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There are guidebooks that publish information that is supposed to be correct based on advanced data they are given. If there are errors or ommisions in what they write, publish, and sell to the public... they seem fine with that.
The authors of the PassPorter Guidebooks are NOT fine with that and take great care to properly research, gather, and write accurate, helpful, useful information that will not mislead or disappoint their readership (who have come to expect that kind of attention to detail, care, and patience.) Then, they have publishing/printing timelines to deal with -- ones that have cost benefits to the consumer which keep prices reasonable.
It's one of the many reasons why the PassPorters have won such prestigious awards.
There are thousands of happy repeat customers who have come to trust them over the years. So it would be foolhardy to change their method of operation and produce shoddy work just to be able to say they had something on the shelf.
Personally, I'll be happy to wait for the eventual release of their excellent guidebook on the topic.
We leave for our first ever DCL tomorrow. I purchased (or maybe I won it) the 2010 DCL edition and found out everything I needed to know about the Dream. I will get the 2011 edition once it is out but really don't think there will be much more to add about the Dream than what is already in the 2010 edition!!! Give it a try!!!
Jennifer and Dave have been keeping readers updated every single week both in the PassPorter News (our weekly e-newsletter) and on the PassPorter Moms Podcast. They have also been periodicially updating both the site and the message boards. They do everything possible to keep readers up to date. But the more time they spend posting updates on every single possible thread (there are now multiple threads asking for updates!), the less time they have to actually work on the book. So I'm sure everyone can appreciate the fact they are doing the best they can to keep everyone happy and create the best, most comprehensive, product possible. It is very rare to have a relationship like the one Jennifer and Dave have with their readers where people are so aware of the publishing process. Most other guidebooks simply become available and you order them when that happens.
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I agree with this wholeheartedly. I am also cruising this summer and I simply bought the 2010 edition and am using that to plan our trip. Even if you are ordering this for DREAM info, you could have the 2010 edition and just see the updates on the DCL site and on this board. I wouldn't have negative feelings about the publishers simply because it isn't out yet. I am quite certain it will be well worth the wait.
Yes, we are working hard on this -- it's a big project. I mention our status frequently on our podcast, on Facebook, so on, and so forth -- but it is hard to keep updating in so many places. And it is important we take the time to do this right -- just today I found an error in one of Disney's official floorplans, and it took some time to make our own floorplan in the book to my satisfaction.
I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, though, so I think pre-orders can open soon -- and when they do, at least part of the book will be available online to read for those who pre-order through PassPorter.
Thank you for you continued patience and understanding.
Thankyou for your update Jenn. Waiting patiently (well, as patiently as I can ). Can't do Disney without your book, i trust and rely on you. WIthout your wonderful books, I'd be lost.. take the time you need.. as long as it's quick! Cruising in February, but I want to plan! lol thankyou for all your hard work.. seriously!
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Yes, we are working hard on this -- it's a big project. I mention our status frequently on our podcast, on Facebook, so on, and so forth -- but it is hard to keep updating in so many places. And it is important we take the time to do this right -- just today I found an error in one of Disney's official floorplans, and it took some time to make our own floorplan in the book to my satisfaction.
I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, though, so I think pre-orders can open soon -- and when they do, at least part of the book will be available online to read for those who pre-order through PassPorter.
Thank you for you continued patience and understanding.
Thanks for the update Jennifer, we cruise for the first time in January and are looking forward to the guidebook. If you need someone to help proof read I would be glad to help
Yes, we are working hard on this -- it's a big project. I mention our status frequently on our podcast, on Facebook, so on, and so forth -- but it is hard to keep updating in so many places. And it is important we take the time to do this right -- just today I found an error in one of Disney's official floorplans, and it took some time to make our own floorplan in the book to my satisfaction.
I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, though, so I think pre-orders can open soon -- and when they do, at least part of the book will be available online to read for those who pre-order through PassPorter.
Thank you for you continued patience and understanding.
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) the 2010 DCL edition and found out everything I needed to know about the Dream. I will get the 2011 edition once it is out but really don't think there will be much more to add about the Dream than what is already in the 2010 edition!!! Give it a try!!!
But the more time they spend posting updates on every single possible thread (there are now multiple threads asking for updates!), the less time they have to actually work on the book. So I'm sure everyone can appreciate the fact they are doing the best they can to keep everyone happy and create the best, most comprehensive, product possible. It is very rare to have a relationship like the one Jennifer and Dave have with their readers where people are so aware of the publishing process. Most other guidebooks simply become available and you order them when that happens.
). Can't do Disney without your book, i trust and rely on you. WIthout your wonderful books, I'd be lost.. take the time you need.. as long as it's quick! 
Cruising in February, but I want to plan! lol thankyou for all your hard work.. seriously!
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