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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Nov 23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,305
Posted By Vicki7
I was too scared to use a strap last year. I am...

I was too scared to use a strap last year. I am registered partially blind and use a cane in the parks, so with that and a friend to help I was OK without them, although it wasn't always easy...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Sep 23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,590
Posted By Vicki7
I loved the Tower rooms and CSR as a whole. I...

I loved the Tower rooms and CSR as a whole. I don't think I could do a standard building now :D But I love the resort and I think it's my go-to choice now (after only 1 trip lol)

Roll on 2025...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jul 23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By Vicki7
Phone special assistance and make sure the...

Phone special assistance and make sure the request is logged with them - I had PE bulkhead seats back in October. I am visually impaired and they were brilliant. They did say we could be moved if...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Feb 23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,504
Posted By Vicki7
I've heard good things about Toppolino's - we did...

I've heard good things about Toppolino's - we did it for breakfast and it was fab then so I imagine dinner is even better.

Agree with Wine Bar George - saganaki on fire, Big Board, good wines and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Feb 23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
Posted By Vicki7
Not quite. The rides won't be a "walk on", but...

Not quite. The rides won't be a "walk on", but you'll be able to use the Lightning Lanes alongside those using Genie+.

If you decide to pre-register, alongside your 2 pre-selected rides, you can...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Jan 23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,805
Posted By Vicki7
I'll believe it when I hear it from Disney, but...

I'll believe it when I hear it from Disney, but if that's true, I'm even more excited to go back in 2025.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jan 23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,646
Posted By Vicki7
Yes, with indirect flights, you change planes...

Yes, with indirect flights, you change planes during your layover.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Dec 22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,434
Posted By Vicki7
I bid the minimum for my flights back in...

I bid the minimum for my flights back in October/November.

Outbound was accepted (Economy to PE) but not the inbound (possibly due to disruption caused by hurricane Nicole). Nothing worse than a...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 23 Nov 22, 10:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 689
Posted By Vicki7
The Adventures of Vicki, Jamie and Candy Cane - Visually Impaired in Orlando - Oct/Nov 22 Day 2

Apologies for the radio silence, got back to work after the trip to find a planned team move had been moved forward so lots of change to deal with! Anyway...

Day 2 was Epcot day! Today we had DAS...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Nov 22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,102
Posted By Vicki7
Aspire lounge is also lovely - used it in October...

Aspire lounge is also lovely - used it in October and there were children there so no worries in that regard.
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 13 Nov 22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By Vicki7
I got home yesterday, the whole trip was amazing...

I got home yesterday, the whole trip was amazing and this "once in a lifetime holiday" may not be so once in a lifetime... :D Although there's definitely things we'll do differently if we do go back...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 13 Nov 22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By Vicki7
The Adventures of Vicki, Jamie and Candy Cane - Visually Impaired in Orlando - Oct/Nov 22 Day 1

Saturday 29th October 2022 - Day 1: Animal Kingdom, Sanaa, Walmart and Wine Bar George

We woke up at around 6.30, and slowly got ourselves ready. I'd arranged a DAS in advance, and we had advance...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 13 Nov 22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 861
Posted By Vicki7
The Adventures of Vicki, Jamie and Candy Cane - Visually Impaired in Orlando - Oct/Nov 22 Travel Day

Here we go! I'm home and finally able to start writing up my trip report!

Thursday October 27th 2022 - Pre Travel Day
Not enough happened here to grant it a thread of it's own. Both me and Jamie...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Oct 22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,311
Posted By Vicki7
I saw the issues with sunflower lanyards coming...

I saw the issues with sunflower lanyards coming as soon as they started being used for mask exemption. I’m sorry to hear my fears were correct.

I used to use one for visual impairment but I’ve...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Oct 22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By Vicki7
New designs? I've not been keeping up because I...

New designs? I've not been keeping up because I didn't think I'd get in, so are these new designs shown anywhere?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Oct 22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By Vicki7
Thank you so much! My friend really wants one of...

Thank you so much! My friend really wants one of these bringing home (and I want to do the experience but don't have the space or use for a lightsaber - she cosplays so will get the use out of it!)...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 2 Oct 22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,285
Posted By Vicki7
As a follow up to the last post: I was able...

As a follow up to the last post:

I was able to book California Grill on what would've been my late granddad's birthday, so that's going to be such a special night.

I also registered for DAS...
Forum: Itineraries 27 Sep 22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,785
Posted By Vicki7
Not for Universal, no. We've got everything we...

Not for Universal, no. We've got everything we wanted at Disney so have decided to just go with the flow at Universal. We're using a transfer service to the airport so hopefully they'll take traffic...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By Vicki7
Yes I believe you can get moved from them if...

Yes I believe you can get moved from them if someone either needs the bassinet, or if special assistance require them for a passenger with a disability.

I've had bulkhead seats on the outer...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Sep 22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,679
Posted By Vicki7
Yikes, wish I'd changed some money last week now!...

Yikes, wish I'd changed some money last week now! I've got a Curve metal card that the bulk of my spending will be done through, so hoping things improve even a tiny bit by the end of next month.
Forum: Itineraries 25 Sep 22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,785
Posted By Vicki7
So the months have rolled by, I've been...

So the months have rolled by, I've been researching like crazy, and think we've got the itinerary down. There's space to leave parks and return, there's some evenings free to allow a later start, and...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 16 Sep 22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,292
Posted By Vicki7
Not a wheelchair user so not exactly what you...

Not a wheelchair user so not exactly what you need to hear, but I had a great experience with BA special assistance in April as a solo visually impaired passenger - everything ran like clockwork :) ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Sep 22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,776
Posted By Vicki7
I fly on the 28th October and work 9 to 5, so I'm...

I fly on the 28th October and work 9 to 5, so I'm not sure how Special Assistance are going to get in touch with me. I did mention when I first emailed that I work office hours on the phone so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 476
Views: 46,978
Posted By Vicki7
28/10/2022 VS75 MAN to MCO 11/11/2022 VS76 MCO...

28/10/2022 VS75 MAN to MCO
11/11/2022 VS76 MCO to MAN

Thank you in advance 😊
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 9 Sep 22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,468
Posted By Vicki7
If on site, start at your last available day and...

If on site, start at your last available day and work backwards - book the most popular ones you want towards the end of your window. I got everything I wanted, although had to grab California Grill...
Forum: Indexes 29 Aug 22, 04:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,876
Posted By Vicki7
The Adventures of Vicki, Jamie and Candy Cane - Visually Impaired in Orlando - Oct/Nov 22

Setting up the Index nice and early, before I forget! Will try and do things live, but if that's not possible, it'll be when I get home :)

Pre-Trip Report...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 29 Aug 22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,285
Posted By Vicki7
The Adventures of Vicki, Jamie and Candy Cane - Visually Impaired in Orlando - October/November 2022

Hello lovely Dibbers!

Thought I'd get things started early and write the pre-trippy now that most dining reservations are in place - that was a fun, if slightly stressful morning!

The Cast:
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Aug 22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By Vicki7
Yep, if you're staying onsite you can book your...

Yep, if you're staying onsite you can book your first 10 days at 60 days out. I hit 60 days tomorrow and am putting a list together of what dates I want to try and book specific restaurants for this...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 25 Aug 22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,142
Posted By Vicki7
I'm looking forward to following along - I'm...

I'm looking forward to following along - I'm partially blind and will be doing my first trip with my best friend in October. I know you don't mention Evie's sight unless in passing, but hoping I can...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 24 Aug 22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,902
Posted By Vicki7
While I think trying to stop the abuse is...

While I think trying to stop the abuse is necessary, it concerns me a little for my own circumstances. Like another poster above, I'm certified as sight impaired (partially blind) and find queues...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Aug 22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,714
Posted By Vicki7
VS76 MCO to MAN on 11th November has moved from...

VS76 MCO to MAN on 11th November has moved from 16.40 to 18.45. Hoping VS75 on 28th October stays at 10am as I’m pretty happy with those flight times now!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Jul 22, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,001
Posted By Vicki7
Random question but are the shops open during the...

Random question but are the shops open during the show? I have some sensory issues and don’t do well with fireworks, but am going to be brave and try to see the shows when I go in October.

I’m a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 22, 09:22 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 62,822
Posted By Vicki7
My Mini Jen and other bits arrived! Love them :D

My Mini Jen and other bits arrived! Love them :D
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jun 22, 08:53 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 62,822
Posted By Vicki7
Well, you lot are a bad influence! A Mini Jen in...

Well, you lot are a bad influence! A Mini Jen in Navy is on its way to me.
Plus the RFID document wallet in the Navy Geo pattern.
Plus a set of packing cubes, also in Navy Geo.

It's my first...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Jun 22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 31,315
Posted By Vicki7
Booked for Halloween, cannot wait! :D

Booked for Halloween, cannot wait! :D
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Jun 22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,261
Posted By Vicki7
I'm no help as I'm going for the first time in...

I'm no help as I'm going for the first time in October. I'm going with my best friend (male) so hoping I can convince him to do a couples costume idea. I'm very tempted to wrap orange fairy lights...
Forum: Itineraries 29 May 22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,785
Posted By Vicki7
So waterparks are something we've discussed - I'm...

So waterparks are something we've discussed - I'm visually impaired and find them very challenging. We may well do an afternoon or morning at one though, it's definitely not completely off the table...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 May 22, 06:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,364
Posted By Vicki7
Hmmm as someone with a visual impairment I’m not...

Hmmm as someone with a visual impairment I’m not loving the idea of being evacuated off a boat ride. Can anyone who’s done it tell me if my friend would be allowed to help me or if it’d be the fire...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 May 22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 62,822
Posted By Vicki7
Well I didn’t know I needed a mini Jen but turns...

Well I didn’t know I needed a mini Jen but turns out I do! I’m not a fan of carry on suitcases so was going to take a backpack but I like the look of this more!

In the parks I planned to use my...
Forum: Itineraries 15 May 22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,785
Posted By Vicki7
October/November 2022 - 2 week friends trip!

I'm currently trying to put together a rough plan for my trip and thought I'd share here in case I'm missing something major.

There will be me (32) and my friend Jamie (33 when we travel). We're...
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