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Forum: Accommodation Today, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 138
Posted By Nimbus
The shuttle bus is free now. At least at the...

The shuttle bus is free now. At least at the moment.
Forum: General Chat Today, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By Nimbus
Still, at least it was recommending extra large...

Still, at least it was recommending extra large ones. It’s amazing how they know the right size! ;)
Forum: General Chat Today, 02:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,142
Posted By Nimbus
Just thought I’d point out the obvious and...

Just thought I’d point out the obvious and mention that Hello Kitty is a cat. So if she’s scared of cats then she might be scared of Hello Kitty. ;)
Forum: General Chat Today, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,142
Posted By Nimbus
No, that’s also been rethemed into a Hello Kitty...

No, that’s also been rethemed into a Hello Kitty cafe.

There isn’t really much theming btw, just a few posters dotted around the place. It’s not the same as the Central Perk Friends themed cafe in...
Forum: Accommodation Today, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 138
Posted By Nimbus
We’re planning on staying here in June, either at...

We’re planning on staying here in June, either at the Springhill Suites or maybe Homewood Suites. I can’t offer any thoughts about the location until then but following along to see what others might...
Forum: General Trip Planning Today, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 127
Posted By Nimbus
We’ve stayed in Salou a number of times, always...

We’ve stayed in Salou a number of times, always in one of the Portaventura hotels - either Hotel Caribe or El Paso. Hotel Caribe is like a smaller version of the Caribbean Beach resort at Disney...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By Nimbus
Many shops and restaurants are even open here in...

Many shops and restaurants are even open here in the UK on Monday. It tends only to be Sunday when some places closed.

Its not a holiday in the USA.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 109
Posted By Nimbus
Netflights / Booking.com and Aer Lingus

Has anyone used any of the thirdparty flight sellers like Netflights, booking.com or TravelUp when booking long haul Aer Lingus flights?

So, I was looking on Skyscanner and noticed that the flight...
Forum: General Chat Today, 12:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,951
Posted By Nimbus
A regular bar of galaxy is 48g. That’s a standard...

A regular bar of galaxy is 48g. That’s a standard portion size.

A 100g bar of Galaxy is two portion sizes. And that’s a lot of chocolate to eat in one sitting. More than what many people would eat...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 12:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,216
Posted By Nimbus
How recently is recently? We stayed on...

How recently is recently?

We stayed on I-Drive last April and it was fine. Including at night. And at the north end of I-Drive. It’s certainly a little better than it used to be 25-ish years ago,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,412
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, I think I was expecting something more. Then...

Yes, I think I was expecting something more. Then I realised that Universal had said they were releasing details of each area one at a time and hence this month it's the turn of the HTTYD area.

...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 05:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,375
Posted By Nimbus
You are right, but I don't understand why anyone...

You are right, but I don't understand why anyone would think the term "Easter eggs" would be 'offensive'? That's just what they are.

Instead, I can understand a shop choosing to market them using...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 879
Posted By Nimbus
Stomach acid is generally more acidic than Coca...

Stomach acid is generally more acidic than Coca Cola.

Also see here which seems to refute the idea that drinking cola is a good idea:
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/health/03real.html
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 05:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,216
Posted By Nimbus
In my experience, most hotels on I-Drive do not...

In my experience, most hotels on I-Drive do not have shuttles (free or otherwise) to the parks. Especially not to the Disney parks. I think even less have shuttles since the pandemic. So it is worth...
Forum: General Trip Planning Yesterday, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 754
Posted By Nimbus
We stayed at the Tivoli hotel. Which, despite...

We stayed at the Tivoli hotel. Which, despite it's name, isn't really that close to Tivoli Gardens. But it isn't far, no more than 15 minutes walk, and on that side of the city centre. It was a...
Forum: General Trip Planning Yesterday, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By Nimbus
Copenhagen is a nice city to walk around,...

Copenhagen is a nice city to walk around, although it can be a bit of a trek from one side to the other (eg. from the Little Mermaid statue to Tivoli Gardens).

Some of the museums and tourist...
Forum: General Trip Planning Yesterday, 03:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,283
Posted By Nimbus
I don't think you're necessarily missing out on...

I don't think you're necessarily missing out on anything. It's just that different people have different views and opinions on things and like different things. Some like to go self catering, other...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 03:01 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 12,751
Posted By Nimbus
Erm, the insurance recommended by Disney is an...

Erm, the insurance recommended by Disney is an American insurance and it states that it doesn't include pre-existing conditions. So, although some may not ask about pre-existing conditions, they...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 02:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,951
Posted By Nimbus
117g of chocolate is a lot of chocolate though. I...

117g of chocolate is a lot of chocolate though. I mean, it's not particularly healthy to eat that much in one go.

I personally wouldn't say I'd be horrified to each that much, but nowadays I think...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 02:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,591
Posted By Nimbus
From two days ago in this thread (posts 39 and...

From two days ago in this thread (posts 39 and 41):

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/40625/d669c5ac373fa6.jpg

Theirs was £218 for the 3 day ticket.

As mentioned, the price drops in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,216
Posted By Nimbus
If you are predominantly doing the Disney parks...

If you are predominantly doing the Disney parks then staying in a Disney hotel would be your best option - because it's easy to get to/from the Disney parks from a Disney hotel. However, it will cost...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,096
Posted By Nimbus
Just to make this clear - there is currently no...

Just to make this clear - there is currently no issue with norovirus in the Disney parks. The Disney parks are not currently plagued with a norovirus outbreak. At all.

Norovirus cases always rise...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 01:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 501
Posted By Nimbus
We tended to head to Hollywood Studios when we...

We tended to head to Hollywood Studios when we knew it would rain for most of the day. Most attractions there (including shows and the like) were indoors. Epcot is also a good shout, although I find...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Yesterday, 01:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
Posted By Nimbus
But that's nothing to do with the Quick Service...

But that's nothing to do with the Quick Service Dining Plan. That's just the benefit of eating at quick service restaurants. You can eat at quick service restaurants whenever you want without having...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Yesterday, 12:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,373
Posted By Nimbus
The idea behind basing it on a percentage is...

The idea behind basing it on a percentage is because bringing 4 plates and 4 drinks requires more service than bringing 2 plates and 2 drinks to the table. And 4 meals tends to cost twice as much as...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Yesterday, 12:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,373
Posted By Nimbus
As pointed out in my earlier post with a link to...

As pointed out in my earlier post with a link to a survey on tipping habits, around a third of Americans typically tip 10% or less.

Given that there are over 20 times as many Americans who visit...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 11:54 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 12,751
Posted By Nimbus
I will ask DD although I think the policy was...

I will ask DD although I think the policy was provided by Seven Corners. I do know that it was an American policy (it was priced in dollars) rather than a British insurance company. I think it helps...
Forum: Tickets 27 Mar 24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By Nimbus
I don't know about how much it is on Disney's...

I don't know about how much it is on Disney's website (I can't use a VPN on this laptop) but on UndercoverTourist, the 4-Park Magic ticket with a starting date of 29th May costs $470.42 for adults or...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Mar 24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 358
Posted By Nimbus
You have to use your keycard to open the gate...

You have to use your keycard to open the gate during normal hours. However, after 9pm (I think) the gate is locked and can't be opened using a room key.

There is another entrance around the corner...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Mar 24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,373
Posted By Nimbus
The following article makes for interesting...

The following article makes for interesting reading:

https://yougov.co.uk/society/articles/45807-european-and-american-tipping-habits-compared

It looks at the tipping habits of people in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Mar 24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,828
Posted By Nimbus
Did they? It feels like the same ride, in a...

Did they? It feels like the same ride, in a similar train, going the same route, just with screens either side. I assumed it was mostly a retheme - albeit a significant retheme.

Perhaps a better...
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,380
Posted By Nimbus
My daughter's birthday is in early April and,...

My daughter's birthday is in early April and, here in South Manchester, over the years she's celebrated her birthday by playing in the snow in her big coat and gloves and also celebrated playing out...
Forum: Tickets 27 Mar 24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 281
Posted By Nimbus
This is what I've experienced in the past: ...

This is what I've experienced in the past:


WDW physical tickets are credit card sized and made of plastic
Universal physical tickets are credit card sized and made of cardboard
Seaworld...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Mar 24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,299
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, I don't actually expect Disney to start work...

Yes, I don't actually expect Disney to start work properly on this before September - this is Disney we're talking about here! But I don't think we can use any lack of an announcement as some...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Mar 24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
Posted By Nimbus
Thanks. Yes, I guess buying the QSDP gave you the...

Thanks. Yes, I guess buying the QSDP gave you the freedom to visit other, more expensive QSDP places that you normally wouldn't visit and indulge in a few more cocktails. And I'm sure that would...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,872
Posted By Nimbus
For 2025? If it follows the usual process then...

For 2025? If it follows the usual process then the free nights offer for 2025 will come out in December later this year and lasts for about 3 or 4 months.

The free nights offer for 2024 is...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, everyone on the booking for the full length...

Yes, everyone on the booking for the full length of the booking.
Forum: Tickets 26 Mar 24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 712
Posted By Nimbus
You can now park hop whenever you like. You don't...

You can now park hop whenever you like. You don't have to wait until 2pm. This changed back in January earlier this year.
Forum: Accommodation 26 Mar 24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 564
Posted By Nimbus
I've stayed at both but only stayed at CBR...

I've stayed at both but only stayed at CBR pre-Skyliner. I preferred POFQ because it's a smaller resort and looks better (IMO). However, with the Skyliner now in existence, the benefit of being able...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 730
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, I was going to say perhaps it's due to a...

Yes, I was going to say perhaps it's due to a (now invalid) ESTA associated with an old passport that's about to expire. I've had that in the past and it confused me as well.
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