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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27
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Posted By pinkspideruk
We took around $700 in cash plus revolut cards ad...

We took around $700 in cash plus revolut cards ad back up debti/cc card last month for 10 days - came back with about $3.50 :D it really is up to you - a lot of people are will tell you nowhere takes...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 18 Mar 24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By pinkspideruk
Beijing Universal Studios & Shanghai Disney

We are looking to go to Beijing for Universal and then bullet train to Shanghai for disney.

Its not going to be until 2025 or 2026 so a bit away but in planning mode.

My brother lives in...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Mar 24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By pinkspideruk
depends where on US you are staying - Endless...

depends where on US you are staying - Endless summer is on idrvive and there is a walgreens across the road - you could always get the US bus to endless summer (surfside) pop into walgreens and then...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By pinkspideruk
Yes you interact with the actors and try to work...

Yes you interact with the actors and try to work out 'who dunnit' was really fun and a really good show we enjoyed it a lot
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 16 Mar 24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By pinkspideruk
I wrote this review elsewhere so have copied and...

I wrote this review elsewhere so have copied and pasted below

Hotel review: Coco Key Resort

Thought I would share our experience

Check in

- was very quick but the check in staff really...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By pinkspideruk
Chase account

Hello

I normally use Revolut but considering getting a chase account as my back up account for travels - just wondering if the standard every day current account is the one people go with?
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 16 Mar 24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By pinkspideruk
The umbrella and lanyard went to my friend who...

The umbrella and lanyard went to my friend who had to go to my house everyday and give the cat her meds as our house sitter couldnt get her to take them!

I really wanted to get the bag but in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 907
Posted By pinkspideruk
Last month: Disney - a photo of your passport...

Last month:
Disney - a photo of your passport either photocopy or on phone plus UK drivers licence or your actual passport.

Outside of disney our drivers licence on its own was accepted in US...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 16 Mar 24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 11/12 02/03-03/03/2024

Travel home day :(

Today is our last day - we had packed everything including our hand luggage last night so we really had nothing we needed to do before leaving.

We had a nice lay in and then...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 16 Mar 24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 10 01/03/2024

Day 10 - our last full day 🙁

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/34792/e5e4f218825f29.jpg

We were both a bit tired after a late night so slept late, skipped breakfast and went for an early...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,550
Posted By pinkspideruk
We are doing 20 days at surf side in sept. With...

We are doing 20 days at surf side in sept. With flights and hotel for 2 is only costing us around 2500 which is only around 200 more than staying on I drive in a cheaper motel.

We have AP for US...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By pinkspideruk
It's going to be busy in all the parks and...

It's going to be busy in all the parks and beaches.

Suggest most popular parks during tues-Thurs as 'quietest' time as lots do a longer weekend rather than full week ie Fri to Mon. So if Disney mk...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 903
Posted By pinkspideruk
We booked as a package with ba our flights show...

We booked as a package with ba our flights show as being 485 for eco with hold bag lgw - mco 1 sept -20sept
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,235
Posted By pinkspideruk
I have never tipped for luggage storage - if they...

I have never tipped for luggage storage - if they are bringing to my room/taking from my room then yes but if i am literally walking my bags to the desk and getting a ticket then no i dont tip that...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 10 Mar 24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By pinkspideruk
Yes the total for cicis was under $30 but we...

Yes the total for cicis was under $30 but we basically chucked the change in the tip jar think it actually came to $28ish. The food is fine the main issue with cicis is that its loud and crazy busy...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Mar 24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 505
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 9 29/02/2024

Icon park - sorta - cocktails and a hookah and a dinner show.

Since day 2 I have had vasculitis on my lower legs also known as Disney rash (seriously look it up its a real thing!)

Its been...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Mar 24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 8 28/02/2024

Back to the future...or Universal Studios and some shopping.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/34792/1b9ee750bd9c07.jpg

We (I) were up early today and were on the 9.30 lynx bus to Universal...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Mar 24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By pinkspideruk
The skyline cable car is free for annual...

The skyline cable car is free for annual passholders or $5 per person for non passholders so we got to ride it for free its one way tho only so u have to get off and go back through the queue if you...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Mar 24, 01:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,171
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 7 27/02/2024

Disney Springs and Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge

After a long ass day at BG yesterday we had a chill one today - breakfast in the room and crappy american tv until 11ish and we got an uber to...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Mar 24, 01:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 6 26/02/2024

Busch Gardens

Another early start today - brekkie at Perkins

We both got a build a brekkie juice and a coffee - total with tip $38

Got the shuttle to BG from Icon Park which wasnt too bad...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By pinkspideruk
Sorry its not helpful now but I used my revolut...

Sorry its not helpful now but I used my revolut card and had same issue so used the hotel zip code and it went thru fine
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 8 Mar 24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,358
Posted By pinkspideruk
We have one we use it a lot but the Cardiff to...

We have one we use it a lot but the Cardiff to Gatwick route even with it and split save fares was still super high esp compared to the coach.

We got the train in sept - going was great coming...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 8 Mar 24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By pinkspideruk
It was because they had concerts on and that day...

It was because they had concerts on and that day was Hanson at 7pm but ita apparently been that busy all weekends recently with concert series, food and drink festival and Sesame street land...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 8 Mar 24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 5 25/02/2024

Mardi Gras food - US

Today we were once again up early and waited for 20 minutes past the shuttle due time at the hotel so checked on the lynx app and sw the number 38 was due in 15 mins so we...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 7 Mar 24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 4 24/02/2024

Failed visit to SeaWorld!

Today we decided to try out the hotel pool and hot tub so had a lil swim and soak before having a look at the water park but as it wasnt open we didn't go in - opening...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 7 Mar 24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By pinkspideruk
Its the ap discount one but they had a lower...

Its the ap discount one but they had a lower value reg one too i think $60 for $50
Forum: Indexes 6 Mar 24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,346
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couples (cheapish) trip 20/02-02/03 2024

Day 0 - pre travel day (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1270453)

Day 1 - travel day (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1270456)

Day 2 - Universal IOA and...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 6 Mar 24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,358
Posted By pinkspideruk
I'm exactly the same - also less stress, no...

I'm exactly the same - also less stress, no worries about delays on the motor way or train and your always much more refreshed for your long day of travel too.

I wasnt very happy ith the heated...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 6 Mar 24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 734
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 3 23/02/2024

Winter Garden

Today was supposed to be Busch Gardens. We were up super early again and decided to get breakfast near the pick up point but nothing was open and we decided we wouldnt be happy doing...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 6 Mar 24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 2 22/02/2024

Universal Islands of Adventure and outlets.

We were both up around 6am today - unfortunately I wasn't feeling brilliant having thrown up during the night so we decided to have a go slow day.
...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 5 Mar 24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 1 21/02/2024

Flight day!

We were perhaps a tad excited and woke before our alarm around 6.30 - quick showers and speedy checkout and we were outside just as the hoppa bus turned up - so we jumped on the bus...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 5 Mar 24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,358
Posted By pinkspideruk
Couple cheapy(ish) - Day 0 20/02/2024

This is my first time doing a proper report so I hope I am doing it right!

Day 0 for us was our pre-travel day

I did the online check in as soon as it opened - my partner (L) prefers to sit at...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Feb 24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,483
Posted By pinkspideruk
Also recommend checkers we go all the time - the...

Also recommend checkers we go all the time - the one across the road from maccyds on i drive is great - its almost always empty and looks a bit sketch but been going for years (its kind of hidden...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Feb 24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,942
Posted By pinkspideruk
I also love the old seaworld but with things...

I also love the old seaworld but with things changing they have had to change too and they do a good job with their rides and shows - we actually thought their scare zones (with exception of vamp 69...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Feb 24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By pinkspideruk
As a non fish eater who did boston lobster in...

As a non fish eater who did boston lobster in sept i wouldnt recommend it - over priced, very little non seafood choice and what was available was either super spicy or salty. My gf said the lobster...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Feb 24, 02:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 216
Posted By pinkspideruk
Kura revolving sushi bar

Couple of questions - the one at regency village (near vineland)

1. Has anyone eaten here and have a review? The good the bad etc

2. If we are picking plates off a revolving shelf, putting our...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Feb 24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,942
Posted By pinkspideruk
Definitely, its just interesting when taken with...

Definitely, its just interesting when taken with the news about building hotels that they appear to be moving towards the resort model - they have already worked, in Orlando/FL anyways to position...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Feb 24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,942
Posted By pinkspideruk
Seaworld changing?

From the PR statement:

SeaWorld Entertainment officially changed names to United Parks and Resorts. The stock company name is now PRKS instead of SEAS. Individual parks owned by the group aren't...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Feb 24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 599
Posted By pinkspideruk
They do pirate and princesses cruises as well as...

They do pirate and princesses cruises as well as BBB - my niece did BBB and loved it but ended up with a really bad headache from how tight they scrape back the hair and all the spray used to keep it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 415
Posted By pinkspideruk
I used this on my mobile last year...

I used this on my mobile last year https://www.freecallstousa.co.uk/ worked fine and came out of my free minutes - had to call UO for my Assistance pass so worked with their number.

So dial: 0330...
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