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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,519
Posted By OrlandoNick
My daughter wasn’t keen on the shape of the...

My daughter wasn’t keen on the shape of the toilet seats and was petrified of the automatic flushers at the parks so a way around it was to locate the bathrooms that did not have automatic flushers...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Jul 22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,202
Posted By OrlandoNick
Florian Fortescue’s is an ice cream parlour in...

Florian Fortescue’s is an ice cream parlour in Diagon Alley that serves tasty ice creams. Mythos restaurant is a good restaurant too and has nice views across the lake.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jun 22, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,460
Posted By OrlandoNick
I agree with Jaspercat, I try to get the earlier...

I agree with Jaspercat, I try to get the earlier flight too going to Orlando because I find the day can become a very long one - one time we had delays on the flight, then it took ages for our cases...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Jun 22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,272
Posted By OrlandoNick
The advice for the different hotels at the...

The advice for the different hotels at the terminals is really useful - thank you.
Does anyone know if Virgin will be opening their twilight check in soon at LHR?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Jun 22, 11:23 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 25,878
Posted By OrlandoNick
Many years ago we waited for ages at the Animal...

Many years ago we waited for ages at the Animal Kingdom bus stop for the Disney coach back to our hotel, the Yacht Club. I swear that AK is in the hottest place in Orlando and we were frazzled by...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,063
Posted By OrlandoNick
We’ve done Universal only stays and are going...

We’ve done Universal only stays and are going back in August too and recommend it. We stay at the deluxe resorts which include the front of line passes which means that we get to enjoy some lie-ins...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Mar 22, 10:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,144
Posted By OrlandoNick
The first time I went to Orlando I was in awe at...

The first time I went to Orlando I was in awe at the rides and attractions, we went to Universal on the first day of our holiday and sat down for Terminator - it was the first time of experiencing 3D...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,988
Posted By OrlandoNick
I loved planning our Disney holidays and to me...

I loved planning our Disney holidays and to me the Excel spreadsheet and diarised notes to book restaurants and Fastpasses was part of the fun, I enjoyed the rope drop and being the early bird but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Nov 20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,853
Posted By OrlandoNick
Same thing happened with me Bluetrekker - EA...

Same thing happened with me Bluetrekker - EA contacted me when the new deal came out and with the rebooking I saved £££s.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Nov 20, 09:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,853
Posted By OrlandoNick
I’m glad that EA came on to put their point...

I’m glad that EA came on to put their point forward. Unfortunately my Orlando trip keeps getting pushed back (for obvious reasons :spin:) but EA have been fantastic (I actually booked with them...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Nov 20, 10:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,853
Posted By OrlandoNick
I moved my booking with EA from 2020 to 2021 and...

I moved my booking with EA from 2020 to 2021 and wasn’t charged an amendment fee so maybe call them tomorrow and doublecheck.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Oct 20, 10:30 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,890
Posted By OrlandoNick
I rebooked this year’s holiday to next year (two...

I rebooked this year’s holiday to next year (two weeks onsite in August) and for the first time this week I’m starting to doubt that we will go in 2021. I’m not a huge fan of meet and greets,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Oct 20, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By OrlandoNick
Also carry a small ziplock bag in your park bag...

Also carry a small ziplock bag in your park bag with a couple of plasters, sachet of Calpol, couple of painkillers etc (the main medical bag can be left in the hotel room), this will help you deal...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Oct 20, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By OrlandoNick
What an exciting trip you’ll have. I agree with...

What an exciting trip you’ll have. I agree with the comments about using a buggy (a cheap one is fine). Even if your child is a good walker at home the buggy really comes in handy for the longer...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,829
Posted By OrlandoNick
Same here - we had a booking at the Beach Club...

Same here - we had a booking at the Beach Club and as a result of the new offer we changed to the Yacht Club and it has reduced the cost by a lot of money. Whether or not we actually get to go is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,840
Posted By OrlandoNick
Hi op, Your post gave me a chuckle because...

Hi op,
Your post gave me a chuckle because I’ve often questioned my sanity when it comes to the Orlando holidays so from one nut to another nut :wavey:

I have carried this year’s holiday over to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Sep 20, 10:20 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 28,201
Posted By OrlandoNick
I agree I will find it difficult to justify...

I agree I will find it difficult to justify spending money on the Yachtclub without a dining deal and the ability to park hop. We will probably drop down a level or even stay offsite.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 20, 06:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By OrlandoNick
Thank you to everyone that has commented and...

Thank you to everyone that has commented and advised - I didn’t realise that the US flights get released at a later date so I’ll hang on for a bit longer.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 20, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By OrlandoNick
Thank you Bozza, I’ve just removed the internal...

Thank you Bozza, I’ve just removed the internal flights from the dummy booking and it’s already looking much better. Do you have any idea why I cannot seem to get a direct flight from any London...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By OrlandoNick
Flight prices

Hello, is anyone else having difficulties with flights for August 2021? We’re a family of four hoping for a multi stay next August (London to NYC, NYC to Orlando then Orlando back to London). I’m...
Forum: General Chat 10 Jul 20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,015
Posted By OrlandoNick
There are some great ideas here - thank you. ...

There are some great ideas here - thank you. Over the years we’ve bought the souvenir glasses from various restaurants so they’ll be coming out this August.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jul 20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,657
Posted By OrlandoNick
It sounds lovely! I think if I’ve learnt...

It sounds lovely! I think if I’ve learnt anything from Covid (apart from how precious a commodity loo roll is :tongue:) is to enjoy life whilst you can. I had to cancel our three week Orlando trip...
Forum: General Chat 8 Jul 20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,385
Posted By OrlandoNick
I was speaking to one of the teachers at my son’s...

I was speaking to one of the teachers at my son’s secondary school and he’s quite concerned the effect that lockdown will have on children. The teacher said that he’d noticed that his year 10 pupils,...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jun 20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,015
Posted By OrlandoNick
For those not going this year...

This is (hopefully) a more light hearted thread for those who us who have had to cancel our Orlando trips this year. We had to cancel our August 2020 trip due to Covid but we’re lucky in that we’ve...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jun 20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 34,851
Posted By OrlandoNick
I feel like I’m in the Twilight Zone...

I feel like I’m in the Twilight Zone (unfortunately not on the Tower of Terror :d:). I love Disney planning but planning this far ahead for next August is crazy. I get that things will change...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,948
Posted By OrlandoNick
It is disappointing to have to cancel a holiday...

It is disappointing to have to cancel a holiday isn’t it. We had a three week trip planned for August (two weeks YBC and one week Royal Pacific) and this time I’d booked all the little extras that I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 May 20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1,106
Views: 167,808
Posted By OrlandoNick
Thank you Op for setting this thread up. Wow...

Thank you Op for setting this thread up. Wow what a confusing time for those wishing to go to Disney this year. Our family holiday was scheduled for this August (staying at the Y&BC with free...
Forum: Accommodation 10 May 20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,659
Posted By OrlandoNick
We have stayed at both hotels. A plus for YC is a...

We have stayed at both hotels. A plus for YC is a guaranteed balcony and a plus for BC is that it’s closer to Epcot. Personally we love both hotels and simply go with whatever hotel is cheaper.
Forum: General Chat 9 May 20, 05:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,064
Posted By OrlandoNick
We bought a lay-z spa too (the St Tropez) a few...

We bought a lay-z spa too (the St Tropez) a few years back and enjoy it although we do pack it away in the winter. We’ll no doubt be using it more this summer since I cancelled our Orlando trip for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By OrlandoNick
We were booked with EA for August this year but...

We were booked with EA for August this year but moved our booking to next year due to Covid and the change over with Myah@EA was easy. I have had to call the EA offices a couple of times with...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Apr 20, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,088
Posted By OrlandoNick
I agree with Potterer - Club Level is handy if...

I agree with Potterer - Club Level is handy if you have kids that enjoy their snacks (and adults that enjoy the happy hour!) The on-site hotels aren’t cheap when it comes to soft drinks and snacks...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Apr 20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By OrlandoNick
We have done two weeks twice (once at Portofino...

We have done two weeks twice (once at Portofino and once at Hard Rock) and had a blast. We would visit the Universal parks in the morning and head back to the pool in the evening. We also visited...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Apr 20, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By OrlandoNick
Unfortunately I don’t have an answer but I’d be...

Unfortunately I don’t have an answer but I’d be interested in knowing what the crowds are like. Hopefully somebody will come along soon with some advice.
Forum: Accommodation 22 Apr 20, 07:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,088
Posted By OrlandoNick
We love staying onside at the Universal hotels...

We love staying onside at the Universal hotels because we get to explore the parks without missing out on rides if the queues are too long, get to ride multiple times etc because of the front of line...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,433
Posted By OrlandoNick
Wow your situation sounds so unfair and...

Wow your situation sounds so unfair and frustrating. Have you tried social media for the main company such tweeting a message via Twitter, FB, Instagram etc? sometimes a public system works. Good...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 20, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By OrlandoNick
I’m often looking at pricing up our next holiday...

I’m often looking at pricing up our next holiday to Orlando and I must say every time in recent years I’ve looked at prices Virgin is always the more expensive. The comments above re MyMagic...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 71,688
Posted By OrlandoNick
We’re due to go in August for three weeks (one...

We’re due to go in August for three weeks (one week at Universal and two at Disney) but as time goes on I don’t think it will happen although there is always a glimmer of hope. I have only paid a...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Mar 20, 10:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,395
Posted By OrlandoNick
When we first starting visiting Orlando we stayed...

When we first starting visiting Orlando we stayed at villas and we loved the space, walk-in closets, two lounges, multiple bathrooms and of course the pool. Recently we’ve been staying onsite because...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Mar 20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,734
Posted By OrlandoNick
I wear crocs flipflops, I ordered a pair from...

I wear crocs flipflops, I ordered a pair from Amazon and they’ve lasted me for years. They are comfortable around the parks and dry off quickly after a water ride.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,399
Posted By OrlandoNick
Happy Planning :grin: You’ll have a great time.

Happy Planning :grin: You’ll have a great time.
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