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Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Mar 22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By Elsie
PCR Test 24 hours before flying from LHR?

Hi All,

On Monday 4th April I will return on a mini cruise (my GF wants me to catch the cruising bug!) into Southampton after visiting France.

On Tuesday 5th April, I have booked us to fly to...
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,892
Posted By Elsie
Mobile When Saga and the Sunlife Guaranteed Over 50s...

When Saga and the Sunlife Guaranteed Over 50s Plan start sending me junk mail.

RETURN TO SENDER!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Mar 19, 01:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,671
Posted By Elsie
Maybe you have to disable data roaming and just...

Maybe you have to disable data roaming and just use WiFi to connect to VA and make calls?

I have to use "Three In Touch" to make and receive calls via WiFi in my office as I don't get a mobile...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Mar 19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,671
Posted By Elsie
Hi all, I posted about my experience so...

Hi all,

I posted about my experience so others are aware of what might happen if they, as I foolishly did not, switch to flight mode. Even though I'm a 51 geek working on IT most of my life I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,494
Posted By Elsie
Mobile Just come back from Orlando and I used Revolut...

Just come back from Orlando and I used Revolut for nearly all my card spending. Didn't use a cash point, just swiped or chip and PIN at a till. In Disney, they just swipe the card. No PIN. No...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 19, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 916
Posted By Elsie
Mobile I couldnt get my Revolut card to work with MDE,...

I couldnt get my Revolut card to work with MDE, just wouldn't save the details. I gave up!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 19, 08:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,671
Posted By Elsie
Mobile Just put your phone in Flight Mode and you'll be...

Just put your phone in Flight Mode and you'll be fine! You'll be able to use it without worrying about being charged.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,579
Posted By Elsie
Spring Break can be anytime in March. I've only...

Spring Break can be anytime in March. I've only just found this out after being there for the past fortnight. Not all schools/universities/colleges have the same time off so they're spread over the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,579
Posted By Elsie
Mobile I keep coming back to this thread and have...

I keep coming back to this thread and have definitely settled on May or September. Why?

Jan - Skint!
Feb - Too cold/Short Days/Half Term
Mar - Spring Break in US. Never again! Chance of Easter...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,671
Posted By Elsie
Put your phone in flight mode - or switch it off!

Last Thursday I flew back from Orlando on a VA flight back to the UK. We're always told to "put your phone in flight mode" due to safety concerns. "Yeah, yeah, yeah" I think. I've watched loads of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 19, 11:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,754
Posted By Elsie
Mobile Checked our bags in there last Thursday leaving...

Checked our bags in there last Thursday leaving our hand luggage in the car. Spent the morning wandering around Disney Springs, then lunch before a final trip to Premium Outlets before the airport...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 19, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,393
Posted By Elsie
Mobile @gaz I think that might be true. More food was...

@gaz I think that might be true. More food was coming out of that window than the others which was annoying.

@iridesence Elsie? 😄 Its my online gaming name. Used to sign up to play games as...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 19, 01:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,393
Posted By Elsie
Returned last Friday - The Good, Bad & Ugly

The Good

Virgin V-Room at Gatwick. A lovely way to start a holiday.
Alamo OLCI and picking up the car from the garage, avoiding the queues and desk reps
Almost everything in WDW. The staff, the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 19, 12:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,579
Posted By Elsie
I'd go for May or September - Never March again!...

I'd go for May or September - Never March again! The US 'Spring Break' means Orlando is teeming with teenagers!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 19, 12:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,134
Posted By Elsie
My GF flew with me into MCO on the 7th March, her...

My GF flew with me into MCO on the 7th March, her first trip to the USA. We approacehd the immigration officer together, I was processed first and as this was my 6th time into the USA I didn't need...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 19, 09:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,439
Posted By Elsie
Mobile Virgin PE Experience

We flew Gatwick-Orlando yesterday on what was my first experience of flying in PE. I used 42,000 points accumulated over 3 trips and cash top ups. I feel utterly ripped off!

For me personally, the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Mar 19, 12:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 761
Posted By Elsie
Mobile Parking at WDW and US - Contactless?

I've always paid cash for parking before but I wondered if they'd joined the 21st Century and took contactless card or phone payments yet?

Its so easy to tap and go with a phone/card than phaff...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Mar 19, 12:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,401
Posted By Elsie
Mobile Wait 'til you see mine 😄 Thanks for the Wawa...

Wait 'til you see mine 😄

Thanks for the Wawa explanation, I didn't know what it was but will be using it now I know its fee free!

As for my spending money, Im taking $600 in cash for buying...
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,250
Posted By Elsie
Done :)

Done :)
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 19, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,611
Posted By Elsie
My wife and I are divorcing and we're doing it...

My wife and I are divorcing and we're doing it online. I did have a meeting with a solicitor who charged me £180 for 40 mins of taking a few notes and happily saying a divorce could cost up to...
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 19, 01:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By Elsie
Mobile I've just joined Revolut but I'm not a fan of how...

I've just joined Revolut but I'm not a fan of how long transfers take. If I transfer money from my current account to Monzo I get an alert from the Monzo app in a couple of seconds. Transferring to...
Forum: Social Groups 4 Mar 19, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By Elsie
I finish work at Midday this Wednesday ... and...

I finish work at Midday this Wednesday ... and it's dragging!

No doubt as soon as Midday on the 6th arrives time will speed up and I'll be back at work on the 25th in the blink of an eye.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,517
Posted By Elsie
I have the money in my Revolut account now - but...

I have the money in my Revolut account now - but it's taken almost 4 hours for it to appear.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 19, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,517
Posted By Elsie
I got my card yesterday, fully planning on using...

I got my card yesterday, fully planning on using it in the USA next week. Now, I'm not so sure. I transferred some money from my current account to Revolut today. Doing the same thing with Monzo the...
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 19, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,078
Posted By Elsie
My current record of keeping them on the phone is...

My current record of keeping them on the phone is just under 12 minutes.

Yes, I was involved in an accident. Can you help me? Good! I was hit by three vehicles and it wasn't my fault. I was...
Forum: General Chat 25 Feb 19, 11:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,060
Posted By Elsie
The Last 12 Months - An Update

I posted this thread: The Last 12 Months (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1097392) on the 29th August 2018, about how my life had been turned upside down by my wife walking out on...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Feb 19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 861
Posted By Elsie
Although I know I don't have to have a magic band...

Although I know I don't have to have a magic band - I want one! :)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Feb 19, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,276
Posted By Elsie
Mobile $25 a day?! Oh my! That's bonkers!

$25 a day?!
Oh my!
That's bonkers!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Feb 19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,389
Posted By Elsie
The words I've read most over the past fortnight:...

The words I've read most over the past fortnight:

"Unavailable experiences: Avatar Flight of Passage"

I've given up all hope of getting a FP for this ride and I'm not queuing for hours!
Forum: Beyond the Parks 20 Feb 19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,415
Posted By Elsie
It sounds a LOT cheaper than the UK! I'm off...

It sounds a LOT cheaper than the UK!

I'm off to see Captain Marvel while we're there in a couple of weeks :)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Feb 19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,534
Posted By Elsie
I've given up on trying to get Avatar FP's. Been...

I've given up on trying to get Avatar FP's. Been trying daily from 30 days out (staying off site), at regular intervals. No joy.

I wish you better luck!
Forum: Shopping in Florida 18 Feb 19, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By Elsie
They charge for parking ... at a place designed...

They charge for parking ... at a place designed for shopping? Someone has taken the idea of the World Showcase and used it outside WDW!

If I found I had to pay to park at a shopping mall and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Feb 19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,129
Posted By Elsie
I've spent the past two weeks trying to get a FP...

I've spent the past two weeks trying to get a FP for my trip in March, checking every day, multiple times a day. Nope. Nada. Zip. I scroll through the app and see it's unavailable.

I don't care...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 17 Feb 19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By Elsie
Mobile Did it in 2015. There are loads of places to park...

Did it in 2015. There are loads of places to park (cost me $20) for a night time game.
It rained.
And rained.
AND RAINED ...
The KO was delayed. Everyone had to leave the stands and get below...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Feb 19, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 934
Posted By Elsie
Mobile I paid £78 each, so £156 for 2 PE upgrades last...

I paid £78 each, so £156 for 2 PE upgrades last year.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Feb 19, 02:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,115
Posted By Elsie
Hands down? Magic Kingdom, I'd have to go there...

Hands down? Magic Kingdom, I'd have to go there every day if I could.

Epcot has a theme park with 3 attractions that are worth riding, Soarin', Test Track and Spaceship Earth. The rest of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 19, 09:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,847
Posted By Elsie
Another vote for Monzo. I love the interface, the...

Another vote for Monzo. I love the interface, the way I create pots of money and every transaction (as long as there is an internet signal) is immediately recorded on my phone and the money deducted...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Feb 19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,280
Posted By Elsie
I've not take the plunge to move over to Monzo...

I've not take the plunge to move over to Monzo completely - but I use mine in exactly the same way as you. On payday, I move whatever is left in my Monzo account into a 'Coin Jar' (read, savings...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Feb 19, 10:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,181
Posted By Elsie
Thanks for posting this thread; I was wondering...

Thanks for posting this thread; I was wondering the same thing!

We're doing MK on our first full day next month and buying/setting up a Magic Band is my #1 priority for the day ... after admiring...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Feb 19, 09:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,755
Posted By Elsie
Mobile I'm taking $600 cash to pay for meals out,...

I'm taking $600 cash to pay for meals out, parking, tipping and smaller items. Then I'm loading the rest onto my Monzo card for bigger purchases. I can top this up from my main bank account online...
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