WRLF 2018
WRLF 2018
WRLF 2018
University of California
WRLF 2018

Optional Tours at a Glance

Our planning committee has put together some fantastic pre-conference tours for you to choose from! Before you begin the registration process, please review to learn about the optional pre-conference tours and what's included.

Please note:

  • Transportation is included for all tours.
  • UC ANR Waiver is required for all tours; some tours may require an additional waiver.

 

Additional Tours to Coordinate on Your Own

San Diego also offers a multitude of other tour options. Click here for additional options to coordinate on your own.

Wed., February 28, Tours

All Day Tours

CANCELLED: All Day Tour 1: Disneyland Youth Education Series (for teens and their chaperones only)

Bus departs hotel at 7:30 AM and returns at 8-9 PM (total in-transit time is 4-5 hours)

Please select no more than one Youth Education Series tour.

  1. CANCELLED: Designing a Disney Story3-hour program to learn about the complex components that bring your animated characters to life.  bus transportation and entrance ticket to the park where the workshop is held. $125

  2. CANCELLED: Disney's Approach to Leadership and Teamwork3-hour program to learn about the management and problem solving skills needed lead a cast of thousands.  bus transportation and entrance ticket to the park where the workshop is held. $125

  3. CANCELLED: Energy and Waves Physics Lab 2013-hour program to witness physics principles at work in creating Disney attractions, including acoustics and optics, as well as light transmission.  bus transportation and entrance ticket to the park where the workshop is held. $125

  4. CANCELLED: Properties of Motion Physics Lab3-hour program to learn about the role of mechanical physics at Disney California Adventure, including Newton's law of motion, magnetism, friction, and gravity. bus transportation and entrance ticket to the park where the workshop is held. $125

Don't make other selections if you've chosen an all-day tour for this day.

 

All Day Tour 2: Disneyland Splash Tours

Bus departs hotel at 7:30 AM and returns at 8:00-9:00 PM (2-2.5 hour transit ea. way).

  1. CANCELLED Walk in Walt’s Disneyland Footsteps Tour: 3-hour guided, walking tour to learn how Walt Disney wove his personal history into the development of the park. Includes transportation, tour and lunch. Does not include Disneyland general admission tickets which are required and must be purchased on your own. $149

  2. Round-trip transport to Disneyland: Choose this option if you prefer to purchase your tickets separately, have an annual pass, etc. and ONLY require transportation. $40

Don't make other selections if you've chosen an all day tour for this day.

 

Evening Tours

Only select an Evening Tour if you did not select an All Day Tour (buses will return too late to participate in both)

Evening Tour 1: Old Town Trolley Ghosts & Gravestones with Whaley House Tour

Trolley loads in front of the hotel lobby at 6:45 PM.

105 minute tour of history, mysteries, and legends of San Diego's past and Darker Side. Includes tour of the Haunted Whaley House. Tour is part walking part trolley ride. $40

Evening Tour 2: San Diego City Lights Night Tour

Trolley loads in front of the hotel at 6:45 PM.

This 90 minute tour illustrates San Diego's famous sights illuminated at night. You'll experience notable landmarks and breathtaking views like you have never seen them before. The tour is part walking part trolley ride.  $27

 

Thursday, March 1, Tours

All Day Tours
Choose one of the All Day Tours  - OR - Choose an AM and PM Tour

All Day Tour 1: Sea World

Bus departs hotel at 9:30 AM and returns at 5:30 PM.

Access the park during park hours from 10-5. Includes admission ticket and transportation. Lunch is NOT included. $110

CANCELLED: All Day Tour 2: Sea World Behind the Scenes (for teens and their chaperones only)

Bus departs hotel at 12:15 PM and returns at 5:30 PM

A behind the scenes two- to three-hour tour with Shamu Trainers and the Rescue Center. Includes free park admission for a limited time after tour. $40

Don't make other selections if you've chosen an all-day tour for this day.

 

AM Tours
(you may also choose a PM tour)

CANCELLED: AM Tour 1: Lions, Tigers and Bears

Bus departs hotel at 9:00 AM and returns at 1:30 PM

1.5 hour tour showing the operational aspects of safety and rescue of exotic animals at the Lions, Tigers & Bears sanctuary. Inc. bus transportation and entrance fee. Does NOT inc. lunch. You may bring food with you and eat on the bus or eat upon your return to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. An additional waiver is required from the tour operator. $75

AM Tour 2: Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventures

Bus departs at 8:30 AM and returns at 1:30 PM.

This 3.5 hour boat tour includes live marine narration with views of whales, dolphins, sea lions, harbor seals, marine birds and famous San Diego landmarks. Includes transportation and admission ticket. Full hot snack bar available on the boat with items for purchase. $85

AM Tour 3: Seal Amphibious Tours

Bus departs at 9:30 AM and returns at 12:00 PM.

This 1.5 hour tour combines a land and sea transport adventure that explores the history and ecological wonders of San Diego. Price includes transport and admission ticket. $75

 

PM Tours
(
you may also choose an AM tour)

PM Tour 1: Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventures

Bus departs hotel at 12:30 PM and returns at 5:30 PM.

This 3.5 hour boat tour includes live marine narration with views of whales, dolphins, sea lions, harbor seals, marine birds and famous San Diego Landmarks. Includes transportation and admission ticket. Full hot snack bar available on the boat with items for purchase. $85

PM Tour 2: Seal Amphibious Tours

Bus departs at 1:30 PM and returns at 4:30 PM. 

This 1.5 hour tour combines a land and sea transport adventure that explores the history and ecological wonders of San Diego.  transport and admission ticket. $75

PM Tour 3: The La Jolla Tour

Bus departs at 12:45 PM and returns at 4:30 PM.

This 3 hour sightseeing tour highlights the best of La Jolla, including La Jolla Cove, coastal mountain tops, and shopping districts. Price includes transportation and tour. $75

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