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[SuperDave]

I have had the DLX PP since 2005 and I love it. It is the best guide to WDW around. No doubt about it. I use the passpockets and write all my dining, golf and other reservations prior to my trip as well as other important info. This includes important WDW phone #s, reservation #s, airline and transportation info and other important stuff for my trip. It really helps plan it very accurately. I order a refill addition every year. It's simply the best.

[Ransom]

We've been using the Deluxe Passporter since 2006, and we love it! But I gotta be honest, we mostly love it for the Passpockets!

Okay, sure, we love it for many reasons. The attraction and restaurant info is great. The maps are exceeded only by Disney's own. And there are a ton of tips and useful information in there. And it makes for a very handy place to store all the stuff you accumulate for your trip: park tickets, party tickets, reservation notices, etc.

But we get the most use out of the Passpockets. We usually stay for two weeks, so we buy the extra set and add them in. And then after each day of our trip, we spend our "wind down" time filling the day's Passpocket out. It's become a whole ritual for us: we get back to the Wilderness Lodge, go to Roaring Fork and refill our mugs, then find a table out by the pool. We bring a nifty flashlight with us that is convertible into a lantern. We set it up on the table in lantern mode, and sip our beverages while reviewing the day and filling out the Passpocket. It's a great end to any vacation day!

[wyomom]

Deluxe all the way baby! Bought first one in 2005, refilled it with 2008, and also purchased the cruising deluxe this year. In addition, I bought the deluxe editions for my Dsis and Ddad as we are planning a family cruise Feb 2009.
The pockets are my favorite and I love the area where one can keep cc's, passes, etc. in the front. I still have the original pen which was lost for about a year, but found last week! wahoo!

[Lesley Perschky]

Love the Deluxe version, its soo smart and keeps all the bits together.

[Ransom]

Wups! Forgot to add....we can't do the refills, because we save every one! We just need some nice way to label the spine of each binder with the year for easy future reference (and, yes, we do refer to the old Passpockets from time to time when memory fails us...that's what they're there for! )

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Originally Posted by Ransom

Wups! Forgot to add....we can't do the refills, because we save every one! We just need some nice way to label the spine of each binder with the year for easy future reference (and, yes, we do refer to the old Passpockets from time to time when memory fails us...that's what they're there for! )

I had a 2008 spiral bound, which was great, but I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my 2009 deluxe!! After reading this thread, I feel confident that the upgrade to deluxe is the right choice!

[Ransom]

Originally Posted by MAKHayes-DisneyDiva

I had a 2008 spiral bound, which was great, but I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my 2009 deluxe!! After reading this thread, I feel confident that the upgrade to deluxe is the right choice!

Of course! I can't imagine a diva without the deluxe.

[sillyolebear2380]

I never even seen the Deluxe book yet. I have the spiral and my trip is in less then 30 days sooo maybe next time

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Originally Posted by Ransom

Of course! I can't imagine a diva without the deluxe.

You so get me, Ransom!

[Wolfy6688]

I currently have the spiral - I love it, of course
But when I placed my order for the 2009 one, I ordered the deluxe... I'll let you know my vote soon!

[nat1234]

I bought the spiral bound edition for our trip in 2007 and absolutely loved it. For our trip next year I upgraded to the deluxe. I can't wait for it to come.

[TNTWheels]

How long does it take for the WDW PassPorter take? Is it the same as the DL one? I think it was three weeks, I am I right?

[happyhedgehogs]

I've always been a deluxe kind of gal but I do like to keep one old spiral version (one that I got in the $1 sale) near my favorite chair. That way I can pull it out and browse when I have free time. It's a bit outdated, of course, but still helpful for its maps and ride descriptions.

[bgoodmickey]

Bought the 2008 spiral for my trip this past June and loved it. DH and I are planning a Land/Sea for 2010 so I bought the 2008 Deluxe DCL to start planning. I like the option of taking pages out and doing a combo for the trip. Can use the binder in the future for either type trip

[houlababy]

I am a new PassPorter user. I bought the Spiral one this time and LOVE it. After seeing what people are saying about the Deluxe one, I think that will be the way I go next year!