Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line 2005: Set Sail with Expert Advice [Paperback]

Birnbaum (Author)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up | Series: Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line

A comprehensive guide to the ships of Disney Cruise Line including all the events, activities, and ports of call to sample on the high seas is a brand-new addition to the trusted Birnbaum series. In "Before You Sail," receive advice on what to do and pack prior to your journey. Then get a deck-by-deck, cabin-by-cabin introduction to your vacation "home," as well as personal dining tips from midday snacks to gourmet dinners. Discover the characters' favorite hangouts, and our little-known hideaways.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786853700
• ISBN-13: 978-0786853700
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,346,050 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Short on detail - Long on overview, March 10, 2005

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K. Butler "kaffee32" (Centreville, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line 2005: Set Sail with Expert Advice (Paperback)

I think that if you buy this book hoping to find every little detail about the cruise, you will be sorely disappointed. This book is a very nice overview for someone thinking about cruising with Disney, or someone who just booked their first DCL cruise.

I have been on four Disney cruises, and I still learned something new from the book.

3.0 out of 5 stars Birnbaum's are just ok -, February 1, 2011

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This review is from: Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line 2005: Set Sail with Expert Advice (Paperback)

I buy the Birnbaum's for the pictures - I hate to say that but it is true.

As a Disney lover and vacationer, I find the Birnbaum guides are much more promotional, filled with pretty pictures, brochure type of information etc.

Would I recommend it? For a first timer, yes. I think trying to soak up the information is part of the planning process. There aren't near as many cruise line books as there needs to be and this one is filled with preview pictures and basic information. However, I also recommend scouring the internet for other resources.

5.0 out of 5 stars You're paid for the cruise, a few extra bucks for the book won't kill ya!, October 1, 2008

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Dawn M. Raymond "Movie Maven" (Delaware County, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line 2005: Set Sail with Expert Advice (Paperback)

After all the money you've spent for the cruise, this book will just be a drop in the bucket (or drop in the ocean I should say). I found this book very helpful when I and my family went on the Disney Cruise for my parents' 50th wedding anniversery (grandkids and all). Just finding out where you can get free sodas, water and coffee at all hours, pays for the book by itself. It also explains all the "ins and outs" of the different excursions, stuff on board and where to "hide" from the kids and have some adult time.