How to deal with moving to a new state?|162455

I_m 14 years old and I_ve always lived in the Northeast. My family has been planning for a long time to move to Florida (at the time it wasn_t something we really took seriously) but my dad got a job there so he_ll be moving in the spring and the rest of us will go after my school year is over. I_m really excited and at the same time I_m extremely sad to be leaving all my lifelong friends. I_m looking for some advice about new school, etc, and maybe some personal experiences?

i_m 15 but i was only 14 when i moved from california to idaho. i had lived in california my whole life and was dealing with my parents getting a divorce because my dad was having an affair. i was so scared to start a whole new school and to make new friends on top of all the stuff i was dealing with. my secret was i joined volleyball. practices were a week before school started, so i made a lot friends there and then met more people from them, eventually i found the right people i wanted to hang out with. but if your not a sports person you should just be confident that you will be okay the first day because you will be. it does take a little time to find the right friends you want to hang out with but just don_t try to offend people and be friendly and it will all work out. its hard leaving your friends but its like the old saying make new friends keep the old one is silver and the others gold. hah sounds lame but its very true.

I was born in Alaska and lived there until the Night before my Fourteenth Birthday. I am almost Fifteen Now. I moved to Missouri and hate Everything Except the Weather. My Town Hates Newcomers and I hate that fact that they do. I made some Friends but not very many, just one Family. You just have to be Confident and Brave and meet new people, throw yourself out there, and be Friendly. You_ll make Friends eventually, if you don_t want to go to a New School, Homeschool that_s what I do.

I don_t quite understand how your family want to move to this crappy state of Florida full of bugs and all flat with no mountains but sand everywhere you go.this is the Deep South,the ugliest part of the USA full of poverty and uneducated folks that look dirty in appearance and use foul English.

What month is it best time to go to Los Angeles?|161388

I live in Melbourne,Australia and planning to go to Los Angeles(America) in 2009
when is the best time to go in terms of weather etc,
where should we visit
good accomodation near theme parks
what theme parks does LA have?

Best time to go is late September, when the tourists have left town and the rates are low. The weather is mild (although it may still be hot). Another popular time is in the spring, but avoid the weeks just before and after Easter, when rates are high and so are crowds. Late April is usually very nice.

There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is my list of ��must sees��. Visit as many as you have time for.:

Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. Half a billion visitors can��t be wrong. (Sometimes it seems all at once)

Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour.

Even if you don��t visit Disneyland or Universal Studios Tour, Downtown Disney District and Universal City Walk are very fun places to visit for shopping and eating. And they��re free to visit.

Other theme parks include Knott_s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Hollywood: Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Chinese Theatre and more. You can see a lot for free. The Hollywood _ Highland complex is AMAZING. It looks has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater (home of the Academy Awards). I also like the El Capitan theater, right across the street,

Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.

Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best. Here you_ll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste.

Santa Monica Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies.

Santa Monica Third Street Promenade - Downtown Santa Monica_s shopping promenade is often the scene of movie star-sightings. Just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier.

Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world_s most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars_ posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the _Sunset Strip_ on its way. It makes for a fun drive. When you get to the ocean, stop at Gladstone_s for Fish.

Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, The Grove and Farmers Market coexist. Enjoy a movie or shopping, and then take the trolley to the Farmers Market for lunch or dinner. It is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping _The Price is Right_. You might even get in.

TAAB: The Americana at Brand- The newly opened TAAB, developed by the same group that gave us The Grove, breathes new life into Glendale, and gives all those hip people in Eagle Rock and the eastern half of LA a great place to go.

Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage.

Getty Museum - The Getty_s architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art or architecture better (or maybe you_ll just enjoy the view), the Getty is sure to please. Free.

Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, tvtix.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It_s very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the Tonight show with Jay Leno. Check the NBC web site for all the details there.

Wicked at the Pantages Theater- Located in the heart of Hollywood, this is an excellent and long running production, the most POPULAR show in LA right now.

Places to eat:
In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.
Pink��s Hot Dogs: 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. You might even see a celebrity. Maybe.
Tommy��s Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. The original location is at Beverly _ Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.
Canter��s Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly _ Melrose. Near CBS, you might spot a celebrity.
Phillippe��s: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station and Olvera Street. Watch the mustard, it��s hot.
The Pantry: Corner of Figueroa and 9th, downtown. Huge portions, they never close, GREAT steak and eggs.

Places to Stay:
Since LA is so spread out, there is no single place that is close to EVERYTHING. Most people who come here tend to stay in Hollywood, Santa Monica, or Anaheim.
In Hollywood, I recommend the Renaissance Hotel at Hollywood and Highland, the Best Western Sunset Plaza, or the Holiday Inn Walk of Fame.
In Santa Monica, the Holiday Inn Santa Monica is close to the pier and reasonably priced.
In Anaheim, I recommend the Howard Johnson (HoJo) Anaheim, and the Candy Cane Inn. If you want to splurge and make this a most memorable trip, stay at Disney��s Grand Californian. You get the full Disney experience.

Places to Shop:
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
The Grove, Los Angeles
Americana @ Brand, Glendale
Beverly Center, Los Angeles
Citadel Outlets, Commerce
Brea Mall, Brea
The Block at Orange, Orange
South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
Fashion Island, Newport Beach
Santee Alley, Los Angeles

I would consider May to be the best month. The rainy season has just ended, The temperatures are warming up enough so you don_t need coats, the vegetation is green and growing, and the local kids here are still in school so lines at the touristy things won_t be too long.

The worst month is August. Too hot, most of the vegetation has turned brown and every [place you go will be crowded. I_ll allow someone else address the theme parks and accommodations. (A day or two in Anaheim will be worthwhile. Lots of attractions in that area)

well i am assuming you want sunshine. the weather here is usually pretty good but i don_t reccomend going in the early fall because we always get santa ana winds. i think the best month is may because it is usually sunny with a nice breeze. as for theme parks go to universal studios.

I would go around June.

any time. LA is gorgeous. but winter is a good time because it is not too hot and its a bit chilly. and look at the link that other guy posted. good stuff

When does Disney start the Castle Lighting?|172779

I am going to WDW in late November of this year, and I really want to see the castle lighting ceremony. Does anyone know if by the 25th they will have this going on.

Thanks in advance.

the x-mas season at disney world starts around november 10th so you will definitely be able to see the castle come alive with the special x-mas lights.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a Hotel to stay at when visiting Hershey Park during the Christmas season?|172298

We are planning a family trip during the christmas season and wasn_t sure if Hershey Lodge was worth the expense? Thanks

Try TripAdvisor.com for comments from past guests about hotels. For a family, you might want to look into an apt/condo. There_s a list at HomeAway.com, although I don_t know for a fact that they have listings for Hershey.

How do I get casino and theme park resorts?|163229

I live in Los Angeles does anyone know about resorts. I am a single mother of 5 I would like to know of any discounts for theme parks places to take my family.

See if your company participates in
http://www.TicketsAtWork.com
they have cheap tickets to california attractions!

i_m not sure about discounts....but if you like disneyland you should get a job there....even if it_s like the worst job on earth....you and your family can get in for free anytime you want as much as you want

are you coming to orlando? your question doesn_t make sense.