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[blondejrsygrl]

I briefly used the spiral bound version. However, as soon as I discovered the Deluxe, I've realized there is no better book.

1. It holds much more than the SBV.
2. You can customize it to a specific trip by removinh=g hotel info you don't need.
3. I've added clear pockets to it by hole-punching those daytime accessories. It keeps my tickets, luggage tags, and everything else easily accessible.
4. When the new version is release, all you have to order are the refills which are slightly cheaper than the SBV.
5. I love the card slots which holds extras like MNSSHP or MVMCP tickets or AP vouchers or DDC or anything else.

[Jamiedawnb]

This is our first trip and we have the spiral bound edition. Let me just say that, had I not found the passporter this trip would have been a lot different. I will not go on another vacation without one. I think next time we will buy the deluxe. I like the idea of just buying new inserts

[scarlettsmom]

This is my first passporter and I just got the spiral from the book store. Its good enough for me! I don't think I can afford going as much as others here and the deluxe would probably be a waste for me right now.

[jpod523]

deluxe. 'nuff said.

[Grandmasam]

Deluxe - can add/subtract so that I have just what I need.

[Nbr1wdwfan]

You all have me talked into the Deluxe, that's for sure.

[rhinohunter]

I have been using the deluxe version for the last couple of years and find it to be great. The pockets in the front are full with tickets and IDs and the pockets in the back have all of the dailey information listed and print outs for all of the reservations. Very easy to work with.

[meekorouse]

I *heart* my Deluxe Passporter.. for all the reasons that have been voiced, it's the way to go for us. We go to WDW almost every year and besides the refills, the passpockets and now the downloads.. my organizational geekery will know no end! =)

I know several years ago (like radp 4.. dec 1999) I had a notebook I put all my stuff in so when the Passporter came out, I had to have it. I look through my Passporter every night before going to hit the hay and then the next morning I have all my stuff I need with me for my day gathered up and written down to remind myself on my PassPocket (ADR # and tickets and things like that). I can't say I forgot to bring something if I have my Passporter WDW with me, or the Passpocket stuck in my hip bag for the day.

The only thing I wonder is do I get the 2008 refill or the 2009 so I'm up to date for December 2008?? =P Honestly it doesn't keep me up at night.. but come next summer when I start planning again, it might...

[Kenny]

Deluxe, of course! I originally found the spiral bound in a bookstore and had to have it, and it served it's purpose well. Then we decided to try a land/sea vacation so I ordered the DCL Deluxe Passporter. My deluxe DCL version came with the inserts for the earlier WDW version so I was able to add and subtract pages and customize my very own Passporter! We don't get to Disney much, either, but once you buy the deluxe, you only have to buy the inserts for the current version, which will be cheaper than a whole book. And, let's face it, once you've been to Disney, you have to go back... and if you go to Disney without Passporter, your vacation will be less than it could have been!!

Kenny

[kab1st]

I've only had the deluxe and I love the way it can be customized. The only problem I've had is that the snap on the front broke during my first trip with it. So, now it doesn't snap closed. I still like the idea and being able to add and remove pages. I would however like it in a better binder, maybe something like the Disney Dreams book that has a zipper.
Enjoy!

[Mickey'sMagic]

I've bought both, but if I had to choose one....I like the deluxe version the best. It is a bit bulkier than the spiral...but I can take the passpocket out that we will be using for the day. Also, with the occasional downpour in Florida , I actually bought some plastic velcro closure envelopes that are just slightly larger than the passpocket and it keeps everything nice and dry.

[jewelnj]

I HAVE BOTH AND LOVE THE DELUXE. I'VE HAD IT FOR YEARS AND JUST BOUGHT A NEW ONE. I USE THE OLD ONE FOR MY DOWN LOADED WORK SHEETS AND PUT HOLES IN THEM AND THEY FIT PERFECTLY SO WHEN I'M GOING TO DISNEY I JUST TAKE OUT THE WORK SHEETS AND PUT THEM IN THE NEW ONE TO TAKE TO DISNEY. I ALSO TAKE OUT THE POCKETS TO TAKE TO THE PARKS IN A HEAVY DUTY ZIP LOCK. IT WORKS OUT GREAT. WOULDN'T BE WITHOUT IT.

[Autumnl78]

my first passporter was the bound one. dont get me wrong it rocked. but this year the hubby got me the deluxe. holy cow i love it sooooooo much. i can take out the pages i dont need when we're traveling (hotels we arent at, how to get there etc) add stuff to it from the club options, and it has the little organizer pockets. w00t.
the 08 "refill" is on the top of my what i want from santa list (right under new sinuses as my current set is defective..)
also the deluxe just seemed more travel friendly to me. the bound one would sorta catch when i would yank it out of my backpack and i was terrified i would mess it up. the deluxe because of the binder is stronger, and if my backpack gets a bit damp due to that lovely sunny fl weather im not as worried about the pages getting smeared like with the bound.
also when not in use for traveling my passporter holds our annual passes, dvc discount book, and a list of the current dining plan places so its all together when we go to pack.

[norm & linda]

I just received my 2008 deluxe passporter and i looooove it.

Although it is a teeny bit bulkier than my 2007 bound book i love the customization possibilities and since I am in the club am going to punch and insert some extra pages.

thank you jennifer and dave! And thanks as well for the 'on sale' disney cruise book. I cruised on the Magic for Millenium New Years Eve Cruise and it was a lot of fun to read this book now (wish I had it then!)

Linda

[norm & linda]

My passporter deluxe came in a box -- i would suggest you keep the pages in that box if you still have it, and if you want to keep it together as a book, buy spiral rings at an office store like staples or office depot. They also do binding.

My girlfriend is into scrapbooking -- i haven't ventured there yet, but the possibilities with the passporter seem awesome.

Linda