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Forum: General DVC Discussion 21 Feb 22, 11:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,226
Posted By mertin
This isn't even being built by Disney, they've...

This isn't even being built by Disney, they've just sold the name for branding purposes... IMO, it's utterly shameful.:nonono:
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Aug 19, 10:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,854
Posted By mertin
We've done 3 adults & 1 child twice on the Dream...

We've done 3 adults & 1 child twice on the Dream and been fine! No-one can sell it to you, but I'll give you our experience... went on 3 day on the Dream to 'give it a try'. 3 days felt a bit...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Aug 19, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 265
Posted By mertin
You could try getting a fly-drive quote, which...

You could try getting a fly-drive quote, which are usually available 18 months or so in advance:)
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Aug 19, 10:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,638
Posted By mertin
You've definitely been misinformed. This rule...

You've definitely been misinformed. This rule applies to flight in and out of the EU.

Read Scope 1(b):

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32004R0261:en:HTML

It...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Feb 17, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,541
Posted By mertin
I've taken the plunge and booked in GBP. I...

I've taken the plunge and booked in GBP. I looked at the USD alternative, and OBC would've save 'a few' quid, but fear I'd lose that before it's payed off.

I spoke to our Financial Director at...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Feb 17, 04:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,500
Posted By mertin
Spot on! :)

Spot on! :)
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Jan 17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 367
Posted By mertin
Travel Insurance - Special Circumstances?

This year, DD is going to New York to stay with friends for a couple of weeks before we travel out there. But I was thinking about what would happen, if for some reason our friends couldn't be...
Forum: General Chat 6 Nov 16, 04:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,354
Posted By mertin
I'm not sure I would understand 100% what could...

I'm not sure I would understand 100% what could be claimed for, but this is a lesson that will teach me to look more closely at what I'm signing up for. I did refer to the documentation at the...
Forum: General Chat 5 Nov 16, 02:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,354
Posted By mertin
They did rebook us, but rather than spend the...

They did rebook us, but rather than spend the night in Atlanta, which I guess would have resulted in a bigger claim, I thought the best, and cheapest option was fly to an alternative airport.


...
Forum: General Chat 4 Nov 16, 10:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,354
Posted By mertin
Packaged Bank Account Travel Insurance - Warning!

Just wanted to share an unfortunate situation we have found ourselves in and warn others to be aware...

We have a Lloyds Premier Account which includes worldwide travel insurance. When we went...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 16, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 864
Posted By mertin
We went via Atlanta this year - what a nightmare!...

We went via Atlanta this year - what a nightmare!

Took nearly 3 hours to get through immigration, so we missed our connection... couldn't get a flight for 4 until the day after, so we ended up...
Forum: General Chat 13 Sep 16, 09:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,846
Posted By mertin
I've seen it geoffa :thumbs-up I didn't have...

I've seen it geoffa :thumbs-up

I didn't have the composure for that - It had been sat around for a week and I needed to get it done :d:
Forum: General Chat 13 Sep 16, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,846
Posted By mertin
:d::d::d::d::d:

:d::d::d::d::d:
Forum: General Chat 12 Sep 16, 09:46 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 25,906
Posted By mertin
Just finished mine... took 9 hours :)

Just finished mine... took 9 hours :)
Forum: General Chat 12 Sep 16, 09:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,846
Posted By mertin
I built a castle :-)

Only took 9 hours :omg::cool2:
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14355142_10154492619903948_333926301543056221_n.jpg?oh=3e273f5e7f06d403e5cb86bbcf284613&oe=5847A874
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Sep 16, 09:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,274
Posted By mertin
We bought in 2009 when the exchange rate wasn't...

We bought in 2009 when the exchange rate wasn't that great and we financed through Disney, so in the long run it's worked out well for us, even though we're suffering a little at the moment:)

Is...
Forum: General Chat 8 Sep 16, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By mertin
I've had a few BMW's 1,3,5 & 7 series. All...

I've had a few BMW's 1,3,5 & 7 series. All excellent. I don't think you can get better - for 'normal' cars - I wouldn't have any of the X's though - I don't think they're as good (or nice) as the...
Forum: General Chat 8 Sep 16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By mertin
Flight delay compensation for missed connection?

Just back from 2 weeks with the mouse but this year we went indirect via Atlanta. We missed our connection in Atlanta and ended up flying to Daytona Beach and getting a cab from Daytona to Orlando -...
Forum: General Chat 8 Sep 16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By mertin
If it's a tube it should be quite easy. I fixed...

If it's a tube it should be quite easy. I fixed a power steering leak on my car a few months ago. It needed an new tube and a metal pipe. Parts costs me just over £30 and it took me a couple of...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 6 Sep 16, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,152
Posted By mertin
If I knew DDP was going to be free forever, I...

If I knew DDP was going to be free forever, I still wouldn't let that influence me buying DVC. There's no way on earth the value of DDP is anywhere near the worth of DVC membership, IMO... It's...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 15 Aug 16, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By mertin
TIW Discount - Hoop de doo

Wasn't sure where to post, as I suppose it's food related, but TIW too, which is for us members ;)

We've booked Hoop de doo this year, but I intend to buy TIW when we get there. Since it's pre...
Forum: Tickets 15 Aug 16, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 701
Posted By mertin
When was this? Just wondering if it's likely...

When was this? Just wondering if it's likely that they will be aware of it now :erm:
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 May 16, 12:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,905
Posted By mertin
They will have some contracts for sale at other...

They will have some contracts for sale at other resorts, but you'll only get reduced costs on the resorts they are 'pushing'.

Have you looked into DVC before, or is this something you've only just...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Apr 16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,045
Posted By mertin
We were 32 & 43, now 39 & 50. We weren't really...

We were 32 & 43, now 39 & 50. We weren't really in a position financially to do it, but we looked it a slightly different way - Could we afford NOT to ;)

Disney officially claim that you will...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Apr 16, 08:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,094
Posted By mertin
Just show them your membership card. I've used...

Just show them your membership card. I've used mine in a few different Disney Stores over here with no problems. Sometimes the staff have had to ask the manager how to apply the discount, but other...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 16, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By mertin
I would always travel PE if I had the money,...

I would always travel PE if I had the money, however, I think that the bubble exit row seats are the better value for money, but you'd have to sit the kids in the row behind you for that option. ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 16, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By mertin
We've been at our hotel in WDW within an hour of...

We've been at our hotel in WDW within an hour of landing on an international flight several times. The big delay for us is the car hire queue which is totally unpredictable. You've got loads of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 16,794
Posted By mertin
This strikes me as a blatant scam:angry: ...

This strikes me as a blatant scam:angry:

When I was booking our flights with Virgin last year, I was on the phone to them and looking at their website at the same time. The guy on the phone was...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Apr 16, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 768
Posted By mertin
Busch Gardens is good for roller coasters. ...

Busch Gardens is good for roller coasters. Generally I would say it's just OK, but the rides are great! If it's roller coasters you want, then you have to go:) We went last April and it was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 16, 08:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 987
Posted By mertin
For our flights this year, (MAN-MCO) I was...

For our flights this year, (MAN-MCO) I was expecting to have to pay around 850, but we ended up paying just over 1k to fly premium, but indirect via Atlanta. I thought that was OK but I know a lot...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 16, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,804
Posted By mertin
It's not the Americans you want to worry about,...

It's not the Americans you want to worry about, it's the Brazilians! I think that the US are different by state, but could be wrong on that:erm:

I would look at a DVC points chart and look at the...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 22 Apr 16, 07:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,094
Posted By mertin
That's just logical though and would be my...

That's just logical though and would be my advice, since you can book at 11 months which virtually guarantees availability. I would never advise buying just to 'join the club', although that's what...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Apr 16, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 654
Posted By mertin
We've done it twice on the Dream and would do it...

We've done it twice on the Dream and would do it every time if we could afford it. Not sure if it's worth it in the Magic/Wonder. The private lounge & sun deck are a big draw for us:)
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Apr 16, 10:12 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 17,524
Posted By mertin
Because Disney are fleecing the Americans who...

Because Disney are fleecing the Americans who want to see Europe! :)
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Apr 16, 02:25 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 17,524
Posted By mertin
We're booked - 7 nights on the Fantasy. We...

We're booked - 7 nights on the Fantasy. We wanted to do the Med, but it's cheaper to fly to Florida and do the Caribbean! Plus we can now have a week at WDW with our DVC points :grin:
Forum: General DVC Discussion 14 Apr 16, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 722
Posted By mertin
No. I got a work colleague in the US to buy them...

No. I got a work colleague in the US to buy them and I'll pick them up when I'm over there!

I was slightly annoyed as you didn't have to be a DVC member to buy them, although that worked in my...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Apr 16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 17,524
Posted By mertin
I saw a tweet yesterday that made me chuckle... ...

I saw a tweet yesterday that made me chuckle...
"DCL has finally encouraged me to check out @CruiseNorwegian and @RoyalCaribbean" :grin:
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Apr 16, 07:20 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 17,524
Posted By mertin
I read somewhere that they will be available at...

I read somewhere that they will be available at 08:00 EST
Forum: General DVC Discussion 13 Apr 16, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By mertin
DVC Member Cruise

Has anyone done a DVC member cruise?

How do they compare price-wise to the regular cruises?
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 13 Apr 16, 09:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By mertin
Changing Cruise to DVC Member Cruise

If you book a cruise, can you change it later to the DVC member cruise?

Looks like the 26th August could be a member cruise on the Fantasy which would work perfectly for us:)
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