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 Travel Tips - What To
Know Before You Go
Before embarking on an unforgettable
Adventures by Disney vacation in awe-inspiring Austria and the
Czech Republic, prepare for your trip with valuable tips to ensure a
magical experience from beginning to end. |
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Preparing for Your Adventure
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Required Travel Documentation |
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If you are a U. S. citizen, you will
need a valid passport to enter Austria and the Czech Republic and
return to the United States.
• It must be valid six months beyond your intended stay and have
1-2 blank pages remaining.
• Allow yourself sufficient time to have your application processed
if you are applying for a new passport or renewing an expired
passport. Visit
www.state.gov for more details.
You do not need a visa to travel to Austria or the Czech Republic.
In addition, Guests 17 years of age or younger may be required to
show additional documentation when traveling with a single parent.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with the Austrian
Embassy at
www.austria.org and the Czech Republic Embassy at
www.mzv.cv for
information on documentation requirements..
Passport Services
You can apply for a passport through CIBT, Inc., a third party
travel document company servicing the travel industry (not
affiliated with the Walt Disney Company).
Click here for more information or call CIBT at
(800) 406-1523.
PLEASE NOTE: ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL APPLY FOR TELEPHONE
CALLS made to access CIBT specialists. |
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What to Pack |
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Please limit your baggage to one piece
of luggage per person plus one carry-on. With frequent security
changes, we recommend that you check with your air carrier as well
as the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) website
www.tsa.gov for current restrictions.
Since a majority of your adventure will take place outdoors, attire
for your adventure should be casual and comfortable. However, you
may wish to don business casual attire for dinner. The following is
a list of clothing and other items you may want to bring:
| Clothing |
Miscellaneous |
| • T-shirts
(short/long-sleeved) |
• Passport |
| • Collared shirts |
• Medication |
| • Jeans or long pants |
• Camera/video camera |
| • Dress/Skirt (optional) |
• Sunglasses |
| • Shorts |
• Sunscreen |
| • Lightweight rain
jacket |
• Umbrella |
| • Hat |
• Extra batteries or
charger for camera |
| • Swimsuit |
| • Walking shoes |
| • Sandals |
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Weather |
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In the spring, temperatures in Austria
and the Czech Republic typically range from 57°F during the day to
36°F in the evening. In the summer, temperatures typically range
from 77°F during the day to 55°F in the evening. In autumn,
temperatures typically range from 69°F during the day to 50°F in the
evening.
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En Route
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Arrival/Departure |
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Upon landing at Vienna International
Airport, you will be met outside the customs/exit area by an
Adventures by Disney representative who will direct you to your
transportation to the elegant Vienna Marriott Hotel. At the
conclusion of your adventure, you will be escorted to the Prague
International Airport for your return flight home.
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Day
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Airport Code
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Arrival/Departure Time |
| Arrival |
1
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VIE
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No later than 3
p.m. |
| Departure |
8
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PRG
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Not prior to 8
a.m. |
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During Your Adventure
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Currency |
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The unit of currency in Austria is the
Euro (EUR) and in the Czech Republic it is the Czech Koruna (Kč).
U.S. dollars are not accepted at hotels, shops, or restaurants, but
ATM machines are available in most places along your adventure to
obtain cash in Euros or Czech Koruna. |
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Tipping |
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Adventures by Disney has taken
care of certain tips and gratuities for all included meals and
activities such as tips for porters, housekeepers, drivers, activity
providers, local experts, and dining room staff for included meals.
On Your Own Dining Gratuities: When eating at a restaurant, a
gratuity is usually included in the bill. If you feel you have
received exceptional service, you may leave an additional gratuity.
Many choose to simply "round up."
Adventure Guide Gratuities: Gratuities for your Adventures
Guides are not included. If you feel that your Adventure Guides have
provided excellent service, we suggest the following discretionary
gratuity: Per Guest/Per Adventure guide/Per Day - $5-$8 USD.
For example:
• For an 8-day adventure, the Adventure Guide gratuity per guest,
per Adventure Guide: $40-$64 USD.
• For a family of 4 for a 8-day adventure: $160-$256 USD per
Adventure Guide. For 2 Guides, this is a total of: $320-$512 USD.
Adventure Guides accept local currency, U.S. dollars, and travelers'
checks. |
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Transportation |
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When spending time on your own in the
Imperial Cities, you may choose to visit sites that require
transportation. If this is the case, convenient travel options
include requesting taxi service through the hotel or using public
transportation (such as trams, buses or the Metro) in Austria. Both
Salzburg and Prague are best explored on foot. |
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Language |
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While the primary language of Austria is
German and the primary language of the Czech Republic is Czech, most
people from both countries speak some English.
The following is a list of words and
phrases you may want to use during your trip to Austria and the
Czech Republic:
| English |
German |
Pronunciation |
Czech |
Pronunciation |
| Hello |
Guten tag |
goo-ten-tahg |
Dobrý Den |
do-bree den
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| Goodbye |
Auf Wiedersehen |
owf-vee-da-zane |
Nashledanou |
nas-klay-dano-o |
| Good morning |
Guten Morgen |
goo-ten mor-gen |
Dobré Ráno |
do-bray ra-no |
| Good evening |
Guten tag |
goo-ten tahg |
Dobrý Ve er |
do-bree ve-cher |
| Goodnight |
Guten Abend |
goo-ten ah-bend |
Dobrou Noc |
dobrow nots |
| Yes |
Ja |
yah |
Ano |
ah-no |
| No |
Nein |
nine |
Ne |
neh |
| Adventure |
Abenteuer |
ah-ben-teh-yoor |
Dobrodru~ství |
do-bro-dru-stvi |
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