Central Europe: Austria, Germany & Czech Rep. Meets Thread

[wdwtheplacetobe]

I looked up the Hotel Edelweiss - looks beautiful! Spa sounds wonderful too. I know who won't be a guide - Jennae - she just finished up in Prague. Met her at an ABD event in White Plains NY when they announced the River Cruises (I'm a Disney authorized agent ) last May. I asked her if we would have time to go to Eagles Nest as it sounds like a great trip - she said, "Jennae - Adventures by Disney - There is a strong chance that your Guides can make time for anyone who would like to go before our Salzburg day "

By the way, I asked ABD last week how many are on the trip and there are 29 -

Jen

Right when we got the notification from ABD...I looked up both hotels. They both look nice.

Too bad....I heard/read a lot about how fantastic Jennae is! I knew about the 29. See you real soon! We will be there Thursday afternoon!

 

[smile750]

Right when we got the notification from ABD...I looked up both hotels. They both look nice.

Too bad....I heard/read a lot about how fantastic Jennae is! I knew about the 29. See you real soon! We will be there Thursday afternoon!

I see she's been in central Europe on the this tour frequently this past summer - maybe they'll switch and we will see her - you never know!

 

[smile750]

Only 29? That will be great!

Seems to be a great size! I think too because there are no children.....

 

[smile750]

I saw someone said we should bring gloves - will it be chilly somewhere?

 

[wdwtheplacetobe]

I saw someone said we should bring gloves - will it be chilly somewhere?

In the Ice Cave....railings on stairs are metal. It's 30 degrees...several people have told me to pack gloves.

 

[smile750]

In the Ice Cave....railings on stairs are metal. It's 30 degrees...several people have told me to pack gloves.

Ohhh! Thanks for the heads up...

 

[SingingMom]

I saw someone said we should bring gloves - will it be chilly somewhere?

Definitely bring the gloves!!! A fleece too. Layers are best for the ice cave excursion!

 

[smile750]

Definitely bring the gloves!!! A fleece too. Layers are best for the ice cave excursion!

Thanks SingingMom! I am definitely packing layers. I see that it will be hottest and wet in Austria, and slightly cooler in Germany and Czech Republic. I'm gonna do a mix of shorts, capri's and pants with short sleeves and some long sleeved tops/fleece and a raincoat for weather. What do you think?

 

[SingingMom]

Thanks SingingMom! I am definitely packing layers. I see that it will be hottest and wet in Austria, and slightly cooler in Germany and Czech Republic. I'm gonna do a mix of shorts, capri's and pants with short sleeves and some long sleeved tops/fleece and a raincoat for weather. What do you think?

We were warm/hot in Austria in June, but chilly in Prague & Germany. I think you will be fine with the mixture you are planning. I think a raincoat, slicker,hooded windbreaker is much better than an umbrella. It's so hard to walk in a group with an umbrella. Of course, I'm pretty short, so I run into people if I carry an umbrella. lol

 

[wdwtheplacetobe]

We were warm/hot in Austria in June, but chilly in Prague & Germany. I think you will be fine with the mixture you are planning. I think a raincoat, slicker,hooded windbreaker is much better than an umbrella. It's so hard to walk in a group with an umbrella. Of course, I'm pretty short, so I run into people if I carry an umbrella. lol

I had an umbrella in Venice and it was so windy....it almost flew out of my hand....so I gave up on it....better with raincoat! Flying to Prague tomorrow!

 

[sayhello]

I had an umbrella in Venice and it was so windy....it almost flew out of my hand....so I gave up on it....better with raincoat! Flying to Prague tomorrow!

Have a great trip!!

Sayhello

 

[smile750]

Just back last night from Central Europe trip! AMAZING in every way - great guides, great group of people, awesome adventures!!!!!! I learned that no matter how much research I did, my preferences and experience can be different than others (and they were) and I'm so glad I participated in everything!!!! Ask me any questions - I'd love to share. BTW, we arrived in Prague 2 nights before the trip began and we were so happy and grateful to have signed up for 3 walking tours with the Naked Tour Guide (don't take my word for it - see reviews here on trip advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...iews-The_Naked_Tour_Guide-Prague_Bohemia.html ) Inexpensive, best tour of a city (we did Prague Castle night tour, Explore Prague, and Communism and Nazism tours) I've ever done - easy to understand and wonderful stories. Disney doesn't have the time to provide the depth of information given on the these tours so it was a wonderful start to a magnificent trip! If you can do it - GO EARLY and take 2 days to explore Prague and really get a feel for the history of this city.

Jen

 

[carpenta]

Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time. Yes Prague is a wonderful city and feel ABD does not spend enough time in the city. We stayed three days after our trip (a river boat cruise) and LOVED it. All our guides were so professional and left us with great knowledge and a profound love for the Czech peoples.

 

[sayhello]

Just back last night from Central Europe trip! AMAZING in every way - great guides, great group of people, awesome adventures!!!!!! I learned that no matter how much research I did, my preferences and experience can be different than others (and they were) and I'm so glad I participated in everything!!!! Ask me any questions - I'd love to share. BTW, we arrived in Prague 2 nights before the trip began and we were so happy and grateful to have signed up for 3 walking tours with the Naked Tour Guide (don't take my word for it - see reviews here on trip advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...iews-The_Naked_Tour_Guide-Prague_Bohemia.html ) Inexpensive, best tour of a city (we did Prague Castle night tour, Explore Prague, and Communism and Nazism tours) I've ever done - easy to understand and wonderful stories. Disney doesn't have the time to provide the depth of information given on the these tours so it was a wonderful start to a magnificent trip! If you can do it - GO EARLY and take 2 days to explore Prague and really get a feel for the history of this city.

Jen

Glad you enjoyed yourselves! Everyone does say you need more time in Prague than ABD spends there. Thanks for the info on the tours.

Who were your Guides?

Sayhello

 

[Cinderella's Slipper 2015]

Just back last night from Central Europe trip! AMAZING in every way - great guides, great group of people, awesome adventures!!!!!! I learned that no matter how much research I did, my preferences and experience can be different than others (and they were) and I'm so glad I participated in everything!!!! Ask me any questions - I'd love to share. BTW, we arrived in Prague 2 nights before the trip began and we were so happy and grateful to have signed up for 3 walking tours with the Naked Tour Guide (don't take my word for it - see reviews here on trip advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...iews-The_Naked_Tour_Guide-Prague_Bohemia.html ) Inexpensive, best tour of a city (we did Prague Castle night tour, Explore Prague, and Communism and Nazism tours) I've ever done - easy to understand and wonderful stories. Disney doesn't have the time to provide the depth of information given on the these tours so it was a wonderful start to a magnificent trip! If you can do it - GO EARLY and take 2 days to explore Prague and really get a feel for the history of this city.

Jen

We are on this trip next year (exact same trip at end of September). We will be arriving early in the morning the day before the trip starts so we will have almost 2 days to ourselves before we have to meet for the welcome dinner. We won't have time to do 3 tours but are there ones you would recommend more than the others? Or better yet, if you only had basically 1.5 days, which would you do?

 

[wdwtheplacetobe]

We are on this trip next year (exact same trip at end of September). We will be arriving early in the morning the day before the trip starts so we will have almost 2 days to ourselves before we have to meet for the welcome dinner. We won't have time to do 3 tours but are there ones you would recommend more than the others? Or better yet, if you only had basically 1.5 days, which would you do?

Who is going on the trip? We had a great unique experience at the Beer Spa Bernard.

 

[Cinderella's Slipper 2015]

Who is going on the trip? We had a great unique experience at the Beer Spa Bernard.

It's my mom and I. My mom will be 66 and I'll be 39. Neither of us are drinkers. I have medical reasons for not drinking and she's never been one for alcohol. We're more interested in the history of the place and such. I've wanted to visit Prague for years so want to see the city as much as possible.

 

[wdwtheplacetobe]

It's my mom and I. My mom will be 66 and I'll be 39. Neither of us are drinkers. I have medical reasons for not drinking and she's never been one for alcohol. We're more interested in the history of the place and such. I've wanted to visit Prague for years so want to see the city as much as possible.

Prague was my favorite city of the three. Go on one of the "extra" tours...walk to the square...get the jet-lag solved. Be sure to get a Trdelnik or two! (I can't drink, either...but it was still fun!)

 

[SingingMom]

Glad you enjoyed the trip!! :-

 

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Glad you enjoyed the trip!! :-

Took your advice ....first night in Prague...Hotel U...view and food were spectacular! Also remembered the French Toast at the Ritz...but on the last morning...found Fried Apple Rings were even better!