New PassPorter Title Poll -- Please Give Us Your Input
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**Jennifer Marx** · 09-28-2006, 10:50 AM

Hello!

We're planning to do a second edition of PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs next fall, but we feel the title has been causing some confusion -- special needs means certain things to certain people. Some people don't identify with the title, others feel the scope of the book doesn't match the title. So we're considering a new name that more accurately identifies the scope of the book, which covers traditional special needs as well as everyday needs like infants, seniors, diet, pregnancy, addiciton recovery, and religion. Please keep in mind that we want a title that speaks to its intended audience without seeming too general -- we don't want readers who are disappointed because they thought they were purchasing a general guidebook.

So we've come up with a bunch of title ideas -- can you please look over these and let us know your favorites? Your input means a lot to us!

Note: These ideas are for the main title only -- we'll also add a sub-title that further explains the purpose of the book, such as A guide for travelers with specialized needs, or Enabling vacations and cruises for everyone's special needs. But let's just look at the main title first.

If you have another idea, or have comments, you're welcome to reply to this thread with your thoughts!

RobDVC · 09-28-2006, 11:23 AM

I like "...Personalized!"

fifitrixabelle · 09-28-2006, 11:28 AM

I thought the old title was good. I bought it. How about Passporter- a helping hand.

millerwdwfans · 09-28-2006, 11:28 AM

Now that I read your discription of the book I will probably be ordering one of those too. I don't know why I never looked at it before. I bought Passpoter DL when I have no immmediate plans for that and just the other day I ordered the DCL Passporter. No plans for that in the near future either but I thought both of these would be a tool for getting a plan in place. Well now I'm going to have to add this one to my collection. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Thanks for the info and thanks for all the great books.
(great books=understatement [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img])

**cjadkins** · 09-28-2006, 11:34 AM

I like the "Personalized" title better than the rest. I thought of another one that's along the same lines:

Passporter's WDW - Especially for You!

(maybe you could put the "special" part of "especially" in a different font or color to reflect the Special needs aspect.

Aminspired · 09-28-2006, 11:37 AM

I like "Personalized" but I would never think it would have Special Needs info in it...How about a little more like "Passporter Personalized: Because everyone has Special Needs" or something to that effect....

**Colexis Mom** · 09-28-2006, 12:36 PM

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Passporter's WDW - Especially for You!

(maybe you could put the "special" part of "especially" in a different font or color to reflect the Special needs aspect.

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I like this one as well [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif[/img] I've been pondering this since you posted it, as I don't think the suggestions given really give the reader an idea that it is a special needs book (although I understand that there will be a subtitle). Having the "special" highlighted or in different font should lead the reader that there must be something up regarding special.

I'm still pondering [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]

revral · 09-28-2006, 02:51 PM

I like the current title the best. Why? I'll take it title by title.

WDW Unlimited - There are limits. Limits are a fact of life. Whether you have "special needs" or not. The vast majority of us are limited by work,money, & a list of other things that make it highly unlikely that we can go & stay for as long as we would like. While Disney is extremely accessible & willing to help; there are things that they either can't do because of current laws or will not do for whatever the reason. Therefore WDW Unlimited is just inaccurate & misleading.

Master WDW - I doubt anyone ever masters it. If mastering it was easy cm's wouldn't have to go to Disney College & even at that I don't think any except Walt himself (if he was still alive) could legitimatley claim to have mastered WDW.

Personlaized - Okay. Do I really need to spell this one out? Any trip anyone takes is personalized whether a travel agent books it or the person taking the trip books it. Even tours such as those offered by Globus, Cosmos, & Trafalgar can be personalize by choosing what you do with the free time your given, what optional activities you choose to do etc. For that matter if you get enough people together & are willing to pay the money you can create your tour using their buses & guides.

WDW Enabled - makes it sounds like a piece of equipment that's been upgraded or modified. WDW Enabled with Mouse Power now with 30% more mouse power

WDW Yes You Can - Err. Didn't know I needed permission and anyway I'm an adult. I have the money & the time. Is there rally anything you could do to stop me?

Mouse Sense - I think that would be a cute title for a kids' version of the PassPorter

Without a Hitch - Any trip runs into problems. Even if it is something minor such as forgetting your toothbrush.

Wide Open - Uh. No, WDW isn't wide open. There are places in the parks that your not allowed for any number of reasons.

Uncomplicated - Your joking? Right? Going to WDW is anything but simple.

Open Mouse - Well either Mickey or Minnie is having surgery or the disney college is having their version of an open house for the family & friends of the cm's

Maybe I'm crazy, but I'll take, "for your special needs" over the others anytime & anywhere.

krisk11 · 09-28-2006, 03:49 PM

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Passporter's WDW - Especially for You!

(maybe you could put the "special" part of "especially" in a different font or color to reflect the Special needs aspect.

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I never thought there was anything wrong with the original name but I do like Carla's idea.

tigger22 · 09-28-2006, 04:05 PM

I like the word accessible - multiple meanings - within reach, easy to deal with, capable of being used. This can relate to how WDW is available to those who have conditions/concerns covered by the book.

Passporter Walt Disney World - Especially Accessible
Passporter Walt Disney World - Entirely Accessible
Passporter Walt Disney World - (enter your modifier here) Accessible

Don't know. Just throwing out ideas. Might sound more like refers to mobility issues?

tndisneyfam · 09-28-2006, 04:28 PM

I ordered it last week because I needed another PP to read, while I wait for the 2007 edition. Wow! It has something in it for everyone. But I could see where the current title could be a little confusing for some. I read the description and had no problems deciding to get it. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Darcie

**disneyknut** · 09-29-2006, 09:42 AM

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I like the word accessible - multiple meanings - within reach, easy to deal with, capable of being used. This can relate to how WDW is available to those who have conditions/concerns covered by the book.

Passporter Walt Disney World - Especially Accessible
Passporter Walt Disney World - Entirely Accessible
Passporter Walt Disney World - (enter your modifier here) Accessible

Don't know. Just throwing out ideas. Might sound more like refers to mobility issues?

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I REALLY like Tiff's idea... Accessible Walt Disney World. with the r subtitle PassPorters guide for special needs... or something to that effect, I can't come up with a good subtitle that encompasses all that is in the book.
ETA: Here's a random subtitle ( maybe too long but wanted to throw the whole thought out there): "Managing WDW with special and everyday needs: physical, psychiological, diet, seniors, infancy, addiction addition & more"

BethC · 09-29-2006, 07:09 PM

I like part of Ann's idea. What about Managing WDW with special and everyday needs, then maybe include balloons with the other info in them. I also agree with revral about the other names. I personally would not buy a book titled that (since I already buy PP reg)

**DyanKJ130** · 09-29-2006, 07:34 PM

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I like the word accessible - multiple meanings - within reach, easy to deal with, capable of being used. This can relate to how WDW is available to those who have conditions/concerns covered by the book. Many of the other wordings suggested, while good, would not make me feel like the book is written with special needs in mind.

Passporter Walt Disney World - Especially Accessible
Passporter Walt Disney World - Entirely Accessible
Passporter Walt Disney World - (enter your modifier here) Accessible

Don't know. Just throwing out ideas. Might sound more like refers to mobility issues?

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As a Special Educator, I particularly like the word ACCESSIBLE - with whatever descriptive word (simply accessible? You're essentially making WDW accessibility simple). Accessible is a word that many people with handicaps are already familiar with. Accessible would help the reader recognize that this book is a tool to help a guest overcome various challenges that one may encounter while a WDW.

Just a thought

**DopeyGirl** · 09-30-2006, 03:29 PM

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Passporter's WDW - Especially for You!

(maybe you could put the "special" part of "especially" in a different font or color to reflect the Special needs aspect.

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I do like this idea!

I thought about the "Personalized" one but that could be a tad bit misleading to some. Some may see "Personalized" and not think of it as "for your special needs", if that makes any sense.