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 Travel Tips - What To
Know Before You Go
Start planning your Adventures
by Disney Northern California 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/semi-formal attire for dinner in
Yosemite and San Francisco. The following is a list of clothing and
other items you may want to bring:
| Clothing |
Miscellaneous |
| Sport coat and tie
(men) |
Valid photo ID |
| Semi-formal ensemble
(women) |
Medication |
| T-shirts
(short/long-sleeved) |
Camera/video camera |
| Collared shirts |
Sunglasses |
| Jeans or long pants |
Sunscreen |
| Dress/skirt (optional) |
Umbrella |
| Shorts |
Extra batteries or
charger for camera |
| Lightweight rain
jacket |
| Hat |
| Swimsuit |
| Walking shoes |
| Sandals |
Hairdryers are available at all hotels. |
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Weather |
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OLYMPIC VILLAGE: Average highs in the
summer months range between 70 - 80°F and lows fall between 33 -
40°F. Winters can get pretty cold with average highs around 42°F and
lows in the mid teens.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK: Summers are typically warm and dry with
highs reaching 90 - 93°F and lows falling in the 50 - 60°F range.
Spring and fall are transitional months, when warm, sunny days can
suddenly become stormy. Clouds can build up to produce spectacular
thunderstorm activity. Yosemite receives most of its precipitation
in the months of January, February and March. Lows can reach 20°F
and highs ranging from 30 - 50°F.
SAN FRANCISCO: During the months of June through September,
temperatures in the day typically average between 80 - 90°F, and dip
down to around 60°F at night. The weather is generally sunny and
clear, with occasional rain showers. |
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En Route
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Arrival/Departure |
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ARRIVAL: You will fly into Reno
International Airport (RNO) in Reno, Nevada on your arrival day.
Your flight should arrive no later than 2:00 p.m.
DEPARTURE: On the final day of the itinerary, you will fly out of
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for your return flight
home. You may depart at any time |
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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.
OLYMPIC VALLEY
The west Lake Tahoe area, including Olympic Valley, has several
sources of transportation. Tahoe Area Regional Transit or TART runs
along Highway 89 from Truckee to Tahoe City, Highway 28 from Lake
Tahoe to Incline Village, and Highway 267 from Incline Village to
Truckee. One-way adult fares are $1.50 and all day passes are $3.50.
Other methods of transportation include taxi cabs and limousine
service which can be arranged through your hotel.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Yosemite has only four roads and is often subject to traffic jams.
To avoid them, try YART (Yosemite Area Rapid Transit), which
operates on California 140 between Merced and Yosemite Valley.
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco is one of the great walking cities of the world, with
many neighborhoods abutting one another.
Other than walking, the best way to get around is a combination of
trolley, cable car, subway and bus. A "Muni" passport gives you
access to all but the cable car. Trolleys are best to travel main
streets like the Embarcadero (running along the water) and Market
Street. Cable Cars can take you to many of the main tourist sites,
though the wait can often be long. Cabs (a nice break from those
hills) are easy to find in the downtown areas, at least during
non-peak hours. The subway and bus can get you nearly everywhere in
the city. To get to places in the East Bay (such as Berkeley and
Oakland) jump on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). If traveling to the
North Bay (Marin County), it's easiest to rent a car. |
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