We won't be back until Sept 5th, hope that isn't too late for you! I will certainly try to at least get you some pertinent info. I know I certainly appreciated the help we had last year on the London/Paris trip. I am sooooo looking forward to this!!
We are booked for the Imperial cities June 21-28. We are travelling with a 6 year old and 14 (will turn 15 on the trip). Our 17 yr old will be on 3 week Europe tour with school in London, France, etc.. We got in on the "kids travel for Free" promo - but with airfare it still isn't a cheap venture We can't wait!!! I was looking to book a cruise when I saw the promo.
We have never travelled with ABD, but have done a cruise every year since 2000.
Let me know if anyone has any suggestions. I am expecting Disney to keep the kids entertained. They have been to Europe before, but not with a tour group. I told them it would be much more exciting than when we just travel on our own - not that we are boring - but me and Frommers are the tour guides
GA Friend, did you get your box of goodies yet? I just received mine and also got a phone call from a happy client/friend who's on the trip with us who got hers as well!
I see that we're at the Radisson SAS Alcron Hotel rather than the Marriott Prague. I was disappointed until I started reading the reviews -- sounds lovely! The only problem is the Irish bar three doors down -- I may never see my sons! LOL!
Dotti
Hi Dotti -
We have not received anything yet. Everything goes to our travel agent - so I am going to check with her today to see if she has received anything. Thank you for letting me know. I am very anxious to see everything. Next time I need to see if the stuff can come straight to me
We have extended our trip until Sunday. We will be flying to Dortmund Thurday morning to visit friends in Germany.
Can't wait!!
Jonl
You can have it all sent to you if your travel agent agrees. I started out having my clients' backpacks and documents come to me, but it didn't make much sense. For example, my family's came in three huge boxes -- if this was for a client, I'd be spending a fortune sending it back out! I'd rather send them a nice gift with that money. I have all the future documents going straight to the clients. I hope Disney doesn't change that policy, because that's not something we can do with land and sea packages.
I added one day before and one day after, but finally got my sons "almost" booked for their London/Paris/Amsterdam trip. I found them a great little B&B in Amsterdam on a houseboat, but they only take two people. I was disappointed! I know this isn't an AbD question, but if anyone has good recommendations for Amsterdam, please PM me! I think I've narrowed it down to three, but need to see what's available at this late date.
Dotti
Hi Dotti -
We got our backpacks - they said they were held up to fix the "typo" on the hotel in the booklets I just got back in town and am frantically trying to insure we have everything. I know it said that "dressy" clothes are not needed. Since you have been on tours before - can you give me direction on dress? All blue jeans, khakis, are short acceptable, etc...
Thanks for your help. How are you boys doing? They are already in Europe, aren't they?
Jonl
Hi everyone!
I just returned from a week in Vienna and I did not know about this Adventures by Disney bit. I found out about it because I stayed at the hotel that Disney uses - Vienna Marriott - great hotel and location! I.
Hi Padalyn. I see that you are staying in Barcelona for a few days this summer! Lucky you! It is fabulous! I am sure that you have some sort of itinerary, but let me add my 2 cents worth. Definitely see/tour the Gaudi buildings. You don't need a formal 'tour' for this (except at the buildings themselves). Sagrada Familia (took us several hours), Casa Batlo and La Perdrera are just opposite each other and interior tours are available. You can take public transportation to Parc Guell and walk around there too. Just to walk on the Ramblas is really fun. (just hang on to your wallet - pickpocketing is an art form there!)
If the ABD tour is anything like last years, you will need a jacket/windbreaker (they provide an umbrella), easy walking shoes, casual clothing, and one sort of dressy outfit. The dressy thing is NOT formal or really fancy, just a dress/pants suit for the final dinner and the one dressy evening we had at 'Mary Poppins.' I am assuming that the Austrian trip will be similar and am packing accordingly.
Will the itinerary be different for the Adult only tour? I know we had wanted to see the Lipizzaner stallions from the Spanish Riding School but they will have just returned from their 'summer break' and so no performances are scheduled at that time. We are still going to try to get tickets for the stable tour and the morning exercise while we are in Vienna. Maybe they have a performance scheduled during your tour, if it is something you would be interested in doing.
I will certainly let you know the details of our tour when we return.
Hi everyone!
I just returned from a week in Vienna and I did not know about this Adventures by Disney bit. I found out about it because I stayed at the hotel that Disney uses - Vienna Marriott - great hotel and location! I kept seeing these signs that said "Welcome Disney by Adventure" so I had to check it out and this thread on the DIS boards. I spoke with a couple of people on the tour and they seemed to be having a great time. I think you are all in for a real treat. Don't miss Cafe Demel in Vienna if you get a chance. Great food and pastries! By the way, the temp. is getting quite warm in Vienna. I took a couple of sweaters but didn't really need them. As for Prague or Salzburg, I can't help you there.
Salzburg - it's been a few years since I've been there. Great town. As for souvenirs, there are two stores that carry the original Mozart balls (chocolates). I can't remember the stores but I'm sure your guide can tell you. You can find Mozart chocolates all throughout Austria but the originals - only in Salzburg - have a superior flavor. Funny how I can remember things like that.
Hope you all have a great time in Austria. Be sure to report back as I may be interested in taking a trip with AbD.
I was on Paris/London last year and am going on Imperial Cities in August. Last years trip saw most people dressed in shorts/capris, etc, during the days. very casual!
On the last night (and the Mary Poppins Play/dinner) most women wore skirts/dresses and men wore collared shirts. Don't know if i ever saw a sport coat anywhere.