Tokyo Disneyland
Topic: Kevin Yee Announces His TDR Touring Book

#	Author	Message
11	Bob Paris Fri 4/4/2008 6:29p	That is something that intrigues me - The whole Japanese book thing. I guess there is this whole other world on the TDR but in Japanese - on forums, in books and so on, that we, as non-Japanese readers will never be exposed to. I guess there are our dopplegangers on Japanese Disney forums and obsessive and anal posters there, too. It makes me kinda sad that we will never be able to hear what they have to say and get their unique insight into their "backyard" park.
12	SuperDry Fri 4/4/2008 6:33p	In the past, I've been a big fan of the Lonely Planet series of travel guides (I think what made them great has been slipping away recently, as they seem to be getting more corporate. But I digress). A few years ago, I got one on the American Southwest, the first travel book I've ever purchased for the US. Lonely Planet is headquartered in Australia, and has a lot of non-US writers for their guides. Reading the guide on the Southwest, I was surprised just how many facts they got wrong about even basic things. Just in the first few minutes of reading it, I found several material errors that could lead people astray. I had to ask myself "Did they even bother to have an American proofread this guide?" It really put into perspective the guidebooks I read for places that I'm not too familiar with.
13	Mr X Sat 4/5/2008 6:37a	Bob Paris, you have but to take up the language to open up the world to you. No need to sigh and move on. :) (yes, it IS quite interesting, to say the least!)
14	Mr X Sat 4/5/2008 6:40a	***Reading the guide on the Southwest, I was surprised just how many facts they got wrong about even basic things. Just in the first few minutes of reading it, I found several material errors that could lead people astray. I had to ask myself "Did they even bother to have an American proofread this guide?" It really put into perspective the guidebooks I read for places that I'm not too familiar with.*** EXACTLY. That's the reason why I believe this Kevin Yee book is likely decent, if not BETTER than the typical fare. At least he's a true and dedicated fan of the place, and that is an excellent start. Seriously, some of the mistakes in that Birnbaum "official" guide were pretty awful back in the old days before they invented the internet, television, and the wheel (times were tough back then, eh?).
15	Mr X Sat 4/5/2008 6:41a	(I am giving him the benefit of the doubt here, of course, I have not had the chance to actually read the book)
16	barboy Sat 4/5/2008 9:49a	"So, it seems that Kevin has relied on a "team" of internet folks as well who've been to the resort." Yes, and that is what gives me hope that the book will ultimately be accurate and a solid read; besides, I have read some of Yee's other offerings and they were quite good. But, there is that inherent credibility problem that is hard to overcome, which doesn't make him wrong or sloppy. ----maybe a little like Jose Canseco's book "Juiced"(Major League Baseball steroid expose) where many fans and media alike thought he lacked real credibility but in the end everything in his book was indeed accurate---- And then there is the reverse like Super Dry's Lonely Planet story whereby Lonely Planet, a big name in the tour guide writing industry with supposed credibility, leaves SD able to deliver this gem: "Reading the guide on the Southwest, I was surprised just how many facts they got wrong about even basic things."
17	barboy Sat 4/5/2008 9:56a	"some of the mistakes in that Birnbaum "official" guide were pretty awful back in the old days" Years agao I had a '91 WDW edition(if I remember right)---- X, do you recall specifically or generally some of Birnbaum's glaring errors back then?
18	Mr X Sat 4/5/2008 5:33p	No, I'm old you see Barboy. I'm talking pre-Epcot. I particularly recall how exciting it was to get that new copy INCLUDING EPCOT back in 83. :p Back in those days, it was Birnbaum or nothin. And for those of us who lived far away and only dreamed of seeing DisneyWorld, that was pretty much the only connection to "the magic". There weren't any really "glaring" errors, per se, at least not factual ones. Just some of the stuff they said sounded like something someone unfamiliar with Disney culture would say. And no, I can't recall specifically. It was long ago, you see, and my memory ain't what it used to me. :p
19	Mr X Sat 4/5/2008 5:35p	I don't really think "credibility" will enter into things, as I assume Mr. Yee's target audience will be limited to internet Disney poster types. Although I do wish him good luck and success. It'd be cool if his book because somewhat popular, and maybe increased general awareness of the Tokyo resort. Most folks just aren't all that interested though.
20	RobinsonCrusoeEsq Sun 4/6/2008 8:28a	Hello everyone. I have not posted in years, I know, but I visit daily. I wanted to add to this discussion by saying that I will neither purchase, nor read this book. If you check out a reputable guidebook like Fodor's (I am not a representative of the Fodors organization), they tell you the experience of the authors. Most of them live in the cities they write about. You can take their experience in an area into account, then make your own decision to purchase. Further, it was not too long ago when Kevin Yee took a cruise and didn't pack anything but shorts and t-shirts. His poor planning prevented him from eating a morsel of food, other than counter service.

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