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[Since1994]

Will there be an electronic version of the 2009 Passporter's Walt Disney World Guide released at the same time as the paper/hardback books?

[Dave Marx]

Normally we don't put an electronic version on sale at the same time the print versions are released. There have been times we've made electronic versions available (free to people who pre-ordered) when there was a delay in delivery of the print books (since they may be coming from Hong Kong). We also made an electronic version available for sale this year when we ran out of the print version.

I'm sure that will change in the years to come, as e-book readers become more widespread and e-book versions become a necessity for any newly-released book. However, there will always be the question of how you can create organizer pockets for an e-book.

As someone interested in an electronic version, would the lack of pockets be a problem?

Would you feel odd reading a book that makes regular reference to using the (non-existent) PassPockets, or would we have to produce an alternate manuscript that makes no mention of them?

Since you're in Scotland, is part of your question due to the inevitably slow delivery you'll encounter, or perhaps the high cost of international shipping?

The better we can understand our readers' needs, the better job we can do.

[Courtney892]

As a person who purchased the electronic version for the first time this year, I can tell you what my use for it was/is in case that is helpful in any way.

I am the contact person for a group of 8 travelling to Disney next month and no one else in the group was very familiar with what Disney had to offer. I purchased the electronic version entirely to send to them during the planning process: Value hotel choices when it was time to pick a resort, attraction information for when it was time to pick parks, and restaurant information for ADR info. Also, I sent personalized worksheets with our information, but the electronic version is not needed for those.

The electronic version was a godsend for me in this situation and even though I didn't love paying the extra money when I have the Deluxe and the electronic version was only really for convenience (which wouldn't have been needed had they purchased their own Passporters), it did help me a lot with getting information to them in a timely fashion and well organized manner. We may try to download info to hubby's the palm from the electronic version because they don't really know what they want to do touring wise still

[Since1994]

Originally Posted by Dave Marx

As someone interested in an electronic version, would the lack of pockets be a problem?

Would you feel odd reading a book that makes regular reference to using the (non-existent) PassPockets, or would we have to produce an alternate manuscript that makes no mention of them?

Since you're in Scotland, is part of your question due to the inevitably slow delivery you'll encounter, or perhaps the high cost of international shipping?

Hi Dave

I have previously purchased the Passporter and find them extremely informative and easy to use.

Earlier this year I purchased the 2008 version to start my planning for our trip in October. Its amazing how much can change in the parks within a year.

As the 2009 version is due to be released very close to our departure date, if the 2009 was available electronically I would prefer to take the 2009 version with me rather than the 2008.

For me, the e-book version allows me to take the sections of the Passporter that I will need for my vacation rather than take the whole book. This year we won't be staying on Disney property. So we will only need reference to the parks and restaurants.

With reference to use of pockets that the published Passporters have, they are a great addition to keeping all the little keepsakes such as park maps, receipts etc, in one place. However for the e-book readers, I don't feel that the "missing" pockets would be a problem. Knowing that the published version does have these pockets and the Deluxe version is available to add and remove additional pockets is good referencing tool within an e-book.

I will be looking to purchase a Deluxe Passporter in the near future, the pricing and delivery for International sales are reasonable and expected.

Thanks for creating the Passporter series. I would be lost without it.

[mikki]

I haven't bought an ebook version yet but if you had one I could download to my Palm I would be in 7th heaven! I like passporter but weightwise an electronic Palm version would be fantastic!

[KrisS]

Originally Posted by Courtney892

I purchased the electronic version entirely to send to them during the planning process: Value hotel choices when it was time to pick a resort, attraction information for when it was time to pick parks, and restaurant information for ADR info. Also, I sent personalized worksheets with our information...

Not trying to be a whistle blower......but is this legal? Is that like making a Xerox copy of a paper book and sending it to someone? Copywright? Just wondering?

[Courtney892]

but is this legal?

I honestly never thought of that issue, but I can't imagine what would be illegal about it. I have let other ppl borrow my passporter to help make decisions on Resorts, Food, and Parks, and that is all I did with the two family members we're travelling with. I even had to buy 2 books to do it since I have the Deluxe and had no personal need for the electronic version.

I emailed what I was looking for to the store, and no one ever told me that there was a problem. In my mind it's like letting them borrow my version to make decisions, except they live too far away for me to get my print copy back in a timely fashion. I did not send them the book. Just explanations of the 2 resorts they were debating between, the checklists for attractions, and descriptions of food options. I re-read my post above and I can see where it sounds like I sent them the book itself, but all I sent them was a couple of pages in checklists out of the electronic version.

If there is a legality issue with what I did, I hope one of the Marxs will let me know, although of course it is already done now

[aligalreilly]

Originally Posted by Dave Marx

As someone interested in an electronic version, would the lack of pockets be a problem?

Would you feel odd reading a book that makes regular reference to using the (non-existent) PassPockets, or would we have to produce an alternate manuscript that makes no mention of them?

I pre-ordered the 2009 PassPorter and received the 2008 PP online and I LOVE IT! I order the refills for my deluxe each year but would rather get it electronically and only print out a hard copy of what I need. That way I can be "green" and up-to-date at the same time

I only order new PassPockets when I'm actually taking a trip and would do the same thing with an electronic version of the book.

Please release the PP books electronically

[PamelaK]

I would love the electronic version as a supplement to my hard copy. I am in the beginning planning stages of a trip for next summer. We are currently at 4 adults and 3 kids. Having an electronic version would allow me to continue my planning while also allowing them to borrow my hard copy. It would also allow me to make changes directly to my worksheets while we are all sitting around during a game night or planning session.