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Mousejunkies!: More Tips, Tales, and Tricks for a Disney World Fix: All You Need to Know for a Perfect Vacation
A guidebook with a decidedly different approach, the second edition of Mousejunkies is a collection of humorous travelogues and insider how-to secrets compiled after scores of trips to Walt Disney World. The book draws on the insights of a panel of Disney fanatics — The Mousejunkies — following dozens of personal vacations, trade shows and press trips in recent years. This second edition brings everything up to date with countless new tips, tricks, and tales.
Mousejunkies provides tips and travel plans told through personal accounts – something that sets it apart from all the other guides.
All of the most important topics are covered: When to go, where to stay, what to do and where to eat. But readers will also learn how to indulge in an all-day chicken wing and beer football orgy at Walt Disney World, how to extract your family from Fantasmic with your sanity intact, where to catch a mid-afternoon catnap in the theme park, and even how wrong a Disney cruise can go.
Mousejunkies is more than one travel writer’s experiences at one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. The Mousejunkies are a group of seemingly well-adjusted adults who have found themselves inexplicably drawn to Walt Disney World, again and again. Each has taken his or her own path, finding their way separately. When the smoke cleared, the group found itself back in reality, staring at one another over a pile of discarded annual passes and a useless collection of novelty hats.
The stories - wry, humorous and told with an affection gained through years of Disney addiction - paint vivid portraits of a creatively engineered world, where unexpected surprises create lasting memories.
The tips – valuable information designed to help readers get more out of their vacations – are told with a sly wink and the desire to share the secrets that make trips to central Florida more memorable.
From touring plans to tongue-in-cheek reviews of the theme parks’ restrooms, Mousejunkies provides readers with useful information couched in obsessively-detailed narrative with a humorous touch.
Mousejunkies provides tips and travel plans told through personal accounts – something that sets it apart from all the other guides.
All of the most important topics are covered: When to go, where to stay, what to do and where to eat. But readers will also learn how to indulge in an all-day chicken wing and beer football orgy at Walt Disney World, how to extract your family from Fantasmic with your sanity intact, where to catch a mid-afternoon catnap in the theme park, and even how wrong a Disney cruise can go.
Mousejunkies is more than one travel writer’s experiences at one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. The Mousejunkies are a group of seemingly well-adjusted adults who have found themselves inexplicably drawn to Walt Disney World, again and again. Each has taken his or her own path, finding their way separately. When the smoke cleared, the group found itself back in reality, staring at one another over a pile of discarded annual passes and a useless collection of novelty hats.
The stories - wry, humorous and told with an affection gained through years of Disney addiction - paint vivid portraits of a creatively engineered world, where unexpected surprises create lasting memories.
The tips – valuable information designed to help readers get more out of their vacations – are told with a sly wink and the desire to share the secrets that make trips to central Florida more memorable.
From touring plans to tongue-in-cheek reviews of the theme parks’ restrooms, Mousejunkies provides readers with useful information couched in obsessively-detailed narrative with a humorous touch.
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488 pages, Paperback
Published July 12, 2011
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October 31, 2011
Do you ever have someone say to you, “Are you going to Disney again?” Have you seen the eye rolls as you discuss your vacation or love of Disney parks? Do you feel like no one understands you ad you discuss “ADRs”, “Extra Magic Hours”, or “Fastpass.” Do all of your friends and family believe you have snapped since as a grown adult you talk about wanting to spend more time at the home of a cartoon mouse? Stand tall, you are not alone. And Mousejunkies! is the book that shows you that there are more people like you than you think.
Bill Burke in Mousejunkies!: More Tips, Tales, & Tricks for a Disney World Fix updates his unique guidebook of the Walt Disney World Resort for the Disney obsessed. After establishing answers to some simple questions, like why he hates Figment (his reasoning is very compelling), Burke jumps right into changes that have occurred or will soon occur or may not occur at all in the Disney parks since the first edition. He then introduces what a Mousejunkie is and his fellow Mousejunkies who aided him with the writing of the book, including their specialties, which range from traveling as a teen to price is no-object touring. Burke and his cohort then charge forward on vacationing basics ranging from weather, crowds, food, accommodations, and attractions in every park, naps, kids, getting sick on vacation and much much more. Most of the overviews are straight to the point, not providing too much or too little information. These overviews are often accompanied by advice from the Mousejunkies. Additionally the text is sprinkled with segments like “Mousejunkie U” with facts about Disney, “The Straight Dope” clear concise advice on how Walt Disney World works, and “Awesome/Stupid Disney Idea” in which Burke shares well his crazy stupid awesome ideas on improving the Disney experience.
So what is Mousejunkies!? First it is a guidebook. It has the essentials that any vacationer would need to know about planning a Disney vacation. This includes overviews of food, attractions and accommodations. This planning guide includes checklist for basics that vacationers need to pack, reserve and consider when preparing for a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. Second in is a humorous travel book. I had many a hearty chuckle as I read Burke’s and his Mousejunkies’ stories and advice. Even though I feel comfortable with my planning ability I still really enjoyed this book just in reading the funny anecdotes the Mousejunkies provided. Finally, Mousejunkies is a manifesto. Burke has identified who we are as Mousejunkies, makes it clear that more of us exist than we thought in the wild, and gives us permission to glory in our obsession.
There are two audiences for this book. First, newbies who are looking for advice on traveling to the Walt Disney World Resort from experienced Disney travelers. There is a lot of information in this book, but again it’s not so detailed that it will scare off the first time Disney traveler. For example, the menus may not be as in-depth as AllEars.net but it’s enough to help a vacationer decide if they want to eat at a specific restaurant. And for these readers, Mousejunkies! will be a very helpful primer with plenty of solid vacation advice. The second audience is the experienced Disney traveler who are likely to see this book in four stages. Stage 1) Hey, these Mousejunkies speak my language. Stage 2) Hey, this is really funny, I love puns about my favorite vacation destination. Stage 3) I definitely agree/disagree with this piece of advice. I would always/never share this advice myself. Stage 4) You know I have heard of (insert Disney activity here) but I have never truly considered it for my family. I think both potential audiences for this book will be highly satisfied with this guidebook with some extra punch!
Review Copy Provided by Traveler’s Tales/Solas House, Inc.
Bill Burke in Mousejunkies!: More Tips, Tales, & Tricks for a Disney World Fix updates his unique guidebook of the Walt Disney World Resort for the Disney obsessed. After establishing answers to some simple questions, like why he hates Figment (his reasoning is very compelling), Burke jumps right into changes that have occurred or will soon occur or may not occur at all in the Disney parks since the first edition. He then introduces what a Mousejunkie is and his fellow Mousejunkies who aided him with the writing of the book, including their specialties, which range from traveling as a teen to price is no-object touring. Burke and his cohort then charge forward on vacationing basics ranging from weather, crowds, food, accommodations, and attractions in every park, naps, kids, getting sick on vacation and much much more. Most of the overviews are straight to the point, not providing too much or too little information. These overviews are often accompanied by advice from the Mousejunkies. Additionally the text is sprinkled with segments like “Mousejunkie U” with facts about Disney, “The Straight Dope” clear concise advice on how Walt Disney World works, and “Awesome/Stupid Disney Idea” in which Burke shares well his crazy stupid awesome ideas on improving the Disney experience.
So what is Mousejunkies!? First it is a guidebook. It has the essentials that any vacationer would need to know about planning a Disney vacation. This includes overviews of food, attractions and accommodations. This planning guide includes checklist for basics that vacationers need to pack, reserve and consider when preparing for a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. Second in is a humorous travel book. I had many a hearty chuckle as I read Burke’s and his Mousejunkies’ stories and advice. Even though I feel comfortable with my planning ability I still really enjoyed this book just in reading the funny anecdotes the Mousejunkies provided. Finally, Mousejunkies is a manifesto. Burke has identified who we are as Mousejunkies, makes it clear that more of us exist than we thought in the wild, and gives us permission to glory in our obsession.
There are two audiences for this book. First, newbies who are looking for advice on traveling to the Walt Disney World Resort from experienced Disney travelers. There is a lot of information in this book, but again it’s not so detailed that it will scare off the first time Disney traveler. For example, the menus may not be as in-depth as AllEars.net but it’s enough to help a vacationer decide if they want to eat at a specific restaurant. And for these readers, Mousejunkies! will be a very helpful primer with plenty of solid vacation advice. The second audience is the experienced Disney traveler who are likely to see this book in four stages. Stage 1) Hey, these Mousejunkies speak my language. Stage 2) Hey, this is really funny, I love puns about my favorite vacation destination. Stage 3) I definitely agree/disagree with this piece of advice. I would always/never share this advice myself. Stage 4) You know I have heard of (insert Disney activity here) but I have never truly considered it for my family. I think both potential audiences for this book will be highly satisfied with this guidebook with some extra punch!
Review Copy Provided by Traveler’s Tales/Solas House, Inc.
September 8, 2018
Good book for a newbie to WDW. I admittedly just scanned through chunks of it
August 18, 2011
I confess . . . I am a Mousejunkie! Everyone who knows me knows how much I love Walt Disney World and I love books, websites, and podcasts about the resort. This book speaks my language. This is the 2nd edition of the book and well worth reading, even if you have the first edition, as whole sections are new or revised from the first edition. It is a humorous approach to a travel guide. It is not as all-encompassing or just-the-facts driven as Birnbaum's or Unofficial Guide, but it gives a lot of candid insight into WDW. In fact, what I like best are the anecdotes that make up the bulk of the read. It's a fun, must-read for any WDW novice and especially any confirmed Mousejunkie. The best thing about the book, especially the sections that focus on why the panel of Mousejunkies love WDW so much, is that you find kindred spirits in Bill Burke and his fellow Mousejunkies. Reading the book makes you realize that you are not crazy--there are plenty of other people out there who really love WDW and go back year after year for the magic. If you have trouble explaining to a skeptic about why you love WDW, hand them this book.
I did drop one star because, as much as I enjoyed the book, I was really distracted by all of the copy errors. But that's an issue I have with publishing houses, not really with authors. I highly recommend this book, as well as Passporters Guides, for a fun and candid Disney read or for planning a trip.
I did drop one star because, as much as I enjoyed the book, I was really distracted by all of the copy errors. But that's an issue I have with publishing houses, not really with authors. I highly recommend this book, as well as Passporters Guides, for a fun and candid Disney read or for planning a trip.
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September 11, 2012
This was certainly heftier than the first Mousejunkies book! There was a lot of information that appears in both, but this second book goes far more in depth about the parks and what goodies you can find therein. In fact, I started making a list of things I simply MUST do when I get down there next - such as taste the supposedly amazing carrot cake cookie, go to the Port Orleans Resort for a beignet, and visit some of Disney's best benches (which come highly recommended by the author).
This isn't a good guidebook for a Disney newbie - stick with the traditional ones if this is your first Disney trip. But if you're a Disney fanatic (Mousejunkie!), and this is your fifth plus trip - check out the Mousejunkie books for more cool things to discover while you're at the most Magical Place on Earth.
This isn't a good guidebook for a Disney newbie - stick with the traditional ones if this is your first Disney trip. But if you're a Disney fanatic (Mousejunkie!), and this is your fifth plus trip - check out the Mousejunkie books for more cool things to discover while you're at the most Magical Place on Earth.
December 31, 2015
Usually I devour Disney guide books. That was not the case here. It was hard to enjoy the book due to the abundance of errors in the text. Frequently a sentence would stop midway, and then repeat again. It felt like the book didn't convert properly when it was made into the Kindle version. A quick read through edit would have easily corrected this issue.
I also felt the content was a bit lacking. If you are a first time visitor trying to play for an upcoming trip, this book is a great resource. However if you are an Disney addict--i.e. "Mousejunkie"--there is little in this book that you would find new.
That being said the personal tales are entertaining. They were told with wit and humor which I enjoyed. It is nice to know that I'm not alone in my Disney obsession.
I also felt the content was a bit lacking. If you are a first time visitor trying to play for an upcoming trip, this book is a great resource. However if you are an Disney addict--i.e. "Mousejunkie"--there is little in this book that you would find new.
That being said the personal tales are entertaining. They were told with wit and humor which I enjoyed. It is nice to know that I'm not alone in my Disney obsession.
January 28, 2022
I love this book. I have re-read it 3 times now, each year right before going to Disney World. It has lots of information and it's nice to read a book by other people who "get it", that strong desire to get to Disney, no matter what. Also this book is funny. I laugh out loud a lot when I read it. But mostly I love it because it gets me excited about my trip, I get to reminisce about the things I have done and plan for the things I have yet to do.
September 12, 2015
A easy to read, quick overview of what it takes to plan a trip to Walt Disney World in the current age of MyMagic+, FastPasses+, and Advance Dining Reservations. Less informative than a guide (like Unofficial Guide or Passport series), and lacking the anecdotes that I hoped to encounter, I was disappointed. I think it is a great first or second book for a reader considering a trip to Walt Disney World, but not so much for a Disney-phile hankering for their next dose of Disneyana.
April 3, 2012
Fun little read! Not only brought back many memories, but teased at the chance to make some new memories someday without kids (like the author's attempt to sample an adult beverage at every nation represented at Epcot...Drink around the World! haha!. Also caused us both to beg the question...are WE Mousejunkies, too? Don't think we are quite as hard core as some of these guys, but.... :)
March 7, 2014
I got this book for Christmas and I spent the day reading it. It has many stories from various 'Mousejunkies' They varied from tips to memories of their visits.
It is such a fun book to read. As someone who is obsessed with Disneyworld-I highly suggest other Mousejunkies read this book. =)
October 12, 2012
It's no secret I love all things Disney. I have only been to Disneyland once (last year) and I'm contemplating a trip to Disneyworld. This book was clever, funny and insightful. I couldn't put it down. I'm more stoked than ever to plan a trip and see Disneyland's big brother.
I am glad to know that the Disneyland obsession I have has a title. Consider me the newest apprentice-mousejunkie.
I am glad to know that the Disneyland obsession I have has a title. Consider me the newest apprentice-mousejunkie.
January 18, 2013
Not the best guidebook about WDW that i've read but it was an easy read and it did have practical advice.
May 3, 2014
Easy read, had some useful tips, but I had heard most of them. Liked the fact that it wasn't a normal "guidebook" to the World, author has a good sense of humor and doesn't take himself too seriously
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