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[DonaldDuck4Me]

Hi Everyone!

I just bought a copy of the 2005 Passporter which I think I am going to love, but I am going exchange it for the 2006 version in November. My vacation is 12 days long (Dec - Jan). I really like the idea of having a binder, so would I benefit more from getting a Passporter Binder to put the 2006 version in or would the older version in the binder be sufficient? How extensive are the updates that can be added to the older version? Would I need to purchase extra pockets for the binder? Is it fairly easy to make the switch from sprial bound to a binder? I've read the other posts but I didn't really get the answers for my issues. SO HELP...what should I do?? Thanks!

Tricia

[DopeyGirl]

Welcome to the boards, Tricia!!!

The first one I bought was a spiral bound one and, while I really liked it, I found that it would benefit me more to buy the Deluxe. This will be my third trip this year with my Deluxe!!! It's SO much more convenient . . . I have just purchased new PassPockets for each trip and printed off any updates to the book . . .

The 2006's are on pre-order right now . . . if you really like the idea of a binder, and you're planning on making more trips in the near future, I would invest in the Deluxe PassPorter (buy the Deluxe Starter Kit). The Starter Kit comes with the complete 2006 PassPorter (looseleaf) and the "leather-look" 6-ring binder (no, it is NOT real leather) . . . there are pockets in the binder for cards, tickets, etc . . . and there is a place to put a pen in there as well! All you would have to do in 1007 is buy the "Refill Kit" and you are good to go! If you happen to need extra PassPockets, you can get those separately as well!!!

The spiral version can not be put into the binder . . . so if you are going from spiral to deluxe, stick with the 2005 you have now and order the Deluxe for 2006. If there are things that need updated, they will let everyone know and provide a PDF file that can be downloaded and printed with marks where you can hole punch it and add it to your binder.

Hope this helps!!! If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask!!! Someone around here will definitely get yout the answers you need!!!

[DonaldDuck4Me]

Okay...so let me get this straight...if I order the Binder Version it will come with the 2006 Edition? Should I also get extra pockets for a 12 day vacation? If I stick with the spiral version how would extra pockets be added to that??

[rella]

Both the spiral and the deluxe edition come with 10 day pockets and an additional blank page that can be labeled with the next consecutive "day label" on the label sheet included in each edition. If you use a spiral edition you really cannot easily attach anymore pages. If you get the deluxe edition, it is a "ring hole" book and extra pocket pages can be purchased to add on.....also, any updates and be printed and using a hole punch can be just put right where the corrected or updated page would go. The additional pockets can be purchased and used in either edition but with the deluxe edition you just open the rings and insert......I have used both editions and pre-ordered the 2006 refill for the deluxe edition. Once I bought the deluxe Passporter I wouldn't think of going back to the spiral edition. I hope this helps alittle. rella

[AllisonG]

Tricia,
Sounds like you should enjoy your 05' spiral edition but would benefit from the 06' deluxe. You can easily add/subtract from the deluxe. The pages go in and come out with in problem. For several years the spiral edition was the only thing available. So that was what I ordered but once the deluxe was offered?! Well now wasn't that a luxury! I love my deluxe edition! Every year after you will only need to order the refill kit. It works out great.

At the PassPorter Store you can purchase a 5-PassPocket set for $2.50 or a 14-PassPocket set for $5.99.

Every year the PP goes through some updating and changes. One year the changes were fold out maps, another year they added color. There is ALWYAS something new.
Alot of us PP addicts like to order a new edition every year. We're just kooky that way. Even if I don't plan a trip for a particular year, I still want my PP!
If Disney changes or updates anything at their parks or resorts PP has update pages that you can print out and add to your book.
So, good luck on your decision and enjoy your guide book!

[DopeyGirl]

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Okay...so let me get this straight...if I order the Binder Version it will come with the 2006 Edition? Should I also get extra pockets for a 12 day vacation? If I stick with the spiral version how would extra pockets be added to that??

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Yes, when you order the 2006 deluxe, it comes WITH the 2006 Passporter! It comes with 10 days worth of PassPockets plus you can order a set of 5 blank pockets where you can use your stickers from inside your PassPorters to label them for the extra days! (The 5-pocket set is $2.50 in the PassPorter store!)

If you stick with the spiral, you will not be able to add extra pockets to it.

Your best bet is to enjoy the 2005 spiral now then in November, upgrade to the 2006 deluxe! You won't regret it!!!