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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Jun 14, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 809
Posted By NearToDisney
I've ordered several birthday cakes from Publix...

I've ordered several birthday cakes from Publix over the years and have been thrilled withal of them. Last month, I was even able to get a sugar free chocolate birthday cake for my hubby. He hadn't...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Mar 14, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By NearToDisney
If you're planning to dine outside Disney...

If you're planning to dine outside Disney Parks/Hotels, it's worth considering Gaylord Palms - they do a wonderful brunch in their Villa de Flora restaurant. We've eaten there on Christmas Day...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 25 Mar 14, 04:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,352
Posted By NearToDisney
I can't resist buying their chocolate mousse cake...

I can't resist buying their chocolate mousse cake from the fresh bakery section. It's not cheap at $4.99 per portion (they're small round individual mousse cakes) but it really is scrummy !
Forum: Shopping in Florida 25 Mar 14, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By NearToDisney
Definitely worth checking to see if Ulta stock it...

Definitely worth checking to see if Ulta stock it - they sell tons of different cosmetic brands at great prices. There's a store near Mall at Millenia although I go to the one at Winter Garden.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 24 Mar 14, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By NearToDisney
Yes, Publix, Walmart and Target still all sell...

Yes, Publix, Walmart and Target still all sell Autigraph books.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 14, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By NearToDisney
I got this email too and have just ordered our...

I got this email too and have just ordered our Magic Bands. All you have to do is go online and choose what colour band you'd like and the name you'd like engraved inside the band (max 9...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 12 Mar 14, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,991
Posted By NearToDisney
I was in the Michaels Kors store at the Premium...

I was in the Michaels Kors store at the Premium Outlets last week-end and got a beautiful medium sized handbag for $269. I'm normally a Coach fan but on this occasion, MK had a better selection in...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 13 Feb 14, 09:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,872
Posted By NearToDisney
Kerrygold is my favourite butter in Florida. I...

Kerrygold is my favourite butter in Florida. I have bought it in Target, Walmart, Winn Dixie (Marketplace) and Publix.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 1 Feb 14, 01:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By NearToDisney
Zales is very good. They have a store at Florida...

Zales is very good. They have a store at Florida Mall and I have also bought from their outlet store at the Vineland Ave Premium Outlets. If my memory serves me correctly, I think there was a Zales...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 1 Feb 14, 01:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,167
Posted By NearToDisney
Yesterday, I bought RL towels in the TJ Maxx...

Yesterday, I bought RL towels in the TJ Maxx store at Rolling Oaks on the 192.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 16 Nov 13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,158
Posted By NearToDisney
i got one in Walmart last year for my young neice...

i got one in Walmart last year for my young neice - she loved it.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 22 Oct 13, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 802
Posted By NearToDisney
I was in TK Maxx in Horsham the other day and...

I was in TK Maxx in Horsham the other day and they had lots of Disney Princess dresses so if you have a branch near you, it might be worth looking in there. I didn't look at the prices because I was...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 22 Oct 13, 01:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 913
Posted By NearToDisney
That's right about it being prescription only. An...

That's right about it being prescription only. An American neighbour of mine in Florida suffers really badly with cold sores and even with medical insurancem the tiny tube of Zovirax costs her around...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Oct 13, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By NearToDisney
Have you booked your villa directly with an owner...

Have you booked your villa directly with an owner ? If so, the owner should be able to provide you with phone numbers for a couple of local taxi firms.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Oct 13, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 541
Posted By NearToDisney
There's also a walk-in 'Take Care' clinic at the...

There's also a walk-in 'Take Care' clinic at the Formosa Gardens branch of Walgreens. I had to go in there last year when my asthma was bad and they prescribed antibiotics. I paid $85 to be seen by...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 2 Oct 13, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,548
Posted By NearToDisney
JoAnns and Michaels are my two favourite stores -...

JoAnns and Michaels are my two favourite stores - there are several branches in the Disney area. I tend to go to JoAnns on the 192 (near Medieval Times) and Michaels at the Clermont end of Hwy 27 but...
Forum: Intro's and Welcomes 22 Sep 13, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 612
Posted By NearToDisney
Welcome aboard - you have joined a fantastic...

Welcome aboard - you have joined a fantastic community of Disney fans. I seem to learn something new everytime I log on to the Dibb :)
Forum: Shopping in Florida 22 Sep 13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,622
Posted By NearToDisney
Have you looked at the Walmart website, that's...

Have you looked at the Walmart website, that's where I got mine from. I ordered before I flew out to Orlando and chose the ship to store option - then I simply collected the Kindle when I arrived in...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 22 Sep 13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By NearToDisney
I know the OP was aking about G/F foods available...

I know the OP was aking about G/F foods available in supermarkets but thought it might be handy to know that when eating out, I have found Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba's Italian restaurant to be...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Sep 13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,612
Posted By NearToDisney
I send out all pre-arrival info (driving...

I send out all pre-arrival info (driving directions, door codes, mgt company contact details etc) to my guests as soon as they have paid their rental balance/security deposit - usually 2 months prior...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 13, 11:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 945
Posted By NearToDisney
My suitcase is always full of Cadburys choccies...

My suitcase is always full of Cadburys choccies for our management company and my cousin who lives in Orlando, never had a problem with customs. I've usually got tea bags, custard powder & Mr Kipling...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 13, 11:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,390
Posted By NearToDisney
I have several bits of titanium in my body thanks...

I have several bits of titanium in my body thanks to several ops in the past and to date I haven't bleeped so your husband might be ok. I think I remember one of my surgeons saying titanium doesn't...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Aug 13, 10:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By NearToDisney
You have a choice. They have valet parking which...

You have a choice. They have valet parking which you pay for or self parking which is free. We used the self parking whenever we stayed there.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Jun 13, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,619
Posted By NearToDisney
I've eaten at the 192 branch of Bahama Breeze and...

I've eaten at the 192 branch of Bahama Breeze and although I loved the food, the service was dreadful on both occasions, perhaps we were just unlucky. Having said that, I'd be prepared to give it one...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jun 13, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,387
Posted By NearToDisney
Definitely no need to worry about the IDP - it's...

Definitely no need to worry about the IDP - it's history thank goodness.

You just need to take both the photo-card and paper part of your UK driving licence. Mind you, in all the years of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jun 13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By NearToDisney
I have to travel with pre-filled syringes and I...

I have to travel with pre-filled syringes and I use Frio wallets too - they are perfect for travelling.

I never pack any medications in my suitcase, everything goes in my hand luggage and I inform...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 13, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By NearToDisney
We've eaten at Gaylord Palms several times at...

We've eaten at Gaylord Palms several times at Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving Brunch there in Villa de Flora is excellent.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 10 Jun 13, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By NearToDisney
I bought mine at the Cagan Crossing branch of...

I bought mine at the Cagan Crossing branch of Walmart.
Forum: Accommodation 9 Jun 13, 05:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,853
Posted By NearToDisney
The majority of our guests have evening flights...

The majority of our guests have evening flights on their last day. We are happy to offer a free late check-out to our guests as long as we don't have new guests checking in later the same day.
Forum: Accommodation 5 Jun 13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By NearToDisney
It's worth remembering that not all Dibb owners...

It's worth remembering that not all Dibb owners collect reviews on their Dibb villa advert. Some of us have them on our personal villa websites to keep them all in one place rather than have just a...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Jun 13, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,093
Posted By NearToDisney
I'm another one who given a choice, won't walk...

I'm another one who given a choice, won't walk through grass in Florida. I got badly bitten by fire ants one year as I took a short cut across a parking lot at a mall ... never again. The itching...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 5 Jun 13, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By NearToDisney
I also use Site to Store before most of my visits...

I also use Site to Store before most of my visits and pay with PayPal. I usually order between 2-3 weeks before I travel and pick up from the Cagan Crossing branch on Highway 27. Never had any...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 5 Jun 13, 05:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,591
Posted By NearToDisney
Have to admit I have seen a few crazy Walmartians...

Have to admit I have seen a few crazy Walmartians during my visits but my husband won't allow me to take any photos, even though I say I'll do it from a distance and be discreet - what a spoil sport...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 5 Jun 13, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By NearToDisney
It's worth signing up to the Premium Outlets VIP...

It's worth signing up to the Premium Outlets VIP scheme - free of charge when joining and lots of useful discounts. Just go the website for premium Outlets.

Macy's give international visitors 10%...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 5 Jun 13, 05:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,844
Posted By NearToDisney
We've found the nearest thing to our bread at...

We've found the nearest thing to our bread at home is the Italian sliced loaf in Publix.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 7 May 13, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,066
Posted By NearToDisney
Another jewellers worth going to is Zales. They...

Another jewellers worth going to is Zales. They have a branch at the Premium Outlets and another one at Florida Mall.
Forum: Accommodation 3 May 13, 06:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,689
Posted By NearToDisney
8 weeks seems an excessive amount of time to wait...

8 weeks seems an excessive amount of time to wait for your security deposit to be returned after your villa stay. Most owners will return it no later than 28 days and often it can be much quicker...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 May 13, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By NearToDisney
Believe me... it's just a very long commute and I...

Believe me... it's just a very long commute and I can assure you the novelty wears off after a few years ! Most of my trips are for 2-3 days max, so no time to slip off to Disneyland for the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 May 13, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By NearToDisney
I have to travel to California once or twice...

I have to travel to California once or twice every month and I would definitely advise getting your dollars before you leave the UK. Not only will you find it challenging to change your GBP in CA, if...
Forum: General Chat 28 Apr 13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 507
Posted By NearToDisney
You've done a brilliant job Lisa - your girls are...

You've done a brilliant job Lisa - your girls are going to have so much fun crossing off the days on the chart.
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