Temperature: 14 - 28 degree
Time Difference: 15hrs behind Singapore time (Apr - Oct)
16hrs behind Singapore time (Nov - Mar)
Finally we arrived at LA airport after travelling for 19 hours on the plane. SQ was good we ate & drank whatever we can find on board but entertainment wise so so. The airport security at USA was tight. For Singaporean entering to USA have to applied for ESTA and remember to print it out as the custom officer will ask you tonnes of questions and if you are not firm with your answer or forget to print your ESTA, they will invite you for "coffee" =O
1 good thing about their custom is for 1 family we only need to fill up 1 custom card.
Nice hotel, room was clean and neat and best Free wifi in the room. USA is an environmental friendly place as such, kettle and fridge will not be available in most of the hotel.
Immediately after we checked into the hotel, threw our luggage in the room and went to "rackie" the surrounding. Weather was good, cooling but the sun was so glaring that you almost unable to open your eyes without your sunglasses. Though the sun looked friendly but actual fact they are not so sun block (with super high SPF, prefer 70 and above), hat and umbrella is definitely a Must!
The whole LA looked peaceful and quiet and Target Hypermarket seem to be the most interesting place out of all. The items they sell ranging from food to clothing even household items as well so long you can name it. Just like our Carrefour but their fridge sections were fantastic all motion sensor. Once the detector senses any movement it will turn on all the lights in the fridge and after sometimes it will turn off to save electricity.
We found a nice restaurant selling very nice pizza. Traditional bake!
USA is a tipping country unless dinning at fast food restaurant otherwise we would need to tip the place. Tipping ranging from 15% - 25% and sales tax is chargeable upon purchase of goods or service. Price indicated on tag does not include sale tax of around 10% (depend on the state) and is non-refundable.
A Special Breakfast Exprience @ McD - Led by my tour agency
Portable Public Toilet
Never expect portable toilet can be so nice and clean.......air-condition somemore =)
Day 2 - Universal Studio
The day was longer than the night, around 6am in the morning the sky was super bright. Today we shall proceed to Universal Studio!!!
Embarked on LA city tour starting with the Legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre (formerly Mann's Chinese Theater) and Hollywood Boulevard.
The ride to Universal Studio from the hotel was long, we took about an hour ride again before we finally arrived at their door!
Big serving portion! Ard S$10 for each meal.
Studio Tour including King Kong
This tour is fun and you get to learn the secrets of Hollywood movie making plus experience the 3D effect of it. A must to take!
King Kong Vs T-Rex
Cars from Fast & Furious
Final Destination
Making of Haunted Movie
How technology comes into making of movie
Chocolate Factory
Desperate Housewife
WaterWorld - same as Singapore USS
Transformer The Ride-3D
The Transformer Ride is awesome, must take!
Day 3 - Disneyland
Today we are going to a dream land - Disneyland! The theme park was not very far from my hotel - 15 min drive.
Cute entrance ticket =)
You can collect badges from the retail shop, they have many types just tell the staff your purpose e.g. is my Birthday, Anniversary, Just Married etc
Main Street, U.S.A
Disneyland Railroad - bring tour round the whole Disneyland
Adventureland
Indiana Jones Adventure - Indoor 3D ride, Must take!
Tomorrowland
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Mickey's Toontown
Disneyland Monorail
Disney California Adventure - Opp Disneyland
Golden State
This photo pass card was issued after they took your picture. All the photos taken will be stored in this card and you can retrieve it from home through the website but with a price.
Mickey's Fun Wheel (Right) - Ferris wheel with movable cabin which will make you dizzy.
The Biggest Onion Ring !
Hollywood Pictures Backlot
Disney's Aladdin - A musical spectacular show, must watch!
The Twilight Zone - Tower of Terror, must take!!
A Bug's Land
The park still under construction, preview of the "Cars Park"
It was freaking cold as we waited patiently for the spectacular fireworks. The fireworks started around 9.30pm, no doubt is a long wait but definitely worth the wait!
Today we arrived at every woman's favourite place - Factory Outlet = Shopping Time !!! I still remembered the tour guide asking us to control our shopping so we don't get our wallet burn and 1 of our tour mates hubby said his wife is waiting to get her wallet burn Haha. The ride from our hotel in LA to the factory outlet was approximately 3-4 hrs.
Over here there are about 34 outlets, brands like Coach, Banana Republic, Gap, Timberland, Guess, Polo Ralph Lauren etc. If you are travelling with tour agency, the tour guide will pass you a sticker which will entitle an additional 20% off on top of the existing outlet discount (applies to certain shops only).
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