it online but sometimes having the book to read at your leisure is best!
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Weather_Lady
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Me, too. Now that I kind of know what I'm doing (thanks to the Unofficial Guide I bought 2 years ago), I subscribe to touringplans.com (using the discount I got from buying the Unofficial Guide) and use it to keep up with the changes that have taken place in the ensuing 2 years. Plus, I really, really enjoy making and tweaking our own personalized touring plans, all optimized for our upcoming travel dates, FP+ reservations and ADRs. All for $10 or less per year. As my Grandma would say, "you can't beat it with a stick."
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Blueskyze
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Another vote for the Unofficial Guide! I read it before my first trip, and I was extremely prepared. I also ended up subscribing to Touring Plans (and have continued to keep that subscription) - I love being able to quickly check crowd levels and get information when I'm considering dates for a trip.
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got2lovedisney
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I found the Unofficial Guide to be too much like a Disney commercial. I prefer the Passporter. And I second the suggestion to review info you find here and on Allears dot net.
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Chris Bowman
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I would recommend the Passporter. We have been getting these for the past several trips. They are great for researching and planning and once you are at WDW you can post notes about your trip, tips for next time, and there are pockets to store park maps, brochures, and small keep sakes.
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steamboatjosh
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I have Passporter's Walt Disney World and I absolutely love it. It's not only a book with great information in it, but it also has great check lists, work sheets, helps you through a lot of steps of planning/booking, and has organizer pockets in the back. I highly recommend getting one. It's amazing.
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twinboyz98
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We have purchased many books over the years. I am with a PP, I like to sit and read away from my computer sometimes. We get the Passporter every year, we use it as a reference and a journal while we are there. While I also agree that there is a wealth of information on internet as well. Good luck with whatever you decide!
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GrumpyFan
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We've been so many times now, that we don't usually buy one. Personally, I just like to read them for their entertainment value. But, my wife really likes Passporter.
It's just the right size and has the right amount of information in a well-structured format. I like the Unofficial Guide, but it's just way to big to be a good planning tool.
It's just the right size and has the right amount of information in a well-structured format. I like the Unofficial Guide, but it's just way to big to be a good planning tool.
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Spike-in-Berlin
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Newest edition of the Unofficial Guide and the present Birnbaum Official Guide.If only one take the Unofficial Guide. If you are interested in Imagineering (Park design and history) I would also recommend all four Imagineer Guides for the four theme parks.
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