I am seeing a little bit of miss information from the guide book

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Main example being that more rides are open then is reported as fact on this board

 

[mesaboy2]

Books are slower than the internet. What rides does it say are still open and how old is the book?

 

[mousehockey37]

Yeah, any book that came out in 2016 as the official 2017 book isn't going to be completely accurate.

I'm not understanding why this is a thread really, seems common sense that the book won't be true to every situation.

 

[bumbershoot]

I'm not understanding why this is a thread really, seems common sense that the book won't be true to every situation.

Sometimes that's hard to realize. When I was younger I got an Ireland travel guide from the library and never thought to look at publication date. The info was so outdated.

 

[mousehockey37]

Sometimes that's hard to realize. When I was younger I got an Ireland travel guide from the library and never thought to look at publication date. The info was so outdated.

I get that, but if you even remotely follow anything going on with Disney, you'd know that the book isn't going to be right. Heck, we can't even get REAL time info on what's going on and have it be the correct info, lol.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Main example being that more rides are open then is reported as fact on this board

I think that if you have conflicting info between the book and what you see on DIS, definitely go with what you see here if it's a confirmed report (not a rumor or the like). Sadly, those books are out of date pretty quickly... they are great to get a nice overview and background on hotels, etc.

For things that change frequently (especially schedules of any sort), your best bet will definitely be online. They also often have the UPDATED info on things like refurb schedules on the Touring Plans site (same folks who write the Unofficial Guide): https://touringplans.com

 

[Tonyz]

Main example being that more rides are open then is reported as fact on this board

Like what?

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Books are slower than the internet. What rides does it say are still open and how old is the book?

2018 guide saying that some rides outside pandora are open when not

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I get that, but if you even remotely follow anything going on with Disney, you'd know that the book isn't going to be right. Heck, we can't even get REAL time info on what's going on and have it be the correct info, lol.

Though the book is a great place to start to get an overview, if you're going for the first time, or if you haven't been in a really long time. Then for some things, certainly the internet will be needed for more current info.

Things do change on a dime with Disney... I am sure that is why OP is here on DIS as well!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

2018 guide saying that some rides outside pandora are open when not

Do you mean during EMH? They were at first, then that was changed.

 

[mousehockey37]

2018 guide saying that some rides outside pandora are open when not

Are you or someone trying to actually plan a vacation from reading the guide or what brought this on? There's so many things available to get you accurate park information. As said earlier, the guides are good for general information, not day to day ride operations.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Respectfully, the title of this thread is bugging me a bit. Not really fair to the authors of the Unofficial Guide in this context and is somewhat misleading.

 

[Mickey's Best Girl]

Most of these guide books have at least some outdated info in them before they even get to the publisher.

Stick with the internet/Dis.

 

[mousehockey37]

Respectfully, the title of this thread is bugging me a bit. Not really fair to the authors of the Unofficial Guide in this context and is somewhat misleading.

It was never stated which unofficial guide... there's many out there.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

It was never stated which unofficial guide... there's many out there.

Perhaps. But there is one popular and prominently titled "The Unnofficial Guide" series of books that many people will link to this discussion.

 

[mousehockey37]

Perhaps. But there is one popular and prominently titled "The Unnofficial Guide" series of books that many people will link to this discussion.

I know, I was actually looking at that particular book this weekend at B-A-M. But there were a bunch of other ones on the shelf with it. So unless the OP comes out and says exactly which book it is, we'll just have to group the book with other "unofficial guide" books.

 

[anomamatt]

It was never stated which unofficial guide... there's many out there.

There is only one guide book with "unofficial guide" in the title. It's clear what book she means.

And OP, if you buy a book for last minute information, you will be in trouble.

 

[mousehockey37]

There is only one guide book with "unofficial guide" in the title. It's clear what book she means.

And OP, if you buy a book for last minute information, you will be in trouble.

Well, OP, if this is the book, clear the air for us.

Anomamatt, I agree. If you're looking for last minute info, any book isn't going to be helpful... even if it's the Official book.

 

[StrawberryChan]

yeah disney tends to change things suddenly and at their own whim so you can't entirely rely on print media for up to date info. it's not necessarily misinformation, just that the constant evolution means info can become outdated quickly

websites like the DIS here, and touring plans, and the official disney parks blog, can help you get up-to-the-minute info. books are better for a more general overview of the current state of the parks, since the details can fluctuate

 

[Lothlórien]

Yeah, any book that came out in 2016 as the official 2017 book isn't going to be completely accurate.

I'm not understanding why this is a thread really, seems common sense that the book won't be true to every situation.

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