Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 We stayed at the Homestead Suites in Anaheim -- walking distance from and on the trolly route to Disneyland. It was about $70/night and was a nice suite with a king-sized bed in one room and a queen-sized sleeper couch, fridge and microwave in another room. We arranged for it on lodging.com. You might also try priceline.com. We've gotten some really good deals at nice hotels on priceline. Universal Studios was fun especially the main tour. Curtis is still talking about the fake earthquake special effects. However, if you have a sensative child, or one that scares easily, it might not be a good idea. Gaylen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Jin and others travelling to CA.. We stayed at the " Summerfield Suites by Wyndham " , at Chatsworth in November, on the great advice of Doris in land. If you are coming from long way, and staying a week or so this is the perfect place. There are 1 and 2 br suites which suit families of various sizes!. We even entertained there - well ordered in, Chatsworth is in the Northwest Corner of LA county, about 6 miles north of Ventura Blvd and Woodland Hills. Lassen Street is off Topanga Canyon Blvd. and about 10 miles from Dr G. A small commute - takes 20 mins, but in the end the facility was excellent. Our rate then was $189 per night for a 2 br suite. - includes great kitchen, fridge, oven/cooktop, microwave, coffee machine, broadband internet, 3 tv's!!!, video etc. (The Marriott at Woodland Hills for reference is $169 for 1 room). Days Inn is closer to Dr G and cheaper but has only one suite which is always booked - this is fine if you are in and out in a day or two. I did talk to the manager there about other parents coming in...and he agreed to give a very good rate. He has kept his word! My friend and his family stayed at " Summerfield Suites by Wyndham at Chatsworth " for a week, two weeks ago, having their Dr G consult and seeing various other professionals. They got a 2 br suite for $129 per day for 5-6 days!! My friend said its just brilliant, and despite the cool whether the pool is a great bonus for the kids. The other thing he said was brilliant is getting a Hertz car with the satellite navigation system - punch in where you want to end up and the system just takes you - so long as you steer the car!! You can pick up Hertz cars either at the Airport, or from the Hertz office at the Warner Centre Marriott in Wooodland Hills - book in the internet - it works! you must contact the General manager directly... , General Manager, Summerfield Suites by Wyndham, 21902 Lassen Street, Chatsworth CA, 91311 1 818 773 0707 rmiller@... Hope this helps, Any suggestion on hotel and attractions while visit Dr. G Hi, I know many people have asked same question. Witch hotel to stay while visit Dr. Goldberg? The whole family is going there for five days. We are planning on go to Disney Land the day before we visit Dr. Goldberg. for Three day after, I am planning on go to San Diego to visit Lego World, Sea world and may be the Zoo. Have any of you have any suggestions on where to stay, where to get good price on tickets for those attractions, which park is good to visit. does not need special accommodations when he goes out besides no dairy and whole wheat. I really need suggestion on how to spend less and max the fun for children as we will not know when is next time we can afford go there. I have got very good deal on ticket, and working on hotel tickets as the visit will be in 2 ½ weeks. Thanks Jin Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with the original author, and is not necessarily endorsed by or the opinion of the Research Institute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 and Gaylen, Thanks for the suggestions. We have never been southern California, although I credit the Silicon Valley for 's problem. Is one day enough for Disneyland? Children like Disney animations, but my girl is not big fan of prince, princess, king, or queen. But Natural Disasters are big for both or them. I will remember to find some ear plugs. Both of them are having trouble with sound. Are Lego Land and Sea world good place to visit? Both kids are big fan of LEGO and Ocean animals. Did you visit both LA and San Diego? If so, did you have to book hotel in 2 different places or do you stay in one place and just drive every day? How long was the drive from LA to Lego land and Sea world? I know the distance is about 110 miles. Thanks Jin > We stayed at the Homestead Suites in Anaheim -- walking distance from and on > the trolly route to Disneyland. It was about $70/night and was a nice suite > with a king-sized bed in one room and a queen-sized sleeper couch, fridge and > microwave in another room. We arranged for it on lodging.com. You might > also try priceline.com. We've gotten some really good deals at nice hotels > on priceline. > > Universal Studios was fun especially the main tour. Curtis is still talking > about the fake earthquake special effects. However, if you have a sensative > child, or one that scares easily, it might not be a good idea. > Gaylen > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 By the way, for Disneyland, if you bring a letter stating your child's diagnosis from your doctor, or a copy of your child's IEP (the page with the diagnosis/eligibility), you can get a special needs pass, which will get you right on all the rides and you can avoid waiting in line. I've found this also to be true at many other attractions, museums, etc. At Disneyland, after you go through the gates, on the left you will see " City Hall " . They will take care of it for you. We took our son there last week for his birthday...the first day was a Thursday and we didn't need the pass much because it wasn't crowded, but Friday the place was mobbed. The pass was a real blessing! Donna Any suggestion on hotel and attractions while visit Dr. G Hi, I know many people have asked same question. Witch hotel to stay while visit Dr. Goldberg? The whole family is going there for five days. We are planning on go to Disney Land the day before we visit Dr. Goldberg. for Three day after, I am planning on go to San Diego to visit Lego World, Sea world and may be the Zoo. Have any of you have any suggestions on where to stay, where to get good price on tickets for those attractions, which park is good to visit. does not need special accommodations when he goes out besides no dairy and whole wheat. I really need suggestion on how to spend less and max the fun for children as we will not know when is next time we can afford go there. I have got very good deal on ticket, and working on hotel tickets as the visit will be in 2 ½ weeks. Thanks Jin Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with the original author, and is not necessarily endorsed by or the opinion of the Research Institute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 Thanks for the info on the pass and no waiting lines! My family and I are thinking about going to DisneyWorld in Florida. Is there anyone who has gone there? Do they have the same thing, a pass for special needs kids that they can get in free and no waiting lines? Help --- Donnaaron <donnaaron@...> wrote: > By the way, for Disneyland, if you bring a letter > stating your child's diagnosis from your doctor, or > a copy of your child's IEP (the page with the > diagnosis/eligibility), you can get a special needs > pass, which will get you right on all the rides and > you can avoid waiting in line. I've found this also > to be true at many other attractions, museums, etc. > At Disneyland, after you go through the gates, on > the left you will see " City Hall " . They will take > care of it for you. > > We took our son there last week for his > birthday...the first day was a Thursday and we > didn't need the pass much because it wasn't crowded, > but Friday the place was mobbed. The pass was a > real blessing! > > Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 My family and I are thinking about going to DisneyWorld in Florida. Is there anyone who has gone there? Do they have the same thing, a pass for special needs kids that they can get in free and no waiting lines? >>Yes, I believe so. Try going to the Disney website (if you type in www.disney.com, I believe it will take you to the correct URL, or do a Google search). I believe they offer it at all of their parks.<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Yes, Disneyworld also has a Special Needs pass. You can get it at " City Hall " just inside the main gate. --- In , <karenspring91@y...> wrote: > Thanks for the info on the pass and no waiting lines! > > > > My family and I are thinking about going to > DisneyWorld in Florida. Is there anyone who has gone > there? Do they have the same thing, a pass for > special needs kids that they can get in free and no > waiting lines? > > Help > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Yes, we just got back from Disney in Florida. You can go to the " town hall " inside the park and tell them about your child and you should receive the pass. It works on most things. We did bring our child's IEP for documentation, but they didn't even ask for anything. You'll enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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