I’m going to be there for a week. I don’t know if I can drive in LA though lol
Would be worth comparing the price though I suppose. Thanks for the suggestion. I think my hotel offers free parking too. I’ll check it out and let you know what I find!
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Would be worth comparing the price though I suppose. Thanks for the suggestion. I think my hotel offers free parking too. I’ll check it out and let you know what I find!
DrAlice
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If you go the car route, choose a company that lets you "skip the counter" (you just go get the car). That will save you a ton of time.
Also, you'd just be freeway driving, it won't be bad. It's not like you are driving in the middle of the city. It would be no worse than driving through Portland on I-5 with all those lane changes before the I-84 cutoff. You can do it.
cgersic
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It's truly a great resort. I always ask for the 50's section, pool view. When you walk out the back of the 50's, you are right at the Skyliner. They play 50's music all the time and it's a quieter section.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for calling it I-5.
Also thank you for the pep talk. Maybe I CAN do it!
DrAlice
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LOL! Well, I AM from NORTHERN California, you know.
Seriously though, we have family in SW Washington and do the long drive twice a year. We are NOT city dwellers at all and the freeway trek from any SoCal airport to DL isn't any worse than the Portland area stuff. Just don't do it during commute time.
The way to DL would be about 130pm and the way back would be at like 4am haha.LOL! Well, I AM from NORTHERN California, you know.
Seriously though, we have family in SW Washington and do the long drive twice a year. We are NOT city dwellers at all and the freeway trek from any SoCal airport to DL isn't any worse than the Portland area stuff. Just don't do it during commute time.
Maybe I can rent a car at the airport and return it to the one near Disneyland.
Darkbeer1
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When I did our planning for a 33 day trip from June 1st through July 3rd, aka Memorial Day Weekend through the July 4th Holiday weekend.
Now, I am taking an ECV, an Extra Battery, an UpWalker plus a medical bag (All at no charge due to ADA laws). plus a large regular bag each (Lisa and I), carry-ons, etc.
So parking at/near LAX was out due to costs.
Next was shuttles, and while a bit better in price, still a lot.
So used COSTCO rental car pricing and renting a car each way. This way we can pack the car the night before we go, drop stuff at the curb, and on the way back, return the car the next day. (Less than 24 hour use).
It was the cheapest and most convenient option.
Now, I am taking an ECV, an Extra Battery, an UpWalker plus a medical bag (All at no charge due to ADA laws). plus a large regular bag each (Lisa and I), carry-ons, etc.
So parking at/near LAX was out due to costs.
Next was shuttles, and while a bit better in price, still a lot.
So used COSTCO rental car pricing and renting a car each way. This way we can pack the car the night before we go, drop stuff at the curb, and on the way back, return the car the next day. (Less than 24 hour use).
It was the cheapest and most convenient option.
TP2000
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I thought you were going to use a taxi and use all of @TP2000's tipping advice.
(No, I've never used that shuttle. Sorry.)
Oh my gosh, I had completely forgotten about that!
It was hysterical, and I absolutely loved helping Constance get over that social hurdle.
No matter how she gets from the airport to Disneyland, I know she is going to do all of us proud! (Hint: just be yourself, dear)
Darkbeer1
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Yes, that is what we did
Darkbeer1
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Ok, three hours ago, due to this thread, went to check on my car reservations.
Well, they were all messed up, and when I checked on the flight, well, United decided to stop the LAX-CLE non-stop flights....
So I got to figure out what I wanted to do. If I am going to do a one stop, I am NOT using LAX! So switched to John Wayne. Had to call to do this, as since it is United's fault, I don't have to use 1 extra mile, and the system wanted another 57,000! Got a great agent who took care of everything, including our Economy Plus seating due to ADA. But he had to get his supervisor, which took some time.
So decided to use Prime Time Shuttle and an Executive Van, about $75 each way. We have used them before without issue. And they service Bob Hope/Burbank.
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I thought I saw on their website they didn’t go from BUR to DL. If they do, I’m definitely using them. Will double check. Thanks!Ok, three hours ago, due to this thread, went to check on my car reservations.
Well, they were all messed up, and when I checked on the flight, well, United decided to stop the LAX-CLE non-stop flights....
So I got to figure out what I wanted to do. If I am going to do a one stop, I am NOT using LAX! So switched to John Wayne. Had to call to do this, as since it is United's fault, I don't have to use 1 extra mile, and the system wanted another 57,000! Got a great agent who took care of everything, including our Economy Plus seating due to ADA. But he had to get his supervisor, which took some time.
So decided to use Prime Time Shuttle and an Executive Van, about $75 each way. We have used them before without issue. And they service Bob Hope/Burbank.
Convenient Airport Shuttle Pickup at Home | Door-to-Door Prime Time Shuttle Services
Prime Time Shuttle Services - Your trusted choice for prime time door-to-door shuttle solutions. Enjoy a seamless travel experience with our dedicated airport shuttle pickup at home. Book now for a stress-free journey!
Did PrimeTime get bought out by Opoli?Ok, three hours ago, due to this thread, went to check on my car reservations.
Well, they were all messed up, and when I checked on the flight, well, United decided to stop the LAX-CLE non-stop flights....
So I got to figure out what I wanted to do. If I am going to do a one stop, I am NOT using LAX! So switched to John Wayne. Had to call to do this, as since it is United's fault, I don't have to use 1 extra mile, and the system wanted another 57,000! Got a great agent who took care of everything, including our Economy Plus seating due to ADA. But he had to get his supervisor, which took some time.
So decided to use Prime Time Shuttle and an Executive Van, about $75 each way. We have used them before without issue. And they service Bob Hope/Burbank.
Convenient Airport Shuttle Pickup at Home | Door-to-Door Prime Time Shuttle Services
Prime Time Shuttle Services - Your trusted choice for prime time door-to-door shuttle solutions. Enjoy a seamless travel experience with our dedicated airport shuttle pickup at home. Book now for a stress-free journey!
Darkbeer1
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Seems like they are independent, but part of the Go Network.
About GO Airport Shuttle - Door-to-Door Transportation Since 2007
GO Airport Shuttle has been offering reliable, convenient, and safe shared ride airport shuttle service and private car service since 2007.
goairportshuttle.com
>>Every GO operating company is locally owned and operated. In every GO shuttle location, the boss is always nearby. This hands-on management assures uniform, courteous and responsive customer service — every time.<<
I just contacted PrimeTime from their app (because the app was saying there is no service from BUR to DL and they told to go to Opoli.Seems like they are independent, but part of the Go Network.
About GO Airport Shuttle - Door-to-Door Transportation Since 2007
GO Airport Shuttle has been offering reliable, convenient, and safe shared ride airport shuttle service and private car service since 2007.
>>Every GO operating company is locally owned and operated. In every GO shuttle location, the boss is always nearby. This hands-on management assures uniform, courteous and responsive customer service — every time.<<
Darkbeer1
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I just contacted PrimeTime from their app (because the app was saying there is no service from BUR to DL and they told to go to Opoli.
Looks like Opoli is a sister company to Prime Time, both based in the LA area.
chadwpalm
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- In the Parks
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The person on the app that referred me to Opoli is the same person who processed my PrimeTime Shuttle refund last year from my canceled trip lol
TP2000
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LOL! Well, I AM from NORTHERN California, you know.
Seriously though, we have family in SW Washington and do the long drive twice a year. We are NOT city dwellers at all and the freeway trek from any SoCal airport to DL isn't any worse than the Portland area stuff. Just don't do it during commute time.
That reminds me...
I-84 in Portland is called the Banfield Freeway. And relatives in Oregon call it "taking the Banfield" to get to the airport. The phrase "the Banfield" is used often by Portlanders in conversation, traffic reports, etc. Do we vilify Portlanders for that localism? No!
And thus, that sheds some light on why those of us in SoCal call freeways "the 5", "the 405", or "the 57". Because historically those freeways all had names, and all still do. Some of us old timers even still call the freeways by their proper names; "the Santa Ana Freeway", "the San Diego Freeway", "the Hollywood Freeway". In the past few decades those names have fallen out of favor in news reporting and thus casual conversation, but the naming format remains as "the" and then the number of the freeway instead of the name.
I have no idea what the point of this was. I was just happy to type something after pouring myself a glass of post-dinner Cabernet.
Darkbeer1
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That reminds me...
I-84 in Portland is called the Banfield Freeway. And relatives in Oregon call it "taking the Banfield" to get to the airport. The phrase "the Banfield" is used often by Portlanders in conversation, traffic reports, etc. Do we vilify Portlanders for that localism? No!
And thus, that sheds some light on why those of us in SoCal call freeways "the 5", "the 405", or "the 57". Because historically those freeways all had names, and all still do. Some of us old timers even still call the freeways by their proper names; "the Santa Ana Freeway", "the San Diego Freeway", "the Hollywood Freeway". In the past few decades those names have fallen out of favor in news reporting and thus casual conversation, but the naming format remains as "the" and then the number of the freeway instead of the name.
I have no idea what the point of this was. I was just happy to type something after pouring myself a glass of post-dinner Cabernet.
Got into this with my wife.
Why do Brits/Aussies say someone is going to Hospital?
They don't use "the" in this case.
Is there a reason the British omit the article when they "go to hospital"?
Why do British speakers omit the article in constructions like "go to hospital" or "go on holiday"? Pretty much all American speakers would rephrase those as "go to the hos...
english.stackexchange.com
TP2000
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Got into this with my wife.
Why do Brits/Aussies say someone is going to Hospital?
They don't use "the" in this case.
Is there a reason the British omit the article when they "go to hospital"?
Why do British speakers omit the article in constructions like "go to hospital" or "go on holiday"? Pretty much all American speakers would rephrase those as "go to the hos...
I've always loved BBC dramas and comedies, but have never understood why the British say that.
But their pronunciation of the word "aluminum" is more troubling to me.
No wonder they needed our help to defeat the Germans. Twice.