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Old 10-06-2011, 10:18 AM   #1
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Pre-Orders Open for 2012 editions of PassPorter's Walt Disney World

You can now pre-order the print editions of PassPorter's Walt Disney World at PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2012 Pre-Order Center -- this includes our popular Collector's Edition (only available during pre-order period), spiral, deluxe starter kit, deluxe refill kit, and looseleaf text. All of these include the Online Edition/E-Reader edition free. And if you want ONLY the Online Edition/E-Reader Edition, you can get just that, too -- no pre-order necessary as it's immediately available for download.

Tips: Don't forget to use your coupons. Podcast listeners will find a 25% discount coupon code in this week's podcast. Returning readers and message board members have a 30% discount code. And PassPorter's Club members have a 35% discount (look it up here).

You can view 44 free pages from the new guidebook at Displaying PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2012 - PassPorter's Club Concierge Desk

Note: The Online Edition is best browsed online at Displaying PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2012 - PassPorter's Club Concierge Desk -- you may also download it for your computer or an e-reader (iPad, Nook, etc.), but you'll want to download it directly from the store at PassPorter Travelers Store - Disney Travel Books and Guides (login, click Order History, find your order, and click Download Now) to avoid time-outs.

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How early in 2012 are these expected to ship? We are travelling the week that includes the end of January and beginning of February.
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We're just not sure yet -- we're trying out a new printer this year, in the hopes of improving some issues we've had in the past -- and we don't know how it will play out yet. That's why it's just "early 2012" for now. The printer is projecting earlier, but ... you know how things like this go. Sorry I cannot be more definitive.
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YAY!!!!

We are planning a 2012 trip and I will be diving into full planning mode next month, so this was great news today!!

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Thanks Jennifer. I've pre-ordered my deluxe refills & have the online version downloaded & on my Kindle. I just have to say that I absolutely adore my Passporter & am thrilled that you've come out with an electronic version for those of us who have e-readers. I'm really looking forward to being able to bring my Passporter in to the parks without needing to lug around my deluxe binder that's a bit on the heavy side since I order 2 refills & make my own dividers so it's organized the way that makes the most sense to me.
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So excited! I just pre-ordered mine!
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I just pre-ordered my 2012 Passporter!! I am so excited to get it! However in the meantime I tried downloading it to my Nook and was unable, Am I doing something wrong? Is the download too big for my older version Nook? Thanks In Advance for the help!!!
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Did you download directly, or did you first download to your computer, then sync to the Nook? (download and sync is more reliable)
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I did my pre order last Friday. I think Ive said it before but I have to say it again that PassPorter have the best customer service!!!
I had my VERY nice discount from ordering the collectors ed. last year. I had a large order to place this year so I thought I may as well see if it would work on the whole order. Well, I couldn't get the code to work so I called and asked what I was doing wrong. A few clicks later and OMGosh, it DID work on the WHOLE order! I saved a crap ton of money!
Not only that but I also felt pixie dusted to find out that I'll get the cruise gude in time to get that to my DD so she can start working on honeymoon plans.
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