Passporter Walt Disney World 2002 Deluxe Edition: The Unique Travel Guide, Planner, Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake (Passporter Travel Guides)

The PassPorter is a brilliant travel aid. It boasts 11 sturdy manila pockets, each clearly labeled, so you know which holds important travel papers (like tickets, itineraries, and maps); which houses papers pertaining to your lodgings; and where to store all the notes, plans, tickets, pamphlets, coupons, and numerous etceteras for each day of Walt Disney World exploration; as well as extra slots for ticket stubs, receipts, and small souvenirs. These pocket pages are also designed for recording important information, such as flight, train, or bus details; target travel budgets; and what you plan to do and where you plan to visit on any given day. Each page has space for jotting down notes and memories of the trip, from meals to weather to the best and worst thing of each day. If you're not an avid journal keeper, these quick notes may keep your many experiences from running together into one hectic jumble.

The pockets alone make this a useful take-along, but the PassPorter is a thorough source of information as well. There are chapters on planning your adventure, lodging options from hotel to resort, plus a full guide to all the sites and attractions of Walt Disney World, as well as passes, special programs, food options, and maps. With a durable laminated cover, spiral notebook design, and back page of phone numbers (everything from Walt Disney World information to the weather line to MedicClinic), this is possibly the most practical, sanity-saving guide you could take along to Disney World. --Stephanie Gold

Product Description
Design a first-class vacation with this award-winning travel guide and planning system in a deluxe ring binder. This Deluxe Edition features the same great content as PassPorter Walt Disney World 2002: expert advice, 14 organizer pockets, two full-color area maps, four fold-out theme park maps, planning calendars, timeline chart, detailed attraction information, eatery reviews, extensive coverage of Disney resorts, and comprehensive information for planning, traveling, and dining. Due to its production process and schedule, PassPorter is the most up-to-date guidebook available for Walt Disney World, and is the only 2002 guidebook to include the many significant changes that occurred after 9/11. Many NEW FEATURES, including original, duotone photos of Walt Disney World parks, resorts, eateries, and events (the only unofficial guide to include extensive Disney photos!); two-color pages (including maps and charts) for enhanced readibility; details on the new Pop Century Resort; authors' favorite touring plans, attraction-at-a-glance charts; Allie's KidTips for attractions; age-appropriate ratings for rides; sneak peeks at new resorts and attractions; icons for eateries with vegetarian and healthy choices; actual menu items and prices; vacation-at-a-glance worksheet, souvenir worksheet; more reader memories and stories;... plus the entire guide has been checked for accuracy by six expert reviewers! All Disney parks and resort hotels are described in depth, with ratings and resort maps. Comprehensive information for planning, traveling, and dining is also included, along with an entire section devoted to extra-special Disney magic... and the authors keep all their information up-to-date via their PassPorter Web site. Also unique is the ability to really craft your vacation with the help of seven planning worksheets and the organizer PassPockets: write your itinerary on the front of each pocket before you go, store guidemaps, brochures, tickets, and receipts inside the pockets while you're there, and record expenses and memories on the back to review and share when you return. Special features of the Deluxe Edition include ten interior pockets in the binder which store guidemaps, ID cards, and a pen (we even include a pen). The Deluxe binder is a tan, leather-like vinyl for the best protection and a snap closure to keep your plans and papers safe. The Deluxe Edition makes it easy to add, remove, and rearrange pages... you can even download, print, and add-in updates and supplemental pages from the authors via the PassPorter Web site. This IS the ultimate traveling companion for Walt Disney World!

The 2000 edition has topped itself. Better maps, better reviews, more pockets. The best gets even better!


Great travel Guide For Disney World   June 29, 2000
Joseph P. Commons
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

I recievd this book about three days ago. I must say that it is vastly improved when compared to the 1999 passporter. They have organized the restaraunt guides by the parks that they are at. They have ratings for the park attractions based on the author's opinions as well as the opinions of the park goers. The also have excellent overviews of Disney resorts along with resort area maps. The front and rear book covers have fold out maps, in color, as well as phone numbers to use while your at the parks. It also has information on the often overlooked behind the scenes tours offered at disney. Finally, this book has many more places to write your trip itinerary as well as pockets to keep important things, like plane tickets and park passes. While you are at the parks you can use these pockets to keep receipts and maps from the parks. If you are going to Disney this book is a must have.


The best investment for planning your Disney World vacation   February 3, 2000
Anne Lewis (USA)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful

This book has all you need to plan and execute your vacation. PLUS its a handy way to keep all of your information organized and in one place. Although it keeps to the Disney line (EVERYTHING is great here) it gives you great tips and reviews on everything from the big attractions and how to avoid lines to hidden attractions that may be missed on a hectic schedule. It has been a good way to keep sane during our planning and vacation. However, it does not contain info on off-site lodging and activities, so it will not give you insights into the more economical places to stay or eat. But with the great maps, reviews, tips, and those wonderful passpockets, a little extra research on the web is worth it.


Don't go to WDW without it!   July 26, 2000
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

After reading any number of books about Walt Disney World, including the Official and Unofficial Guides, this one is proving to be the most invaluable. It has the BEST information on all of the Disney hotel properties, even maps to help you decide if there's a certain building you'd like to be in. It's not as biased as the Official Guide, yet not nearly as negative as the Unofficial Guide. Not being Disney affiliated allows the authors to be unbiased and truthful about their experiences, and they are! The PassPockets are fun and convenient; they really help to keep you organized during the pre-trip planning and the trip. It's also a great souvenier once the trip is over; keep it with your photo album to look at your thoughts & comments in years to come. Corresponding website allows you to update your PassPorter with new/revised information and has additional tips & hints for your trip. Like the old commercial said...don't leave home without it!