FAQ - Frequently
Asked questions
What should I expect (if I've never travelled on a bus) ?
What is the weather like ? *NEW*
How big should my carry on be ?
Useful information for crossing the border ?
What papers should I bring with me? *NEW*
How to apply for a canadian passport ?
What is the best way to carry my medications?
How should I pack the liquids I bring with me?
Most of this information is based on suggestions and past trips for 10 days to Florida
Voyage Jeannine Tour reserves the right to prearrange your seating
Bring shorts and T-shirts
Long pants and sweatshirts (It can get cool at night)
Poncho\Wind breaker
Swimsuit + pool and beach accessories
Personal Kit (Shampoo, Soap, Hair, Shaver... etc)
Foot ware + socks
Good pair of previously used sneakers (you will be walking a lot)
Small drug\First Aid kit (aspirin, allergies, band aids,…etc)
Sun Screen + hats
EXPECTATIONS ....how high are they !!!
It's not obvious travelling with 10 to 15 other families.
Get use to hearing :"Are we there yet ?" and have fun with it ;-)
Everybody has got different eating habits, sleeping habits, personalities, opinions, likes and dislikes
You might not eat exactly at your normal hours, when travelling with 50 people you can't stop anywhere (so bring something to hold you over)
Some people talk loud, the music or videos on the bus might be louder at certain spots, bring some ear plugs if you are sensitive.
Although your guide will ask you to be on time; due to uncontrollable or unforeseen circumstances your bus might be delayed.
Be at your rendezvous 10 minutes ahead of time- the bus will not wait more than 5 minutes (that's 5 minutes more than a plane or a train)
Your guide will not take you by the hand and show you all the attractions; once you are at a park, grab a map and go explore, have fun.
If it rains or it is cool; it's the best days to be in the parks (no line-ups) so dress accordingly and have fun anyways
You almost never here the kids complain it's the adults that are the worst (right kids ;-))
Your guide might prearrange your seating on the bus - most families and friends want to sit together or for medical reasons
If your going to Florida you can expect to take 36 hours (if everything goes well) it can be a lot more due to accidents, traffic jam, border crossing delays, weather, mechanical problems and failures. Voyage Jeannine is not responsible for any delays.
If your tour guide plans an activity for your bus that is outside the agenda, Voyage Jeannine Tour's is not responsible for this activity.
bottom line: if your not an easy going person...then travelling with 50+ other people is probably not in your (and everybody else's) best interest
Limit carry-on bags to a range of 12" to 14" high, 20" to 22" wide, and 8" to 9" deep. A 42" total (height+width+depth) can be used as a basic guideline as a carry-on.
Example: Pack Sack that can double when visiting parks to bring beverage, snacks, cameras, suntan lotion, clothes..etc..
Suggestions for your carry-on:
Pillow and small blanket (no sleeping bags)
Personal hygiene (Toothbrush, tooth paste, Wash cloth, soap ..etc)
Change of clothes (It’s going to get hot/cold)
Earplugs
Music+walkman+diskman+mp3 players
VHS movies
Reading/playing material (books, coloring books, cross word, game boy, cards..etc)
Sun glasses or Extra eyeglasses or contacts if you have them.
Medications and prescriptions
Camera\video
Stock up on batteries and film before going down (it's cheaper)
Foods
Snacks, beverage (try not to drink to much...what goes in must come out)
Some people do bring sandwiches (it helps to cut down cost and time)
***Please no peanuts, sunflower seeds, bubble gum
Don’t forget, wear comfortable clothes……and don't forget to smile ;-)
***You can’t cross certain fruit across the border so please don’t bring any
What you can bring back from U.S.
750$ in Canadian funds
Alcohol (one of the following) 1- 1.5 litre Wine or
1-1.14 litre(40oz) Spirits or
1-24*344ml of beer per person
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars
If you are separated or divorced and have children. It is recommended to have a letter from your ex-spouse stating that you have the right to leave the country with your children.
If you are bringing somebody else’s children (niece/ nephew ..etc), you should also have a letter from their legal guardian with written permission.
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What papers should I bring
with me?
(Please check out your Canadian passport office for details)
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How to Apply for a Canadian Passport
Please check out the following site for all your details.
How to apply for a canadian passport
There is a bar fridge and microwave in the room.
Food in parks can be expensive, you can buy groceries at a couple of grocery store (even Walgreen's across the street) and store it in the room.
Kids under 11 eat free at hotel *with paying adult
Suggestions: bring microwave popcorn, small bowl+utensils, dry foods
There are 3 pools (2 heated) at the hotel and a small play area spread over 10 complexes.
You are on International Drive, there is a trolley 3$ day\9$ week that will bring you up and down to all the shops, factory outlets, the restaurants...etc approx. every 20 minutes
You can ask for a schedule that will even bring you to all major parks at predetermined times but you must advise your tour guide.
Their is a huge movie theatre across from the hotel, Water Works, 36 hole miniputt
The bus drivers change approx. every 4 hours, which means you can get off to stretch your legs for 10-15 minutes and use the bathroom. Keep in mind the longer you stop the longer it’s going to take to get there. If you think of it this way “every 5 minutes you lose can mean 1 hour further down the road (traffic jam, accident, weather ..etc)”.
Please keep your bus clean, there will be at least a big garbage bag in front of the bus.
When entering the bus please don’t block the aisle, let everybody in first. Then get settled in.
Try only to use the onboard bathroom when it’s absolutely necessary… after 36 hours it will start to smell !
Be on time: try to be at your rendezvous at least 10 minutes before.
Be considerate for the people around you, after all ... we are on big family for the next 10 days, and don’t forget to smile ;-)
The bus will bring you to the specified day activity (parks,beach,supper, flea market) only
every morning and back at night (time and location decided on the bus with your guide).
Suggestions: When you get to the parks get a map and check out the show times and plan your day
It's time to wear your sneakers and good socks
Don't forget your hats and suntan lotion/poncho if their calling for rain
Don't forget your cameras+film+batteries+sun glasses
You might want to bring band aid, aspirin or any medication you might need
Kids will want to bring autograph books to get all their favourite cartoon characters autographs
Go counter clockwise (75% of people go clockwise) it might save you some time.
Use fast past if line-up is longer than 45 minutes
Kids get your PAL MICKEY
Use monorail to enter Disney it’s faster. Don't miss the fireworks display at end of the day
If you have young children take time during the day to sit down maybe during the shows
During week, take a day off between visits if possible it will make your trip much more enjoyable
Please kids hang on to your parents hand and don’t wander off. Their can be as much as 100,000 people in one park !
Some people use walky talky(hand held radios) but you risk having 50 people on the same frequency !
If you get a chance drop into the jelly bean shop...100 +++ flavours yummmmmy
| What is the best way to carry my medications? |
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Carry them in your carry-on. Your carry-on will also do less harm to temperature-sensitive medication. Carry your medication in their original bottles to help avoid security questions. If you have any questionable drugs or particularly large supplies, you might want to bring a letter from your doctor stating you have a legal right to use these drugs. |
| How should I pack the liquids I bring with me? |
| So your clothes aren’t covered in the liquids, use plastic bottles in your packing. Only fill the bottles to the ¾ mark incase they are crushed or the contents freeze and expand. You also might want to pack them in plastic freezer bags just in case |
