What are black out periods in a theme park?|199676

In my last question I asked about the Universal Studios Season Pass and what it has to offer. In an answer someone referred to a black out period when explaining the signifigance of a season/_Power Pass_. If someone could explain a black out period that would be amazing!

Black out periods are times when you cannot use your pass to gain admission to the parks. For example, an annual pass is good all year, 365 days per year. The theme parks usually will _black out_ seasonal passes at times like Spring Break, Summer, and Christmas/New Years.

Here is a link to a calendar with the dates for 2009 when you cannot use a power pass.


http://www.universalorlando.com/annualpa��

A blackout period is a chunk of days (often holidays and other times when the attractions will be in high demand) where free/discount passes are not honoured.

those are days when the park is closed to the general public.

How safe is the neighborhood around the White Flint metro station in the dc area?|146681

I want to move to a department there (the wentworth) located 3 minutes from the metro station and I want to know how safe is the neighborhood, if you think it_s worthy to live around there or it is too far from downtown dc. If you have comments about the building itself, even better!
thanks

It is very safe. That is an area of high end stores, condos and apts. There is an upscale Harris Teeter grocery store and a Giant nearby. They are also building a new shopping complex that will include a large Whole Foods. There are new plans for that area and prices will go up. I don_t know anything about that particular building but it should be nice since it_s new. There is also a concert hall called Strathmore nearby. The symphony and other musical events appear there.

It is really far. Honestly, there are really no _safe_ neighborhoods in or around DC. if you live near the city, especially around businesses, there is always a risk of crime. because the city is so small, criminals can easily get to rich neighborhoods to rob people. white flint isn_t a dangerous area, but always be cautious :-)

Anyone who calls an apartment a _department_ wouldn_t fit in! Try South East DC

It is safe, Good luck!

What is the best hotel outside Disneyland in Anaheim,california?|102268

I went to Disneyworld last year from Japan and had a great time.
So I want to go to Disneyland next year but I_ve heard DL doesn_t have value hotels as WDW has.
I want to stay as value as possible.
What hotel do you think the best considering rate,location,safety,confort,etc?
And how can I book it?

Hi again, go to www.hotelsdisneyland.com. Click on Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels. One that I stayed in was Ramada Inn Maingate - Anaheim but anything close to that on South Harbor Blvd will put you at a close distance to Disneyland.
*There are no value resorts in Disneyland as someone mentioned. There are three hotels on the property and they are not value.

Disneyland has 3 value hotels but that does not mean they are better deals. Around Disneyland, you have more choices of hotels to choose from and much cheaper than WDW.

A few of these hotels are also across the street from, the park entrance.

http://www.socalthemeparks.com/disneylan��

http://europesworld.info/

Is it possible to enjoy the san diego wild park and zoo in one day?|199007

Also any tips on which one to go to first and any other info or tips?

The Wild Animal Park is actually 40 minutes or so north of San Diego near the city of Escondido. This would make it difficult to enjoy doing both places in one day.

Tips:
If you like wine, stop at Orfilia Cellars for wine tasting. It_s on the way to the Wild Animal Park. You can get a free coupon for wine tasting and a free logo glass at this website:
http://www.cheers2wine.com/free-wine-tas��


Be sure to take the bus tour at the Zoo. It is a 45 minute tour that takes you to 75% of the exhibits. You can ride it over and over again if you want.

If you don_t spend the entire day at the zoo, use the rest of the day to explore Balboa Park. You can catch a free trolley that will take you to the different places in the park. There are lots of gardens and museums to visit. For more info on Balboa Park visit:
http://www.sandiego-romantics.com/balboa��


Have fun!

I tried to see the San Diego Zoo in one day a couple years
ago. Actually, I tried to do it in 1/2 day - but to do that I had to sort of rush through it. And then I was exhausted.

I_d suggest a whole day at the Zoo - that way you can take your time and enjoy it.

I recommend the SkyTram if you need to get from one end of the zoo to the other - not only is it quicker, you won_t wear out your feet as fast.

I am a member of the Zoological society and I wouldn_t even bother with the Wild Animal Park this time of year. The lines are so long, and you see the same stuff at the Wild Animal Park that you see at the zoo. I went a month ago, and left after just 30 minutes because of the relentless heat, lack of shade and crowds. If you have been to Busch Gardens in Tampa, that is what the WAP is like, without the rides.

You can do both in a day no problem.
Get to the Wap when it opens at 9:00am, you can take the tram and the Journey to Africa and see some of the shows.
Blow out of there at about 2:00. The Zoo is about 50 minutes south. Take I-15 South to the 163 South, exit at Park Blvd. Bust a left on Park Blvd. then another left on Zoo Place. Should be about 3:00 when you hit the turnstyle. You can take the double decker bus tour inside the park and hang around till they kick you out at 9:00pm The Zoo stays open till 9:00 in the summer. www.sandiegozoo.org

Not possible at all. Both parks are an all day activity. And besides they are about 30 miles apart. I personally will visit the San Diego Zoo first.
More information here
http://www.socalthemeparks.com/theme-par��


Here are some deals and coupons to both parks

http://www.socalthemeparks.com/special-d��

not really, They are both all day things. If you have kids i would pick the wild animal park. If its just you and your gf or wife i would pick the zoo.

have funnn !!

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Go in the morning to each one, but not on the same day. No it is not possible.

No, because they aren_t close to each other and they both take all day to see.

nope - you have to do one at a time.

I like the Zoo better.

Both? Nope..... They are both full day events..... Either one is fine to go first.... they are differnt....