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Forum: Accommodation 7 Apr 24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 344
Posted By purikura
Personally I think checking in online is much...

Personally I think checking in online is much better than in person! Like Quensabob said, you can check on MDE when you arrive to see your room assignment. We were staying at AKL standard view but...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Mar 24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 472
Posted By purikura
I have 2 confirmed reservations with them right...

I have 2 confirmed reservations with them right now, both for May this year. Both rooms are 3 weeks in GF resort studio lagoon view - put my request in dead on 11 months, was confirmed a month later...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Mar 24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 515
Posted By purikura
I would recommend looking at this page...

I would recommend looking at this page (https://c.touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/rope-drop#gsc.tab=0) which describes the protocol for each park :)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Mar 24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By purikura
Universal hotel 1 night stay

Could someone who has done the whole 'stay in a Universal resort to get 2 days of Express pass' let me know what time you arrived to check in?
I can't see that you are able to check in online so I...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 Mar 24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,513
Posted By purikura
I booked my Space 220 on Sunday. It was the last...

I booked my Space 220 on Sunday. It was the last day of the additional 10 days we get with a resort booking but there were no time slots taken at all.
Granted you will be going in school holidays...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Mar 24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By purikura
I've just managed to book one this morning, no...

I've just managed to book one this morning, no VPN using the UK Disney World website.
I'm not sure why it's working for some and not others? I know the app doesn't work any more (even prompts you...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Mar 24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By purikura
I've used both NordVPN and ExpressVPN (once this...

I've used both NordVPN and ExpressVPN (once this year for ADR, the other last year for ordering MagicBands when we were still able) but there's probably no difference between those and a free one...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Mar 24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By purikura
ADR day

There's been a couple of threads about issues booking ADRs, thought I would share what worked for me very smoothly on ADR day yesterday.
I used a VPN on my laptop - went onto the website (make sure...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 Feb 24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,331
Posted By purikura
We went in 2022 and Ubered to and from KSC. From...

We went in 2022 and Ubered to and from KSC. From memory I think it was around $120 each way with generous tips either way.
It was nice to be able to come and go as we pleased given its quite far...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Jan 24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 136
Posted By purikura
Recommendations for Surrey-Heathrow transfer?

Has anyone got airport transfer company recs for Surrey area to Heathrow?
We are out of range of Addison Lee. We used Blackberry Cars last time, was ok but they were late taking us home and didn't...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 14 Sep 23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,010
Posted By purikura
We have booked 3 nights for £1.9k end of November...

We have booked 3 nights for £1.9k end of November next year. I wonder whether you can still have Christmas trees in room - can't see it mentioned anywhere but it would be a shame if that was gone.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 747
Posted By purikura
Even on Delta, for my dates it's £2600 at the...

Even on Delta, for my dates it's £2600 at the cheapest :(
Is that indirect? Or flying from an airport outside of London?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 747
Posted By purikura
Upper class/business prices

Has anybody booked upper class (virgin) or business (BA) flights for next year recently?
I've been watching the prices since release now and haven't seen a drop below £2500pp - we only paid £1800...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Sep 23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 13,272
Posted By purikura
We came back from Ikos in June. I actually hit a...

We came back from Ikos in June. I actually hit a stump with the Tesla and scratched the paint and took a chunk out the tyre. It was all covered by hotel insurance and we didn’t have to pay anything :)
Forum: General DVC Discussion 10 Jul 23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Posted By purikura
Renting DVC points - 2 reservations at same resort

Hi everyone,
I am looking to try and rent points for 3 whole weeks at the GF. Obviously this is quite a lot of points for 1 reservation so I was thinking of making 2 reservation requests through DVC...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Apr 23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By purikura
I was just looking at this! Quote for next year...

I was just looking at this! Quote for next year is coming out at £386, pretty sure last year it quoted me £160 and I thought that was a lot! :d:
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Apr 23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,950
Posted By purikura
I've never been motion-sick on any ride or...

I've never been motion-sick on any ride or anything ever... except FJ!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,991
Posted By purikura
Sorry to disrupt the thread - but has this...

Sorry to disrupt the thread - but has this reaaally put other people off from booking with Virgin now? I had a similar issue last year where configuration of plane was altered and we weren't told and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 May 22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,500
Posted By purikura
I thought I could give another update since we’ve...

I thought I could give another update since we’ve had a fair few more days!

Magic Kingdom Deluxe Evening Hours - if you can attend this then it’s a must do. Almost all rides were a walk on (except...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 May 22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By purikura
I had this exact issue! I deleted the app and...

I had this exact issue! I deleted the app and reinstalled and found my screen looked a bit different and then worked perfectly.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 May 22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By purikura
Just a heads up about watching from resorts, you...

Just a heads up about watching from resorts, you can no longer just park up in a resort unless you have a dining reservation or you are staying there. Every time we Uber back to AKL we are stopped...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 May 22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,500
Posted By purikura
We’ve been buying on the day. First day I...

We’ve been buying on the day. First day I couldn’t get it to work and had to phone but we got through immediately. We got it working the second time by completely uninstalling and reinstalling the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 May 22, 02:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,500
Posted By purikura
Today was Hollywood Studios. We bought G+ and an...

Today was Hollywood Studios. We bought G+ and an ILL for ROTR. I had no problem getting Slinky and ROTR at 7am - actually had to refresh a couple of times to get a later time for Slinky as we were...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 May 22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,500
Posted By purikura
Oh and forgot to mention (it’s a bit early!)...

Oh and forgot to mention (it’s a bit early!) regarding World Showcase.
Of course the CRP is not currently running, however I noticed a couple of cast members who were from the origin country they...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 May 22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,500
Posted By purikura
Mini update. We went to Epcot yesterday and...

Mini update.
We went to Epcot yesterday and like I said focused purely on World Showcase. It was definitely busy as it was Mothers Day - Rat was 65-80 mins and Frozen 65. However we never queued...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 May 22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,500
Posted By purikura
I thought the same about mobile order and then...

I thought the same about mobile order and then totally forgot about it until lunch actually came around. Then went to order and saw the times were immediate - this was for Casey’s, Sunshine Tree...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 May 22, 01:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,500
Posted By purikura
Glad to hear this is helpful! Also thought I...

Glad to hear this is helpful!
Also thought I should mention housekeeping.
We checked in Thursday, two connecting rooms at AKL. Yesterday (Sat) we were out of the room from about 9 til 1, one room...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 May 22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,500
Posted By purikura
Currently out here - positive experience

I wanted to make a quick post to reassure some who are heading out soon! I was super nervous coming out, we love Disney but with Genie+ and all the changes it definitely took some excitement away as...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 May 22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,453
Posted By purikura
Virgin have moved 1 of our party?

Has anyone got experience with this?

I have done online check in and one of our party has been moved randomly, so now a random person has been put in between us?
Forum: Tickets 12 Apr 22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By purikura
I would phone WDTC on the 0800 028 0778. I...

I would phone WDTC on the 0800 028 0778. I wouldn't risk waiting until on the day as even for ticket only packages the T&C state you can't make changes to start date less than 7 days before the first...
Forum: Tickets 9 Apr 22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By purikura
Magic tickets have a set date for them to expire...

Magic tickets have a set date for them to expire on which doesn't change regardless of when you first use them. Because of this you wouldn't be able to book any park passes past your ticket expiry so...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Apr 22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,481
Posted By purikura
I've read the mousekeeping is now back to normal...

I've read the mousekeeping is now back to normal in all deluxe resorts but still operating on the every-other-day light cleaning in moderates and values.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Apr 22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,282
Posted By purikura
We fly home on the 26th... can't believe we'll...

We fly home on the 26th... can't believe we'll just miss it!
Forum: Tickets 24 Mar 22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 679
Posted By purikura
Changing start date on Disney tickets

I've just realised that I bought my tickets for May with a start date of the 28th March...
Should I get on the phone to Disney now to change them? I know they say you can make amendments up until 7...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By purikura
My husband entered on his Canadian passport when...

My husband entered on his Canadian passport when we went in 2019, and I entered on an ESTA. The way the line was split was new entries one way, and previous visitors & non-ESTA the other way. I was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Feb 22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,838
Posted By purikura
You have to email in writing to cancel. When you...

You have to email in writing to cancel. When you phone the customer service line, before it even starts to ring there'll be a message telling you that if you're cancelling it must be in writing (I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Feb 22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,554
Posted By purikura
We did Disney & Universal in 2019 (staying onsite...

We did Disney & Universal in 2019 (staying onsite at Disney) and personally wouldn't recommend. Trying to get to Universal from Disney early on a weekday we found it took quite a while (rush hour...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Feb 22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,880
Posted By purikura
Marriage certificates aren't proof of name...

Marriage certificates aren't proof of name.. since nowhere on them does it say who is taking who's name!
I'd write a complaint to the practice manager, they're wasting your time as well as their own.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Feb 22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,880
Posted By purikura
I had a similar issue - my GP changed my surname...

I had a similar issue - my GP changed my surname when I got married to my husbands without me asking or even telling them (is that allowed?) when actually he took my name! I only noticed because my...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Feb 22, 08:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,970
Posted By purikura
We're booked on to Mears Connect. I had a trawl...

We're booked on to Mears Connect. I had a trawl on Disboards & AllEars and the Sunshine Flyer had a lot of poor reviews, mainly citing that the buses themselves are quite old and not well-kept, as...
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