Which book to buy??

mdurigan · 02-27-2009, 04:04 AM

I know most on this site are partial to Lou's book, but I was just deciding between the Hidden Mickeys by Stephen Barrett, The Disney Queue Line Survival Guide, and Lou's First trivia book. I want a book that will be light to carry around but will provide the most varied entertainment in lines and the park (hidden mickeys, attraction trivia, etc.)

Robuclafan · 02-27-2009, 08:23 AM

For a book to carry in the park I would go with Hidden Mickey's. It is made to slip in your back pocket.

NC_WDW_Daddy · 02-27-2009, 08:27 AM

Probably the Hidden Mickeys in the Parks. Defintiely Lou's two books for the drive or flight to WDW.

clion · 02-27-2009, 01:51 PM

I agree. I keep the hidden mickey's book with me while in the parks. Lou's books/audio guides are perfect for trip anticipation and general Disney-fixes.

**disneydame2004** · 02-27-2009, 11:37 PM

First off, I love all three of the books you mentioned, and all of them are good for the Disney fan.

For variety of entertainment and a good guide to the attractions, The Disney Queue Line Survival Guide has both. Games include trivia, scavenger hunts, puzzles, word searches, etc. and the Guide part has an overview of each attraction, restrictions, things to be aware of (loud noises, darkness, etc.), helpful hints, info for the disabled, and things to look for in the queue. BUT it is the largest and heaviest of the three books you are considering.

The Hidden Mickeys book is focused entirely on hidden Mickeys. It is arranged as scavenger hunts through each park, with one section of just the hunt, then a section with more clues to help find the ones on the hunt. You can use the index to find a specific attraction or place to see if there are any hiding nearby. It is the smallest (4" x 9", 220 pages) and lightest of the three books. But as for varied entertainment, Mickey spotting is about it.

The Walt Disney World Trivia Book by Lou Mongello is arranged as multiple choice trivia questions, divided by each park. The questions are given in the first part of each chapter, and then the answers with detailed explanations are in the second part of each chapter. There are some fun "Did you Know?" facts scattered throughout. But again, you pretty much get trivia and no other activities. The book is the same 5.5" x 8.5" as The Disney Queue Line Survival Guide, but just over half as thick (224 vs. 386 pages).

Hope that helps you decide which book is best for you.

mdurigan · 03-01-2009, 05:25 PM

thanks everyone!

Go Ask Alice · 03-01-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clion

I agree. I keep the hidden mickey's book with me while in the parks. Lou's books/audio guides are perfect for trip anticipation and general Disney-fixes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NC_WDW_Daddy

Probably the Hidden Mickeys in the Parks. Defintiely Lou's two books for the drive or flight to WDW.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robuclafan

For a book to carry in the park I would go with Hidden Mickey's. It is made to slip in your back pocket.

Agreed.

Chloebell · 03-25-2009, 02:45 PM

Hidden Mickeys is cool, and even includes some scavenger hunts.

I would get that if I was you

dischick110 · 06-04-2009, 01:16 AM

i only have the HM guide, and all it has is HMs. but its easy to carry. i liked the unofficial guide (but not for carrying in the parks!!!), and then i tore out the iteneraries in the back. hope this helps!

02-27-2009, 04:04 AM	#1
mdurigan A-Ticket holder Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	Which book to buy?? I know most on this site are partial to Lou's book, but I was just deciding between the Hidden Mickeys by Stephen Barrett, The Disney Queue Line Survival Guide, and Lou's First trivia book. I want a book that will be light to carry around but will provide the most varied entertainment in lines and the park (hidden mickeys, attraction trivia, etc.)

02-27-2009, 08:23 AM	#2
Robuclafan B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 53	For a book to carry in the park I would go with Hidden Mickey's. It is made to slip in your back pocket. __________________ My WDW visits: 1972, 1973, 1974 Nov 29-Dec 10, 2004 All-Star Movies Oct 2-Oct 14, 2005 All-Star Sports Nov 26-Dec 4, 2007 All-Star Sports Feb 24-27/Mar 3-10, 2011 Pop Century Feb 27-Mar 3, 2011 Cruise with Lou

02-27-2009, 01:51 PM	#4
clion Fastpass Holder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 450	I agree. I keep the hidden mickey's book with me while in the parks. Lou's books/audio guides are perfect for trip anticipation and general Disney-fixes. __________________ "When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are. Anything your heart desires will come to you ..." Author of the DisneyDaddy blog \| Writer for Celebrations Magazine D23 Charter Member \| Annual Passholder \| Named Disney's Biggest Fan (by Disney and United Vacations)

02-27-2009, 11:37 PM	#5
disneydame2004 Celebrate Everyday! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,677	First off, I love all three of the books you mentioned, and all of them are good for the Disney fan. For variety of entertainment and a good guide to the attractions, The Disney Queue Line Survival Guide has both. Games include trivia, scavenger hunts, puzzles, word searches, etc. and the Guide part has an overview of each attraction, restrictions, things to be aware of (loud noises, darkness, etc.), helpful hints, info for the disabled, and things to look for in the queue. BUT it is the largest and heaviest of the three books you are considering. The Hidden Mickeys book is focused entirely on hidden Mickeys. It is arranged as scavenger hunts through each park, with one section of just the hunt, then a section with more clues to help find the ones on the hunt. You can use the index to find a specific attraction or place to see if there are any hiding nearby. It is the smallest (4" x 9", 220 pages) and lightest of the three books. But as for varied entertainment, Mickey spotting is about it. The Walt Disney World Trivia Book by Lou Mongello is arranged as multiple choice trivia questions, divided by each park. The questions are given in the first part of each chapter, and then the answers with detailed explanations are in the second part of each chapter. There are some fun "Did you Know?" facts scattered throughout. But again, you pretty much get trivia and no other activities. The book is the same 5.5" x 8.5" as The Disney Queue Line Survival Guide, but just over half as thick (224 vs. 386 pages). Hope that helps you decide which book is best for you. __________________ -Pat (Disneydame2004) Dream Team Auction Coordinator Help make a child smile! Dream Team Project Firstgiving Page

03-25-2009, 02:45 PM	#8
Chloebell A-Ticket holder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: England Posts: 10	Re: Which book to buy?? Hidden Mickeys is cool, and even includes some scavenger hunts. I would get that if I was you __________________ Chloe 13 England I LOVE , , , , , and . I'm ADDICTED to my and

02-27-2009, 08:27 AM	#3
NC_WDW_Daddy Annual Passholder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richlands, NC Posts: 3,155	Probably the Hidden Mickeys in the Parks. Defintiely Lou's two books for the drive or flight to WDW.

03-01-2009, 05:25 PM	#6
mdurigan A-Ticket holder Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	thanks everyone!

06-04-2009, 01:16 AM	#9
dischick110 B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: counting how many times better summer would be if i was in WDW Posts: 51	Re: Which book to buy?? i only have the HM guide, and all it has is HMs. but its easy to carry. i liked the unofficial guide (but not for carrying in the parks!!!), and then i tore out the iteneraries in the back. hope this helps! __________________ if i had a $1 million, i'd buy a lifetime pass to WDW, a room in every resort (sometimes i can't decide!) and a private jet to get me there!

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