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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By khonsu
Congratulations Rachael!

Congratulations Rachael!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Today, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 148
Posted By khonsu
Have to agree with CFB - how can I not with my...

Have to agree with CFB - how can I not with my footer!

It's my happy place to have a few Margarita's in Lone Palm Airport (opposite) and then hit Margaritaville for nachos and beer!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Today, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 173
Posted By khonsu
NYPD was our go to first night when we used to...

NYPD was our go to first night when we used to stay in Rosen Shingle Creek - walking distance. Superb place and pizza... and I kid you not - every time we've been, we've seen the local Sheriff or...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By khonsu
Never really thought about it - thinking back...

Never really thought about it - thinking back now, we always book the right side... absolutely no idea why! Maybe to keep away from people like CornishFrogBoy ;) (sorry mate - couldn't resist! ).
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 666
Posted By khonsu
It's still the luck of the draw with who's in...

It's still the luck of the draw with who's in front of you - last May we could only get emergency exit seats one way and the way back we were in similar seats to you. We had a young family and the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Mar 24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,118
Posted By khonsu
Just going to head back to the 40%. No.

Just going to head back to the 40%.

No.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By khonsu
Go Walk Sketchers are perfect for me. I...

Go Walk Sketchers are perfect for me.

I believe Hoka are unbelievably comfortable - I'm not sure how long lasting they are though.

oh... and lots of Kinesiology tape - feet/ankles saving...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By khonsu
Just to add questions... we're going in early...

Just to add questions... we're going in early December this year. From research, it seems actually a pretty quiet time to go (relatively)? (6-16th)

Are we right in thinking that? People don't...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Mar 24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,722
Posted By khonsu
Via Napoli. Sounded like a canteen, food was...

Via Napoli. Sounded like a canteen, food was just about average, drinks under-portioned, service was ok they. So many better pizza places.

Oga's - have booked for a 2nd time... may very well...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Mar 24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 742
Posted By khonsu
A lot of these places are running risks now of...

A lot of these places are running risks now of people plate sharing. Or maybe that's what they're counteracting.

Instead of 2 starters and 2 entrees (in America - rest of the world... it's a dish...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Mar 24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,118
Posted By khonsu
I wonder when a customer will be "chased outside"...

I wonder when a customer will be "chased outside" because they ONLY tipped 20% when the waiter thought they deserved 40%.

I tip, what I think, well. Usually around the 20% mark. If the bill was...
Forum: Social Groups 23 Mar 24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 7,447
Posted By khonsu
100% with you booking a room the night before...

100% with you booking a room the night before. For the tiny cost, in comparison to the holiday cost, it’s an amazing peace of mind. Especially as we have to travel from Glastonbury to Gatwick.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Mar 24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 570
Posted By khonsu
I'm 99.9% certain that the bar is walk up

I'm 99.9% certain that the bar is walk up
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,532
Posted By khonsu
We were once told that the runway was too short...

We were once told that the runway was too short to take off with the fuel load and plane weight with all passengers on (Bristol with TUI). Detoured up to Manchester with less fuel - took on more...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,130
Posted By khonsu
Another with free seats in the package at the...

Another with free seats in the package at the time. We wouldn't have paid for tickets because CDS was never really seen as our thing.

So we upgraded to front row seats. These were excellent. I...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Mar 24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,543
Posted By khonsu
As HolidayForever said - Drury Plaza. We stayed...

As HolidayForever said - Drury Plaza. We stayed there last May and it has everything going for it from no resort fees, all new rooms, free breakfast (basic - but free), free drinks every night, free...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,466
Posted By khonsu
I've never thought of the service fee being...

I've never thought of the service fee being inclusive of the tip. Obviously it has nothing to do directly with going to the housekeeping team - except in the grand scheme going towards their wages...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Mar 24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,208
Posted By khonsu
Walmart or Publix have hot food counters...

Walmart or Publix have hot food counters...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Mar 24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,774
Posted By khonsu
Bought a Ł5 hard plastic glasses case for this...

Bought a Ł5 hard plastic glasses case for this very reason. Life going into parks/Springs got that little bit easier.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 690
Posted By khonsu
May for us too. Never noticed the "love...

May for us too. Never noticed the "love bugs"... maybe they were there and we never really noticed them.

Love the temperature, lower humidity (until later in the month) and manageable crowds.
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Mar 24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,436
Posted By khonsu
Which area are you staying in? Cost savings can...

Which area are you staying in? Cost savings can be done by walkable distance as well.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Mar 24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 723
Posted By khonsu
Interesting. Seen some great YouTube videos on...

Interesting. Seen some great YouTube videos on this - both positive and negative.

For us, as we find with all Disney Springs restaurants, we know we're paying a premium to have the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By khonsu
Love this post. As others have said - we're...

Love this post.

As others have said - we're exactly the same. Promising to go at "our pace" every visit. Except "our pace" used to be 30,000 steps a day...

I definitely agree with the not...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Mar 24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,012
Posted By khonsu
We used to get the I-Ride trolley ($2 per journey...

We used to get the I-Ride trolley ($2 per journey and you could buy a 14 day pass for $20) to the Northern end - where the new Universal hotels are and it’s about a 15 minute walk. Interesting one...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Mar 24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By khonsu
Easy come easy go eh… We don’t have Uber in...

Easy come easy go eh…

We don’t have Uber in Glastonbury!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Mar 24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By khonsu
You can specify a tip in the app - we normally...

You can specify a tip in the app - we normally just hand a couple of dollars over to the driver. (literally - $2) Unless they were superb and then we'll splash the cash... $3.

:ludwig:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Mar 24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By khonsu
Uber and Avios

I apologise if this was common knowledge... I just found out I can link my British Airways Avios account to Uber.

May as well get something back from the amount we'll use it in Orlando.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,764
Posted By khonsu
We use pre-pay cards where possible (and yes they...

We use pre-pay cards where possible (and yes they can go into your phone wallet) and still prefer to swipe a card than use our phones.

We still take a wad of cash. As much as the debate rolls on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 647
Posted By khonsu
You pay a small percentage difference on the...

You pay a small percentage difference on the currency exchange rate to have the convenience and tracking. Also, if you draw cash on it - there's no charge or exchange rate difference. Dollar for...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Mar 24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 508
Posted By khonsu
To answer my own question... resort fee...

To answer my own question... resort fee reductions are negotiated by your package provider. So we're paying full whack of $46 per day in May and in December it'll be $30 per day with BA.

:ludwig:
Forum: Accommodation 7 Mar 24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,012
Posted By khonsu
We've stayed at Rosen Plaza, Rosen Pointe...

We've stayed at Rosen Plaza, Rosen Pointe Orlando, Hyatt Regency (when it was Peabody) and the Rosen Shingle Creek. The latter is the best a little bit to Regency - but is not I'Drive as RedFoxCar...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Mar 24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,774
Posted By khonsu
Last May we could walk past if we had no bags...

Last May we could walk past if we had no bags with us.

There is the age old argument of security first although one scanner/one set of security guards is ridiculous for the Uber drop-off point.
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 Mar 24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 569
Posted By khonsu
Maybe we're not booking enough ADR's - we've not...

Maybe we're not booking enough ADR's - we've not had an issue just going to the Disney app and being re-directed through the website for bookings.

We got 'Ohana's for before 8pm on Monday 6th May...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Mar 24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,058
Posted By khonsu
you could extend your Disney life span - go on a...

you could extend your Disney life span - go on a 4 day (or longer) Wish cruise from Fort Lauderdale.

Best of both worlds.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Mar 24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,709
Posted By khonsu
I said to my wife that I had pain in my ears when...

I said to my wife that I had pain in my ears when flying long haul.

She also said to sort it out.

So I left her at home!

:d:


Ah it's an oldie but a goodie...! :beer2:
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Mar 24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By khonsu
Ok... you could get bombarded here. I'll...

Ok... you could get bombarded here.

I'll start with your Fast Pass. No. Gone. You need to learn about Genie and Genie+

Look up Ear Scouts on Youtube. He's BRILLIANT at explaining - I'll...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Mar 24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By khonsu
See. No ridiculous questions on The Dibb. ...

See.

No ridiculous questions on The Dibb.

Contentious questions or argumentative statements - plenty. Ridiculous questions - no.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Mar 24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,830
Posted By khonsu
Just resurrecting this one... 'Ohana's is a...

Just resurrecting this one...

'Ohana's is a nightmare to book yes? Trying to book a table for two - nothing. Entered "four" - 12 all day options for 5th May. Entered "Three" - 8 all day options.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Mar 24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By khonsu
Great answer Wizard. We can echo that with...

Great answer Wizard.

We can echo that with the new Terminal C - it's beautifully obvious where to go with "CAR SHARE".

Just to add, we didn't even order our Uber until we'd picked up our...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 789
Posted By khonsu
Every party have their own reasons for their...

Every party have their own reasons for their transport choice.

Being in a Disney resort I'm guessing you'll be Skylining or Disney transportation a lot - so you'd be paying for a car to be parked...
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