Saturday, March 13, 2010

Traveling to Santa Jamboree

Traveling to Santa Jamboree is no problem. With a few hundred Santas, Mrs. Claus and friends attending, our goal is to make it as easy as possible. In fact, you may not even need a car!

Every major airline in America flies into one of Five regional airports, Los Angeles, John Wayne/Santa Ana, Long Beach, Burbank and Ontario. Los Angeles, John Wayne and Ontario are served by Southwest which has just about the most reasonable prices. Plus, Southwest allows two carry-ons plus two 50 pound bags free!

You can fly into one of these airports and take a Super Shuttle or from Los Angeles and John Wayne, take the Disneyland Express directly to the hotel. The Express runs every 30 minutes during the day and hourly at night. Unless you really need to do your own driving, the Crowne Plaza offers free shuttles to the Disney Resort and your Jamboree committee will provide buses for our parade.

Our closest airport, John Wayne, is just 12 miles away with Super Shuttle as low as $15.00 per person each way. You can also get a group rate with Super Shuttle or you can hop on the Disneyland Express which runs every 30 minutes at the airport and costs just $24 round-trip.

If you're worried about transportation to any of Southern California's great attractions, Gray Line Tours has special packages that include full admission and round-trip, door-to-door travel in comfortable air conditioned coaches. They also offer combo tours of Hollywood and Universal Studios.

We hope the information listed or linked below will help make your travel plans to Santa Jamboree a snap.

Conveniently Located to the Anaheim Convention Center, Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney

Map & Driving Directions
Click on links below for driving maps from a specific airport

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From Los Angeles (LAX) Airport 36 miles
Super Shuttle cost one way from LAX to/from hotel: $16.00
Taxi cost one way from LAX to/from hotel: $75.00

From Orange County John Wayne (SNA) Airport 12 Miles
Super Shuttle cost one way from SNA to/from hotel: $10.00
Taxi Cost one way from SNA to/from hotel: $35.00

From Ontario International (ONT) Airport 36 miles
Super Shuttle cost one way from ONT to/from hotel: $43.00
Taxi cost one way from ONT to/from hotel: $80.00
Below are links to all of the shuttle and transportation services.
http://www.supershuttle.com/(800) BLUE VAN (800-258-3826)
disneylandexpress.htm


Disneyland® Resort Express/ Airport Shuttle: SNA One-Way

$2 OFF our regular fare!

*Updated for January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009*

Departures from SNA daily on an hourly basis from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with service offered every 30 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hourly service resumes at 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

You must book 48 hours in advance. We cannot guarantee that your order will be processed and fulfilled if you book with less advance.
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Adults
$17.00
$15.00

Child
$14.00
$12.00





Disneyland® Resort Express/ Airport Shuttle: SNA Round-Trip

$2 OFF our regular fare!

*Updated for January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009*

Departures from SNA daily on an hourly basis from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with service offered every 30 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p...
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Adults
$27.00
$25.00

Child
$18.00
$16.00

FORBS 2010 INTERNATIONAL SANTA JAMBOREE

The Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort - June 27 to July 1, 2010

12021 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA 92804

Phone: (714) 867-5555 Fax: (714) 867-5100

Full registration packages include 5-days and 4-nights in a deluxe room with choice of one king or two queen beds; Registration for all meetings, workshops, forums, the Jamboree Showcase, Santa Parade; and all meals listed below:

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Sunday - Meet & Greet Luau with teriyaki beef & chicken skewers, vegetable tray w/dips, chicken pot stickers, vegetable spring rolls & salami cornettes, plus no-host bar.
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Monday - plated breakfast-french toast, quiche, breakfast potatoes, bacon or sausage, coffee & orange juice.
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Monday - Deli buffet lunch-garden salad, pesto pasta salad, potato salad, fresh fruit, sliced deli meats, assorted cheeses, sliced bread & rolls, assorted cheese cakes.
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Tuesday - Boxed breakfast-orange juice, muffin, fruit & yogurt.
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Wednesday - Buffet breakfast-assorted bakeries, sliced fresh fruit, Pancakes, sausage, bacon, egg & cheese scramble w/diced peppers & onions, and assorted juices & coffee.
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Wednesday - Italian buffet lunch-Caesar salad, macaroni salad, rosemary chicken, pasta prima vera, mixed vegetables, garlic bread, tiramisu & chocolate cake.
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Wednesday - Gala Reception with mini corn dogs, trail mix, meatballs in madeira sauce, chicken bites & chips & salsa.
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Wednesday - Gala Feast plated dinner-mixed green salad, duet of chicken breast & New York sirloin, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes w/seasonal vegetables, carrot cake or chocolate mousse cake

Packages start at $294 for single registration, with no room, and up to $997 for a couple including a Deluxe Room.

YOUR CONVENTION HOTEL – THE CROWNE PLAZA ANAHEIM RESORT

The Crowne Plaza features deluxe rooms with elegant Spanish-themed décor infused with stylish California accents, a full amenities program, plus the Crowne Plaza's New Sleep Advantage program, assuring you the following additional features . . .

· Enhanced beds in all guestrooms, with 7 pillows, plush duvets and pillow-top mattresses.

· Sleep amenities such as eye masks, drape clips, lavender sheet spray and nightlights.

· Guaranteed wake-up calls.

· Sleep CDs and sleeping tip brochures

Plus:

· Free High Speed Internet Access in the sleeping rooms

· Free Access to the Business Center

· Free Wi-Fi in the Public Space

· Free Daily Parking with In and Out Privileges

· Free Disney Resort Shuttle Service

· Waived Calling Card Access fees

· Unlimited local and 800# Calls waived

· FREE DAILY NEWSPAPER: The hotel will provide Monday – Friday delivery of USA TODAY.

· EARLY CHECK-IN: The hotel will offer early check-in at no additional fee subject to room availability.

· FREE RV PARKING: The hotel has ample parking for RV’s although no hook-up or connections will be available for use. Note: This is for parking only. City regulations prohibit sleeping, cooking, or living in autos, trailers, or RV's, except when located in recognized RV or camping facilities.

Santa Jamboree Workshops Planned To Date

Current List of Workshops - FORBS Santa Jamboree 2010

From Folktales to emails - Santa Ric Erwin
Santa Close-up Magic Secrets - Santa Sam Sidoti
Marketing and Promoting Your Santa - Santa Ron Breach
Mrs. Claus - Stepping Away From The Cookies - Lesa Walzberg
I'M Mrs. Claus, Now What! - Donna Krewson
Santa Gigs at Senior Housing Facilities - Santa Jonathan Rich
Santa's Basic Wardrobe - Deborah La Franchi
Santa as Entertainer: Developing Monologues for Special Events - Santa Walter Roach
Ins and Outs of the Mall Santa Business "Mall Santa- a Merry Christmas to me" - Santa Al Johnson
Communication and Leadership "Do You Hear What I Hear?" - Dotti Ruhnke
Little People of America Forum - Michael Lee Gogin, moderator
Dealing with Downs, Autistic and Special Needs Children - JoAnne Goodman
Growing a Santa Group - Developing a Chapter - Santa Rob Figley
Getting Santa's Hair and Beard Fine Looking - Class101 - Diane Figley
Keeping Santa's Hair and Beard Fine Looking - Class 102 - Diane Figley
Reindeer Workshop - Diana Frieling
Basic Sign Language
Maximizing Satisfaction - Santa Events with Low Cost Props - Santa Walter
Santa's Own Photo Concession - Santa Patrick Lewis


Going to the Jamboree and have a workshop to offer?
Contact me with a description, technical details and bio.

Santa Ric Morton
wonderworld@earthlink.net

FORBS Santa Jamboree 2010 www.santajamboree.com/

Santa Jamboree: June 27 - July 1, 2010

Hundreds, if not thousands, of your fellow Santas, both real and designer bearded, plus Mrs. Claus, Friends and Family will be cruisin' the highways to Sunny Southern California and Anaheim for the first ever Santa Jamboree!

The Board of Directors and the members of FORBS have put together a 5 day-4 night Jamboree that is a bit vacation, a bit convention, and a bit magic!
Everything, with the exception of the parade and your personal excursions, will be under one roof in the beautiful Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort Hotel, June 27 to July 1, 2010.

The convention will include: wonderful workshops; a vendor fair; special events; celebrity speakers; and a spectacular Crusin' Parade!

It's the peak of summer vacation, so we have added extra days for attractions & excursions to make this the vacation of your life!

Don't miss any of the extra activities, from sun drenched beaches, to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Sea World, Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, the Crystal Cathedral and all of the wonder and magic of Southern California.

Here is something extra. We have some great restaurants right in front of the hotel: Joe's Crab Shack, Red Robin, Oggi's Pizza and Brewery, and Outback Steakhouse! Directly across the street we have a Walgreen's Pharmacy, more restaurants and Target. Plus the hotel has a great Cafe, a Gourmet Coffee Bar and a well stocked gift shop.

If you can't find an answer on these pages, please check our FAQ's or email us as we are ready to help you attend the greatest Santa event ever, the "FORBS 2010 International Santa Jamboree!"