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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Nov 23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,747
Posted By barcn
Don’t worry about it. We’ve been going to WDW...

Don’t worry about it. We’ve been going to WDW since 1999. Had our most recent holiday in April this year and had the best time ever despite all the changes. You’ll have a fab time once you’re there
Forum: Accommodation 19 Oct 23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,309
Posted By barcn
Marriott Cypress Harbour. Huge 2 bed apartments,...

Marriott Cypress Harbour. Huge 2 bed apartments, lovely grounds and nice pools. Very close to Seaworld and Universal.
Forum: Accommodation 19 Oct 23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,000
Posted By barcn
Yacht Club for sure. We stayed April this year...

Yacht Club for sure. We stayed April this year and loved it. Great location, rooms, pools, food options, etc. Have been to WDW many times across a whole range of hotels and personally never really...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Oct 23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By barcn
You can also use the Chat function within MDE and...

You can also use the Chat function within MDE and they will add the request to your booking. Worked for us at Poly this year
Forum: Accommodation 12 Sep 23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 990
Posted By barcn
Poly for the same reasons as you - theming,...

Poly for the same reasons as you - theming, pools, beach area. We stayed there this April for the first time and loved it. Also thought the quick dining options and pool bars were great for a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,996
Posted By barcn
That’s really strange as you can book an MCO...

That’s really strange as you can book an MCO Reserve slot (the free priority security service) starting 4 hours before your flight
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jun 23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,443
Posted By barcn
Yes I had this issue with Barclaycard in April...

Yes I had this issue with Barclaycard in April just gone. Card had been working fine then suddenly declined in Islands of Adventure
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 908
Posted By barcn
We went this Easter just gone - you’re not crazy,...

We went this Easter just gone - you’re not crazy, it was our best trip ever. If you’re tied to school hols like we are then weather wise Easter is the best time we think. Yes it was super busy but...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jun 23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,961
Posted By barcn
We used Uber on our trip in April - we were 4...

We used Uber on our trip in April - we were 4 adults each with a large case and we booked an Uber XL which was fine for space
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 13 Jun 23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By barcn
Ah the good old days of unlimited vip fast pass...

Ah the good old days of unlimited vip fast pass when staying in castle club! We stayed in marvel hotel last year (have previously stayed when it was hotel New York) and loved it. Yes it’s expensive...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Jun 23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By barcn
Marriott Cypress Harbour is great. Apartments are...

Marriott Cypress Harbour is great. Apartments are huge and the grounds and pools are nice. We’ve stayed 3 times
Forum: Accommodation 4 Jun 23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By barcn
Yes you can - either by phone or by chat on MDE

Yes you can - either by phone or by chat on MDE
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Jun 23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,294
Posted By barcn
You really don’t need it in AK especially if you...

You really don’t need it in AK especially if you pay for lightening lane for FOP. We did two days at the busiest time of Easter and Spring Break and did fine without it. Rope drop Navi then head to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 May 23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 956
Posted By barcn
Hagrids still doesn’t have Express but...

Hagrids still doesn’t have Express but Velocicoaster does. We were staying on site in April and would also suggest getting there just after 7am for the 8am opening if you want to be one of the first...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 May 23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,789
Posted By barcn
The gunner and engineer roles make very little...

The gunner and engineer roles make very little difference to the overall ride and I would say both would be fine. The two engineers sit at the back (it’s 3 rows of 2) so she may be more comfortable...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 May 23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By barcn
We got an Uber XL last month from MCO and it was...

We got an Uber XL last month from MCO and it was about USD 50 each way without tip. That was 4 adults and 4 cases. We’d have struggled to fit any more luggage. So if you can fit in 2 cars then Uber...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 May 23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By barcn
They won’t swap them in the hotels. You need to...

They won’t swap them in the hotels. You need to go to Guest Relations in the park. At least that’s what we were told when we tried to do it Royal Pacific last month
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 May 23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,060
Posted By barcn
We did Tron and Guardians a few times and it was...

We did Tron and Guardians a few times and it was generally around 45 minutes. This was Easter just gone
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 May 23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 844
Posted By barcn
My wife is vegetarian and also avoids the “meat...

My wife is vegetarian and also avoids the “meat substitutes”. We were there for 2 weeks in April and her 2 favourite meals were in Steakhouse 71 (! ) and Space 220. As someone has already mentioned,...
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,142
Posted By barcn
We stayed at RPR last month and if you wanted to...

We stayed at RPR last month and if you wanted to charge things to the room they didn’t just take a hold they actually charged an amount to the card and refunded it if not used. I’m very use to holds...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 May 23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By barcn
Frozen is actually very entertaining - arguably...

Frozen is actually very entertaining - arguably even funnier for adults than the kids. In my opinion nemo is not a great show - festival of lion king is the better show in AK. My teens also like...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By barcn
I believe it was an hour. I’ve seen some comment...

I believe it was an hour. I’ve seen some comment that there is a short grace period (15 mins?) on top in the event you are running late due to restaurant reservations etc
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By barcn
If it is Guardians then they are very flexible...

If it is Guardians then they are very flexible and we had no problems turning up late for our slot. Apparently Tron is much stricter
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,446
Posted By barcn
PI North Terminal. Only need one person to check...

PI North Terminal. Only need one person to check in and you can do it on a machine in the lobby if you want
Forum: Accommodation 3 May 23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,219
Posted By barcn
Travel Republic have standard rooms available for...

Travel Republic have standard rooms available for last week in May but they are more expensive than the King Water view rooms (which are £482pn - much cheaper than the Easter week). Also Topcashback...
Forum: Accommodation 3 May 23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,219
Posted By barcn
Not sure when in May you’re looking at but I just...

Not sure when in May you’re looking at but I just tried 4 nights at RPR starting on Saturday 4th May and it was £350pn for Water View room. May 11th £325pn. I think they’re great prices. 4 nights...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 May 23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By barcn
Totally agree. Rubbish compared to all the other...

Totally agree. Rubbish compared to all the other firework shows. A couple of evenings we just carried on walking around world showcase as barely worth stopping
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 May 23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,346
Posted By barcn
We’ve just come back from our first trip without...

We’ve just come back from our first trip without a car. Did universal Royal Pacific then split stay at Yacht then Poly. Used Uber from to and from airport and between resorts. Also for early entry to...
Forum: Accommodation 3 May 23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,219
Posted By barcn
We booked May 2022 for our holiday just gone...

We booked May 2022 for our holiday just gone Easter 2023. We booked room only through Travel Republic who were consistently cheaper than Universal (both uk and US sites) and Loews direct in the US...
Forum: Accommodation 3 May 23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,803
Posted By barcn
We’ve just done a split stay at Yacht Club and...

We’ve just done a split stay at Yacht Club and Poly and would highly recommend both. Yacht Club fairly recently refurbished so rooms much nicer than Beach Club. The new Moana rooms at Poly were even...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 May 23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 888
Posted By barcn
We stayed in 3 hotels this Easter. Didn’t use...

We stayed in 3 hotels this Easter. Didn’t use packing cubes or separate bags or anything like that. Didn’t think about it too much to be honest and all worked out fine. Family of four in two rooms
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 May 23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By barcn
That’s exactly what we did. We stayed for a week...

That’s exactly what we did. We stayed for a week at Yacht club so perfect for early entry to studios and Epcot (and an Uber to AK) then moved to the Poly for our time at MK. Had plenty of resort time...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 May 23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By barcn
We’ve just done two weeks at Easter. Yes it was...

We’ve just done two weeks at Easter. Yes it was mega busy but making use of early entry rope drop and the occasional ILL and Genie+ day it was easily manageable. That’s the third time we’ve done...
Forum: Tickets 29 Apr 23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
Posted By barcn
We also had e-tickets last month and we’re not...

We also had e-tickets last month and we’re not asked for ID. I did see a couple of people asked for ID but that was because there was a problem with the fingerprint scanner. We kept photos of our...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Apr 23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Posted By barcn
We had the same at Royal Pacific hotel last...

We had the same at Royal Pacific hotel last month. I am well used to holds being put on my card but this was an actual charge - it was USD 800 for a 4 night stay. Apparently this was their policy for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Apr 23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,483
Posted By barcn
We had exactly the same last month with our...

We had exactly the same last month with our child. As you say, it makes no sense as there is nothing to review. We all checked in online 24 hours before the flight with no problems
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Apr 23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,043
Posted By barcn
My vote: 1 Flight of Passage 2 GOTG 3...

My vote:

1 Flight of Passage
2 GOTG
3 Tron

My wife:

1 GOTG
2 FOP
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By barcn
I’ve done multiple bookings ok on the same device...

I’ve done multiple bookings ok on the same device with each booking tracking separately. I just made sure to close down the page after each booking and then open up a new Quidco page each time
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Apr 23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By barcn
Officially it’s a one hour window once you’re...

Officially it’s a one hour window once you’re called but they are not at all strict on Guardians. On arrival day we were 5 hours after our boarding group and it was no problem. Tron is another matter...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Apr 23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,414
Posted By barcn
We’ve stayed at both and would 100% choose the...

We’ve stayed at both and would 100% choose the Poly rather than the GF - personal preference of course but we prefer feel, rooms and theme of the poly. Have dined at both and prefer the poly bars...
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