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 Travel Tips - What To
Know Before You Go
Start planning your Adventures
by Disney Boston / New York City 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) |
Medication |
| Collared shirts |
Camera/video camera |
| Light sweater |
Extra batteries or
charger for camera |
| Jeans or long pants |
Sunglasses |
| Casual dress/skirt
(optional) |
Sunscreen |
| Shorts |
Insect repellent |
| Lightweight rain
jacket |
Toiletries |
| Hat |
Umbrella |
| Swimsuit |
| Closed-toe shoes |
| Sturdy-soled walking
shoes |
| Sandals |
Hairdryers are available at all hotels. |
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Weather |
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During the summer months of June through
September, temperatures average between 60-95°F (15-35°C). In the
summer, the weather is generally sunny and clear, with the
occasional rain shower. In October, temperatures range between highs
of 60-70°F (15-21°C), and lows between 45-55°F (7-13°C). |
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En Route
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Arrival/Departure |
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ARRIVAL: You will fly into Boston Logan
International Airport (BOS) on your arrival day. Your flight is
expected to arrive no later than 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTURE: At the end of the adventure, you will fly out of John F.
Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or
Newark International Airport (EWR) for your return flight home. You
can depart at anytime on your departure date. |
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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 all included meals and activities
such as tips for porters, housekeepers, drivers, activity providers,
local experts and dining room staff for included meals.
On Your Own Dining Gratuities: When eating at a restaurant, a
gratuity is not typically included in the bill. If you feel you have
received satisfactory to exceptional service, you should leave a
gratuity between 15-20%.
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 an 8-day adventure: $160-$256 USD per
Adventure Guide. For 2 Guides, this is a total of: $320-$512 USD.
Adventure Guides accept U.S. dollars. |
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Transportation |
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While we take care of transportation to
all itinerary destinations, here are some helpful transportation
tips for time on your own.
BOSTON
Boston is a wonderful walking city, with a small city center. The
city also has excellent taxi service and an extensive subway system
that Bostonians call "The 'T.'" Most trains (color-coded as green,
red, orange and blue) run every few minutes and will take you nearly
everywhere you want to go. While in Newport, RI, there is an
inexpensive shuttle system as well as taxi service that can provide
transportation to many of the major attractions and mansions in the
area. In addition, there is a hotel shuttle available to guests for
service to the Old Town area of Newport.
Tourist trolleys are another good way to get around. Most permit
unlimited boarding, so you can have lunch or shop, and see the city
at your own pace. Taxis operate on metered city fares and are easy
to get in downtown Boston until midnight, when bars close and the
subway shuts down.
NEW YORK
If you have the time, walking is the best way to navigate New York
City, especially when exploring a few neighborhoods. If you're
familiar with the subway and bus system, both are inexpensive and
convenient. A Fun Pass, which you can buy at newsstands, hotel
lobbies and vending machines in most subway stations, gives you
unlimited use of both systems for an entire day. Some people may
find that a cab is the easiest choice. |
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