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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Feb 23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By piglet100
Yes, they were late to start with but was...

Yes, they were late to start with but was prepared to deal with it for the price. Not too sure what to do with a 4pm takeoff, at least we save on a hotel the night before!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Feb 23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,984
Posted By piglet100
Yes we'd booked the Tampa hotel before the...

Yes we'd booked the Tampa hotel before the flights moved back as didn't want to tackle the drive late - especially if delayed - lucky we did now the prices have gone up loads!

Hopefully the kids...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Feb 23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,984
Posted By piglet100
Thank you... Just conscious that 9pm local time...

Thank you... Just conscious that 9pm local time is... 2am UK? That's the bit that worries me! Especially as they will probably have fallen asleep at some point.

Yes I'm hoping the return time...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,984
Posted By piglet100
Thanks so much! That's reassuring to hear. Off...

Thanks so much! That's reassuring to hear. Off to read your trip report!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,984
Posted By piglet100
Late flights with kids (Tampa) - any advice

Hi

Our flights were already fairly late but have been moved back to arrive at 9pm local time and leave at 11pm local on the way home.

Our kids are 6 and just 3 and I am not sure how to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Dec 22, 10:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 18,121
Posted By piglet100
Yep same change here, Tampa at Easter. Going to...

Yep same change here, Tampa at Easter. Going to be a battle with 6 and 3 yo!
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 3 Oct 22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,864
Posted By piglet100
Depends on how far little/big legs can walk...

Depends on how far little/big legs can walk really.

Not sure if they still do, but the Relais spa used to run an on demand shuttle to the parks (basically a people carrier!), so you didn't have...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 24 Sep 22, 11:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,067
Posted By piglet100
Yes don't rule out changing at Lille, it's really...

Yes don't rule out changing at Lille, it's really straightforward. I wouldn't change in Paris as you do have to take different trains etc, but Lille is a hop from one platform to another at most. ...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 22 Sep 22, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By piglet100
Had the same panic yesterday, my understanding...

Had the same panic yesterday, my understanding from this is no we don't need anything

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements

Last year it was a whole hassle so feels...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 21 Sep 22, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 793
Posted By piglet100
Halloween entertainment times

Hello

Does anyone know when to expect the Halloween entertainment times to be published? I can't see any past 1 October on the app at the moment and would like to plan around them a bit for meals...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 19 Jul 22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By piglet100
We just bought SSR resale. 2 bedrooms need a lot...

We just bought SSR resale. 2 bedrooms need a lot of points, so definitely look into resale for the savings! I was watching resale for a while and okw 57 are rare, plenty of SSR but Disney are buying...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Jul 22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By piglet100
I did think about doing this and heading to...

I did think about doing this and heading to Disney on Monday instead. Get over the jet lag by the ocean! Is it an easy drive from the airport to Clearwater? I know my husband will find it fairly...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Jul 22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By piglet100
I think the suites are more luxury than the dvc...

I think the suites are more luxury than the dvc type 1 beds at WDW.

There's also the villages nature center parcs complex which is more self catering type accomodation.

We've stayed at the...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Jul 22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By piglet100
Tampa hotels near airport

We snapped up one of the new flights with VA to Tampa for about a third of what BA we're after - win!

The flight doesn't land until nearly 7pm local, and I think we'd rather stay somewhere in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jul 22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,696
Posted By piglet100
Just snapped up a flight + car booking for a...

Just snapped up a flight + car booking for a price I'm happy with - great timing Virgin!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,752
Posted By piglet100
Melbourne wasn't any cheaper either - just crazy...

Melbourne wasn't any cheaper either - just crazy prices!

I'm sure they'll be fine, more daunting for adults! I also know we're spoiled with usually having direct routes from London, lots of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,752
Posted By piglet100
Thank you, they both had some good options on...

Thank you, they both had some good options on timings and it's good to know there are options if delayed, that was a worry.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,752
Posted By piglet100
Thank you, that's really helpful.

Thank you, that's really helpful.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,752
Posted By piglet100
Thank you. Dublin indirect not coming up any...

Thank you. Dublin indirect not coming up any cheaper unfortunately, maybe next time though! Would definitely do that.

Miami and Tampa are not coming up any cheaper direct at the moment, as would...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,752
Posted By piglet100
Yes I will be setting my alarm lol! Not sure what...

Yes I will be setting my alarm lol! Not sure what to expect price wise as direct to Orlando with virgin for our dates is close to Ł2k each!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,752
Posted By piglet100
Yes, would probably only do it if it was a way to...

Yes, would probably only do it if it was a way to visit somewhere we wanted to go anyway at some point for a similar cost.

Indirect is coming up anywhere from Ł700-800 cheaper pp atm.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,752
Posted By piglet100
Indirect flight with small kids- where would you stop? anywhere you'd add a night?

With direct flights coming up at eye watering prices for next Easter (I know it's a really busy time so not surprised), I've been looking at indirect options.

Our kids will be 6 and 3, and I'm...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 18 Apr 22, 07:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,616
Posted By piglet100
We are waiting on ROFR at the moment, and from...

We are waiting on ROFR at the moment, and from what I'm reading prices are still being kept up by high numbers of buybacks particularly at the 2042 resorts. Hopefully we haven't picked the worst time...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Mar 22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,918
Posted By piglet100
In case anyone is interested... Thanks to all...

In case anyone is interested...
Thanks to all your advice and being cautious people at heart we've decided on a bit of a compromise. We'll buy half the points now in cash, allowing us to go every...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 7 Mar 22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,918
Posted By piglet100
That's really helpful to know - I will look at...

That's really helpful to know - I will look at the fine print...

Not sure how they would know either, but I work in financial services so no intention of risking breaking any rules!
Forum: General DVC Discussion 7 Mar 22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,918
Posted By piglet100
Yes so far I can't justify direct prices in any...

Yes so far I can't justify direct prices in any way - just trying to be open minded I guess! Unless something very unexpected happens to direct prices then 99% sure it'll be resale.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Mar 22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,918
Posted By piglet100
Sounds like a good plan! I think we're leaning...

Sounds like a good plan! I think we're leaning strongly to resale because of the cost difference, but wouldn't rule out direct if the price was right.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Mar 22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,918
Posted By piglet100
Interesting, thank you.

Interesting, thank you.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 2 Mar 22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,918
Posted By piglet100
You mentioned balance transfer deals, and these...

You mentioned balance transfer deals, and these can be very good rates (i.e. 0%) but I don't think you can pay a bigger sum on card, just the deposit? Am I understanding right? Is there a way to...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 2 Mar 22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,918
Posted By piglet100
100% - I have been playing around with figures in...

100% - I have been playing around with figures in spreadsheets for years to see if it can work! Under no illusion that holidays will be 'free' from here - sadly!

We just know that our next...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 2 Mar 22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,918
Posted By piglet100
Thank you all (and sorry to disappear on the...

Thank you all (and sorry to disappear on the thread!)

Sorry I might not have been very clear in my post - we wouldn't use the finance options from the US for all the reasons you have said.

We...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Feb 22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,918
Posted By piglet100
UK payment/finance options and preparing for resale purchase

Hi, I've been in and out of this forum for years but we're closing to taking the plunge on a resale purchase in the next few months (we'd like to be ready to book at the 11 month mark for next...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 7 Nov 21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,878
Posted By piglet100
We were also there in half term (no choice...

We were also there in half term (no choice sadly!) and the lack of rides running in extra magic time was annoying, some mornings only a couple were actually open and lots of other attractions didn't...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 1 Nov 21, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 948
Posted By piglet100
Yep I had tracking off (unless i'd accidentally...

Yep I had tracking off (unless i'd accidentally left bluetooth on when using my headphone). You had to scan in to some of the restaurants or leave contact details, so I guess they can 'ping' you from...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 1 Nov 21, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By piglet100
I only did the statement of honour and the...

I only did the statement of honour and the passenger locator form for the adults in our party (kids are 1 and 4) and that was all accepted fine by Eurotunnel for travel. I think there was a box to...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 1 Nov 21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,014
Posted By piglet100
I thought it was good they have hand sanitiser on...

I thought it was good they have hand sanitiser on all the tables in restaurants and absolutely everywhere in queues and shops. Such a small thing but must help with all sorts of yucky bugs and...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 27 Oct 21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,014
Posted By piglet100
We're here now and most people seem to be wearing...

We're here now and most people seem to be wearing masks correctly most of the time - amazing how people here have figured out how to cover their noses, can someone tell everyone back home ;-)
But...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 22 Oct 21, 11:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,796
Posted By piglet100
Here's the government info but it's changing...

Here's the government info but it's changing frequently

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/coronavirus

You need to read the 'returning to the UK' section too.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 22 Oct 21, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,341
Posted By piglet100
I think we might see more testing required of UK...

I think we might see more testing required of UK visitors, but not full on closed borders again. I'm sure other governments will want to show they are taking action if our cases our rising and new...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Oct 21, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,462
Posted By piglet100
I know happy to see that! Might need to rejig...

I know happy to see that! Might need to rejig some of my dining plans!
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