Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about PassPorter 2000We get asked plenty of questions about PassPorter Walt Disney World, so we thought it would help to compile some of the answers here. We'll be adding to this as we go, too! If you have a question we haven't answered here, we encourage you to e-mail us at questions@passporter.com. List of Questions Answered Here:
General Questions:
Next: Read What's New in PassPorter 2000 for a list of all the new goodies you'll find in PassPorter! Updated 11/21/03
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When was PassPorter 2000 released?
A: PassPorter Walt Disney World 2000 became available beginning June 20, 2000. Q: Can I get a discount on PassPorter 2000?A: All books ordered through us carry a 20% discount off the $19.95 list price. A 20% discount is also available from Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and Borders.com. If you purchased a copy of the first edition of PassPorter, you can get a 30% discount for orders directly through us. To receive your 30% coupon, simply register your copy of PassPorter with us. If you already registered, locate your coupon at the bottom of the e-mail you received after registering then proceed to the Coupon Information page for directions. If you can't locate your e-mail, send us e-mail and we'll send you another copy. If you don't have a copy of the first edition of PassPorter, all is not lost! For a limited time you can order a first edition at a 50% discount, thereby allowing you to register for a 30% discount on a 2000 (or future) edition. This is a good way to try out the PassPorter concept! Q: Is PassPorter 2000 just a rehash of the first edition?A: Nope! We've made hundreds of changes, improvements, and additions. Read about what's new and what's changed since the first edition to learn more. Q: Do you have more PassPockets (organizer pockets) in the new edition?A: Yes, three more, in fact! That means PassPorter 2000 accommodates vacations up to eleven days now. Q: Can I add and remove pages and pockets in the new PassPorter?A: The standard edition of PassPorter Walt Disney World 2000 uses a regular spiral binding that does not open or close. So you can remove pages by tearing them out, but you cannot replace them. We haven't ignored your request for a way to add and remove things, however! We now offer a deluxe version of PassPorter Walt Disney World 2000 that comes in a stylish tan organizer with an open-and-close ring binder. In addition to the PassPockets, the organizer itself also sports pockets to hold guidemaps, passes, cards, and a pen. And you can buy more PassPockets for the deluxe edition, too! Q: What is PassPorter in a nutshell? A: Actually, PassPorter
doesn't come in a nutshell. (Just teasing!) In brief,
PassPorter combines the expert advice of a good travel
guide with the organizational aspects of a planner, personal organizer, and
trip journal--all bound together with a spiral binding. See What in
the World is a PassPorter? for more information. A: We enjoy the
thrill of venturing into the unknown just as much as the
next person. Even so, when vacation time is so precious
and vacation costs are so high, why risk wasting hours or
even entire days of your vacation because you were
unprepared? The stress of constant on-the-fly decision
making, the disappointment of lost opportunities and the
waste of limited vacation dollars hardly adds up to a
pleasant, rejuvenating vacation. A little up-front
investment in planning and organization helps ensure a
wonderful journey and a lifetime of happy memories. Q: Why should I pay more for PassPorter than I would for the typical guide? A: PassPorter's list price is $19.95 (with a discounted price through us, Amazon,com, and Barnesandnoble.com is $15.95). This price is only a few bucks extra than most other Disney travel guides, an even the same price as another popular guide. But those extra dollars get you a lot more than a typical guide!
The truth is, the
profit margin on a PassPorter is substantially less than
that of a conventional paperback travel guide. Perhaps
that makes us bad businesspeople, but we believe strongly
in our product and in the value we offer. Q: Is PassPorter updated regularly? A: Yes! PassPorter is updated in two ways: First, we keep our Web site up-to-date with the information you need to plan your vacation. Besides the articles and reports you find on our Web site, we also offer a special page of Book Updates (download this page and your PassPorter is always up-to-date). With our Web site, your PassPorter need never go out of date, unlike almost every other travel guide. Second, besides the updates we place on our Web site, we also offer new editions of PassPorter on a yearly basis. Our next edition will be available in January 2001. If you would like to be kept informed of updates, revisions, and new editions, please subscribe to our announcement mailing list. Q: Are other PassPorters in the works? A: Based on
the overwhelming response to PassPorter Walt Disney
World, we are planning to produce a PassPorter New York
City within the next year! We're hoping for a summer/fall
publication date on PassPorter New York City. Q: How can I protect my PassPorter and keep it safe? A: We carry our
PassPorters around in waist
packs
(a.k.a. "fanny packs"), which keeps our
PassPorters handy and protects them from loss and bad
weather. The waist pack needs a main compartment of at
least 6.5" x 9.25" (2000 edition) or 7" x 9.25"
(first edition) to hold your PassPorter
comfortably. We also use day packs with good results, and
some travel-oriented shoulder bags will work well. If
you'd like to see what we offer, take a peek at our store! And if you need
down-and-dirty protection, a resealable plastic bag
(gallon size) does the trick. Q: How big/small is PassPorter? A: We sized PassPorter Walt Disney World very carefully—it is exactly tall enough to fit airline tickets, Disney-issued guidemaps, and brochures in the PassPockets. The dimensions of the first edition of PassPorter are 9" x 6 7/8" and about 1" thick. The dimensions of the second (2000) edition of PassPorter are 9" x 6 3/8" and about 1 1/4" thick. Q: My vacation is over eleven days. Can I purchase more PassPockets? A: Not for the regular version of
PassPorter. But you can purchase a deluxe version of
PassPorter 2000 which is expandable. Q: Do you offer any discounts or coupons? A: Actually, yes!
We usually have at least one discount going on at any one
time. We also offer special electronic coupons to
Disney-related groups such as mailing lists, newsgroups,
message boards, and Web sites -- check with your favorite
one to see if such a program is in effect. Or, suggest that we create one for your group!
In addition to these discounts, we circulate bonafide
paper coupons (remember those?) to our friends, family,
colleagues, reviewers, PassPorter partners, readers...
ok, pretty much everyone who helps us spread the word
about our book! We also offer electronic coupons to
everyone who registers a copy of PassPorter. Ask around! Q: Why do you call it a PassPorter? A: Frankly, we just thought it would be fun to have a book that we could abbreviate to "P.P." All kidding aside, there are two main reasons we chose PassPorter:
A: We did! Who are
we? Jennifer Watson and Dave Marx -- Walt Disney World
vacation veterans and all-around normal people like
yourselves. You can read more about us on the Authors page. Q: How do I order a copy of PassPorter? A: We've tried to
make it as easy as possible for you to get your own copy.
Visit our PassPorter
Store for all the details,
or simply call 1-877-WAYFARER (929-3273) 24 hours a
day/seven days a week if you're in a hurry. Q: Do you offer review copies to the press? A: Definitely! If
you are a member of the press or an Internet leader
(Webmaster, mailing list manager, discussion moderator,
etc.), we'd be delighted to send you a review copy and a
copy of our media kit. Please visit the PassPorter Press Room for more information on
requesting your copy. A: You'll have to ask us before we can answer! Just e-mail us at questions@passporter.com and we'd be happy to answer your question, either about our book or Walt Disney World in general. You may also wish to peek in our mailbox to see if your question has already been answered.
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