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I like to take the PassPocket out with me for the day, which you can't do with the spiral (well, unless you ripped it out)! So easy to put right back in!
I ordered one spiral, then upgraded to a deluxe and have never looked back. As Marnie says, you can take out the pages you want and use them daily. I also love the fact that you then order a refill each year, rather than a completely new book.
The binder that comes with the deluxe is really nice too, lots of slots to hold papers and cards, like id, gift cards, park cards, etc... there's a pen holder too.
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After reading through this thread I have decided to get the Deluxe Version. My question is when to buy it? We are doing a family reunion (11 people) at WDW in 2012, probably in June. It seems to be the only time we can all get away. Should I wait and get the 2012 edition? I'll need to do ADR's in December so I am leaning toward ordering one now.
Unfotunately my budget is very tight right now but I am willing to tighten it up even more and get the free media shipping. What do you think?
For something like a reunion, you can't start planning soon enough. I'd suggest getting the 2011 now, rather than waiting.
Where to get it? I have a vested financial interest. Buy it from the PassPorter store, and Jennifer and I make more money. However, wherever you're happiest buying is where you should shop. We want booksellers to be happy to carry our books. If you make your favorite bookseller happy, that's a very good thing, too. When there are thousands of stores selling our books, it means we sell lots more books than we can sell here at our little old web site.
Very few brick-and-mortar stores carry the deluxe in stock. You'd have to order it from a clerk, and wait for it to arrive. Amazon, BN.com, Borders.com, and other online booksellers are more likely to have the book in stock. Each will probably offer a different deal. Feel free to go out and do what's best for you.
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After reading through this thread I have decided to get the Deluxe Version. My question is when to buy it? We are doing a family reunion (11 people) at WDW in 2012, probably in June. It seems to be the only time we can all get away. Should I wait and get the 2012 edition? I'll need to do ADR's in December so I am leaning toward ordering one now.
Unfotunately my budget is very tight right now but I am willing to tighten it up even more and get the free media shipping. What do you think?
If you order through this site you can get the digital copy after you have completed the order. So, even though media mail might be slow, you can still start using the online edition right away.
I'm so excited that my new PassPorter came today! My last one was a spiral, and this one is also a spiral. I ordered the spiral because they are less expensive. I never even considered getting the deluxe until I just read this thread. Now I wish I would have ordered the deluxe version... Since you are saving on Media Mail, I think you should splurge and get the Deluxe!
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I visit WDW for the peace and quiet, it's the only week each year that my kids don't fight and argue with each other!
Just got 2 books that I ordered online from here. was at the bookstore with my daughter and had the passporter book in my hand to buy then remembered that you get a discount here. Plus they only had 1 of the books I wanted at the store ended up getting both books here and 2 of the passporter pouches and got the email they shipped and they were sitting on my doorstep the next day
next order think I will get the deluxe
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my Deluxe binder is still in excellent shape and I've had it since Feb. 2006. Benji's standard PP lasted a week before it lost it's front cover, another week before it lost it's back, and now we don't know where it's at.
Another vote for the deluxe here. I love being able to print out the eBooks and lists to include in my binder. Plus, since we buy a new set of folders for each trip, the deluxe is a bargain.
We pack our Passporter for each trip and fill out the pockets each night at the resort, making sure to note our favorite memories and tips. Then, when we start getting close to the next year's trip, we dig out the old pages and reminisce.... one of my favorite Disney traditions!
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However, wherever you're happiest buying is where you should shop. We want booksellers to be happy to carry our books. If you make your favorite bookseller happy, that's a very good thing, too. When there are thousands of stores selling our books, it means we sell lots more books than we can sell here at our little old web site.
I visit WDW for the peace and quiet, it's the only week each year that my kids don't fight and argue with each other!
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