Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line 2009 (Paperback)

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Birnbaum's Disney guides take to the high seas with this comprehensive look at the Disney Cruise Line and all the events, activities, and ports of call to sample aboard the Wonder and the Magic. 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. Find out the characters' favorite hangouts, and, for adults only-find out some of our little-known hideaways.

The guide also includes a chapter on Ports of Call to help you decide which tours and shore excursions to take, plus a fun-filled guide to activities for kids of all ages-tots and teens and in-betweens. Additionally, we'll show you where to massage your cares away, the best places to be after dark, how to celebrate in style whether you're just married or renewing your vows, marking a special birthday or anniversary, or just rejoicing, and the secrets to planning a successful family reunion.

This year's edition includes insights into the newest shore excursions available to guests aboard the Disney Magic and Wonder, first hand accounts of new dining and entertainment opportunities onboard the Disney ships, and updates on the extensive kids-only activities and programming provided by Disney Cruise Line. And now that Disney Cruise Line plans to add two new ships to its fleet, we'll provide a sneak peek into the not-too-distant future.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions (September 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 142311051X
• ISBN-13: 978-1423110514
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #140,324 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for any new Cruiser, but no info on Tortola port of call, March 26, 2009

By	Lee Givens, Jr. "Mac Dude" (Maryland USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great for getting an idea on what to expect and a great overview of the excursion possibilities. One interesting note, no info on Tortola. Not sure if it's a new thing and Birnbaum missed it? I'll have to do some more research on my own, but the book will be coming with us on the cruise. 84 days to go!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview but required supplemental information., December 29, 2008

By	B. Daugherty (MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was informative, however I didn't find it quite as helpful as I had hoped. I had to supplement it with mailings from Disney Cruise Line to get more detail on the types and prices of staterooms that were available. It also didn't discuss enough of the need to adjust your vacation plans to match up with the Disney cruise schedules, which vary from year-to-year. With both sets of information in hand, we are now ready to plan our vacation.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Birnbaum Guide 2009 Disney Cruise Line, October 31, 2008

By	Jennifer M. Moerler "hard working teacher" (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was just what I expected. It helped answer many of the questions I had about our upcoming cruise. It had clear descriptions of excursions, activities on the ship, and the different restaurant choices. I recommend this book to anyone planning a Disney Cruise.