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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 May 20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 18,269
Posted By smnth134
It definitely seems like something bigger is...

It definitely seems like something bigger is going on behind the scenes!

We're due to fly at the end of August (package with VH) and have been keeping an eye on VH's prices for next year. I've...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 18, 09:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By smnth134
Thanks for the tips Livvyloo1991 & MaxPower! ...

Thanks for the tips Livvyloo1991 & MaxPower!

Rescuer - We had the same chat with Virgin to check re luggage and got the same response so should be fine. Will report back soon - we fly in 12 days!...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Sep 18, 07:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By smnth134
Hi disneydollar :wavey: We fly this route in...

Hi disneydollar :wavey:

We fly this route in just under 2 weeks - eek!

When we booked we had baggage info attached to our confirmation email which states the baggage allowances for Virgin...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jun 18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,186
Posted By smnth134
Mobile We’re doing this route in September and looking...

We’re doing this route in September and looking forward to trying it! We are also in North Birmingham Orlandoamber and the thought of a 20 min drive home when we land back at BHX, even with a long...
Forum: Accommodation 28 May 18, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile Yes, we’re booked direct. We have called...

Yes, we’re booked direct.

We have called Disney back now and moved to Kidani with a savannah view.

It was Dale this morning (who called me following my email) that mentioned a savannah view...
Forum: Accommodation 28 May 18, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
There's only the two of us so we actually prefer...

There's only the two of us so we actually prefer the idea of one bed and more floor space.

I've been watching room tours on youtube all morning, though I'm yet to see a room with the sofa bed...
Forum: Accommodation 28 May 18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile We are going at a similar time looking at your...

We are going at a similar time looking at your countdown...I think it’s down to all 4 options being available in Sept/early Oct.

I’m currently making a list of pros and cons for Kidani. As much...
Forum: Accommodation 28 May 18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile I emailed Disney yesterday using the email quoted...

I emailed Disney yesterday using the email quoted on here and received a call from Dale this morning.

We were previously offered what seem to be the 4 main options - Kidani, OKW, SSR and BWI.
...
Forum: Accommodation 18 May 18, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Thank you so much. I think i might get back on...

Thank you so much. I think i might get back on the phone to them then!

Serious congrats on that result, have an amazing time! :d: :d:
Forum: Accommodation 18 May 18, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
I would like to know this too, if it's not too...

I would like to know this too, if it's not too much trouble?

Did you have a standard room at AKL too? Sorry if you've already said earlier in this thread... i can barely keep up :spin:

We were...
Forum: Accommodation 14 May 18, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
As greeny1968 has said above, moves currently...

As greeny1968 has said above, moves currently being offered are:

Boardwalk Inn (seems to be garden view if no standard available for your dates)

Kidani Village (reported to be savannah view,...
Forum: Accommodation 14 May 18, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile I couldn’t agree more! If you do manage to call...

I couldn’t agree more! If you do manage to call up, I’d be interested to know what they have to say...if you don’t ask you don’t get, right?

Hahaha I like your logic, but I think I’m more likely...
Forum: Accommodation 14 May 18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile This is exactly what I keep thinking. After...

This is exactly what I keep thinking. After getting over the initial shock, I think we’ve come to terms with travelling to get to the pool...but I can’t help but feel like those of us deciding to...
Forum: Accommodation 9 May 18, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Yeah of course. I’m concerned the animals will be...

Yeah of course. I’m concerned the animals will be encouraged away from the areas near the hotel too, regardless of the fact the Uzima pool is on the one side and away from most of the Savannahs.
...
Forum: Accommodation 9 May 18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile I agree! I won’t believe it 100% until Disney...

I agree! I won’t believe it 100% until Disney confirm. I don’t know what “some refurbishment projects” means but maybe its a touch of paint here and there...fingers crossed!
Forum: Accommodation 9 May 18, 03:39 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile Have a look at YorkshireT’s post earlier on in...

Have a look at YorkshireT’s post earlier on in the thread, apparently refurb is going on from August until 2019 on Jambo House itself. The only place I’ve been able to find the info is on dvcrequest...
Forum: Accommodation 9 May 18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile These are the exact thoughts that were going...

These are the exact thoughts that were going through my head last night!

It honestly wouldn’t surprise me if Disney have to relocate some animals but decide to keep quiet about it - I can just...
Forum: Accommodation 8 May 18, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile If Disney don’t sort something out for you, there...

If Disney don’t sort something out for you, there is no hope!

As soon as I saw the email I knew there would be people in this exact situation as I remember AKL being an option. I hope they sort...
Forum: Accommodation 8 May 18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile Oh really? I know refurbishments are...

Oh really?

I know refurbishments are unavoidable but it hasn’t been a good year or two for Disney on that front has it :)
Forum: Accommodation 8 May 18, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile It definitely does! I wonder if they will...

It definitely does!

I wonder if they will try and do something similar to CBR and offer an amount on gift cards for each night?
Forum: Accommodation 8 May 18, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,011
Posted By smnth134
Mobile They oversold a lot of the DVC allocation so had...

They oversold a lot of the DVC allocation so had to re-allocate and upgrade lots of people to resorts like Beach Club etc for Sept/Oct/Nov 2018 holidays I believe :)
Forum: Accommodation 8 May 18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,481
Views: 223,513
Posted By smnth134
Mobile Just had the same email too! I’m absolutely...

Just had the same email too!

I’m absolutely gutted as it’s our first time on site!

Following with interest to see what Disney say - no option to cancel as our flights are all sorted! I doubt...
Forum: Accommodation 8 May 18, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,011
Posted By smnth134
Mobile We’ve just received the same email, we’re there...

We’ve just received the same email, we’re there from 27th September and the pool was one of the main draws for us too!

Gutted. This will be our first time on site and we had planned to relax a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Apr 18, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By smnth134
Mobile Thanks everyone! I think we will go for an...

Thanks everyone!

I think we will go for an intermediate then.

Luckily there’s not much price difference between econ and intermediate at the moment!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Apr 18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By smnth134
Boot/Trunk Space

What is the minimum size car you would recommend for 3 adults with 1 large case and hand luggage each?

We're not bothered about leg room etc, we just want to make sure we can fit in all the...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 8 Apr 18, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By smnth134
I've just come across your pre-trip report after...

I've just come across your pre-trip report after searching for mention of Columbus Day and noticed we will be there at the exact same time (we were also there in Sept 2016) :grin:!

We're flying...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 18, 10:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By smnth134
Thank you! I'm hoping it will be a little bit...

Thank you! I'm hoping it will be a little bit quieter as our flight is the end of September!



Thank you, that sounds relatively easy. We are flying with Flybe to GLA but our tickets are booked...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By smnth134
Indirect via Glasgow

Has anybody flown internally via Glasgow and then onto MCO?

We managed to get a really good deal flying BHX - GLA - MCO for September but it doesn't seem to be a popular route/new.

I presume...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 35,808
Posted By smnth134
Mobile We finally booked flights today for September,...

We finally booked flights today for September, flying BHX – GLA – MCO with Virgin.

We’ve never flown this route before but the prices were the cheapest we’ve seen so far for any UK route to MCO!...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 30 Jan 18, 10:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,953
Posted By smnth134
I SEE THE LIZARD! He's upside down! ...

I SEE THE LIZARD! He's upside down!

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/104509/54748e6f349928.jpg

I promise you that this is some sort of miracle as I can barely do a spot-the-difference...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jan 18, 06:26 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 35,808
Posted By smnth134
Flights from LGW to MCO on 27th September have...

Flights from LGW to MCO on 27th September have disappeared today for every class. Does anybody know what is going on?

Flights on the 28th, 29th and 30th Sept have disappeared too, along with...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jan 18, 10:53 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 35,808
Posted By smnth134
Mobile We need to fly on 27th Sept too as we have AKL...

We need to fly on 27th Sept too as we have AKL booked for 2 weeks! We wanted to fly from Manchester as it was great in May but there aren’t any flights showing from Manchester on a Thursday in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Apr 17, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,419
Posted By smnth134
Me too! I desperately need an early morning...

Me too! I desperately need an early morning Safari at AK :cry: Hopefully they will sort it soon... or give us free fastpasses for the day :d:
Forum: Accommodation 5 Apr 17, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,782
Posted By smnth134
Mobile For some reason they still don't have any rooms...

For some reason they still don't have any rooms other than suites for my dates...going to have to patiently wait I think 🙈
Forum: Accommodation 4 Apr 17, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,782
Posted By smnth134
Mobile Ooh thanks Bellasmummy, I think we're going to do...

Ooh thanks Bellasmummy, I think we're going to do the same for 2018 and book AKL on Thursday when free dining is released in full. I'm also worried about the rooms selling out and even though there...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Apr 17, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,782
Posted By smnth134
Mobile Ooh interesting! Thanks! We're actually torn...

Ooh interesting! Thanks!

We're actually torn between AKL and Contemporary so maybe this will give us some time to make up our minds :)

Did you like it there?
Forum: Accommodation 3 Apr 17, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,782
Posted By smnth134
Mobile Contemporary 2018 with Free DDP

Does anybody know why standard rooms here are not showing for 2018?

We're looking at dates in September/October but only the suite is available at £14k...

Orlando Attractions have also said its...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Apr 17, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 954
Posted By smnth134
It is! I was on the app the second it turned 12pm...

It is! I was on the app the second it turned 12pm as I had looked yesterday at about half 12 and there were none left for 1st May. I still think i have no chance getting of getting a FP for Frozen...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Apr 17, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 954
Posted By smnth134
I booked a FP for this today for 2nd May. It...

I booked a FP for this today for 2nd May.

It looks like FP are going very fast for ROL as they ran out after 5 minutes. I have also read somewhere that even with a FP you're not guaranteed a seat...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Mar 17, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By smnth134
Thanks both! Frozen custard?! WHAT?! I...

Thanks both!

Frozen custard?! WHAT?! I think I need to go to just try that haha
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