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Forum: General Chat 27 Aug 19, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 118,990
Posted By xmelaniee
How bizarre! I'm too scared to click through to...

How bizarre! I'm too scared to click through to see if it works anyway :d:

I've also taken to obsessively checking the booking to make sure our seats are the same just in case! :d:
Forum: General Chat 27 Aug 19, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 118,990
Posted By xmelaniee
We’re on the later flight on the 28th and have...

We’re on the later flight on the 28th and have the option to move the date within MMB, though haven’t checked it to see if it works :d:

You think they’d be hoping people want to move considering...
Forum: General Chat 27 Aug 19, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 118,990
Posted By xmelaniee
From reading other forums and twitter I really...

From reading other forums and twitter I really believe they're flagging flights before/after the strike days in the hope that people move their flight days to allow spaces for those on cancelled...
Forum: General Chat 24 Aug 19, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 118,990
Posted By xmelaniee
Such a frustrating experience being handled...

Such a frustrating experience being handled awfully. We're due to fly back on the 28th MCO to LGW and our flight is red and is unable to book online. I'm assuming this is because if the strikes on...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Mar 19, 11:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,267
Posted By xmelaniee
I think that's just DLP isn't it? I don't think...

I think that's just DLP isn't it? I don't think anything's confirmed for WDW :)
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By xmelaniee
Are they offering you an interview or asking if...

Are they offering you an interview or asking if you'd like to apply?

I get asked all the time on LinkedIn by recruiters would I consider a position, but realistically I think they're just putting...
Forum: Social Groups 13 Jan 19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 9,051
Posted By xmelaniee
Yaaay for 2019 weddings! We're getting married on...

Yaaay for 2019 weddings! We're getting married on the 6th July 2019 so not for 173 days!

If I'm being honest after the stress of wedding planning I'm more looking forward to the honeymoon at this...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 18, 03:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,540
Posted By xmelaniee
We're looking for the same dates except for...

We're looking for the same dates except for Gatwick!

I'm thinking they're probably inflating them to prep for a 'sale' nearer the end of the month for black friday etc! (hopefully :))
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Aug 18, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,374
Posted By xmelaniee
When booking separately (which is always we...

When booking separately (which is always we book):

- Flights (usually direct as we prefer to fly with Virgin but you can sometimes get cheaper elsewhere or go in-direct etc)
- Accommodation (if...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Aug 18, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,133
Posted By xmelaniee
They seem to follow the same pattern each year...

They seem to follow the same pattern each year and start in mid-sept so you'll be fine in Oct :)
Forum: General Chat 31 Jul 18, 01:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,789
Posted By xmelaniee
I always have my email, name, telephone number...

I always have my email, name, telephone number and sometimes address on a tag.

I also always make sure to put a print-out in my luggage that includes:
- Addresses (both for on holiday with dates...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jul 18, 01:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,315
Posted By xmelaniee
Yes this! Everything Disney or any business do is...

Yes this! Everything Disney or any business do is to maximise profits. They obviously charge rental space to businesses and so it is in Disney's best interests for it to remain desirable.

Whilst...
Forum: Weddings and Honeymoons 30 Jul 18, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,998
Posted By xmelaniee
I don't have many tips just wanted to say...

I don't have many tips just wanted to say congratulations :D

We went on a budget a couple of years ago and I honestly think of it as one of my favourite trips!
Forum: Accommodation 24 Jul 18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 922
Posted By xmelaniee
We always use valet parking and because we like...

We always use valet parking and because we like to return to our car the morning before the flight (to put in out overnight things we don't take to Orlando) we stay at the Premier Inn and have never...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Jul 18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By xmelaniee
You need to book in advance and the times will be...

You need to book in advance and the times will be shown when you book :) https://secure.mearstransportation.com/MearsExpress/BuschGardens.asp?pos=1
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jul 18, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By xmelaniee
We've stayed here a few times! I think most of...

We've stayed here a few times! I think most of their rooms are refurbished now so you shouldn't have a problem needing to pick a particular room :)

Not sure on laundry though they always answer on...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 23 Jul 18, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,708
Posted By xmelaniee
If you show it you can usually skip the que and...

If you show it you can usually skip the que and go to the top of the list.

You also get a bonus on your birthday month of $25, though they've stopped letting you use it at the same time as the...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 16 Jul 18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,494
Posted By xmelaniee
Sephora do a huge range of roller ball perfumes!...

Sephora do a huge range of roller ball perfumes! They have such a large selection and they're super handy for your bag.

I used to buy a lot of ABH or Tarte stuff but find you can get it over here...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 29 May 18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,336
Posted By xmelaniee
Exactly this. I work in website design and we've...

Exactly this. I work in website design and we've spent months prepping our website for GDPR.

For a lot of people it means completely overhauling their privacy policies and websites to comply and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 May 18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By xmelaniee
This far out you'll only be able to book with a...

This far out you'll only be able to book with a TA (even the online ones) as flights are not released until 11 months - a year beforehand. With regards to online vs a TA in store, some say they have...
Forum: Social Groups 8 May 18, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By xmelaniee
Thank you! I can't wait, more excited for the...

Thank you! I can't wait, more excited for the honeymoon than the wedding :d::spin:
Forum: Accommodation 8 May 18, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,219
Posted By xmelaniee
We stayed at POFQ last year and absolutely love...

We stayed at POFQ last year and absolutely love it. Any building is super close to the food court / lobby / buses and the rooms are lovely.

Being so close to the food court meant we really got the...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 7 May 18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,132
Posted By xmelaniee
I was going to buy a new Mac whilst over their...

I was going to buy a new Mac whilst over their next year. Whilst you can get some good deals on branded ones like Apple, to be honest if you're looking for a basic model you're just as likely to get...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 May 18, 07:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,658
Posted By xmelaniee
Yes this, upgrade pricing is usually priced by...

Yes this, upgrade pricing is usually priced by the difference in cost between the price you paid for PE and the current cost of Upper, so it's only really possible to know if a upgrade price is good...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 18, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1,361
Views: 117,114
Posted By xmelaniee
We booked with Disney on release day of Free...

We booked with Disney on release day of Free Dining and still can't link it - Sept 2019 too :cry:
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 May 18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,385
Posted By xmelaniee
If you go to your hotel desk they can tell you if...

If you go to your hotel desk they can tell you if it's been charged to your band/room and if so, sort it out for you :)
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 4 May 18, 08:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,215
Posted By xmelaniee
Congratulations! Never too early to start...

Congratulations! Never too early to start planning, especially when it's your honeymoon! We started planning out honeymoon 2 1/2 years before we go (we don't go until Sept next year), and one year...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 May 18, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By xmelaniee
They add and remove some pretty much every month,...

They add and remove some pretty much every month, so won't be the same in Oct - but are always very new ones :D
Forum: Social Groups 2 May 18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By xmelaniee
500 days today for us until our honeymoon yaaaay!...

500 days today for us until our honeymoon yaaaay! :spin:

14th September - 28th September
5 Nights at Beach Club
9 Nights at a Villa!

Still need to book flights at the end of this year, but...
Forum: Accommodation 1 May 18, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,243
Posted By xmelaniee
We book the Premier Inn (Gatwick Manor Royal)...

We book the Premier Inn (Gatwick Manor Royal). It's not on airport property but only a matter of minutes away in the car. As we choose Valet Parking we don't like using airport hotels as it would...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Apr 18, 10:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,612
Posted By xmelaniee
We're flying with virgin so going to do the...

We're flying with virgin so going to do the Disney Springs check-in, otherwise maybe see if there is a left luggage facility anywhere near you or risk it and cover the luggage as much as possible :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 18, 10:26 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 17,190
Posted By xmelaniee
Agreed, or any way others to choose to live their...

Agreed, or any way others to choose to live their lives for that matter. :spin: More important things to worry about, like what shall I have for lunch etc. :d:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 18, 10:13 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 17,190
Posted By xmelaniee
Reasons we might book early; 1. You can access...

Reasons we might book early;
1. You can access better deals, I appreciate you say you book last minute so access last minute deals, but this is very dependant on your holiday of choice. I very much...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Apr 18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,449
Posted By xmelaniee
We just prefer the rooms styling at BC. From what...

We just prefer the rooms styling at BC. From what I've asked before, staying at either resort is pretty much the same, the main difference is the decor and the tiny time differences in walking to...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Apr 18, 10:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,449
Posted By xmelaniee
I asked the same question a while ago which might...

I asked the same question a while ago which might have more opinions for you to read through :) https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1066937

and we've decided on BC. Whilst the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 18, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2,382
Views: 277,718
Posted By xmelaniee
So excited! Just booked the Beach Club for 5...

So excited! Just booked the Beach Club for 5 nights for the Disney part of our Honeymoon! The countdown is finally on!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 18, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,382
Views: 277,718
Posted By xmelaniee
I know Disney's pricing tends to remain roughly...

I know Disney's pricing tends to remain roughly the same throughout dining- do virgins packages inc flight fluctuate or has historically there been a sale worth waiting for?

They're coming out as...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Apr 18, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,077
Posted By xmelaniee
We've found this, but only just, with BC in Sept...

We've found this, but only just, with BC in Sept 2019.

Prices inc. tickets

Disney £2423
VH £2416

So only very slight difference, but considering yesterday VH were more expensive than...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 18, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2,382
Views: 277,718
Posted By xmelaniee
Finally had time to look on the Disney website...

Finally had time to look on the Disney website and our 5 night Beach Club has increased by £120 in Sept 2019. Looking on Virgin Holidays hotel only it's looking cheaper to book through them - though...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 18, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2,382
Views: 277,718
Posted By xmelaniee
I wouldn't worry - maybe call virgin for your...

I wouldn't worry - maybe call virgin for your peace of mind but t&cs state your eligible if booked on 19th which you did :)
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