http://www.disboards.com/ Heading to Northern California, Vegas, Arizona or the National Parks? Discuss your travel plans here. en Sat, 18 May 2013 16:40:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.disboards.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.disboards.com/ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3113170&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:49:00 GMT I am planning a trip in June 2014 to arrive in San Francisco and drive to San Diego. We want to: 1. Spend a couple days in San Francisco and do: magic show I have heard is good, Alcatraz, golden gate bridge, exploratorium (not sure if my girls are too old), Fischermans warf, seals, trolley ride... I am planning a trip in June 2014 to arrive in San Francisco and drive to San Diego. We want to:
1. Spend a couple days in San Francisco and do: magic show I have heard is good, Alcatraz, golden gate bridge, exploratorium (not sure if my girls are too old), Fischermans warf, seals, trolley ride
2. Possibly do yosemite?
3. drive down the coast: Monterey Aquarium, at least one other night stop maybe two
4. LA--girls want to see the hollywood walk of fame (stars on the ground), they would love to see the hollywood sign and be in an audience although I think they are too young and probably shows on hiatus at that time. I could skip LA
5. Anahiem--Disneyland for a day or two
6. San Diego: Sea World (we have not done), Coronado maybe, beach
7. Grand Canyon maybe

I know it is broad and I am still working on it. I am planning on saving some money by getting the tickets from the southwest deal, another rewards credit card for a couple hotel nights, and have $400 disney rewards to help pay for disney.

What do you think? How long would you take for this trip. How many extra days would Yosemite or Grand Canyon take? If you had to pick one which one would you pick? Thanks! ]]> 2littleprincesses http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3113170 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3112544&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 18:26:15 GMT Hey all -
We will be out the last week in Jan and 1st week in Feb 2014. I'm looking at all the things we would like to do and I'm not sure I'll be able to fit it all in, so I was hoping for some guidance on what may be the better things to plan on doing.
The set up - the 3 of us are coming out for DH's work conference and adding on a week to go to DL after the conference. This basically means that DS (will be 6) and I will be on our own for our time in SD. I've got 5 days to fill however the kiddo and I want to fill them!
Here is my to-do list right now:
1- Legoland - a must do for DS
2- SD Zoo - a must do for me
3- SD Wild animal park - pretty sure I want to do this as well
4- Sea World - maybe?
5- Knott's Berry Farm - looks fun, but I'm not sure
6- Belmont Park - another maybe
7- New Children's Museum - another maybe
8- Whale watch cruise

Given the time of year we will be out there, I'm not sure that we will want to spend much time at the beach/tide pools, etc. especially since we really aren't beachy people anyhow.
I'm pretty open to suggestions if there is something you feel like I should add to the list.
DS is a pretty normal 5/6yr old boy. He is NOT a daredevil and does not like coasters, etc. He loves legos, baseball, animals, etc.
TIA everyone! ]]> lisakramer http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3112544 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3111724&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 05:02:16 GMT Anybody find any good deals for a minivan rental for one way? I'm going from SF to Anaheim and would like a bigger vehicle than a car. ]]> MMCD http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3111724 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3110540&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 08:53:44 GMT The way things are planning out it seems we will be in Vegas during the Labor day weekend. Reading this forum ive already adjusted our plans to travel there a day earlier on thursday and hopefully avoid the traffic jams out of LA. I assume that Vegas when its busy is actually a bit more fun... The way things are planning out it seems we will be in Vegas during the Labor day weekend.

Reading this forum ive already adjusted our plans to travel there a day earlier on thursday and hopefully avoid the traffic jams out of LA.

I assume that Vegas when its busy is actually a bit more fun then when its not. Am i right with this assumption? We will mostly be seeing the sights and maybe visit a show or 2.

If not we can change our route and do it the other way around and head to San Diego first. ]]> JeffryK http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3110540 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3110314&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 20:46:45 GMT Hi

We are wanting to fly into Seattle and drive down to Anaheim. I noticed if I hire a car from San Fran and drop off in LA it's only about $15/£10 more but if I try to take it from Seattle to LA it jumps from $400ish to $800??:scared1: Can anyone give me any advice on how to avoid this (a particular company)? Or a good way to travel safely from Seattle to San Fran?

Thank you ]]> seobaina http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3110314 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3110252&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 18:42:35 GMT Can someone recommend a good tour company? After visiting DL would like a tour of the major areas in LA/Hollywood. Can someone recommend a good tour company? After visiting DL would like a tour of the major areas in LA/Hollywood. ]]> woody5 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3110252 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3109143&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 02:09:25 GMT Hi I'm Teresa and I have a vacation planning addiction. Therefore, trying to figure out transit times between San Francisco sights that we want to see is giving me a big fat headache. It does not help that we are from rural Missouri where public transit basically doesn't exist. :crazy2:

So, can anyone tell me where I might find info? We are planning to be brave and use the cable cars, bus, etc. I have the route maps and information but am having trouble translating that to time we will need. Any ideas on how I can at least get a ballpark idea?

Thanks!! ]]> zimaaaaah http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3109143 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3108556&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 23:08:26 GMT Please let me know where I can get discounts for both places. I plan to go in June. Please let me know where I can get discounts for both places. I plan to go in June. ]]> MMCD http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3108556 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3107978&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 21:12:08 GMT Just wonder how much time we should allow ourselves to get from Fishermans Wharf Radisson to SFO. Our flight leaves at 7pm on a Monday. We are hoping to get some touring time that day and want to make sure we leave enough time to get to airport. Thanks for advice. Just wonder how much time we should allow ourselves to get from Fishermans Wharf Radisson to SFO. Our flight leaves at 7pm on a Monday. We are hoping to get some touring time that day and want to make sure we leave enough time to get to airport. Thanks for advice. ]]> melissac http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3107978 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3106041&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 21:31:41 GMT Ok, I know I had questions about the Sea World All Day Dining, so here's what I found out during our April 2013 trip. I have no idea how often Sea World changes it's menus or prices, but this should help a little on deciding if the dining deal with work for you.

It is $32.99 for adults and $16.99 for children (age 3-9).




All Day Dining allows you to have one entrée; one non-alcoholic drink (regular size) and EITHER one side or one dessert. However, you can get more food just by going back through the line again. On our days the lines were 5-10 minutes max, so it wasn't a big deal....we got our entrée/drink/side and went back later for a dessert. A few times we just walked up and got a dessert, lol. VERY unusual for us, but so much fun. Desserts are $3.69 at EVERY participating restaurant (there are other desserts not included in the dining plan, they typically were the really large items and the special desserts that included a souvenir or a reusable plate). I give prices here for those that want to price out what they might eat to see if the dining deal might work for them.





When you purchase your wristband be sure to ask them for the hours of the participating restaurants for that day. It is also printed on the back of the park map. This matters because both days we were there all but one of the participating restaurants closed more than an hour before the park closed (for us that meant 2 restaurants closing at 3:45 or 4:00pm. ) Since we knew about this from another trip, we knew to pick the latest open restaurant for our last meal of the day. ]]> theparsons http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3106041 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3105075&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 22:50:29 GMT I know it's a longshot, but are there ever any discounts on the Beluga Interaction?

Adult DD and I will be at Seaworld on Labor Day and would LOVE to do this program. We already have our Seaworld tickets, so it's just the add-on we would like to find discounted.

Thanks in advance. ]]> allgrownup http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3105075 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3104907&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 17:28:11 GMT I've seen they are thinking of opening Tioga Road up to a month or more later than usual to save money for ploughing, etc. IIRC the normal time is Memorial Day, so this would push it back to the end of June when we are going. This will not be a disaster, but I had planned on driving up 395 and across the park, as well as hiking in the Tuolomne meadows area.

I've read that there's been a dry winter with not as much snow, so I'm hopeful everything will be open by the 26th! Anyone with insight as to how much snow the Sierras have gotten? The webcams seem to show that there's not a lot up there.

Fingers crossed. I've been planning this trip for at least 2 years. :worried: ]]> holcomb-mania http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3104907 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3104504&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:21:25 GMT Huntington, Newport or Laguna Beach? We will be going to the Santa Monica pier. Thanks! Huntington, Newport or Laguna Beach? We will be going to the Santa Monica pier. Thanks! ]]> kr1stee http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3104504 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3104371&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:39:40 GMT Planning a trip to San Francisco for May 24-28. We currently have a hotel booked near the airport that includes free parking, free internet and free wi-fi for a great rate. We booked this on Saturday and we were so excited to be done with it and move forward in our planning.

Now that I've started planning our activities, I'm worried we'll either A) spend a lot of time and money parking the car at all the attractions or B)spend hours on public transit just to get downtown.

Are we better off staying more centrally located, or can we manage to drive into the city every day? Is it worth it to pay for parking at a nicer, union square area hotel? I would love the option to just take the MUNI everywhere...

Here are a list of the attractions/events we want to see/do:
- Walt Disney Museum
- Golden Gate Bridge/Park
- Union Square
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Ghirardelli Square
- SFMOMA
- Maybe one of the Aquariums or the California Academy of Sciences
- Giants Game (an absolute must for DH, he is taking care of this part)


We are a young couple and it will be my visit to San Francisco (DH went for a couple days about 12 years ago with his dad). I should also add that neither of us have ever lived in a downtown area and we are a little nervous about all the planning! :confused:

Oh, and for reference, the reason why we're trying to save our $$ on the hotel stay in San Francisco is because we are staying at the GCH in DLR and just bought APs too! ]]> hurleysweety http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3104371 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3102880&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:30:22 GMT Any good SF tours that teen girls would enjoy? Or is it better to just get a day pass for cable cars and muni and make our own tour?

We'll want to see all the usual stuff, wharf, chinatown, union square, ghiradelli square etc. Girls are shopaholics so any unique shopping experience would interest them. We'll have a car so could drive and park for the day somewhere or possibly ride Bart into the city. ]]> Huff http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3102880