ASIA PACIFIC | Sydney
Sydney Escape
G’day and welcome to Sydney! Over the course of your 4-day/3-night adventure, you’ll explore some of the best this magnificent city has to offer. Whether you’re cruising around Sydney Harbour on a jet boat, going on a cultural walkabout at Fitzroy Falls or biking across Sydney Harbour Bridge, you can be sure it’ll be a totally “bonza” experience—and the perfect pre- or post-adventure for your upcoming South Pacific Disney Cruise.
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- What steps is Adventures by Disney taking regarding health and safety?
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We've been working to develop health and safety measures after considering guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and international health authorities. Learn more.
End of content - How do I book my Adventures by Disney vacation?
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If you are in the United States, please call (800) 543-0865^ to speak to a Vacationista, or contact your Travel Agent.
Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. End of content
If you are outside the United States, please call (866) 983-7872 to speak to a Vacationista, or contact your Travel Agent. - When will I receive my Digital Adventure Handbook?
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You should receive your Digital Adventure Handbook approximately 60 days prior to your departure.
End of content - Do I need vaccinations to travel to this country?
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If you are coming from the U.S., you do not need any special vaccinations to travel to Australia.
End of content - What is the arrival and departure airport and port?
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The arrival and departure locations depend on your departure:
October 2023 Departure:
ARRIVAL: On this itinerary, you will transfer from the Port of Sydney following your South Pacific Disney Cruise, to your hotel via motor coach.
DEPARTURE: On the last day of your adventure, we’ll provide ground transportation to Sydney International Airport (SYD) for your trip home.
February 2024 Departure:
ARRIVAL: On this itinerary, we will pick you up at Sydney International Airport (SYD) on your arrival day. Your flight should arrive no later than 9:00 AM local time.
DEPARTURE: On the last day of your adventure, we’ll provide ground transportation to the Port of Sydney for your embarkation on your Disney Cruise Line ship.
End of content - Are transfers included if I arrive or depart from different locations or at different times from the itinerary?
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No. Transfers are only included from the specified airport, port and hotels.
End of content - Can I extend my vacation beyond the Adventures by Disney itinerary?
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Yes, for Guests on the February 2024 departure, pre-night stays are available in Sydney at special rates if booked through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. in conjunction with a land package and cannot be combined with any other offer. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865^ for further information.
There are no extended stays available for the October 2023 departure.
End of content - How will our group travel between destinations?
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You will travel by motor coach.
End of content - How strenuous are the activities?
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This is an active trip with most activities being easy to moderate. Some of the walking may be on unpaved trails and uneven terrain with minimal uphill. You will have the opportunity to bike along the Sydney Harbour Bridge, canoe in the Southern Highlands and explore a number of areas by foot.
End of content - I’m interested in climbing the Sydney Bridge. Will I be able to schedule this into our itinerary?
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Yes, you will have the opportunity to do the Sydney Bridge Climb during your time on your own in Sydney. Please contact your Vacationista at (800) 543-0865^ for information on how to book this activity.
End of content - What ages are appropriate for this adventure?
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While we welcome children ages 5 and up on our Sydney Escape, we recommend that children be at least 7 years old at the time of travel. We base this on several factors, such as flight time and jet lag, the pace of the vacation and the amount of physical activity involved (e.g., hiking, canoeing, biking). Because each child is different, call a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865^ to discuss whether this is the right vacation for your kids.
End of content - What types of meals are served on this Adventures by Disney Trip?
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Typically, breakfast is served buffet-style. Lunches and dinners usually include a variety of options including fish, meat, and pasta or rice entrées along with vegetables, salad, cheese, desserts and fruit. While the menus have been planned to give you a taste of typical Australian cuisine, they also include familiar American fare. Some lunches and dinners are served buffet style while others offer a limited-choice menu. Because we dine as a group, we regret that á la carte menu choices are not available. Children-friendly options are available at all meals. Menu items are subject to change due to the availability and seasonality of foods.
If you have any questions or concerns about dining at any time during your vacation, your Adventure Guides will be happy to assist you. End of content - Is alcohol included with meals?
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Alcoholic beverages are typically not included with your scheduled meals. However, you’re welcome to purchase them on your own.
End of content - Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
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Adventures by Disney will make a reasonable effort to accommodate special dietary needs at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee we will be able to do so in every case at every dining venue on our itinerary. Please contact a Vacationista in advance of your departure at (800) 543-0865^ for more information and dining options so you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest.
End of content - Is this itinerary appropriate for travelers with special needs?
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This vacation includes activities that present certain challenges to Guests with special needs. It is strongly recommended that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing assistance. Neither Adventures by Disney nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist Guests onto transportation vehicles. Contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865^ for more information.
End of content - What if Adventures by Disney cancels the adventure prior to departure?
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We will make every reasonable effort to operate the vacations as advertised; however, we reserve the right to curtail or modify the itinerary, or to substitute activities, hotels, meals or transportation as we deem necessary. We further reserve the right to reduce the number of Adventure Guides to one, and to modify other services to accommodate a smaller group, if a minimum number of Guests is not reached. Similarly, we may marginally exceed the stated group maximum size if necessary to accommodate a family. Please also note that during certain holidays and peak periods, some activities may be disrupted or unavailable. None of these modifications or changes shall affect the land package price. We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to its commencement for any reason, such as if there are too few Guests, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of the Guests would, in our opinion, be compromised, such as may result from unforeseen circumstances (acts of God) or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If we cancel your trip prior to its commencement because there are too few Guests: (i) we will attempt to re-book you on another departure of the same itinerary, subject to availability, and we will bear any reasonable airline re-booking charges; however, if we are unable to rebook you, we will issue a full refund of your land package price and Plan (unless you have filed a claim); and (ii) if you booked airfare through us, we will issue a full refund of your airfare; and (iii) if you did not book airfare through us, we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket (subject to proof) airline cancellation charges or, in the case of bookings using frequent flier miles, a reasonable cancellation service fee, provided you have exercised best efforts to mitigate such charges/fees; and (iv) the aforesaid payments and/or rebooking by us shall constitute a full settlement.
End of content - Is travel insurance available?
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Yes, you can protect your vacation investment by adding the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan to your reservation.
Get details about the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan. End of content
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