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 Travel Tips - What To
Know Before You Go
Start planning your Adventures
by Disney Alaska family vacation with this list of travel
tips that covers what to know before you go. |
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Preparing for Your Adventure
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Required Travel Documentation |
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U.S. Guests 18 and over are required to
present valid and unexpired government-issued photo identification
(i.e., driver's license or passport) for air travel, and it may be
necessary to present this identification at other times during the
trip.
In addition, Guests 17 years of age or younger may be required to
show additional documentation when traveling with a single parent.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with the U.S Department
of State at
www.state.gov/travelandbusiness for information on documentation
requirements. |
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What to Pack |
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Please limit your baggage to one piece
of luggage per person plus one carry-on. Due to frequent security
changes, we recommend that you check with your air carrier as well
as the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) web site
www.tsa.gov for
current restrictions.
Since a majority of your adventure will take place outdoors, attire
for your adventure should be casual and comfortable. However, you
may wish to don business casual attire for dinner. The following is
a list of clothing and other items you may want to bring:
| Clothing |
Miscellaneous |
| T-shirts (both short
and long-sleeved) |
Valid photo ID |
| Collared shirts |
Medication |
| Light sweater |
Camera/video camera |
| Jeans or long pants |
Extra batteries or
charger for camera |
| Casual dress/skirt
(optional) |
Sunglasses |
| Shorts |
Sunscreen |
| Lightweight rain
jacket |
Toiletries |
| Hat |
Umbrella |
| Swimsuit |
Insect repellent |
| Sturdy-soled walking
shoes |
Binoculars |
| Sandals |
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Weather |
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In the summer, daytime temperatures
typically average from 70°F during the day to 45°F in the evening.
Overall, the weather is generally sunny, warm and clear. |
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En Route
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Arrival/Departure |
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You will fly into Fairbanks
International Airport, and be met outside the exit area by an
Adventures by Disney representative who will direct you to your
transportation to the Sophie Station Hotel in Fairbanks. At the
conclusion of the adventure, you will fly out of Ted Stevens
International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage.
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Airport Code |
Arrival/Departure Time |
| Arrival |
1 |
FAI |
Anytime. |
| Departure |
8 |
ANC |
Anytime. |
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During Your Adventure
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Currency |
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The unit of currency in America is the
U.S. Dollar (USD). ATM machines are available in most places along
your adventure to obtain cash in the local currency. Most hotels and
restaurants accept major credit cards or debit cards. |
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Tipping |
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Adventures by Disney has pre-paid
certain tips and gratuities for you such as tips for porters,
housekeepers, drivers, activity providers, local experts, and dining
room staff for included meals.
Adventure Guide Gratuities: Gratuities for your Adventures
Guides are not included. If you feel that your Adventure Guides have
provided excellent service, we suggest the following discretionary
gratuity: Per Guest/Per Adventure Guide/Per Day - $5-$8 USD.
For example:
For an 8-day adventure, the Adventure Guide gratuity per Guest,
per Adventure Guide:
$40-$64 USD.
For a family of 4 for a 9-day adventure: $160-$256 USD per
Adventure Guide. For 2
Guides, this is a total of: $320-$512 USD.
Adventure Guides accept cash. |
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Transportation |
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When spending time on your own, you may
choose to visit a site that requires transportation. If this is the
case, convenient travel options include taxi or bus. Your Adventure
Guides are happy to assist in arranging additional transportation. |
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