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 Travel Tips - What To
Know Before You Go
Before embarking on an unforgettable
trip to Germany with your family, prepare with valuable vacation
trip 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 Germany 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.
In addition, Guests 17 years of age or younger may be required to
show additional documentation when traveling with a single parent.
You do not need a visa to travel to Germany.
For U.S. citizens arriving from an area that might be infected with
Yellow Fever, an International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow
Fever is required within 5 days. Otherwise no vaccinations are
required for U.S. citizens. (If you extend your stay to other parts
of Germany, you are advised to consult
www.cdc.gov.)
If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with the German Embassy
at
www.germany.info 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. Due to 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. Most attire is
casual, although one "smart casual" outfit is recommended.
The following is a list of clothing and other items you may want to
bring:
| Clothing |
Miscellaneous |
| T-shirts (both short-
and long-sleeved) |
Passport |
| Collared shirts |
Medication |
| Sweater or sweatshirt |
Camera/video camera |
| Jeans or long pants |
Extra batteries or
charger for camera |
| Casual Dress/Skirt
(optional) |
Sunglasses |
| Shorts |
Sunscreen |
| Lightweight rain
jacket |
Umbrella |
| Heavier jacket
(depending on time of year) |
Toiletries |
| Hat |
Electric adapter |
| Swimsuit |
| Walking shoes |
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Weather |
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Although weather might vary, the area
you will be traveling through in Germany generally has a moderate
amount of rain. Average temperatures for Heidelberg, Rothenberg and
Munich are as follows:
- June - August: Highs from
in the 70s, lows in the 50s.
- May and September - October:
Highs in the 50s to 60s, lows 40s to 50s.
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En Route
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Arrival/Departure |
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Upon landing at Frankfurt International
Airport, you will be met outside of the customs/exit area by an
Adventures by Disney representative who will direct you to your
transportation to the Crowne Plaza Heidelberg. At the conclusion of
your adventure, you will be transferred from Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
Kempinski to the Munich 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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FRA
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No later than 3
p.m. |
| Departure |
9
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MUC
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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 Germany is the
Euro (EUR). 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. Most hotels and restaurants
accept major credit cards or single-use debit cards. |
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Tipping |
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Adventures by Disney has pre-paid
certain tips and gratuities for you 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 a 9-day adventure, the Adventure Guide gratuity per guest,
per Adventure Guide: $45-$72 USD.
For a family of 4 for a 9-day adventure: $180-$288 USD per
Adventure Guide. For 2 Guides, this is a total of: $360-$576 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
Germany, you may choose to visit a site that requires
transportation. If this is the case, convenient travel options
include requesting taxi service through the hotel or using public
transportation in the larger cities. |
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Language |
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While the primary language of Germany is
German, many Germans speak English.
The following is a list of words and phrases you may want to use
during your trip to Germany:
| English |
German |
Pronunciation
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| Hello |
Guten tag |
goo-ten-tahg |
| Goodbye |
Auf wiedersehen |
owf-vee-da-zane |
| Good morning |
Guten morgen |
goo-ten mor-gen |
| Good night |
Guten abend |
goo-ten ah-bend |
| Yes |
Ja |
yah |
| No |
Nein |
nine |
| Adventure |
Abenteuer |
ah-ben-teh-yoor |
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