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Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 27 Apr 16, 08:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,677
Posted By akv2010
Don't be afraid to ask for something else for the...

Don't be afraid to ask for something else for the kids than what is on the kids menu, even they go sick of nuggets, burgers and pizza for 7 days!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 27 Apr 16, 08:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,677
Posted By akv2010
Our servers were useless and made no effort...

Our servers were useless and made no effort compared to other peoples. They didn't even know our names by night 7... Let alone telling us we could not have crackers while we waited for our meal...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 27 Apr 16, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,986
Posted By akv2010
Awwww... we came off the Epic in February half...

Awwww... we came off the Epic in February half term - £1500 for the 4 of us and free drinks. Weather was a bit awful for half of it but was good for the other 6 days. It's our 2nd Epic cruise...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 25 Jan 15, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By akv2010
Its always signing up to offers - we are paying...

Its always signing up to offers - we are paying £1058 for a balcony mini suite, 4 people, 7 nights Western Caribbean on the NCL Epic. We sail 2 weeks today! I still pinch myself when I look at...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Dec 14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,366
Posted By akv2010
We did it in 2010 - was exactly the same...

We did it in 2010 - was exactly the same experience then. Did not enjoy it and felt it a complete waste of money and no atmosphere.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 14, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By akv2010
We was there last October too but the mornings...

We was there last October too but the mornings and evenings were nice enough to have the top down. During the day we were generally not in the car anyway.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By akv2010
We had one last year, if it helps we got it from...

We had one last year, if it helps we got it from Alamo at Dolphin Hotel, ordered the sebring, turned up she looked at the booking said 'you do not want that one' and got another key out of the draw,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 14, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By akv2010
Brilliant news! We are flying with them in Feb...

Brilliant news! We are flying with them in Feb - nervous after reading about delays but excited about getting such a fantastic price in the kids school holidays!

Glad all went so well for you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 14, 05:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,591
Posted By akv2010
Just to add, you can fly with Norwegian direct...

Just to add, you can fly with Norwegian direct from LHR to Fort Lauderdale for £340 direct, the school holidays was just a bit more. Luggage, seat and food costs £40 more (but you do not have to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 14, 09:04 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,693
Posted By akv2010
That doesn't stop a US based travel agent from...

That doesn't stop a US based travel agent from booking it for you though. I have several contacts from our cruise and 3 or 4 of them are TA (it seems to be so easy to become a TA over there and they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 14, 10:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,693
Posted By akv2010
LOL, I was wondering too. Too many queues for...

LOL, I was wondering too. Too many queues for food maybe? As if there was never any crowds before the offered free dining?
Forum: Accommodation 14 Jan 14, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,052
Posted By akv2010
See if you can rent DVC points for Bay Lake Tower...

See if you can rent DVC points for Bay Lake Tower which is next door to Compo and is joined by a small bridge so you can walk from one to the other - look on the DVC board on this site on this site...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 14, 08:02 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,693
Posted By akv2010
Last year we paid £100 a night for PORR with free...

Last year we paid £100 a night for PORR with free dining, we was actually only needing 4 nights but I paid for 5 as we got free dining. Each mealtime our 4 (3 ad, 1 ch) QSDP meals would have cost...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,693
Posted By akv2010
If it is offered, it will not be offered until...

If it is offered, it will not be offered until around Easter time. Until then, no-one knows.

A Travel Agent is going to tell you it is not being offered as they want you to book NOW. Well,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 14, 06:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,693
Posted By akv2010
There are few people that would choose to stay...

There are few people that would choose to stay there for 2 weeks without either doing free dining or renting DVC points. Last year we did 5 nights at PORR to get free dining for our first stay and...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Jan 14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,052
Posted By akv2010
We have also stayed at both - well, kind of, we...

We have also stayed at both - well, kind of, we stay are BLT and BLT wins hands down for location for us as it is so convenient. AKV always feels so far out of the way, and if you want to go...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 11 Jan 14, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By akv2010
Brilliant thanks for the review. I was worried...

Brilliant thanks for the review. I was worried we would get on board and not be able to have anything. Could I carry on, say, 10 litres of water then? What are their rules on liquids?

I hoped...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 11 Jan 14, 11:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,383
Posted By akv2010
Fantastic - glad I could help. :wavey: We...

Fantastic - glad I could help. :wavey:

We have one on the day before check in. :)
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 11 Jan 14, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,318
Posted By akv2010
It's quite a drive - around 90 minutes from...

It's quite a drive - around 90 minutes from Disney hotels, so this is why it costs so much (it doesn't look far on the map, LOL). Disney buses cost $35 each way so not that much cheaper for 4 of you...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 11 Jan 14, 09:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,318
Posted By akv2010
We have been looking online tonight and the cost...

We have been looking online tonight and the cost of the RCCI cruises are just astounding, if you search for everything and put them in price order you will find them, you can filter by the dates you...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 11 Jan 14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,318
Posted By akv2010
Don't forget that you will need to add on costs...

Don't forget that you will need to add on costs to get to the port, with a tip you are looking at around $180 each way for the 5 of you in a van, a cab may not fit you all in. If you book a Disney...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 11 Jan 14, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By akv2010
Hi, sorry, a bit OT from your question but what...

Hi, sorry, a bit OT from your question but what did you think of MSC with kids please? And the drinks, did you get the package or did you buy each day as you needed them? How much mroe did they...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 10 Jan 14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By akv2010
We have been pushed out by people at Epcot though...

We have been pushed out by people at Epcot though and there was some people on a buggy at the Flower show, we was waiting to get a picture and people kept on pushing in. In the end I shoved my...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 10 Jan 14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,383
Posted By akv2010
Yes, booked direct with DLP, if you book online...

Yes, booked direct with DLP, if you book online you have to pay in full, if you call them you can pay a deposit.

I am not sure about dining to be honest, as I called them to book it, but I am...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 10 Jan 14, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,383
Posted By akv2010
Thumbs up Very Good prices at DLP for 2015 Feb Half Term, 5 days

We have booked the DLH for Feb Half Term, Mon-Fri for £1400, 3 adults and one child. There is a nice discount being offered for early booking and, compared to this year, it is around 40% cheaper.
...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 10 Jan 14, 05:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By akv2010
What! ? Queuing? Like civilised normal...

What! ? Queuing? Like civilised normal people...? I am sure you have that wrong!

I always remember my first time, I was queuing to get some dinner and I was next in line, next thing,...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 29 Dec 13, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
Posted By akv2010
It's done - the big pink one is booked!

Fab offers on for Feb Half Term 2015, £1400 for 5 days/4 nights at the Disneyland Hotel. Finally I get to stay in this hotel. Happy, happy. :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Dec 13, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,545
Posted By akv2010
Tried to get a sneaky peek when we was up in...

Tried to get a sneaky peek when we was up in Harrods a few weeks back but it is completely shut off apart from the reception area.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 28 Dec 13, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By akv2010
Many thanks. I did think £1400 was a good price...

Many thanks. I did think £1400 was a good price for half term, I'll stick with this and stop procrastinating. I priced it up before 25th but there was no HB showing so I guess I missed the boat on...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 27 Dec 13, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,033
Posted By akv2010
True, anyone can walk into WDW hotels and wander...

True, anyone can walk into WDW hotels and wander around, they cannot drive into them as security is on the gate but you can get onto the bus and walk in and walk around the buildings. And at the...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 27 Dec 13, 05:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By akv2010
Where are you finding the info on free half board...

Where are you finding the info on free half board please? I am looking for Feb 2015 half term but could be twisted to go this Feb instead if the price is good, at the moment it is saying that it is...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 18 Nov 13, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,186
Posted By akv2010
Yes, I would use the aft rather than the mid but...

Yes, I would use the aft rather than the mid but try to allow and extra 5-10 mins for getting to and from dinner (for example) as this is when they are busiest.

For getting off the ship, use the...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Nov 13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,568
Posted By akv2010
Edited because I just realised who you are, LOL. ...

Edited because I just realised who you are, LOL.

Yeah, I don't know what it is but I did come home this time feeling I did not need to rush to book another trip to WDW. Usually I am checking...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Nov 13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,568
Posted By akv2010
Not for a while Disney Mum, Feb 2015, LOL. We...

Not for a while Disney Mum, Feb 2015, LOL. We just come back from WDW and spent so much on that trip we need a bit of breathing space to recover, LOL. We want to go on another cruise in the summer...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Nov 13, 08:40 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 28,532
Posted By akv2010
Wow, that is a long time to be without it. I am...

Wow, that is a long time to be without it. I am sorry you had that kind of start to your holiday but hope that you can now get on and enjoy the rest of it.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 18 Nov 13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,186
Posted By akv2010
Hi again, don't get me wrong - I did say in the...

Hi again, don't get me wrong - I did say in the outset that we loved it, just that we did not feel that we got the same amazing experience that a) everyone told us we would be and b) that we...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 16 Nov 13, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,568
Posted By akv2010
I am not sure these can be personalised with...

I am not sure these can be personalised with stitching tbh. The ones at DLP might be different but the WDW ones have a lot of foam padding, the hat bit is made of foam and then they do not have the...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Nov 13, 09:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,186
Posted By akv2010
Open House is when the kids club is open to...

Open House is when the kids club is open to everyone so you go with your children to these sessions. I was under the impression you can not leave your children in an Open House session.

If the...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Nov 13, 09:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,186
Posted By akv2010
Don't worry about it Marie, we did all of those...

Don't worry about it Marie, we did all of those things you mentioned and none of it made any difference. We was also on our own, that had already been arranged before we arrived and we had our own...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 16 Nov 13, 09:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,568
Posted By akv2010
Yes, we bought them at WDW for $25. I have seen...

Yes, we bought them at WDW for $25. I have seen a post to say they are 20 Euros in DLP but that could be incorrect.

Just pleased we get some more use from them. Buy them early in the trip. We...
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