Should I buy the Passporter? - The DIS Discussion Forums

JCarangal · 04-22-2003, 03:29 PM

We are planning our cruise for next May or June (2004) and I am a planning freak! I have heard good things about the Passporter book for WDW and saw that there is also one for the DCL. Amazon has it for $11. Should I buy it? Should I wait -- will there be an updated edition?

TIA!

mmouse37 · 04-22-2003, 04:06 PM

I just bought it at www.buy.com and paid $10.97 with no tax and free shipping!!!

This is the secone one I am buying...my first was absconded by my friend!!!!

MJ

katerkat · 04-22-2003, 04:30 PM

They sold out of the first edition and are coming out with a second one. I think the updated version is out already, but I'm not positive. Check their website -- passporter.com. If you can, wait for the updated, but I think most of the changes were about the staterooms. It was a good book -- I enjoyed it! I recommend getting it!

mshinrockford · 04-22-2003, 05:24 PM

Since you’re a planning freak (like me), you probably won’t be satisfied until you’ve got one. But, honestly, most of what’s in the Passporter’s Guide to DCL is also available either here in the boards, on the DCL website, or in other documents. I was a little disappointed by the lack of “original” material contained in the Guide.

JCarangal · 04-22-2003, 06:12 PM

Thanks everyone!

mshinrockford, you are right, I won't be satisfied til I get one. LOL

I have decided to wait a bit (our cruise is not til May 2004) so I'll be sure to have the newest info that may become available. I will probably order it in Sept/Oct.

Thanks for the input!

NYDisneyMom · 04-22-2003, 06:58 PM

We're cruising in May '04, also (5/15 Eastern). I've been wondering the same thing about the Passporter! I'll be ordering mine in the fall!

JCarangal · 04-22-2003, 07:24 PM

Hi NYDisneyMom --
We are looking at the May 1st Eastern (May 15th Eastern would be even better since that is my birthday, but then DD would miss her pre-school graduation).

Enjoy!

CRSNDSNY · 04-22-2003, 08:18 PM

I think it is especially helpful for first-time disney cruisers.

TimonTracy · 04-22-2003, 09:34 PM

I too am a planning freak and I pretty much know the deal when it comes to Disney Cruises having been on 2 Magic and 2 Wonder. I really appreciated having the Passporter on the cruise to refer to. My DH would ask me every morning, 'What are we having for dinner?' I would just turn the page and tell him the menu. The only thing I wish it had was more planner pages to fill out.

Eggleboo · 04-22-2003, 10:20 PM

Planning our first cruise for May 2004. Bought the book at Barnes & Noble last night, read all 208 pages in an hour and thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot. Not much I didn't learn on these boards but it just made me even more excited about going on our first cruise! I am like a sponge now, hooked on this board and just can't get enough information!!! Go get it and enjoy it! Lynn

bahama97 · 04-22-2003, 10:25 PM

A lot of the things I read in the books, I have also read here on the boards. But it also has other great info in it too. It's nice to have all the info in book form to take on the ship. It also has some nice checklists, etc. I'd definitely get one!

Moosysmom · 04-22-2003, 10:31 PM

In March I went on my first cruise and I found it very helpful in planning. I didn't really start doing these boards until right before I left (I was a lurker). Because my friends were not as much Disney fans as I was, it worked out well, that I could let them know as much as I could and make the start of the cruise easier on all of us.

NYDisneyMom · 04-23-2003, 12:17 PM

Now you guys have me wanting to go buy one today!

What's everyone think....will the Passporter be updated later on this year?

Jenn31 · 04-23-2003, 03:14 PM

I recieved my Passporter in the mail 2 days ago and have already read it from front to back! I thouht it was a great resource with a few tips that I haven't seen on the boards. If you're addicted to the Dis boards like me or if you want to read every bit of information on the Disney cruises that you can, then this book is for you! I give it two thumbs way up!

Moosysmom · 04-23-2003, 06:53 PM

I received my All Ears newsletter yesterday and the 2nd printing of the Passporter (updated edition) is out now.

04-22-2003, 03:29 PM	#1
JCarangal Tried to bribe the TF with chocolate covered pretzels and found that it worked!!! :) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 240	Should I buy the Passporter? We are planning our cruise for next May or June (2004) and I am a planning freak! I have heard good things about the Passporter book for WDW and saw that there is also one for the DCL. Amazon has it for $11. Should I buy it? Should I wait -- will there be an updated edition? TIA! __________________ JenC 7/96 - CBR (honeymoon) 5/99 - CSR 5/01 - AS Movies 6/02 - Riverside/Wonder 5/04 - Magic cruise <Script language='Javascript'>var rndNum = Math.floor(Math.random() * 10000);eval("var CDTDate" + rndNum + " = 'May 1, 2004 8:00:00 AM EST';");document.writeln("<form name='CDTform" + rndNum + "' action='Javascript:void(0);'>");document.writeln(' <font size=2 color=red>Anxiously counting down to our Magic Cruise (5/1/04):</font><br>');document.writeln("<input type=text value='' size=40 name='WrittenByJamesMVenglarikII'>");document.writ eln("</form>");if (theFunction) theFunction += "var d = new Date();";else var theFunction = "var d = new Date();";theFunction += "var c = new Date('" + eval("CDTDate" + rndNum) + "');";theFunction += "var diff = (c - d)/1000;";theFunction += "var days = Math.floor(diff / 86400);";theFunction += "var rem = diff - (days * 86400);";theFunction += "var hours = Math.floor(rem / 3600);";theFunction += "rem = rem - (hours * 3600);";theFunction += "var minutes = Math.floor(rem / 60);";theFunction += "rem = rem - (minutes * 60);";theFunction += "var seconds = Math.floor(rem);";theFunction += "if ((days < 0) \| (hours < 0) \| (minutes < 0) \| (seconds < 0)) ";theFunction += "var out = 'Cruisin\\\' with Mickey!';";theFunction += "else ";theFunction += "var out = ' ' + days + ' days ' + hours + ' hrs. ' + minutes + ' mins. ' + seconds + ' secs.';";theFunction += "document.forms.CDTform" + rndNum + ".elements.WrittenByJamesMVenglarikII.value = out;";setInterval(theFunction, 1000);</Script>

04-22-2003, 04:06 PM	#2
mmouse37 Mickey for Me! Likes surprises Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tappan...Too far from the Magic!! Posts: 15,491	I just bought it at www.buy.com and paid $10.97 with no tax and free shipping!!! This is the secone one I am buying...my first was absconded by my friend!!!! MJ __________________ *Co-Moderator of the Cruise Board* "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page...." - Sailed on the official Maiden Voyage of the Magic (July 30, 1998) - 17 DCL Cruises and Counting - WDW Resorts - 40+ including HM at the Poly in 1979 @$65.00 a night! - Disney's Vero Beach Resort, Disneyland Paris, Disneyland

04-22-2003, 05:24 PM	#4
mshinrockford Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rockford, Michigan Posts: 144	Personally, I was a little disappointed… Since you’re a planning freak (like me), you probably won’t be satisfied until you’ve got one. But, honestly, most of what’s in the Passporter’s Guide to DCL is also available either here in the boards, on the DCL website, or in other documents. I was a little disappointed by the lack of “original” material contained in the Guide.

04-22-2003, 06:12 PM	#5
JCarangal Tried to bribe the TF with chocolate covered pretzels and found that it worked!!! :) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 240	Thanks everyone! mshinrockford, you are right, I won't be satisfied til I get one. LOL I have decided to wait a bit (our cruise is not til May 2004) so I'll be sure to have the newest info that may become available. I will probably order it in Sept/Oct. Thanks for the input! __________________ JenC 7/96 - CBR (honeymoon) 5/99 - CSR 5/01 - AS Movies 6/02 - Riverside/Wonder 5/04 - Magic cruise <Script language='Javascript'>var rndNum = Math.floor(Math.random() * 10000);eval("var CDTDate" + rndNum + " = 'May 1, 2004 8:00:00 AM EST';");document.writeln("<form name='CDTform" + rndNum + "' action='Javascript:void(0);'>");document.writeln(' <font size=2 color=red>Anxiously counting down to our Magic Cruise (5/1/04):</font><br>');document.writeln("<input type=text value='' size=40 name='WrittenByJamesMVenglarikII'>");document.writ eln("</form>");if (theFunction) theFunction += "var d = new Date();";else var theFunction = "var d = new Date();";theFunction += "var c = new Date('" + eval("CDTDate" + rndNum) + "');";theFunction += "var diff = (c - d)/1000;";theFunction += "var days = Math.floor(diff / 86400);";theFunction += "var rem = diff - (days * 86400);";theFunction += "var hours = Math.floor(rem / 3600);";theFunction += "rem = rem - (hours * 3600);";theFunction += "var minutes = Math.floor(rem / 60);";theFunction += "rem = rem - (minutes * 60);";theFunction += "var seconds = Math.floor(rem);";theFunction += "if ((days < 0) \| (hours < 0) \| (minutes < 0) \| (seconds < 0)) ";theFunction += "var out = 'Cruisin\\\' with Mickey!';";theFunction += "else ";theFunction += "var out = ' ' + days + ' days ' + hours + ' hrs. ' + minutes + ' mins. ' + seconds + ' secs.';";theFunction += "document.forms.CDTform" + rndNum + ".elements.WrittenByJamesMVenglarikII.value = out;";setInterval(theFunction, 1000);</Script>

04-22-2003, 06:58 PM	#6
NYDisneyMom I need to have a vacation planned at all times... :) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,131	Waiting for Passporter We're cruising in May '04, also (5/15 Eastern). I've been wondering the same thing about the Passporter! I'll be ordering mine in the fall! __________________ Phyllis --------------- 5/95 - CBR 11/98 - OKW 9/99 - OKW 11/00 - OKW 9/01 - OKW 10/02 - AKL 9/03 BWV 5/15/04 - Eastern Magic Cruise 8/04 - San Diego Here We Come! 10/04 - POFQ for MNSSHP!! 01/21/05 - NCL "Exotic Caribbean" 10 day cruise 02/18/06 - NCL Eastern Caribbean 7 day cruise 03/06 - Vegas Girls Weekend!! 08/06 - Finally Back to Disney!! CSR & AKL

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04-22-2003, 04:30 PM	#3
katerkat I wine a lot...it makes me feel better Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Washington State Posts: 7,449	They sold out of the first edition and are coming out with a second one. I think the updated version is out already, but I'm not positive. Check their website -- passporter.com. If you can, wait for the updated, but I think most of the changes were about the staterooms. It was a good book -- I enjoyed it! I recommend getting it!

04-22-2003, 07:24 PM	#7
JCarangal Tried to bribe the TF with chocolate covered pretzels and found that it worked!!! :) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 240	Hi NYDisneyMom -- We are looking at the May 1st Eastern (May 15th Eastern would be even better since that is my birthday, but then DD would miss her pre-school graduation). Enjoy! __________________ JenC 7/96 - CBR (honeymoon) 5/99 - CSR 5/01 - AS Movies 6/02 - Riverside/Wonder 5/04 - Magic cruise <Script language='Javascript'>var rndNum = Math.floor(Math.random() * 10000);eval("var CDTDate" + rndNum + " = 'May 1, 2004 8:00:00 AM EST';");document.writeln("<form name='CDTform" + rndNum + "' action='Javascript:void(0);'>");document.writeln(' <font size=2 color=red>Anxiously counting down to our Magic Cruise (5/1/04):</font><br>');document.writeln("<input type=text value='' size=40 name='WrittenByJamesMVenglarikII'>");document.writ eln("</form>");if (theFunction) theFunction += "var d = new Date();";else var theFunction = "var d = new Date();";theFunction += "var c = new Date('" + eval("CDTDate" + rndNum) + "');";theFunction += "var diff = (c - d)/1000;";theFunction += "var days = Math.floor(diff / 86400);";theFunction += "var rem = diff - (days * 86400);";theFunction += "var hours = Math.floor(rem / 3600);";theFunction += "rem = rem - (hours * 3600);";theFunction += "var minutes = Math.floor(rem / 60);";theFunction += "rem = rem - (minutes * 60);";theFunction += "var seconds = Math.floor(rem);";theFunction += "if ((days < 0) \| (hours < 0) \| (minutes < 0) \| (seconds < 0)) ";theFunction += "var out = 'Cruisin\\\' with Mickey!';";theFunction += "else ";theFunction += "var out = ' ' + days + ' days ' + hours + ' hrs. ' + minutes + ' mins. ' + seconds + ' secs.';";theFunction += "document.forms.CDTform" + rndNum + ".elements.WrittenByJamesMVenglarikII.value = out;";setInterval(theFunction, 1000);</Script>

04-22-2003, 08:18 PM	#8
CRSNDSNY DVC Member I think I need to go to confession Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lodged in PA Posts: 11,334	I think it is especially helpful for first-time disney cruisers. __________________ *~Melody~* Link to many picture- and detail-filled Trip Reports. *September 2009 Trip Report - Days 1 - 8 UP!*

04-22-2003, 09:34 PM	#9
TimonTracy Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 110	I too am a planning freak and I pretty much know the deal when it comes to Disney Cruises having been on 2 Magic and 2 Wonder. I really appreciated having the Passporter on the cruise to refer to. My DH would ask me every morning, 'What are we having for dinner?' I would just turn the page and tell him the menu. The only thing I wish it had was more planner pages to fill out.

04-22-2003, 10:20 PM	#10
Eggleboo My daughters introduced me to R-rated drinks! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 279	Planning our first cruise for May 2004. Bought the book at Barnes & Noble last night, read all 208 pages in an hour and thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot. Not much I didn't learn on these boards but it just made me even more excited about going on our first cruise! I am like a sponge now, hooked on this board and just can't get enough information!!! Go get it and enjoy it! Lynn

04-22-2003, 10:25 PM	#11
bahama97 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 352	A lot of the things I read in the books, I have also read here on the boards. But it also has other great info in it too. It's nice to have all the info in book form to take on the ship. It also has some nice checklists, etc. I'd definitely get one! __________________ ~ G ~ Caribbean Beach 5/99, Dixie Landings 12/00 Coronado Springs 4/02, Disney Magic - 5/31/03 Polynesian Resort - 6/08, Disney Wonder - 3/09 for our 11th anniversary! US & IOA - 5/09 Disney Wonder - double dip to CC - 8/10

04-22-2003, 10:31 PM	#12
Moosysmom DIS Veteran Mickey's My Hero New Florida resident, yippee!! The shrimp are safe from me! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Davenport, FL formerly Minnesota Posts: 683	In March I went on my first cruise and I found it very helpful in planning. I didn't really start doing these boards until right before I left (I was a lurker). Because my friends were not as much Disney fans as I was, it worked out well, that I could let them know as much as I could and make the start of the cruise easier on all of us.

04-23-2003, 12:17 PM	#13
NYDisneyMom I need to have a vacation planned at all times... :) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,131	Passporter Updates? Now you guys have me wanting to go buy one today! What's everyone think....will the Passporter be updated later on this year? __________________ Phyllis --------------- 5/95 - CBR 11/98 - OKW 9/99 - OKW 11/00 - OKW 9/01 - OKW 10/02 - AKL 9/03 BWV 5/15/04 - Eastern Magic Cruise 8/04 - San Diego Here We Come! 10/04 - POFQ for MNSSHP!! 01/21/05 - NCL "Exotic Caribbean" 10 day cruise 02/18/06 - NCL Eastern Caribbean 7 day cruise 03/06 - Vegas Girls Weekend!! 08/06 - Finally Back to Disney!! CSR & AKL

04-23-2003, 03:14 PM	#14
Jenn31 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 110	I recieved my Passporter in the mail 2 days ago and have already read it from front to back! I thouht it was a great resource with a few tips that I haven't seen on the boards. If you're addicted to the Dis boards like me or if you want to read every bit of information on the Disney cruises that you can, then this book is for you! I give it two thumbs way up! __________________ "All it takes is faith, trust, and pixie dust."

04-23-2003, 06:53 PM	#15
Moosysmom DIS Veteran Mickey's My Hero New Florida resident, yippee!! The shrimp are safe from me! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Davenport, FL formerly Minnesota Posts: 683	I received my All Ears newsletter yesterday and the 2nd printing of the Passporter (updated edition) is out now.

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