Yeah I plan on bringing extra cash for housekeeping & mousekeeping (in addition to that for our guides) regardless of what the booklet/website says (about them being covered).My guess is that ABD does NOT tip housekeeping. I once read an article (either on the DIS or one of those 'other' sites) about tipping in Disney/in general. As I understand it, housekeeping is not one of those typical "tipped" jobs (i.e. where the employee may make less bc they are expected to be tipped) and tipping them is entirely optional (nice to do if you want to). So if you want Mousekeeping to be tipped, most likely you will need to do it. I would bet that baggage, drivers, waiters, (anything else that is a job that relies on tips) are all taken care of.
I had a reservation at Lamplight Lounge but cancelled it because the menu didn’t really appeal to me. Miss the Cove Bar.Anyone making dinning reservations for the days at Disneyland when we are on our own for lunch or dinner? If so, what are you most interested in trying?
I'm traveling solo and a first time visitor to Disneyland. Don't really know much about the places to eat there. I would like to try the corn dog though at the Red Wagon Craig often refers toWell if any of the other solo travellers, or anyone in the group for that matter want to tour the parks and grab meals during the 'on your own time', this Disneyland novice would be interested.
Jay
I am thinking not Universal...just some local things to do. Staying in the same hotel as ABD so that part is nice.What kinds of things do you like to do? Universal is close by. The LA subway system has a stop at Hollywood and Highland, so you could easily access places like Olvera Street or the Grand Central Market. If you want to stay in Hollywood, the Hollywood Museum (in the old Max Factor building) is surprisingly good. And there’s always the Farmer’s Market/Grove. I also like to have a drink in the Roosevelt Hotel lobby.
If I remember correctly, the Olvera Street stop is Union Station, which is a beautiful building.I am thinking not Universal...just some local things to do. Staying in the same hotel as ABD so that part is nice.
I think taking the subway would be a good idea...go see the market and Olvera Street.
Yes, you need cash, unless something’s changed since last year.I’m assuming cash is the preferred method for tipping our guides? I’m not a fan of carrying that much cash.
Yes, you need cash, unless something’s changed since last year.
I am thinking not Universal...just some local things to do. Staying in the same hotel as ABD so that part is nice.
I think taking the subway would be a good idea...go see the market and Olvera Street.
If I remember correctly, the Olvera Street stop is Union Station, which is a beautiful building.
Thanks so much! I think that sounds like a great plan. I think we will have to check out Olvera Street!Olvera Street is right across the street from Union Station, so you could easily go there. One thing my son and girlfriend did for me this year was take me on a food-walking tour of Downtown LA through a company called Six Taste. You could uber to Pershing Square, and walk to the Biltmore Hotel, where they meet. If you are interested in that, I recommend going to the Biltmore Hotel a little early to explore there. We went to the restroom and in those hallways were pictures, including one of Walt Disney at the Academy Awards. I found it to be interesting: Biltmore Hotel-Academy Awards
If you'd like to look into the walking food tour ($65), here is the link to the site. They have a 1pm tour available for Saturday: http://www.sixtaste.com/
okay MJ or any ABD veteran. I'll be landing at LAX at 9:40am so I'm going to have a few hours before check-in. any suggestions on what I can do while waiting on my room? maybe a nice place for lunch? how far is the Griffith observatory, is it practical to take an Uber?If anyone else has some last-minute questions about LA or Hollywood let me know. I'm local and if I don't know I can do a quick search on it for you.
Thanks Mary Jo for the great options!Here are some easy-to-do options that you can do:
- Options via Metro:
- In the Chinese Theater courtyard there are options to take various tours around Hollywood and to see the stars homes. I enjoyed the Hollywood, tour, but it might just be a preview of what you'll see in depth on your ABD tour
- CityWalk at Universal Studios
- Downtown Los Angeles to visit Union Station, Olvera Street, Disney Music Center, or Chinatown
- Movie at the El Capitan Theater across the street
- Option via Uber:
- The Grove/Farmers Market for an afternoon hitting up the booths and kitschy shops, and having a bite to eat