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Forum: Accommodation 24 Mar 24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 564
Posted By HFJohnson
For theming POR or POFQ would always have been my...

For theming POR or POFQ would always have been my choice but we stayed at Caribbean Beach last time and we liked it more that I expected to plus having the skyliner made such a difference. It's a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Mar 24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By HFJohnson
Thanks, that's really helpful. We're also...

Thanks, that's really helpful.

We're also staying at the Charles Lindberg hotel while we're at the park - it sounds great.
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Mar 24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By HFJohnson
Accomodation recommendations - near Cologne/between Strasbourg + Calais

We're off to Europe in the summer to visit Phantasialand and Europapark, and driving seemed to be the best option.

So, we are taking the Eurotunnel and need to find somewhere to stay near...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By HFJohnson
Thanks for the replies - May it is then!

Thanks for the replies - May it is then!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By HFJohnson
Which week in 2025 - end April or early May

I'm considering a cheeky solo trip for my 50th next year so I'm trying to find a balance between good weather and lower (if possible) crowd levels. I feel like April or May would be one of the best...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Mar 24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By HFJohnson
We ended up in the top end of Aruba which I was...

We ended up in the top end of Aruba which I was initially disappointed about but it turned out to be ideal for us as we were just a few steps from the Riviera skyliner station and a short walk to the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Mar 24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By HFJohnson
I don't think there's a limit on how many rides...

I don't think there's a limit on how many rides you can stack.

In terms of booking the next ride, you can do this as soon as you've tapped into the first ride, when your ride window has finished...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Mar 24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By HFJohnson
As a previous poster has said, plan to get your...

As a previous poster has said, plan to get your first ride booked in at 7am - start with the most popular rides like Jungle Cruise or Peter Pan and you could well end up with a time after 2pm anyway...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By HFJohnson
I think they were offering free dining with their...

I think they were offering free dining with their packages but it turned out to be an "error" and they backtracked.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Feb 24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,000
Posted By HFJohnson
I wish I'd known this was a thing when I was...

I wish I'd known this was a thing when I was younger.

Do you think they ever get applications from people in their 40s or 50s? (I'm only half joking - the idea of taking a year out in Florida...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Feb 24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 347
Posted By HFJohnson
Thanks for the replies and great suggestions...

Thanks for the replies and great suggestions. Cobh sounds lovely - we'll have between around 10 am and 7pm (flight back leaves at 9.45) so getting there and back should be doable.
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Feb 24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 347
Posted By HFJohnson
Cork city recommendations

A friend and I have impulsively booked a day trip to Cork city in a couple of weeks. Does anyone have any recommendations/must-sees, including great places to eat?

Thanks!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Jan 24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By HFJohnson
As it's just one day and just the two of you I...

As it's just one day and just the two of you I think I would splash out for Genie+ so you can get the most out of the day. If you plan to be there all day it won't be a problem if you can't get times...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 25 Jan 24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,390
Posted By HFJohnson
Japan and Tokyo Disney are on my possible list...

Japan and Tokyo Disney are on my possible list for next year but hearing about big queues there worries me a bit as my DH would hate it. Does anyone else have any experience of this and if there are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jan 24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By HFJohnson
August v September - weather?

We last visited in August 2022 and while we just about managed with the heat, we got a bit fed up with the rain. Next time we have a bit more flexibility as we have to fit around uni term dates...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 13 Jan 24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By HFJohnson
The other exit is at the far end of the RER...

The other exit is at the far end of the RER platform and you can only use it if you want to enter or exit the station with a ticket. You can't use it as a cut through unfortunately.
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 12 Jan 24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,925
Posted By HFJohnson
Darn, I'm so easily influenced! To be fair though...

Darn, I'm so easily influenced! To be fair though I've had my eye on Roka bags for a while so even if it's not exactly what I would have ordered I'm still getting a good deal.

I've order a large...
Forum: General Chat 5 Jan 24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,091
Posted By HFJohnson
You need to have a think about what, if any,...

You need to have a think about what, if any, cover you'll need at that point. If your mortgage is covered then what are the other financial implications if you were to die? Will anyone you leave...
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Nov 23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 460
Posted By HFJohnson
Phantasialand - booking for 2024

Does anyone know when hotel bookings for 2024 might be available? I'm wanting to book for August but all dates past February are blocked out.

Thanks
Forum: General Chat 21 Nov 23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 206
Posted By HFJohnson
US to UK delivery service?

I'd like to order something that's only available in the US and was wondering if there are companies that will accept deliveries and forward them on UK. Is there such a thing and has anyone ever used...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 13 Sep 23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,237
Posted By HFJohnson
As far as I've seen the Ibis is almost always...

As far as I've seen the Ibis is almost always under Ł100 a night. If you did want something even cheaper then the Ibis budget is right next door and just a few steps from the RER. It is very basic...
Forum: General Chat 11 Sep 23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,620
Posted By HFJohnson
This isn't strictly true while both parties are...

This isn't strictly true while both parties are still alive. This sort of situation only applies when one person dies without a will and the spouse receives a certain value, with the rest being split...
Forum: General Chat 8 Sep 23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,980
Posted By HFJohnson
You will probably need to increase your dose as...

You will probably need to increase your dose as your body adjusts. Adding in testosterone, if you can get it, could also help with your energy levels.
Forum: Accommodation 6 Sep 23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,860
Posted By HFJohnson
We've gone the opposite way as ours have got...

We've gone the opposite way as ours have got older. We really enjoyed our villa stay when they were 11 and 14 but when we went last year they were 15 and 18 we found the villa more restrictive as we...
Forum: General Chat 4 Sep 23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,980
Posted By HFJohnson
What level of oestrogen are you on? It sounds...

What level of oestrogen are you on? It sounds like you may need to up your dose.
Forum: General Chat 1 Sep 23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,980
Posted By HFJohnson
The thing is there is no "other side" of...

The thing is there is no "other side" of menopause. The lost hormones are never replaced naturally leaving women at much higher risk of dementia, heart issues, strokes, osteoporosis etc. There is...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 30 Aug 23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 587
Posted By HFJohnson
You can also travel via Paris Gare du Nord and...

You can also travel via Paris Gare du Nord and take the RER to DLP (it takes about an hour). It's a bit harder to navigate than the change at Lille, especially if you have lots of bags or small...
Forum: General Chat 26 Aug 23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By HFJohnson
I did it last year and even though I'd taken part...

I did it last year and even though I'd taken part in lots of races previously I wasn't really prepared for how big a race it is! I would just advise her to be prepared to wait around a bit as it...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Aug 23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,570
Posted By HFJohnson
I guess it depends how much you plan to go...

I guess it depends how much you plan to go offsite. When we were onsite last year we didn't have a car and didn't miss it at all. We were at CBR though so had the benefit of the skyliner though so...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 21 Aug 23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By HFJohnson
My current one is dark green and black with my...

My current one is dark green and black with my photo and shareholder details on the back. I think they all have an expiry date of January (I think) 2027 too.
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,394
Posted By HFJohnson
My niece is there so we have been following the...

My niece is there so we have been following the news over the last few days. It's a real shame for all the scouts involved but it sounds like they are still having a great time and the scout leaders...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Jul 23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By HFJohnson
Phantasialand and Europa Park - getting there

For those that have been, how did you get there? I'm having trouble deciding if it would be better to fly and catch train, fly and hire a car or a combination. Has anyone done anything similar and...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By HFJohnson
I also had no way to print them on the way back...

I also had no way to print them on the way back so just saved all four to my iphone wallet and scanned them for each person as they went through.

Also no issues with Ryanair - they got us from A...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Jul 23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,215
Posted By HFJohnson
Before the skyliner I would always choose POR as...

Before the skyliner I would always choose POR as I prefer the theming (the rooms are basically the same) but we stayed at CBR last year and the skyliner was fab so that probably has the edge now.
...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Jul 23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,270
Posted By HFJohnson
We've also stayed in Sue's villa and the location...

We've also stayed in Sue's villa and the location is ideal for Disney. We stayed further down the 192 last year and the extra drive just didn't work as well for us. We stayed onsite at Universal for...
Forum: General Chat 13 Jul 23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,104
Posted By HFJohnson
She might want to try calling HMRC and discussing...

She might want to try calling HMRC and discussing it with them. My DD was being overtaxed because they had the wrong tax code. A relatively quick phone call got it fixed and she got the tax back...
Forum: General Chat 12 Jul 23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By HFJohnson
It just occurred to me that it might be whatsapp...

It just occurred to me that it might be whatsapp so I have messaged her back to check.

I've also confirmed I have internet.

Thanks
Forum: General Chat 12 Jul 23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By HFJohnson
Does anyone know what wapp is on a mobile phone

We are renting a villa in Majorca via VRBO soon and the owner has asked if I have mobile phone with wapp so they can send us the directions. I feel like I'm fairly up to date with technology but I...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Jul 23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By HFJohnson
Thanks for the replies everyone! ...

Thanks for the replies everyone!



Interesting - we are also staying in a VRBO villa near Sineu! Are there any restaurants in the town or elsewhere you'd specifically recommend?

Noted re the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Jul 23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By HFJohnson
Majorca with 2 teens - recommendations

We are off to Majorca soon with two older teens and would love some recommendations for things to do, best beaches, great restaurants etc.

We are staying in a villa near the centre of the island...
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