Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line 2008 by Birnbaum Travel Guides
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Book Reviews of Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line 2008
Book Review: Rather Disapointed
Summary: 3 Stars
I am entertaining the idea of taking wife and kids on the disney cruise next year so I got this book to get some info on the cruise and such. It basically is Disney advertisement. Dont get me wrong it has lots to look at and enjoy i was just hoping for more details instead. Worth looking at to get excited about doing the cruise but disapointing if you want more detailsBook Review: No Useful Information
Summary: 1 Stars
There are no "insider" tips or anything in this book. It's pretty much a watered down version of Disney's own travel brochures. Complete waste of money.Book Review: Basically a brochure for the cruise
Summary: 2 Stars
Nothing critical here. Basically tells you about the cruise. I was looking for recommendations and such, this thing is basically the "official" guide to the cruise. Don't buy it. Everything I learned on this I found on some good web sites about the cruise. Buy the passporter guide book. Book Review: All the basics - but just barely
Summary: 2 Stars
This guide covers all of the basics of DCL, but the lack of depth was surprising. Specifically, there wasn't even mention that DCL's ships frequently use alternate itineraries and sometimes leave the caribbean altogether. I was stunned at the lack deck plans. Considering their exclusive access, the "hot tips" found throughout the book were items mostly available of DCL's own website, and in fact this was true of at least 90% of the information in the book. This has resulted in a guide that leaves the reader without any critical or comparative value -- basically a great big ad for DCL. Don't misunderstand -- I love DCL, but this guide loves it a little TOO much.
On the positive side, the full color photos and inclusion of characters is great for getting our kids excited about an upcoming trip.
Additionally, the information concerning shore excursions was more in depth than the rest of the guide, and did include the editors opinions of the excursions. The discussions of the ports of call in general, however, were sadly no better than the rest of the guide.
Book Review: A good guide for your Disney Cruise
Summary: 4 Stars
I would recommend this book for anyone new to cruising or new to the Disney Cruise experience. For me, the most valuable section are the recommendations on ports of call, particularly shore excursions. The one downfall a rating for the excursions alongside the comments would be a bit more illuminating. Overall, an excellent resource.