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Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 143
Posted By Rabel
Thank you - he's currently finding pokemon scary...

Thank you - he's currently finding pokemon scary so I'm not sure he's quite ready for Universal, but we have a year to work that out!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 143
Posted By Rabel
Universal Studios for Scaredy Cats around Halloween

Hi all,

I'm late to the free dining offer, but am thinking of going to both WDW and Universal Florida in Oct 2025 with a nervous 8 year old.

For those that have done Universal before around...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 638
Posted By Rabel
We did it last year - I remember the queue for...

We did it last year - I remember the queue for the character stops as being v long but the rides that we wanted to go on were walk ons appart from Tron. It was quiet enough that we were allowed to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By Rabel
I have in the past, but do you really need it? ...

I have in the past, but do you really need it?

You may have to take it out at security and allow it to go through the scanner in a separate tray. If you are staying in a Disney property it is v...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,128
Posted By Rabel
I think they normally start selling 1 year out...

I think they normally start selling 1 year out. Have a think about which airports you can fly to/from. If you are going to hire a car then Tampa is a nice airport to arrive in.
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,036
Posted By Rabel
Congratulations, such lovely news. Lots of...

Congratulations, such lovely news. Lots of cuddles await you.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,501
Posted By Rabel
https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/disney-worl...

https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/disney-world-playgrounds/ is a good page with the park playgrounds on them! If I remember correctly a lot of the slides get hot in the sun but they should be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,501
Posted By Rabel
I hope you are very excited for your trip! Just...

I hope you are very excited for your trip! Just some general thoughts for you:
1. get a name bracelet where you can write your phone number etc on. Other options are to get badges from the gate and...
Forum: Social Groups 9 Apr 24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 24,600
Posted By Rabel
Fantastic! You will have a great time. and I hope...

Fantastic! You will have a great time. and I hope your son is looking forward to the 10k.
Forum: Social Groups 9 Apr 24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 24,600
Posted By Rabel
Well done! Let us know how the training goes. ...

Well done! Let us know how the training goes.
I've been told no for this year - just need to work on DH a little more for 2026:-)
Forum: Social Groups 7 Apr 24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 602
Views: 24,600
Posted By Rabel
So tempted - it's like you can see my browser...

So tempted - it's like you can see my browser history.

Don't think I can this year though... Are you tempted?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Mar 24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,501
Posted By Rabel
Ear defenders for protection against the hand...

Ear defenders for protection against the hand dryers in the bathrooms. Glow sticks to keep track of them in the dark...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Mar 24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,547
Posted By Rabel
I found religiously stretching my feet at the end...

I found religiously stretching my feet at the end of the day helped, but I did try to work my way up to the approximate number of steps before I went. I took a rolling ball to help with this as well...
Forum: Social Groups 15 Mar 24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3,208
Views: 112,342
Posted By Rabel
We were very lucky and got to see "the peter pan...

We were very lucky and got to see "the peter pan that goes wrong" last night in Woking. Very very funny and well worth seeing if you get the chance.
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,729
Posted By Rabel
I am sorry, you must be in a lot of pain. I hope...

I am sorry, you must be in a lot of pain. I hope you are feeling better soon.

November, however, is a great time to visit WDW. Are you going to be there for thanksgiving? We have done the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Mar 24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By Rabel
You will be in the dark for most if not all of...

You will be in the dark for most if not all of it. You will also have the hour change to deal with but I think that is the Sunday race.
We had relatively good weather so it wasn't too bad waiting...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Mar 24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By Rabel
The 5k is great fun, glad that you have signed up...

The 5k is great fun, glad that you have signed up for it. We did it with a 6 y old (put some glow sticks on them to keep track!). Waking them up was the worst bit. Try and take a plastic bag with you...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 618
Posted By Rabel
https://www.theinvisiblegift.com/ is helpful -...

https://www.theinvisiblegift.com/ is helpful - free to join and has webinars to provide support to parents.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Mar 24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By Rabel
We were there last year - the xmas decorations...

We were there last year - the xmas decorations started to go up in the other parks on 1st Nov. Magic Kingdom had some up on 2nd Nov (all Halloween decorations were down). If I remember correctly the...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 555
Posted By Rabel
True the 1 bed villa is now out of my budget but...

True the 1 bed villa is now out of my budget but as long as the studio has a microwave and some plates you will be set. The freedom of being able to feed a hungry child in the room was brilliant.
...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 555
Posted By Rabel
When we went with a young child we had a 1 bed...

When we went with a young child we had a 1 bed villa. The washer/dryer was a great addition and the fact that there was a small kitchen saved us on many occasions. I preferred that to a normal hotel...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,342
Posted By Rabel
No advice, but congratulations!

No advice, but congratulations!
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 24 Feb 24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 474
Posted By Rabel
Whoops, cross posted. Hope you have a...

Whoops, cross posted.

Hope you have a wonderful time. If you want some non-theme park food, try the garden centre just down the road. It has a good repuation (along with the pub further towards...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 24 Feb 24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 474
Posted By Rabel
I wouldn't say it would be two whole days in the...

I wouldn't say it would be two whole days in the park - we normally go for half a day and do everything that we want to do. The animal experiences are fun, but the safari isn't really worth it. I...
Forum: Social Groups 22 Feb 24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 602
Views: 24,600
Posted By Rabel
To those running the Princess events this weekend...

To those running the Princess events this weekend - sending lots of pixie dust and I hope that your tiaras stay on. Have a great race weekend.

Almost forgot - would love to hear about the race...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Feb 24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By Rabel
Bribery? Can you put Peppa Pig on your phone...

Bribery? Can you put Peppa Pig on your phone and take the photo over the top - that might keep them still for a short period of time.

I don't remember a picture need for the ESTA though, I...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 9 Feb 24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Rabel
There is a soft play there (although shut when we...

There is a soft play there (although shut when we were there). Plus the Atlantis building has a model of the international space station to crawl through. We took a 6 year old and he had fun, but...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 9 Feb 24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,769
Posted By Rabel
https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/question...

https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/question-refillable-mugs-length-stay-mean-one-resort-460362/ this seems to suggest that it is the length of stay at WDW - if so then that is v good value...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 Feb 24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,769
Posted By Rabel
We did this - purchased mugs at our first for 4...

We did this - purchased mugs at our first for 4 days and then kept them to use at our second resort. The Cast Member said to keep the receipt and they will reactivate if necessary.

What I would...
Forum: Itineraries 2 Feb 24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By Rabel
I notice that you have 10 rides highlighted for...

I notice that you have 10 rides highlighted for Animal Kingdom - do not expect to get past the sandpit in the Boneyard playground if it is open... Personal experience!

Sounds wonderful and you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jan 24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 464
Posted By Rabel
We flew back on 6th Nov 2023, there were...

We flew back on 6th Nov 2023, there were decorations up in HS and MK. The Grand Floridian House was finished (saw the construction) but not selling gingerbread houses. No decorations in Wilderness...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jan 24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,525
Posted By Rabel
Adding to the list :-) Sharpies are useful...

Adding to the list :-)

Sharpies are useful for autographs and for writing phone numbers on badges to put on the kids. We've got ID bracelets but I like the idea of tatoos.

If you are going to...
Forum: Social Groups 30 Jan 24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 602
Views: 24,600
Posted By Rabel
Might see you there then! I was also tempted by...

Might see you there then! I was also tempted by the Disneyland Halloween ones but can't face the flight with a 7 year old.
Forum: Social Groups 26 Jan 24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 24,600
Posted By Rabel
I think that there might have been a "virtual"...

I think that there might have been a "virtual" option for the races as well. These might explain the situation above as you do not need to prove that you've run them.
Forum: Social Groups 26 Jan 24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 24,600
Posted By Rabel
It is possible to do 16min/mile at a fast walk...

It is possible to do 16min/mile at a fast walk for the distances. The marathon investigation site will have a report up if there are a lot of people cutting the course. There were a lot of "club...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jan 24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,525
Posted By Rabel
Second this but pack it in the hold luggage - it...

Second this but pack it in the hold luggage - it got confiscated when my DH decided to ignore me and put it in his hand luggage
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 23 Jan 24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,563
Posted By Rabel
How rude of him! He's in the award section...

How rude of him! He's in the award section https://www.madametussauds.com/london/whats-inside/zones/awards-party/ which I think is the top floor and where you start. He's behind a barrier so you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jan 24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By Rabel
I've gone a couple of times in Jan (like Sparky,...

I've gone a couple of times in Jan (like Sparky, mostly for runDisney) and found it quieter (albeit before covid). The temperature is very variable, we would be running on ice at 6am but then...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 22 Jan 24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,563
Posted By Rabel
I can't help with the walk, but Reagents Park is...

I can't help with the walk, but Reagents Park is lovely. Just to say that Tussauds wasn't something I would go back to. It was very loud and crowded (mine wore ear defenders during the visit). We...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 22 Jan 24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,708
Posted By Rabel
Nothing when we went recently, but when DS was...

Nothing when we went recently, but when DS was smaller (3 years old) he got a free dessert from a quick service (probably because he took such a long time to chose it) and a Donald Duck toy as he was...
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