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"This book is so jam-packed with information about the Disney Cruise Line that I read it cover to cover even though I have already been on two cruises on the Disney Magic." Lisa Goodmurphy - Gone with the Family
About the Author
Len Testa is the coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland. He lives in Greensboro, NC. As a charter member of the official Walt Disney Parks Moms Panel, Erin Foster has researched and written answers to more than 10,000 guest questions about Disney travel. She lives in New York City. Laurel Stewart manages operations and does business development for TouringPlans.com. She is also a contributing writer to the Unofficial Guide series. Before making the move to the travel industry, Laurel worked for a large Redmond, Washington-based software company.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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R. Vashko
on April 4, 2014
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I am a big fan of Len Testa's Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, and being a frequent Disney cruiser, I was excited to hear Len was bringing his exhaustive coverage and singular wit to Disney Cruise Lines.
I am happy to say that if you are a fan of Len's other books or his personality (as heard on numerous Disney Parks podcasts), you get more of the same in this book, in a very good way. Intelligent, funny, and always completely honest, Len, Laurel and Erin give a first-time cruiser a very thorough overview of the multitude of Disney cruises around the world.
Len et al freely tells you things that they don't like about the cruises (notably, the port adventures and shopping), but that in turn lends credibility when they tell you about the things they *do* like. If you want nothing but warm-and-fuzzies about DCL, buy the Birmbaum Official Guide, but be prepared for an anemic whitewash of a book that presents DCL as flawless, when it certainly is not so.
The only reason I took off a star is because, while the book is full of detail on the ships, it is a little light on detail for the shore excursions. By their own admission, the authors aren't big fans of them; however, I think they should still provide some more detailed coverage, so readers can decide for themselves if a shore excursion is worth trying. Perhaps future editions will contain more detail, when Len & crew have had a chance to sail on more itineraries. If you want really thorough coverage of the shore excursions, consider Dave & Jennifer Marx's Passporter's Guide instead.
And where's the Jim Hill Disney Dish?
But, in all, this is a great book and a worthy addition to Len's line Unofficial Guide Disney books.
I am happy to say that if you are a fan of Len's other books or his personality (as heard on numerous Disney Parks podcasts), you get more of the same in this book, in a very good way. Intelligent, funny, and always completely honest, Len, Laurel and Erin give a first-time cruiser a very thorough overview of the multitude of Disney cruises around the world.
Len et al freely tells you things that they don't like about the cruises (notably, the port adventures and shopping), but that in turn lends credibility when they tell you about the things they *do* like. If you want nothing but warm-and-fuzzies about DCL, buy the Birmbaum Official Guide, but be prepared for an anemic whitewash of a book that presents DCL as flawless, when it certainly is not so.
The only reason I took off a star is because, while the book is full of detail on the ships, it is a little light on detail for the shore excursions. By their own admission, the authors aren't big fans of them; however, I think they should still provide some more detailed coverage, so readers can decide for themselves if a shore excursion is worth trying. Perhaps future editions will contain more detail, when Len & crew have had a chance to sail on more itineraries. If you want really thorough coverage of the shore excursions, consider Dave & Jennifer Marx's Passporter's Guide instead.
And where's the Jim Hill Disney Dish?
But, in all, this is a great book and a worthy addition to Len's line Unofficial Guide Disney books.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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C. J. DUNCAN
on April 24, 2014
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I love Disney books and Disney cruise line is my new obsession. I have read and used the passports guide before but was very pleased to get the Unoffical guide version. I do like the fact that the authors review and use facts. They are honest and give real helpful tips.
The book is laid out clearly and easy to follow.
The authors are well known and trusted in the Disney community too so they write with authority, class, Witt and precision.
If your thinking if a cruise get this book. It will help you.
The book is laid out clearly and easy to follow.
The authors are well known and trusted in the Disney community too so they write with authority, class, Witt and precision.
If your thinking if a cruise get this book. It will help you.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Doug Ingersoll
on April 23, 2014
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Unlike Walt Disney World, which has more books written to it than could possibly be needed, the Disney Cruise Line really does not have a lot out there of note. This book is a great addition to the short list of worthy references. The size is great as a take along, the content is clearly written from the perspective of a team that took the time to get to know the intricacies of the boats, and the approach is one that is focused on the reader's need, while still retaining some playfulness.
Along with the Passporter's Guide to the Disney Cruise Line, I think I now have all I need!
Well done!
Along with the Passporter's Guide to the Disney Cruise Line, I think I now have all I need!
Well done!
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on April 13, 2014
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This guide is the best book out there for information on Disney Cruise Line. The layout is fantastic and flows well. The information is complete and thorough. Another great book in the Unofficial Guide family.
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We just returned from our FOURTH Disney Cruise (did the 12 day Mediterranean) and this book was a great help. Yes, I know about the Disney cruise line (I consider it one of the best cruise lines out there), but a book like this is always a helpful guide. It is thorough and well researched and even though I did not agree with everything in the book (I think the food on the Disney Cruise ships is actually pretty darn good but the critics in the book were more harsh) I think the book is an asset to a FIRST time Disney Cruiser or someone like me who has cruised Disney on several occasions.
I would like to see it updated more for the European ports, but I think that will be coming in their next edition(s) since Disney is now cruising Europe more and more.
I would like to see it updated more for the European ports, but I think that will be coming in their next edition(s) since Disney is now cruising Europe more and more.
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11 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Amira Tech
on April 3, 2014
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This is one of three books we purchased about Disney Cruise Lines last month.
My wife and I have never been on a cruise. We will be taking our 3yr old on a Disney cruise next month. Unlike what appears to be the target audience for these books, we booked our cruise before buying any books. We did a ton of online research but did not buy any books in advance. Our goal with the books was mostly to find reviews of the shore excursions at each port. Our research has lead us to believe that DCL is one of the top, if not the best, cruise lines out there... Even more so if you have kids.
Despite only looking for shore excursion reviews, we read each book cover to cover. FYI, this book briefly talks about excursions at Castaway Cay only. What really stands out about this book is the amount of negativity it coveys. Many of the reviews in the book are excessively negative and contradict all other info we found elsewhere. There is no mention of any other cruise lines having better options, nor any comparing or contrasting with non-Disney lines.
The worst part about all this negativity is that it made wife wife really second guess our purchase and nervous about the cruise. It managed to undo weeks of excitement and replace it with doubts. Only time will tell how accurate we feel this book is, and it may be right!
However, if you are new to DCL and are planning a cruise with them, I do not recommend this book.
My wife and I have never been on a cruise. We will be taking our 3yr old on a Disney cruise next month. Unlike what appears to be the target audience for these books, we booked our cruise before buying any books. We did a ton of online research but did not buy any books in advance. Our goal with the books was mostly to find reviews of the shore excursions at each port. Our research has lead us to believe that DCL is one of the top, if not the best, cruise lines out there... Even more so if you have kids.
Despite only looking for shore excursion reviews, we read each book cover to cover. FYI, this book briefly talks about excursions at Castaway Cay only. What really stands out about this book is the amount of negativity it coveys. Many of the reviews in the book are excessively negative and contradict all other info we found elsewhere. There is no mention of any other cruise lines having better options, nor any comparing or contrasting with non-Disney lines.
The worst part about all this negativity is that it made wife wife really second guess our purchase and nervous about the cruise. It managed to undo weeks of excitement and replace it with doubts. Only time will tell how accurate we feel this book is, and it may be right!
However, if you are new to DCL and are planning a cruise with them, I do not recommend this book.
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