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Forum: Accommodation 16 Mar 23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,216
Posted By alvin_purple
Be aware that you can't over pay with the...

Be aware that you can't over pay with the voucher. For example, If the room (minus tax) is £237 you can't use a £240 voucher.
Vouchers go up in £15 increments, so for the example above the max...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,861
Posted By alvin_purple
Did it back in 2019 when Magical Express was...

Did it back in 2019 when Magical Express was still a thing. Very late arrival and didn't fancy the drive at would have been 3am back home. Seemed a shame to stay one night so booked two nights in POP...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,600
Posted By alvin_purple
Going with a larger group offers the option of a...

Going with a larger group offers the option of a villa holiday. By far an overall more enjoyable experience for 2 families with young kids.
A good 5 bed villa in a decent location (Emerald Island...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 14,856
Posted By alvin_purple
Yes, I believe they will want to price out the UK...

Yes, I believe they will want to price out the UK visitors. US visitors spend a lot more on tickets, meals and merch per day on their short stays compared to our prolonged 2 or 3 week trips.
It's...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Aug 22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By alvin_purple
LV shooting range

Any one point me in the direction of a good range near the strip?
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Aug 22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,190
Posted By alvin_purple
If you go for the Bellagio make sure and book a...

If you go for the Bellagio make sure and book a refurbished room. The oldrooms are very dated.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jul 22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By alvin_purple
Charlotte airport short layover time

Hi,

A mate is transferring in Charlotte with a short layover time. 1-1/2 hrs. Any tips?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 22, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By alvin_purple
What ages are in your party? Younger kids are not...

What ages are in your party? Younger kids are not going to enjoy the keys compared to Disney.
Forum: Accommodation 3 Apr 22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,192
Posted By alvin_purple
Obviously all down to your own financial...

Obviously all down to your own financial circumstances. If £2K is'nt that much too you then why not?
Personally I wouldn't spend that on just upgrading a room. If I wanted to splurge I'd think...
Forum: Accommodation 1 Mar 22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,884
Posted By alvin_purple
I watched the DFBGuide review. They made some...

I watched the DFBGuide review. They made some very good points.

It’s all about the escape room type games, if you’re not willing to get involved in these interactive games then you’ll not enjoy...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 19 Feb 22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,327
Posted By alvin_purple
We've done Orlando Gun Club a couple of times...

We've done Orlando Gun Club a couple of times. Very professional set up. The cost will depend on the amount and size of ammo used. First time we went for the bigger weapons (AK47, AR15 etc) cost a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By alvin_purple
I didn't know there was an Irish site. Whats the...

I didn't know there was an Irish site. Whats the address? I tried googling wdtc ireland but no luck
Forum: Accommodation 1 Feb 22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,369
Posted By alvin_purple
Have a look at Magic Village Yards resort. It has...

Have a look at Magic Village Yards resort. It has an entrance on the Sherbeth Road, making it as close as you can get without being on-site. It's a new condo resort. Some condos have hot tubes, but...
Forum: Accommodation 1 Feb 22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By alvin_purple
That's the one shaped like a guitar with the big...

That's the one shaped like a guitar with the big casino? Haven't stayed but watch a few poker vlogs where this hotel has featured and it looks amazing. If you fancy a flutter on your last night it...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Jan 22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,824
Posted By alvin_purple
Condo is a great compromise.

Condo is a great compromise.
Forum: Accommodation 13 Jan 22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,222
Posted By alvin_purple
If you check airBnB you can search for July next...

If you check airBnB you can search for July next year to get an idea of costs for a villa close to Disney. You will want to look at the villa just below Disney in the highway 192 area.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Jan 22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,790
Posted By alvin_purple
Transport centre is supper easy and could save...

Transport centre is supper easy and could save you a day's rental. Take the Disney bus to your hotel from the airport and go collect the car the next morning. Reception will book a free shuttle...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Jan 22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 840
Posted By alvin_purple
You could bring one of those prams with the...

You could bring one of those prams with the detachable car seats for the young one?
Forum: Accommodation 3 Jan 22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,941
Posted By alvin_purple
Saw an armadillo in Emerald Island. They have a...

Saw an armadillo in Emerald Island. They have a wooded walk in the middle of the villa, saw it there.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Dec 21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 119,964
Posted By alvin_purple
Think you may have read the post wrong. The...

Think you may have read the post wrong. The person tested negative, not positive, then went about their holiday for the last two days.

Must admit I mis-read the post first time.:)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Dec 21, 09:08 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 119,964
Posted By alvin_purple
Not sure this is correct. I was pricing insurance...

Not sure this is correct. I was pricing insurance and they only covered the person who fell ill or one accompanying adult if it was a child. This was on an on-line chat. At first they kept telling me...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Dec 21, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,911
Posted By alvin_purple
Are you talking about arrival day or your first...

Are you talking about arrival day or your first full day?
Forum: Accommodation 19 Dec 21, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,415
Posted By alvin_purple
I assume its full board and half board.

I assume its full board and half board.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Dec 21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,413
Posted By alvin_purple
Last time I went a lot of places swipped the card...

Last time I went a lot of places swipped the card rather than chip and pin.
Forum: Accommodation 30 Nov 21, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,517
Posted By alvin_purple
Does anyone know if the Swan and Dolphin chage a...

Does anyone know if the Swan and Dolphin chage a resort fee and if so does that cover the parking charge also?
A google shows they charge $35 plus tax for parking so I'm thinking it's unlikely to be...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Nov 21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,893
Posted By alvin_purple
We had a 7 seater grand caravan for 7 of us last...

We had a 7 seater grand caravan for 7 of us last time. Knew before we went that the luggage was going to be a problem.
Collected the car from the Disney site before we moved to the villa. Did a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Oct 21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,316
Posted By alvin_purple
I agree that abuse is low, but I'd prefer to show...

I agree that abuse is low, but I'd prefer to show evidence. We always bring written evidence from the GP and offer it up. Disney never look at it but the Universal guest services always take a look...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Oct 21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 19,147
Posted By alvin_purple
Don't forgot parking has went up and you used to...

Don't forgot parking has went up and you used to get fastpass. By the time you add on the extra parking and Genie+ it's probably closer to £600. So the like for like price has almost doubled in 5...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Oct 21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 19,147
Posted By alvin_purple
Mazbar, I don't think everyone staying 14 nights...

Mazbar, I don't think everyone staying 14 nights would have the same food budget as yourself. I know we don't.
So I agree that in your case Disney will probably be getting more per day. But this...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Oct 21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 19,147
Posted By alvin_purple
Even with the food you have to think about it per...

Even with the food you have to think about it per day.
Yes, someone staying 14 days will spend more on food than someone staying 2 days. But when that person leaves after 2 days they're replaced...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Oct 21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 19,147
Posted By alvin_purple
If you look at it as amount spent per day in the...

If you look at it as amount spent per day in the parks I'd think the USA guests spend way more. As you say, they only spend a few days in the parks and would do all the merch in a few hits. When they...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Oct 21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,614
Posted By alvin_purple
Couldn't see it being the most scenic of road...

Couldn't see it being the most scenic of road trips. 8 or 9 hours driving a day for 2 days would do it. I'd go via Delaware just to go under the Chesapeake Bay bridge / tunnel.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Oct 21, 08:18 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 19,147
Posted By alvin_purple
Personally, I hate all the eroded perks and extra...

Personally, I hate all the eroded perks and extra costs and these will probably put me off going back to Disney.
But I’m not surprised at these tactics from Disney and can’t really disagree with...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Oct 21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,916
Posted By alvin_purple
Virgin 'stand alone' car hire worked out cheapest...

Virgin 'stand alone' car hire worked out cheapest for us last trip, no issues at all.
Full insurance included.

I wasn't even aware that Virgin did 'stand alone' car hire before seeing a tip on...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Aug 21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 956
Views: 97,185
Posted By alvin_purple
It’s clear that covid has proved to Disney they...

It’s clear that covid has proved to Disney they have no shortage of customers willing to pay top price, no matter how much the experience has been downgraded.
Just think about all the ‘perks’ that...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Jul 21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
Posted By alvin_purple
Windsor Hills doesn't have a full 'water park'...

Windsor Hills doesn't have a full 'water park' but it's pool area does have slides, lazy river etc. If that's good enough then WH would tick the rest of your boxes.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jul 21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,008
Posted By alvin_purple
Don’t forget there’s more to Orlando than Disney,...

Don’t forget there’s more to Orlando than Disney, plenty of other venues to consider.
Golden Corral, 7-Eleven or even Walmart (beside the trolleys), the list goes on and on…
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jul 21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,477
Posted By alvin_purple
Hagrids is hands down the best HP ride. It looks...

Hagrids is hands down the best HP ride. It looks scary but it's really not, it very mild compared to the 'big' coasters.
Forum: Accommodation 30 Jun 21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,900
Posted By alvin_purple
Thought about this on our last trip as we had a...

Thought about this on our last trip as we had a very late arrival (10pm). Didn't want to pickup the drive that late.
Ended up booking a budget Disney hotel using Tesco vouchers. This give us a great...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Jun 21, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By alvin_purple
Officially there is no refunds, the free...

Officially there is no refunds, the free cancellations only refers to the cash you pay towards the hotel, not vouchers.
You can ask Tesco to refund the points but they are not obliged to. I’ve had 2...
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