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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Feb 23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
Posted By KRBarnard
Virtual queue only and they expect spaces to be...

Virtual queue only and they expect spaces to be gone within 120 seconds. After that your only option is LL which will come in ~$100 for a family of 4 (expected to be $22pp) and these are also...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Aug 22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,340
Posted By KRBarnard
A tip for the touchscreens - take a packet of...

A tip for the touchscreens - take a packet of those old fashioned pencils with the rubber on the end, or a stylus; the screen only needs a gentle tap with one of those. I give them to the people...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Aug 22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By KRBarnard
Don't knock it off your list! My FIL only eats...

Don't knock it off your list! My FIL only eats plain, bland English food - think Sunday roast or a variation of that, and not much else. We took him to Sanaa and explained the situation. They grilled...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jul 22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 367
Posted By KRBarnard
This is just from their website I am on...

This is just from their website

I am on holiday and need urgent assistance

If you are currently on holiday and require urgent assistance from us, we have a dedicated In Resort team available...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Jul 22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,111
Posted By KRBarnard
My advice would be to buy bottled water. Florida...

My advice would be to buy bottled water. Florida water has different bacteria and chemicals in than your body will be used to. We always, always, end up with travelers tummy when we visit if we have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jun 22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,572
Posted By KRBarnard
I would recommend Andrea Lovatt. Always a very...

I would recommend Andrea Lovatt. Always a very friendly and personal service with extra little touches that go a long way to make you feel like your business has been appreciated.

She has a...
Forum: Accommodation 15 May 22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By KRBarnard
We spent Easter in Orlando and did a lot of time...

We spent Easter in Orlando and did a lot of time in Universal and Islands. Oddly enough, the Saturday we went was the quietest day out of them all - I don't know if that is because a Saturday is a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,086
Posted By KRBarnard
Our food was the same as alkel2730 has stated...

Our food was the same as alkel2730 has stated. It was awful, both the adults and kids. The chocolate pot thing and the brownie were ok but they are commercially available in supermarkets, but the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 May 22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,085
Posted By KRBarnard
Make reservations. We've just come back and it...

Make reservations. We've just come back and it was really very busy, even off-site chain restaurants had over an hour wait for an evening meal. Unless you had booked Bubba Gunps, Margheritavilla,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 May 22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,465
Posted By KRBarnard
I have solar urticaria so get prescription sun...

I have solar urticaria so get prescription sun cream, and I have super sensitive skin too. Sunsense and Ultrasun are both really good but I find they get a bit sticky in Florida heat. Eucerin do a...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 May 22, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By KRBarnard
We really enjoyed the Pirate Show. Food is decent...

We really enjoyed the Pirate Show. Food is decent and the show is really entertaining. I used Groupon to buy them at a discount but if you go on the webpage and sign up to email, they send regular...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Apr 22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 676
Posted By KRBarnard
My SIL wasn't able to as she had been randomly...

My SIL wasn't able to as she had been randomly selected for secondary screening (VA though). This is from the Air Lingus website

Unfortunately, online check-in isn’t always an option and you may...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,199
Views: 149,779
Posted By KRBarnard
We've emailed the support address. It seems they...

We've emailed the support address. It seems they reply to every email or message that is a general enquiry before the test and ignore every complaint or follow up or problem after the fact.

One...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Apr 22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,004
Posted By KRBarnard
We booked a test with Randox at the airport in...

We booked a test with Randox at the airport in the end. When the DocHQ service closed at 7pm we realised we had little chance of getting through to them in time to get sorted in the morning in enough...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,004
Posted By KRBarnard
The DocHQ Nightmare!

Possibly a dramatic title, but at the time it was an absolute nightmare.

Below is my review of DocHQ that I've just posed to Trust Pilot. What an absolute nightmare we had. Apparently they had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1,199
Views: 149,779
Posted By KRBarnard
Below is my review of DocHQ that I've just posed...

Below is my review of DocHQ that I've just posed to Trust Pilot. What an absolute nightmare we had. Apparently they had technical issues where certificates weren't being sent out. We received one of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Mar 22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,480
Posted By KRBarnard
We have booked with DocHQ although not done the...

We have booked with DocHQ although not done the test yet as we don't fly until 8th April.

Ordering and booking the tests was straightforward and only about 50% of the cost of a recovery letter. I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Mar 22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 71,852
Posted By KRBarnard
Hello! I'm excited to be at the point where I can...

Hello! I'm excited to be at the point where I can ask this question and truly believe I'll actually get on the flight 😂

MAN-MCO Friday 8th April @ 10am VS75

MCO-MAN Saturday 23rd April @ ...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Mar 22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,545
Posted By KRBarnard
Thank you! Will keep an eye on that :)

Thank you! Will keep an eye on that :)
Forum: Tickets 8 Mar 22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,059
Posted By KRBarnard
Universal and Seaworld both on the US Groupon...

Universal and Seaworld both on the US Groupon site at the moment.

Universal have several options for single and multi day tickets. They have a "buy 3 days, get 2 free" (use over 7 days) and the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Mar 22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,545
Posted By KRBarnard
Thank you, that's very helpful :) I'll see what...

Thank you, that's very helpful :) I'll see what the little one fancies out of those, and grab the usual meal deal on the way through the airport.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Mar 22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,545
Posted By KRBarnard
Thank you! Are they some sort of chicken nugget I...

Thank you! Are they some sort of chicken nugget I can see? My four year old eats what we eat at mealtimes so I wouldn't have thought about the children's meal, but then I remembered some of the awful...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Mar 22, 08:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,545
Posted By KRBarnard
Does anyone know the Virgin meal options?

As the title suggests - does anyone know what meals are being offered in Economy and Premium at the moment? Extra points if you know what the children's meal is too. Trying to decide if my 4 year old...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,262
Posted By KRBarnard
I used to have this insurance included with my...

I used to have this insurance included with my bank - I'd always paid the additional premium for existing conditions which was around £180 and then all of a sudden (and pre-covid) it went up to £800...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,262
Posted By KRBarnard
I have got excellent level of cover with Cedar...

I have got excellent level of cover with Cedar Tree who are underwritten by AXA (as almost every insurer is). I would call them directly to go through details as they can refer your application to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Dec 21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,736
Posted By KRBarnard
I don't ever want to get on your bad side if you...

I don't ever want to get on your bad side if you give out punishments like that 🤣🤣
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Nov 21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,769
Posted By KRBarnard
Discovery cove have wetsuits up to an 18XL. A...

Discovery cove have wetsuits up to an 18XL. A size 22/24 is about. 6XL.

XSmall is a UK 6
Small is a UK 8
Medium is a UK 10
Large is a UK 12
XL is a UK 14
2XL is a UK 16
3XL is a UK 18
4XL...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Nov 21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,287
Posted By KRBarnard
I know this is how Fastpass operated, my question...

I know this is how Fastpass operated, my question is more about if the ratio's are similar? I have been to Disney 20 times since 1997 and can honestly say that I did not think that quite so many...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Nov 21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,287
Posted By KRBarnard
Is this true re: Lighting Lane ratio's?

I have just read an article which I shall link below, that sets out the ratio of Lightning Lane riders to Standby Lane riders. It sounds alarming. Do you think this is credible information? Does...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Oct 21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,491
Posted By KRBarnard
I have taken controlled substances with me. I...

I have taken controlled substances with me. I needed a letter from prescribing consultant or doctor and a copy of the prescription dated within 3 months of travel. All medication had to be in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Oct 21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,562
Posted By KRBarnard
Thank you! Ours has changed 8th-20th April both...

Thank you! Ours has changed 8th-20th April both ways. Picked new seats as we had been separated.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Oct 21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By KRBarnard
Offer is for visits before March 10th which is...

Offer is for visits before March 10th which is before we go :( such a shame! Fingers crossed for a deal on Black Friday 🤞
Forum: Accommodation 24 Sep 21, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,416
Posted By KRBarnard
There are lots of restaurants nearby that are...

There are lots of restaurants nearby that are great value. Have a look at
- Miller's Ale House
- Olive Garden
- Bahama Breeze
- Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse

For breakfast, there is a...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Sep 21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,416
Posted By KRBarnard
Yep, another vote for the Rosen Inn @ Pointe...

Yep, another vote for the Rosen Inn @ Pointe Orlando. 2 Queen Beds, good size bathroom, under counter sized fridge (they call it "mini"), coffee maker, kettle (on request) and a small table with two...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Sep 21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,227
Posted By KRBarnard
It depends what interests your children have...

It depends what interests your children have really. My son will be almost 5 when we plan to go next and he is really into Marvel Superheroes and Dinosaurs. He will get more out of Universal and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Sep 21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 969
Views: 137,215
Posted By KRBarnard
So, my sis-in-law was on the MAN-JFK flight on...

So, my sis-in-law was on the MAN-JFK flight on 28th September. Turns out they had changed her flight to be MAN-AMS-JFK which she obviously didn't want. She held out until this week to see if any more...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 969
Views: 137,215
Posted By KRBarnard
Our flights were cancelled last Thursday. I went...

Our flights were cancelled last Thursday. I went on the website, complete the rebooking form with our new dates and submitted. Not heard a thing from them. Logged onto our Virgin Atlantic account...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 21, 09:41 PM
Replies: 969
Views: 137,215
Posted By KRBarnard
If it's a package, you'll be booked with Virgin...

If it's a package, you'll be booked with Virgin Holidays. Similar process to rebook but you need to use the information from their site. Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays aren't the same people.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By KRBarnard
In our experience June is hot, some days are wet...

In our experience June is hot, some days are wet and stormy, and every day is very busy. American kids break up for Summer Holidays in June and it was crazy busy, especially at weekends. We usually...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Sep 21, 08:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,953
Posted By KRBarnard
What are your dates? I'll have a look and see if...

What are your dates? I'll have a look and see if it's different when I login.
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