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Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 2 Feb 24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By jonathan
Personally enjoyed Ocean delivery and the plus...

Personally enjoyed Ocean delivery and the plus package on Enchanted this summer and Island in October. I think we only had a couple of things not turn up. Speciality coffee is included as well as...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Feb 24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,407
Posted By jonathan
My daughters enjoy the aviary and feeding the...

My daughters enjoy the aviary and feeding the goats there! It's an easy few hours with no queuing!
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Jan 24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,204
Posted By jonathan
We have been going to Florida in the summer for...

We have been going to Florida in the summer for years and I feel like the humidity goes on a cycle. Last year I thought was very manageable apart from the odd day, a few years back we did the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Jan 24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,204
Posted By jonathan
We went in August some years ago and I only...

We went in August some years ago and I only remember nice summer weather, I don't recall it being that humid. I remember thinking how lucky they are to get a proper summer!

We based ourselves in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 656
Posted By jonathan
After years of booking Virgin flights I have...

After years of booking Virgin flights I have found that they rarely go down, there has been on the odd exception. With Virgin you do have to be careful in the first few days as they release the most...
Forum: General Chat 17 Dec 23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,564
Posted By jonathan
We have a thick pile carpet and we find that...

We have a thick pile carpet and we find that powerful vacuums like the Miele stick - we did try it. In the end I got a German SEBO X7, it's an upright and when you start to vacuum it adjusts the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 03:26 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,697
Posted By jonathan
We are here now and have come every summer for 15...

We are here now and have come every summer for 15 years (missed one for Covid). It's different this year, one factor being that the overnight temperatures have been so high, our air con has struggled...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jun 23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,169
Posted By jonathan
We have my 17 year old daughters best friend...

We have my 17 year old daughters best friend coming this summer. Her parents are paying for the flights and park tickets we are paying everything else. I have paid for some extras like universal...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 May 23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,442
Posted By jonathan
We did it last summer, I'm a massive Star Wars...

We did it last summer, I'm a massive Star Wars fan but was pretty worried about how interactive it would be.

My daughters 10, 16 and 18 at the time embraced it very well, dressing up and getting...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 May 23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,948
Posted By jonathan
First time on Enchanted and on a Princess ship!...

First time on Enchanted and on a Princess ship! Wow love your photos - you look very happy onboard. We go in 60 days, booked at 450 I think! We are doing Barcelona to Athens.

Jonathan
Forum: DIBB Reporter Photo Trip Reports 8 May 23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,976
Posted By jonathan
Love your photos, thank you. Jonathan

Love your photos, thank you.

Jonathan
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 May 23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,948
Posted By jonathan
We are going on Enchanted Princess this summer...

We are going on Enchanted Princess this summer for two weeks from Barcelona to Athens. We are super excited and have seen a lot of very positive reviews, we are expecting from the roll calls that...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 28 Mar 23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,868
Posted By jonathan
Castaway Cay is such a fantastic day, obviously...

Castaway Cay is such a fantastic day, obviously the beach but it's also fun having a cycle around. Don't have too much breakfast the lunch is brilliant!

Jonathan
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 28 Mar 23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,868
Posted By jonathan
We booked yesterday for the 10 day Southern...

We booked yesterday for the 10 day Southern Caribbean cruise for July 2024, it stops at Lighthouse Point and Castaway Cay which is exciting but also St. John's - Antigua, Castries - St. Lucia, Roseau...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Feb 23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,718
Posted By jonathan
Sunday homestyle fried chicken is excellent and...

Sunday homestyle fried chicken is excellent and great value. It's very popular with my teens as they can have pancakes for dinner, eggs and bacon.

Jonathan
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,812
Posted By jonathan
I was there last Feb and it was very nice in the...

I was there last Feb and it was very nice in the day and I wore shorts and a t-shirt in the day, however it fell cool rapidly in the evening so would have a some extra layers handy!

Jonathan
Forum: General Chat 23 Dec 22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,697
Posted By jonathan
I run an IT company and paid everyone a £500...

I run an IT company and paid everyone a £500 bonus and got a small hamper which was around £40 per person. We have free drinks and snacks all year but I ramp it up at Christmas and we have a lot of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By jonathan
If they have two flights running from Manchester...

If they have two flights running from Manchester and both are lightly loaded they sometimes consolidate but they always run one as far as I know.

It's harder to see with Virgin now from the seat...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jun 22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,389
Posted By jonathan
25 years ago our second trip we booked the...

25 years ago our second trip we booked the Quality Inn, being a bit young and not having the benefit of Internet reviews we were pretty shocked when we walked into something that was pretty dreadful!...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Jun 22, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,938
Posted By jonathan
Tahoe's are great, it's what they say when you...

Tahoe's are great, it's what they say when you book "Tahoe or similar"...

It's just the semi conductor issue, with rental prices dropping a bit hopefully it means they have more vehicles.
...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Jun 22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,938
Posted By jonathan
We had a full size SUV from Alamo last July and...

We had a full size SUV from Alamo last July and this February. Both times the only choice was Nissan Armada and all of them had their fair share of scratches etc. Sorry to put a downer on it but I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jun 22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,044
Posted By jonathan
Last summer we were in Orlando from 18th July >...

Last summer we were in Orlando from 18th July > 15th August.

Our annual passes for Disney have blackouts and started to work from5th/6th once the Florida kids go back to school. We went to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,552
Posted By jonathan
Yes, sorry ! Don’t take fruit, my Dad had an...

Yes, sorry ! Don’t take fruit, my Dad had an apple once they were not impressed !
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,552
Posted By jonathan
Pretty much meat, fresh fruit and vegetables that...

Pretty much meat, fresh fruit and vegetables that are not allowed.

Another vote for the Publix bakery but it does depend what it - the "water rolls" don't seem to be full of sugar and taste like...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,111
Posted By jonathan
We have been flying Virgin since the late 90's...

We have been flying Virgin since the late 90's. The IT has always been terrible and whilst it has improved a bit they still do so many things badly.

The problem you have described has happened at...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Jun 22, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By jonathan
A few years back there was a really odd menu in...

A few years back there was a really odd menu in UC and my daughter did not like anything, they got her some things from the crew cart - I think it was a jacket potato and a cheese sandwich, she was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jun 22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,144
Posted By jonathan
I also have this exact issue and have been round...

I also have this exact issue and have been round in circles with BA and Aer Lingus. Aer Lingus told me to check with BA and BA have told me it's 32kg.

Jonathan
Forum: General Chat 27 May 22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,928
Posted By jonathan
Good idea on the Conifers, look for a type called...

Good idea on the Conifers, look for a type called Red Cedar which is easier to maintain as you can cut into the old wood when you trim them. They grow at 40 - 60cm a year and can get quite thick so...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 May 22, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,104
Posted By jonathan
Second vote for Coopers Hawk. Also recommend the...

Second vote for Coopers Hawk. Also recommend the Melting Pot.

Jonathan
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 May 22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,633
Posted By jonathan
Straight to the garage if you book direct, just...

Straight to the garage if you book direct, just have to do online check-in.

Worth checking if your booking reference allows you to do that online.

Jonathan
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By jonathan
A few tips for August: Really lightweight...

A few tips for August:

Really lightweight clothing for the parks, for example I quite like Target $6 t shirts as they are so thin. I have some Crew T shirts here and they are far too thick for the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 May 22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 26,500
Posted By jonathan
Sorry to hear this. Obviously consider if...

Sorry to hear this.

Obviously consider if you feel like you can complete the journey safely, i've just had COVID and did have two really bad days.

Jonathan
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 May 22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,696
Posted By jonathan
We took my eldest daughters best friend when they...

We took my eldest daughters best friend when they were both 12ish. We had a great time as being a family who had been regularly to Florida it's nice to be with someone seeing it all for the first...
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 2 May 22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,546
Posted By jonathan
Another thing for the menu is whatever is the...

Another thing for the menu is whatever is the winner of the Jubilee pudding competition, this is being announced mid-may:

https://www.fortnumandmason.com/platinum-pudding

Jonathan
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 2 May 22, 08:39 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,546
Posted By jonathan
Some great ideas! The Royal British Legion are...

Some great ideas! The Royal British Legion are selling quite a lot of Jubilee items like flags and lamp post signs. I always seem to think of these things too late so ordered the other day. Also...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,619
Posted By jonathan
My parents flew back last night from MCO to LHR...

My parents flew back last night from MCO to LHR on a very busy plane as many people who were supposed to be on the MAN flight were on there. Apparently the plane from MAN had a fault so was...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Mar 22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,078
Posted By jonathan
Menu in Feb had a breaded chicken burger on as...

Menu in Feb had a breaded chicken burger on as option instead of afternoon which was nice!

We travel with a fussy teen as well so always stop after security and let her pick some things she likes...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Mar 22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,581
Posted By jonathan
We flew into Seattle and drove up to Vancouver in...

We flew into Seattle and drove up to Vancouver in Summer 2019 and had 3 days there before joining the Disney cruise. We did not have an issue with the car which was with Hertz and included the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Feb 22, 09:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,371
Posted By jonathan
If you want to buy food to eat at home then you...

If you want to buy food to eat at home then you can get great ready cooked foods at Whole Foods and also the Fresh Market. Whole foods it's easy to pickup a whole cooked chicken and sides of salad...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 22, 06:20 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,683
Posted By jonathan
Last summer in late July we went to Universal and...

Last summer in late July we went to Universal and found it difficult and that was whilst staying at Portofino so we had express. It was a humid few days and packed, none of us enjoyed it (me, the...
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