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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 18, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 507
Posted By 1sttimer
Memorial weekend

So excited less than 2 weeks to go!

Anyone have any experience of memorial weekend and what parks etc.

At the moment I have a shopping day planned for the Saturday, KSC on the Sunday and IOA...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 12, 03:07 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 25,695
Posted By 1sttimer
We are currently staying at Davenport rain has...

We are currently staying at Davenport rain has been constant all day :-( was planning a trip to Daytona beach tomorrow maybe not now. Any ideas for rainy days :(:cry:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jun 12, 10:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,613
Posted By 1sttimer
We are of for a week very soon. Originally wanted...

We are of for a week very soon. Originally wanted to have a weeks holiday to celebrate my 40th was going to go to Spain/Europe for a week all inclusive. When i randomly looked at flight prices found...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 12, 07:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,209
Posted By 1sttimer
I've read a couple of threads that say you do...

I've read a couple of threads that say you do that you just have to show your boarding card. Most have said they have had conflicting answers from Thomson. I'm just going to Wing it at the other end!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 May 12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,209
Posted By 1sttimer
I have recently upgraded and it added another...

I have recently upgraded and it added another £300 to our flights for a party of 4. As DS will only be 2 the priority boarding and being off first was a big draw, that and you have your own cabin...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 May 12, 11:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,871
Posted By 1sttimer
Email said i can do it online from tomorrow. I...

Email said i can do it online from tomorrow. I feel I'm going to hit problems as i had already reserved my seats in economy. I've got a number for thomson flights of 0871 231 4787 so if i can't do it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 May 12, 03:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,871
Posted By 1sttimer
:) Upgraded my seats woohoo

Flying with Thomson and after reading some reviews here have treated us to an upgrade!

Just got to wait for an email to prebook the seats ! Time to start researching the best seats in premium...
Forum: General Chat 14 May 12, 11:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 671
Posted By 1sttimer
In 2008 I came back with $150 meant to change...

In 2008 I came back with $150 meant to change them back to the £75 but forgot leaving them in my holiday purse.. Brilliant after i booked this year finding that now £90 worth. I would say unless you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 May 12, 11:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,125
Posted By 1sttimer
Thanks all, I can go to bed without stressing now...

Thanks all, I can go to bed without stressing now sure they are just trying to sell me something :grin::grin:
Forum: Beyond the Parks 14 May 12, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By 1sttimer
Would recommend the 2 day tour with Florida...

Would recommend the 2 day tour with Florida dolphin tours went in 2007 was amazing traveled by Coach with an airboat ride on the way. Had a 30 min dolphin encounter with just me and DS in the water...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 May 12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,125
Posted By 1sttimer
Call from Thomson Holidays should I worry?

Missed a call at home tonight whilst at work from Thomson Holidays, DS 13 took the call and said they will call back. We have flights booked with them in just over 5 weeks. Now starting to worry its...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By 1sttimer
Question Holiday extras undercover Hotel Gatwick

Considering a night at hotel with Parking before we go. Holiday extras are £104 for a night for a family of 4 with 8 days parking. Its called Undercover hotel and you don't know which hotel until you...
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 12, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 299
Posted By 1sttimer
After lots of searching for DVD players bought...

After lots of searching for DVD players bought one yesterday a Toshiba SDP95SWB from Currys for £99.99 reduced from £150. States up to 6 hours battery life and has a 9inch screen. Haven't tried it...
Forum: Tickets 7 Apr 12, 12:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By 1sttimer
Only doing the one day at Disney Park ;-(

Only going for a week and we will be getting the 2 park passes for universal before we go.

Only going to do 1 day at MK (DS2 first visit) Is there anywhere when over there that i can get tickets...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 12, 10:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,112
Posted By 1sttimer
Thanks all for the ideas...off to do some...

Thanks all for the ideas...off to do some planning :d::d::d::d:
Forum: General Chat 4 Apr 12, 10:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 572
Posted By 1sttimer
I would agree with everyone here my fitness pal...

I would agree with everyone here my fitness pal has certainly helped me keep a track of my calorie intake. I've also cut out Bread and alcohol and have been walking about 10 miles a week. I've lost 2...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Apr 12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,112
Posted By 1sttimer
Question Celebrating Birthdays in Florida, what did you do?

Passports arrived back today :wiggle:

Whilst we are there my DS1 will be celebrating his 14th :gift: and I will be celebrating my 40th. :gift::cocktail::cake:

Any suggestions to make it even...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Apr 12, 10:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,420
Posted By 1sttimer
HI, we have Merlin annual passes, I'm waiting on...

HI, we have Merlin annual passes, I'm waiting on an email reply from Merlin group to see if we can use our passes. Do you know if its Merlin Passes or Just legoland passes?

Cheers
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Mar 12, 12:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By 1sttimer
Taking a 2 year old

To celebrate my 40th we were off to the med for a week with my ds 2 and ds14. Having found good deals on flights we are going back to Disney...hooorrrayyy :happy::happy::happy::happy:

The 14 year...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 08, 01:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By 1sttimer
Thanks Carol didn't realise there was more than...

Thanks Carol didn't realise there was more than one!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 08, 01:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 734
Posted By 1sttimer
Anyone flown my travel?

Originally booked with Travel City Direct but found out flight outgoing will be My Travel anyone flown with them before are there seat back tv's going with 4 children aged 9 - 11?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 08, 01:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,404
Posted By 1sttimer
would recommend the bumbag aka fanny...

would recommend the bumbag aka fanny pack... can keep money and camera , phone etc close to you. Everyone wears them...would never be seen dead with one in the UK but they are ideal for the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 08, 01:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By 1sttimer
Picking up from MCO

My new bf is going to joining us and is flying into MCO has anyone had any experience of picking up from MCO is it straightforward? I'm gonna be in an 8 seater minibus?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Dec 07, 01:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,078
Posted By 1sttimer
Only ever been at easter..and off for our 3rd...

Only ever been at easter..and off for our 3rd easter visit. As long as you plan and you use fast pass you get all the rides done you want. At the end of the day the UK at easter or Florida..no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Aug 07, 10:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,419
Posted By 1sttimer
another vote for Croc's... proir to...

another vote for Croc's... proir to buying them thought they looked awful, but bought some just for holiday... Don't think I've taken them off since.. Didn't get any of the burning...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Aug 07, 10:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,124
Posted By 1sttimer
Thumbs up If you can afford it I would HIGHLY recommend a 2...

If you can afford it I would HIGHLY recommend a 2 day dolphin adventure with www.floridadolphintours.com we went with them in April and it was an amazing experience. We travelled down to the Keys...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Aug 07, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 573
Posted By 1sttimer
I like the below site as it gives you 15 day...

I like the below site as it gives you 15 day forecast!

http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&myadc=0&traveler=0&zipcode=32801&metric=0

Or this one for the little...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 07, 10:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By 1sttimer
Question I've got an adaptor plug but it dosent convert...

I've got an adaptor plug but it dosent convert voltage..will I still be able to charge up my mobile it will just longer to do it?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 07, 12:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By 1sttimer
Making mobile calls

Hope someone can help I have a tri band phone which I understand I can use in Florida. I am meeting family that live there and they have sent me their mobile number..What do I need to put in front of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 07, 11:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,277
Posted By 1sttimer
My DS is 8..I will be given him $10 a day as we...

My DS is 8..I will be given him $10 a day as we are going for 21 days..If I give him much more than this he will end up with something every day. AS we are there for so long we will be going back...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 07, 11:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 969
Posted By 1sttimer
When we went 2 years ago we phoned family back...

When we went 2 years ago we phoned family back home gave them the details from the card and they got to see us enjoying the holiday whilst we were still there.

Not long and they can view us...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 07, 07:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,491
Posted By 1sttimer
I got em from Asdas too £5 each is this a good...

I got em from Asdas too £5 each is this a good price?
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 729
Posted By 1sttimer
http://www.jellyegg.com/ i got the beach ones...

http://www.jellyegg.com/ i got the beach ones for £22 including delivery
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 07, 11:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 729
Posted By 1sttimer
mine arrived last week from jellyegg.com. Months...

mine arrived last week from jellyegg.com. Months back I thought I'd never buy/wear them... Had them on all weekend and they are sooo comfy. Not long till they be treading the orlando ground..yipeeee
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 07, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 661
Posted By 1sttimer
2 years ago we stood the other side of the Rose...

2 years ago we stood the other side of the Rose and Crown behind Harry Ramsdens...Had a really good view ..but the fish and chipes were awful! Not a true reflection of good old british fish and chips...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 07, 06:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,719
Posted By 1sttimer
Nat, How spooky, if we keep the same seats...

Nat,

How spooky, if we keep the same seats we have asked for we will be in the row behind you in the middle row 63. 3 adults me,my mum and dad and my DS aged 8.

See you on the plane...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 07, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By 1sttimer
I have ordered one as it seems pretty...

I have ordered one as it seems pretty comprehensive. I paid £20 as i've got the brits guide 2007. I was concerned that as we are going over Easter that we might not get the best out of it. I got mine...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 07, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 672
Posted By 1sttimer
Glad your feeling better and you've managed to...

Glad your feeling better and you've managed to get all that planning done

:wave:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Mar 07, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,029
Posted By 1sttimer
I booked on line 405 days in advance...Already...

I booked on line 405 days in advance...Already wrote the date then when the balance was due..Paid 9 weeks before we travelled just in case there was a problem..Did get a reminder after we had paid to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Mar 07, 01:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 486
Posted By 1sttimer
Question How Long will we need?

Hello, We have a 2 park ticket for Busch gardens and sea World which means we can go back as many times in 14 days. Never been to either park before, going with Mum and Dad (55yr) and DS 8 yrs. Will...
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