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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 19, 11:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,671
Posted By chezfraser
Similarly... just back from 2 weeks in Florida...

Similarly... just back from 2 weeks in Florida with 12GB, using google maps a lot (although i did preload/cache Orlando maps) but it will have downloaded traffic info. Also used Facebook, BBC News...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 May 19, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile I saw similar today. Modified a Xali Grill...

I saw similar today. Modified a Xali Grill booking from 6.25 to 7.55 (hard to find) and then booking has vanished from MDE both on Android and PC. Fortunately got the confirmation email. Hoping it...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Apr 19, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 223
Posted By chezfraser
Darn. I hate it when I am right. :) Thanks!

Darn. I hate it when I am right. :)
Thanks!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Apr 19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 223
Posted By chezfraser
California Grill parking

I managed to get a 6.20pm ADR for California Grill one evening during our stay (early June) - that was the latest I could get. However, I am a little concerned about the parking. As I recall from...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Mar 19, 12:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,076
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Teddy grahams (mini biscuits). Choice of...

Teddy grahams (mini biscuits). Choice of chocolate, chocolate chip, cinammon, honey and more.
First bought on a trip when DS was 3. Planning on buying them in May when DS is 21. 😁
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Mar 19, 12:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile We drove to the camp site and then got on a...

We drove to the camp site and then got on a magical mystery bus tour that seemed to take forever. (Was a circular bus route for campers around the whole site). Thought we were going to be late. Then...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Mar 19, 12:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,774
Posted By chezfraser
Yup. We booked breakfast RoL package in 2017 and...

Yup. We booked breakfast RoL package in 2017 and had latest possible breakfast time so that the day wasn't so long. Then were pleasantly surprised by the food switchover. Result! :)

Was also...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Mar 19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile My order of preference would be: MK Epcot ...

My order of preference would be:
MK
Epcot
Fantasmic
Star Wars
RoL.

For my money RoL and Star Wars were ok but a bit below my high expectations.
Maybe I just expected more use of fireworks in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Mar 19, 12:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 998
Posted By chezfraser
Nice tip thanks. I never spotted that smoke...

Nice tip thanks. I never spotted that smoke forecast link before.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 19, 02:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,285
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Not done solo myself, but if you are ok with...

Not done solo myself, but if you are ok with youtube, look for IvyWinter as she has put up a bunch of videos about doing Disney solo.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Mar 19, 12:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Yup. That's pretty much what i did for 2 weeks 😀...

Yup. That's pretty much what i did for 2 weeks 😀.

At least, once I figured it out, I could flick the paddles to shift out of 2nd until an appropriate stopping place.
I guess these paddles are...
Forum: Intro's and Welcomes 10 Mar 19, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,044
Posted By chezfraser
Nice. Can't say I'm not jealous. Great price too...

Nice. Can't say I'm not jealous. Great price too.

22 visits! And I thought I was bad with our 10th Florida trip this year! :grin:
Forum: Intro's and Welcomes 10 Mar 19, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,044
Posted By chezfraser
Indeed. In theory was going to be a cheap week in...

Indeed. In theory was going to be a cheap week in Italy... but it didn't seem that cheap when we started looking. And then DW introduced the (probably minimal) risk of travelling to Europe in the...
Forum: Intro's and Welcomes 10 Mar 19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,044
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Yes. Lots of happy memories of Sorrento. Not...

Yes. Lots of happy memories of Sorrento. Not least all the locals parading in their posh heavy coats on Sundays (in April) ... whilst we were in t-shirts and shorts. I guess 70F is chilly for them.
...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Mar 19, 12:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Good advice folks, thanks. Leaning towards not...

Good advice folks, thanks. Leaning towards not bothering.

Here's a funny one. Last year arrived in NY to pick up car on Saturday of labour day weekend. They didnt have any Full size sedans left...
Forum: Intro's and Welcomes 10 Mar 19, 12:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Hi and welcome! 😁

Hi and welcome! 😁
Forum: Tickets 10 Mar 19, 12:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,820
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Cool. I was about to pay £379 till i saw this...

Cool. I was about to pay £379 till i saw this thread. 3 tickets ordered @ £369. :)

Nice £30 saving. That's at least one trip to Ghirardelli's covered.
Forum: Intro's and Welcomes 9 Mar 19, 11:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,044
Posted By chezfraser
Wowwwwww! :d: Dare I ask why so short?

Wowwwwww! :d:
Dare I ask why so short?
Forum: Intro's and Welcomes 9 Mar 19, 11:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,044
Posted By chezfraser
DW and I spent first anniversary in Sorrento and...

DW and I spent first anniversary in Sorrento and enjoying the Amalfi coast, some years ago.

And now we'll be in WDW for our 25th.
Ever thought you have been "played" by DW. :)
Of course, maybe...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Mar 19, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By chezfraser
Following on from this (old thread)... in the...

Following on from this (old thread)... in the past I have been offered top-up insurance at the counter to cover windscreen, tyres, lost keys, towing charges etc and "undercarriage".

Does the DFCH...
Forum: Intro's and Welcomes 9 Mar 19, 09:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,044
Posted By chezfraser
Italy no more!

2019... the year we finally were going on holiday to Europe instead of Florida (or occasional other US states)... son was keen on Italy. Fantastic... Lake Garda, Venice... Pisa, maybe Rome.

But DW...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Jul 17, 11:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,098
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Just spent two weeks wandering round the parks in...

Just spent two weeks wandering round the parks in Skechers trainers. I couldn't bring myself to wear the mega chunky (& probably mega comfy) so just got trainers. One pair had half memory foam sole ...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 05:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,103
Posted By chezfraser
Or get to AK park an hour before rope drop and be...

Or get to AK park an hour before rope drop and be on the ride around an hour later... see other thread on this yesterday. Hopefully no need for a 2 hour wait... if you can get out of bed in time ;)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 05:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Yup. Left turn at Discovery Island and first left...

Yup. Left turn at Discovery Island and first left into Pandora (where old Camp Minnie Mickey was ). Or just follow everyone else!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 05:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,425
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Fwiw, I did also notice that the reported standby...

Fwiw, I did also notice that the reported standby queue was very light (<15mins) for at least an hour after opening when we visited on 5th July.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Yup. Not necessary. Just arrive 15-30 mins...

Yup. Not necessary. Just arrive 15-30 mins before... get guided to some side... and then watch in frustration as others wander in with minutes to spare and get squeezed in in the centre. :)
Pixar...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 04:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,940
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Rope drop "show" at Epcot when we visited last...

Rope drop "show" at Epcot when we visited last week was a 5-10 minute performance by the Jammitors just in front of Spaceship Earth.
In previous years we got in as far as Innoventions until rope...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 04:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,040
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Some years back, I turned up at Jedi training at...

Some years back, I turned up at Jedi training at 9.30 after a 9am opening and was told i was way too late.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 04:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 914
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Remember. In addition you can get "studio" photos...

Remember. In addition you can get "studio" photos included on the PhotoPass at Disney Springs. The studio is next to Ghirardelli in the Marketplace.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 04:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,425
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Yeah. I got 2 at 30 days on 3 separate days over...

Yeah. I got 2 at 30 days on 3 separate days over a 2 week period from 1st July. I found that earliest option was 1.40pm with other days being 2.20ish.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 04:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,646
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Yup. I'm here right now and it is definitely $20...

Yup. I'm here right now and it is definitely $20 for a car. (Or $40 for preferred)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 04:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Not sure if i can answer exactly whether you...

Not sure if i can answer exactly whether you could cope. But to answer some questions...

Yes you sit in a motor cycle like position leaning forward with 3d glasses.

There are 16 such bikes per...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Jul 17, 02:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,849
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Great post. We were also in the park for rope...

Great post. We were also in the park for rope drop on the same day although we were slightly later (Dinosaur 33 :)).

Incidentally from there it is about a 6-7 min walk. We just missed the tram so...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Jul 17, 03:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,312
Posted By chezfraser
Similarly, but not quite so lucky as Angcap...

Similarly, but not quite so lucky as Angcap above... we did FoP with no fastpass today.

We arrived in queue at barriers at 8.10... queues weren't too bad. At 8.15 they started letting people...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Jun 17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By chezfraser
Yup. I cut way back on the amount of cash I...

Yup. I cut way back on the amount of cash I ordered last time after realising that almost everyone takes cards.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 19 Jun 17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,042
Posted By chezfraser
Don't remember Irn Bru, but when we were out in...

Don't remember Irn Bru, but when we were out in 2015, our local Walmart also had a stand with Tunnock's tea cakes, caramel wafers, logs etc.
Forum: General Chat 18 Jun 17, 12:15 PM
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Views: 531
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Wow. Sounds fantastic. Hope she has a great time.

Wow. Sounds fantastic. Hope she has a great time.
Forum: General Chat 18 Jun 17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Good luck and bon voyage...

To all the students on the Disney international cultural program flying out to Orlando this weekend. 10 weeks of magical memories coming up. 😀

And if you are in Disney Springs... Landing or West...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jun 17, 12:07 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,811
Posted By chezfraser
Mobile Good luck with that for FoP. Been trying to book...

Good luck with that for FoP. Been trying to book it at 30 day mark on each of the last 13 days. Think i'll be in at rope drop instead. Anyone know what sort of queue to expect after the youngsters...
Forum: General Chat 1 Jun 17, 09:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,399
Posted By chezfraser
Yup. Not long now. Got some ADRs...

Yup. Not long now. Got some ADRs (BoG/Skippers/Beaches&Cream/Tuskers) but staying offsite so 30 day FP window starts for our visit starts in 2 days. I'm feeling deja vu regarding queues for Pandora...
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