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 Travel Tips - What To
Know Before You Go
Before embarking on an unforgettable
Adventures by Disney family vacation to California, prepare with
valuable vacation trip tips to ensure a magical experience from
beginning to end. |
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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 identification at other dimes 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 refer to the U.S. Embassy
website at
www.usembassy.state.gov for more information. |
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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 (TSA) website
www.tsa.gov for
current restrictions.
Most attire is casual, although one "smart casual" outfit is
recommended. Layered clothes are best, especially sweaters or
jackets for cooler mornings and evenings.
The following is a list of clothing and other items you may want to
bring:
| Clothing |
Miscellaneous |
| T-shirts (long and
short-sleeved) |
Valid Photo ID |
| Collared shirts |
Medication |
| Sweater or sweatshirt |
Camera/video camera |
| Jeans or long pants |
Extra batteries or
charger for camera |
| Casual dress/skirt
(optional) |
Sunglasses |
| Shorts |
Umbrella |
| Lightweight rain
jacket |
Sunscreen |
| Hat |
Toiletries |
| Swimsuit |
| Beachwear |
| Walking shoes |
| Sandals |
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Weather |
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Although weather might vary, California
generally has the following climate conditions and average
temperatures:
San Francisco & California Coast
- Even in the summer, there can be
fog and morning mist. Evenings are cool.
- Average temperatures from June -
August: Highs are from low to mid 70s, lows are in the mid 50s.
Los Angeles
- Summers are usually hot and
sunny during the day. In some areas, temperatures can go well
into the 90s. Evenings are generally cool.
- Average temperatures from June -
August: Highs from low to high 80s, lows in the mid 60s.
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En Route
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Arrival/Departure |
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Upon landing at San Francisco
International Airport (SFO), you will be met at the baggage claim
area by an Adventures by Disney representative who will
direct you to your transportation to the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. At
the conclusion of your adventure, you will be transferred to Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) for your return flight home.
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Day
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Airport Code
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Arrival/Departure Time |
| Arrival |
1
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SFO
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No later than 1
p.m. |
| Departure |
8
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LAX
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No earlier than
8 a.m. |
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During Your Adventure
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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 or travelers checks. |
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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 requesting taxi service
through the hotel or using the public transportation system in San
Francisco or Los Angeles. Your Adventure Guides are happy to assist
in arranging additional transportation. |
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