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Pooh's-Honey-Pot · 07-17-2010, 05:04 PM

Just wanted to say hi to everyone!!

I haven't been on this board before (am usually on the Florida ones!!) but we are planning a trip to the West Coast next June for our wedding anniversary so hopefully I will be on here much more! We are hoping to have 16 nights - 3 in San fFrancisco, 2 in Yesomite, 3 in LA, 4 in Anaheim (dedicated Disney time!) and 4 nights in Las Vegas (which will have to incorporate the Celine Dion concert - laugh away!!

).

I'm sure I will be asking you all for hints and tips along the way We are hoping to book our flights next week at the dates will be released!

Ang1e · 07-19-2010, 06:47 AM

You are in for an amazing trip! We took our trip this time last year - San Francisco, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Anaheim & Santa Monica. I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.

I have posted a trip report on another board so if you're interested in reading it pm me and I'll let you have the details.

GrandBob · 07-20-2010, 05:58 PM

Sounds like a great trip, and you should have lots of fun!

One tip -- make reservations for your stay in Yosemite far, far in advance. The in-park accommodations for summertime get filled up very quickly.

Have fun!

-Bob

Jtrent21 · 07-21-2010, 08:31 AM

I am planning a trip next June too, to do Cali, and Las Vegas. I am trying to figure how I can I get from Vegas to lets say Anaheim CA. I would like to drive a car, but can you rent a car from Vegas to Anaheim Ca?

GrandBob · 07-21-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrent21

I am planning a trip next June too, to do Cali, and Las Vegas. I am trying to figure how I can I get from Vegas to lets say Anaheim CA. I would like to drive a car, but can you rent a car from Vegas to Anaheim Ca?

Sure. One-way rentals usually involve a drop fee, but there are some companies and/or routes which don't have such a fee. You just need to check around.

You may also want to consider flying. Southwest flys LAS to SNA, and for non-busy times purchased in advance, you can get airfare as low as $69 one way.

HTH,
Bob

skiingfast · 07-21-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pooh's-Honey-Pot

Just wanted to say hi to everyone!!

I haven't been on this board before (am usually on the Florida ones!!) but we are planning a trip to the West Coast next June for our wedding anniversary so hopefully I will be on here much more! We are hoping to have 16 nights - 3 in San fFrancisco, 2 in Yesomite, 3 in LA, 4 in Anaheim (dedicated Disney time!) and 4 nights in Las Vegas (which will have to incorporate the Celine Dion concert - laugh away!!

).

I'm sure I will be asking you all for hints and tips along the way We are hoping to book our flights next week at the dates will be released!

I'd really suggest 3 days/night in Vegas, 4 is a bit much. Also if you are arriving at the same airport you are leaving from, spend a day driving up or down the coast between LA and SF.

Pooh's-Honey-Pot · 07-22-2010, 03:39 PM

Thanks everyone!

sharon78 · 07-23-2010, 11:45 AM

How wonderful, we went to California April this year, Amazing.

We started in SF 3 nights, then drove along the coast to Pismo Beach 2 nights, Universal Sheraton Hollywood 3 nights, Hyatt regency Anahiem 7 nights. Then another FREE 7 nights at Santa Monica (thanks to Virgin Holidays) because of the ash cloud!!

Enjoy your planning

Pooh's-Honey-Pot · 07-24-2010, 08:34 AM

Thanks again everyone! Can I just ask one question . . . we were originally looking at June, but now the trip may have to be in September instead. Do you know what the weather is like in LA / Vegas / Yosemite at that time of year? From what I've seen of San Fran its always a bit cooler so I'm prepared for it there! Generally though we like it HOT!!!!!

Thanks!

disneyfaninaz · 07-24-2010, 11:40 AM

September will be noticably cooler in LA/Vegas/Yosemite than June. The evenings will be cooler in LA and Yosemite.

skiingfast · 07-24-2010, 10:46 PM

Vegas will be almost bareable in September. Don't worry it will be hotter there than in the UK.

I like September also because it is dryer. June can be dry but has a higher chance of the odd storm coming through.

SF is rarely super hot because it is off of a mild ocean current that regulates the temps. It goes from light Jacket to T shirt temperatures.

The PP is right thow the evening will be cooler and Yosemite might feel cold at night or early morning.

The main thing will be thatDL will be different. Kids start school the first week of September and get out the first week of June. It may be much quieter and have shorter hours of attractions in rehab because of this.

GrandBob · 07-24-2010, 11:01 PM

SF will be warmer in Sept than in June. The summer gloom will be gone, and it should be beautiful. Sept/Oct are a couple of the nicest months of the year to visit SF and Monterey.

-Bob

Pooh's-Honey-Pot · 07-25-2010, 02:11 AM

Oh no - will the schools have broken up already by June? That puts a different perspective on it!! I was thinking it was July, like over here.
The other thing that worries me is I read Yesomite is not as good in Sep due to the waterfalls being almost dried up. Too much to consider!!!!!!!

sndral · 07-25-2010, 01:34 PM

My favorite time to visit Yosemite is early fall. It is quieter and there is some autumn foliage color - there's a stillness about Yosemite in the fall - the beauty just seeps into you. Summertime is crazy full with people which distracts from the majesty of the place IMO. There will be waterfalls in Sept., Bridalveil, Vernal and Nevada falls flow year round. The best time to see max. water flow is probably May, although Horsetail fall may already be dry by May. How impressive the falls are even in the spring is very dependent on the snowpack/melt and varies from year to year.

skiingfast · 07-25-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sndral

My favorite time to visit Yosemite is early fall. It is quieter and there is some autumn foliage color - there's a stillness about Yosemite in the fall - the beauty just seeps into you. Summertime is crazy full with people which distracts from the majesty of the place IMO. There will be waterfalls in Sept., Bridalveil, Vernal and Nevada falls flow year round. The best time to see max. water flow is probably May, although Horsetail fall may already be dry by May. How impressive the falls are even in the spring is very dependent on the snowpack/melt and varies from year to year.

Well put. Also depending on snowfall and spring temperatures there can be some flooding in and around the park.

Missing the crowds in Yosemite and DL is something I personally would try to plan.

07-17-2010, 05:04 PM	#1
Pooh's-Honey-Pot Disney Bride June 19th 2006 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 2,747	Planning Trip to the West! Just wanted to say hi to everyone!! I haven't been on this board before (am usually on the Florida ones!!) but we are planning a trip to the West Coast next June for our wedding anniversary so hopefully I will be on here much more! We are hoping to have 16 nights - 3 in San fFrancisco, 2 in Yesomite, 3 in LA, 4 in Anaheim (dedicated Disney time!) and 4 nights in Las Vegas (which will have to incorporate the Celine Dion concert - laugh away!!). I'm sure I will be asking you all for hints and tips along the way We are hoping to book our flights next week at the dates will be released! __________________ Sonya and dogs Wilbur & Milly Disney trips:- 1989 - WDW Off Site; 1990 - DLR off site; 1997 - Disneyland Paris off site; 1997 -WDW off site; 2002 - WDW off site; 2003 - WDW off site; 2005 - WDW AS Movies; 2006 - WDW CBR (Disneymoon and Disney Wedding Pavillion Bride!); 2007 -DLR off site; 2008 - WDW POFQ; 2009 - DCL-A week on the Disney Magic (Western) + WDW POFQ; 2010 - Disneyland Paris Hotel Cheyenne; 2010 - WDW Saratoga Springs Resort / Universal RPR 2010 -Pop Century; 2012 - Fantasy cruise Take a peek at my 2009 reviews "But We Haven't Lost Last Years Weight Yet"! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....5#post32039625 Check out my 2008 food report "Gluttony . . . Pure Gluttony" http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1837106 2010 food review - "The Piggies are back . . . and this time they're hungry" http://www.disboards.com/showthread....9#post38731959

07-19-2010, 06:47 AM	#2
Ang1e Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 391	You are in for an amazing trip! We took our trip this time last year - San Francisco, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Anaheim & Santa Monica. I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. I have posted a trip report on another board so if you're interested in reading it pm me and I'll let you have the details. __________________ June1988 - honeymoon 3nts in Kissimmee A Blast from the Past Oct 2000 - Courtyard by Marriott DTD Nov 2002 - Grosvenor DTD Oct 15 2004 - 5 nts Tradewinds Island Grand St Pete's 9 nts Disney's Port Orleans Read all about it Here! August 2005 - 9 nights Tuscan Ridge villa Read all about it Here! Oct 2006 - 2 nts Universal's RPR, 5 nts Tradewinds Island Grand St Pete's, 7 nts POR August 2007 - 9 nights Meridian Palms OrlandoRead all about it Here!

07-21-2010, 08:31 AM	#4
Jtrent21 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12	Cali/Vegas next June too!! I am planning a trip next June too, to do Cali, and Las Vegas. I am trying to figure how I can I get from Vegas to lets say Anaheim CA. I would like to drive a car, but can you rent a car from Vegas to Anaheim Ca? __________________ Aug-1985-1st Visit with parents, Polynesian. Jan-2009-1st family visit, All Star Movies. Jan/Feb-2010, 2nd family visit, All Star Movies. May-2010, 3rd visit, w/Extended family, Beach Club. Dec-2010, 4th family visit, POP Century.

07-22-2010, 03:39 PM	#7
Pooh's-Honey-Pot Disney Bride June 19th 2006 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 2,747	Thanks everyone! __________________ Sonya and dogs Wilbur & Milly Disney trips:- 1989 - WDW Off Site; 1990 - DLR off site; 1997 - Disneyland Paris off site; 1997 -WDW off site; 2002 - WDW off site; 2003 - WDW off site; 2005 - WDW AS Movies; 2006 - WDW CBR (Disneymoon and Disney Wedding Pavillion Bride!); 2007 -DLR off site; 2008 - WDW POFQ; 2009 - DCL-A week on the Disney Magic (Western) + WDW POFQ; 2010 - Disneyland Paris Hotel Cheyenne; 2010 - WDW Saratoga Springs Resort / Universal RPR 2010 -Pop Century; 2012 - Fantasy cruise Take a peek at my 2009 reviews "But We Haven't Lost Last Years Weight Yet"! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....5#post32039625 Check out my 2008 food report "Gluttony . . . Pure Gluttony" http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1837106 2010 food review - "The Piggies are back . . . and this time they're hungry" http://www.disboards.com/showthread....9#post38731959

07-23-2010, 11:45 AM	#8
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07-20-2010, 05:58 PM	#3
GrandBob Grand events should not go unnoticed That's the Disney master plan! For a carnivore, it was very good indeed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Monterey County CA Posts: 1,820	Sounds like a great trip, and you should have lots of fun! One tip -- make reservations for your stay in Yosemite far, far in advance. The in-park accommodations for summertime get filled up very quickly. Have fun! -Bob

07-24-2010, 08:34 AM	#9
Pooh's-Honey-Pot Disney Bride June 19th 2006 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 2,747	Thanks again everyone! Can I just ask one question . . . we were originally looking at June, but now the trip may have to be in September instead. Do you know what the weather is like in LA / Vegas / Yosemite at that time of year? From what I've seen of San Fran its always a bit cooler so I'm prepared for it there! Generally though we like it HOT!!!!! Thanks! __________________ Sonya and dogs Wilbur & Milly Disney trips:- 1989 - WDW Off Site; 1990 - DLR off site; 1997 - Disneyland Paris off site; 1997 -WDW off site; 2002 - WDW off site; 2003 - WDW off site; 2005 - WDW AS Movies; 2006 - WDW CBR (Disneymoon and Disney Wedding Pavillion Bride!); 2007 -DLR off site; 2008 - WDW POFQ; 2009 - DCL-A week on the Disney Magic (Western) + WDW POFQ; 2010 - Disneyland Paris Hotel Cheyenne; 2010 - WDW Saratoga Springs Resort / Universal RPR 2010 -Pop Century; 2012 - Fantasy cruise Take a peek at my 2009 reviews "But We Haven't Lost Last Years Weight Yet"! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....5#post32039625 Check out my 2008 food report "Gluttony . . . Pure Gluttony" http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1837106 2010 food review - "The Piggies are back . . . and this time they're hungry" http://www.disboards.com/showthread....9#post38731959

07-24-2010, 11:40 AM	#10
disneyfaninaz It takes faith, trust & pixie dust! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 10,386	September will be noticably cooler in LA/Vegas/Yosemite than June. The evenings will be cooler in LA and Yosemite. __________________ Wendy- - - Me DH DD (12 going on 18, but a bit sweeter than most) Our Magical "Mental Health" Western Cruise Trip Report (March 2008) ~ Our Magical "Celebration" Western Cruise Trip Report (March 2009) Our Awesome Yosemite & Monterey Bay Trip Report (May 2009) ~ Our Great Quest for Elusive Moose - A Grand Teton/Yellowstone Trip Report (June 2010) Our Rockin' Canyon Tour - A GC/Zion/Bryce Trip Report (May 2011) ~ Our Awesome Yosemite & Monterey Adventure Revisited ( May 2012) My Girls Escape to Seattle/Victoria BC "Gardens & Glass" Trip Report (June 2012) ~ Our Wonderful "Pixar" Pacific Coast Cruise Trip Report (October 2012)

07-24-2010, 10:46 PM	#11
skiingfast Has had no bacon Skiing fast to chocolate But, will he succeed? Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Drive to DL, Fly to WDW Posts: 28,456	Vegas will be almost bareable in September. Don't worry it will be hotter there than in the UK. I like September also because it is dryer. June can be dry but has a higher chance of the odd storm coming through. SF is rarely super hot because it is off of a mild ocean current that regulates the temps. It goes from light Jacket to T shirt temperatures. The PP is right thow the evening will be cooler and Yosemite might feel cold at night or early morning. The main thing will be thatDL will be different. Kids start school the first week of September and get out the first week of June. It may be much quieter and have shorter hours of attractions in rehab because of this.

07-24-2010, 11:01 PM	#12
GrandBob Grand events should not go unnoticed That's the Disney master plan! For a carnivore, it was very good indeed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Monterey County CA Posts: 1,820	SF will be warmer in Sept than in June. The summer gloom will be gone, and it should be beautiful. Sept/Oct are a couple of the nicest months of the year to visit SF and Monterey. -Bob

07-25-2010, 02:11 AM	#13
Pooh's-Honey-Pot Disney Bride June 19th 2006 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 2,747	Oh no - will the schools have broken up already by June? That puts a different perspective on it!! I was thinking it was July, like over here. The other thing that worries me is I read Yesomite is not as good in Sep due to the waterfalls being almost dried up. Too much to consider!!!!!!! __________________ Sonya and dogs Wilbur & Milly Disney trips:- 1989 - WDW Off Site; 1990 - DLR off site; 1997 - Disneyland Paris off site; 1997 -WDW off site; 2002 - WDW off site; 2003 - WDW off site; 2005 - WDW AS Movies; 2006 - WDW CBR (Disneymoon and Disney Wedding Pavillion Bride!); 2007 -DLR off site; 2008 - WDW POFQ; 2009 - DCL-A week on the Disney Magic (Western) + WDW POFQ; 2010 - Disneyland Paris Hotel Cheyenne; 2010 - WDW Saratoga Springs Resort / Universal RPR 2010 -Pop Century; 2012 - Fantasy cruise Take a peek at my 2009 reviews "But We Haven't Lost Last Years Weight Yet"! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....5#post32039625 Check out my 2008 food report "Gluttony . . . Pure Gluttony" http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1837106 2010 food review - "The Piggies are back . . . and this time they're hungry" http://www.disboards.com/showthread....9#post38731959

07-25-2010, 01:34 PM	#14
sndral DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,253	My favorite time to visit Yosemite is early fall. It is quieter and there is some autumn foliage color - there's a stillness about Yosemite in the fall - the beauty just seeps into you. Summertime is crazy full with people which distracts from the majesty of the place IMO. There will be waterfalls in Sept., Bridalveil, Vernal and Nevada falls flow year round. The best time to see max. water flow is probably May, although Horsetail fall may already be dry by May. How impressive the falls are even in the spring is very dependent on the snowpack/melt and varies from year to year.

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