May 31, 2009

Little Black Travel Books

Written by Lauren

I confess: I am addicted to Walt Disney World. In recent years we have gone annually, but if I could, I would go multiple times each year. I am barely home from one trip before I am ready to plan the next one. One way I feed my addiction is by reading Walt Disney World guidebooks. Because of this, I was excited to open a box of books from Jennifer and find The Little Black Book of Walt Disney World. I couldn't wait to start reading.

The first thing that struck me about The Little Black Book of Walt Disney World is its size. It is small. Because of this, you won't find some of the photos or detail that you might find in other Disney World guidebooks. Its size, however, is a great feature. With many Disney guidebooks, their large size makes carrying them around the parks inconvenient. You can easily carry this in your purse, making it a useful tool.

The book is divided into sections that cover each of the four major theme parks, as well as Downtown Disney, recreation, and accommodations. Each section includes a fold-out map, which is a great feature when you are carrying it in the park. Each section also breaks down the parks and other amenities into smaller divisions. (e.g. Magic Kingdom is divided into Fantasyland, Adventureland, etc…) and includes "What To Do and See" and "Where To Eat and Shop" for each of these divisions.

My only concern with The Little Black Book of Walt Disney World is that it was released in January 2008. Disney World is constantly changing, and most Disney guidebooks are published annually (and even then it can be difficult to keep up with the changes). Some of the financial information in this book is slightly outdated, and there have been some attractions added that have really impacted park touring (e.g. Toy Story Mania in Hollywood Studios).

With this being said, I plan to carry this guidebook with us on our next trip. It is a great resource when you need information quickly; you can have it at your fingertips. The Little Black Book of Walt Disney World is a great addition to my Walt Disney guidebook collection!

The Little Black Book Travel Guides are also available for all the big vacation cities in the U.S. and many European cities as well. Jennifer has used the city guides, and has named them her hands-down favorite for use on a city vacation. Read her full review of the New York City and Chicago guides at her blog today.

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She confesses to being a Disney addict. Her last trip was in November 2008, and she is planning a trip for the end of 2009. Lauren blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

One of you can win a travel guide to the city of your choice (U.S. or Canada addresses). Check out all the cities represented over at Peter Pauper Press, and leave a comment saying which guide interests you.

Find out what other books and activities are up for grabs at the Summer Fun Giveaway main page. We will announce all the winners on June 11.

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Comments on Little Black Travel Books

May 31, 2009

courtney from mommie blogs @ 8:55 am

We are going to disney in september. this would be perfect!!!!

susan varney @ 9:01 am

the gold book mverno@roadrunner.com

Brittany @ 9:38 am

I think I'd get the most use out of the Disney World guide – I've been wanting to go back!

Amber G @ 10:35 am

I would love to win The Little Black Book of Florence & Tuscany!

Ladytink_534 @ 2:36 pm

The Walt Disney World one of course!

Linda @ 3:13 pm

The Little Black Travel Book I would be most interested in is Boston–so much history from the early settlers, etc. Plus, I've never been out East. Count me in on the contest.
Thank you.

JDSG @ 3:21 pm

I had no idea these existed. Without a doubt the one I would choose is: THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF BOSTON. I have to go to Boston for medical purposes and this guide would be so useful.

BTW, I've never made it to Disney World. I'm so glad you get to go so often. What fun.

I'm so glad you pointed out to use that all of these different guides are out there.

JDSG

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MRS.MOMMYY @ 7:16 pm

vegas

DanielleC @ 7:39 pm

The little black book of chicago – that is where I am from

Richard Deyarmond @ 8:14 pm

The Little Black Book Travel Guide for Orlando would be great

Martha C @ 8:18 pm

I'd love to have one! I need to visit Jenifer again!

Angie @ 8:56 pm

I'd love to have Paris!

Samantha D @ 9:18 pm

It's got to be New York City for me! I don't think you could see everything there in a lifetime!

Marla Taviano @ 10:12 pm

Mmmm…Florence and Tuscany!

Angela C. @ 11:09 pm

I would love to win the Disney World guide. Thanks for the giveaway.

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June 1, 2009

Merribeth P. @ 12:49 am

If I was lucky enough to win, the Black Book of NY. It would be EXTREMELY useful for me.

Ashley @ 8:46 am

Definitely the Walt Disney World book! I need to go back soon!

michele anne @ 8:50 am

Great prize…would like to win

cris @ 11:38 am

I'd love the little black book of D.C. – until I move the entire crew to the east coast, visits will have to do.

Erika Elizabeth Meyer @ 12:00 pm

I'm interested in the Boston one. Hopefully that will be my next trip.

Lee Elkins @ 8:54 pm

Definitely New York. Looks great.

June 2, 2009

Dena @ 12:42 am

The Washington DC one would be great!

KRistin @ 12:48 am

San Francisco or Los Angeles would be wonderful for us. I still have not explored either city even though I live in California! This would be a great resource for our family to plan a vacation!

Carey @ 10:23 am

This is easy. We're going to Chicago in August and this would be great.

Elizabeth Sprague @ 5:03 pm

Who doesn't Love Disney World?

Kristin @ 5:05 pm

I love Disney. This would be a great resource to have.

Sonia @ 10:33 pm

We're planning a trip in September, so this would be perfect!

Catherine @ 11:23 pm

Thanx for the contest

June 3, 2009

christopher h @ 2:01 am

i'd love the san francisco book

Randy Bailey @ 9:58 am

The Little Black Book 2 Walt Disney World
They need 1 2 Nashville, TN

Michele @ 1:53 pm

I would love to get a copy of THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF LOS ANGELES…that's one destination that we're most likely to visit in the near future!

Annmarie W. @ 4:33 pm

Since we moved to Florida last year (and still haven't made our way over to Orlando too many times), I'd love the THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF WALT DISNEY WORLD!

Sue @ 11:32 pm

looks great – since we are going soon

June 4, 2009

Terry Vanderpool @ 7:58 pm

Please enter me in this great contest thanks

Laureen @ 11:16 pm

We are planning to take our first family trip to Disney World and this book would be a great help! Thanks!

June 5, 2009

Janet Carpenter @ 2:43 am

I would love the Little Black Book Paris. My favorite place in the world. BUT since I'm not likely to be there soon, I should choose Chicago. I live only 45 minutes from Chicago and love the city. I'm sure the Little Black Book has some tips and sites I don't know about, even though I've lived so close. Ugh, I can't choose. Disney World would be great too. An airline just started offering $9 fares from a town close to us to NY….so New York might be good. Thank you for introducing me to some great books. I love to travel.

You know what? I'm going to dream big, The Little Black Book of Paris.

Thanks!

Stacy @ 3:59 pm

I would choose the Las Vegas Little Black Book. We try to go to Vegas at least once a year – it's got wonderful restaurants, great shows, and where else can you go and possibly come home with more money than what you left with???

Janelle @ Brimful Curiosities @ 11:58 pm

With little kids we don't go far but THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF CHICAGO would sure come in handy.

June 6, 2009

Marianna @ 4:58 pm

I'd love to read the Walt Disney World black book!

June 7, 2009

Carlene @ 9:13 am

Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net

Carol @ 2:19 pm

I would love the Las Vegas book, we're going for the first time in November.

Dani @ 7:58 pm

Would love the Little Black Book of Vegas! We go there often but I know there are things we are missing!

June 8, 2009

Jen @ 9:34 am

I would love to have the Walt Disney World one, my sister in law is getting married there in 2010

corrie @ 10:27 am

The little black book of chicago is the one i want!

Heather H @ 11:32 am

Chicago please!

Sharon A @ 8:31 pm

I'd like the Little Black Book of Las Vegas.

Christine Walker @ 9:12 pm

I would definitely uses the Little Black Book of Las Vegas!

Kathy D @ 10:37 pm

Chicago would be great

Ashley @ 11:47 pm

i would love to have the disney one as thats probably the next place we will go! (again)

June 9, 2009

Kate @ 2:27 am

Chicago is relatively close by, so I would pick that! Thanks!!

Erma H @ 6:27 am

I like the Little Black Travel Books for the US.

gloria mckellar @ 10:36 am

What a great book to have! We are thinking of going to Texas and could use one.

Pamela S @ 11:54 am

It would be a toss up between NY and Rome. Have to ponder that one!! Thanks.

Melanie @ 12:10 pm

Im torn between Las Vegas, and Washington D.C., we are planning to visit both places in the next couple of years!

shawna @ 1:18 pm

We are going to start planning a Disney World vacation soon.

ALISSA @ 2:57 pm

i would love the Disney World guide -it would be great to give to my best friend. thanks.

Jennifer @ 3:03 pm

the Walt Disney World book

Caroline Fisher @ 3:34 pm

I would have to choose New York City. I am always so overwhelmed when I go there.

chastidy @ 4:20 pm

THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF LAS VEGAS since we are going in August. Thanks

chantelle @ 4:30 pm

Thanks for a great giveaway! -ChantelleSabino at mac dot com

Angela @ 7:46 pm

I would love to have the Little Black Book of Rome!

Erin @ 8:07 pm

I'd love to pick a European one, but being practical I think the Disney book would be the most handy to have

Jessica @ 9:30 pm

I would love to read The Little Black book WDW. Our family is vacationing there this summer. I have read some other guides, but had not heard of this one. Thanks for the giveaway.

Chrysa @ 10:57 pm

I would like the Boston book.

theodore esteghamat @ 10:58 pm

I'll chose New York since I've never been there yet.

June 10, 2009

Janice @ 12:11 am

I like the Paris and Rome guide. I would love to plan a vacation there.

Lourdes @ 3:34 am

New York would be fun to read.

Rachel Robertson @ 4:13 am

The Little Black travel book looks so perfect to taking a trip somewhere you have never been before and want to know a little about it first.

kathy @ 6:32 am

I am a big Disney World fan, too, so that would interest me. Also, I go once a summer to New York City and I would really appreciate that guide.

Ann @ 9:02 am

I would love the Chicago guide!

kathy pease @ 9:38 am

THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF NEW YORK

Veronica Garrett @ 10:00 am

The Little Black Book of Paris interests me.

jeanine @ 10:19 am

i would like the boston one because we go through there on our way to visit family in maine. maybe one day it will be our destination instead of our pass-through.