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Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 Jul 23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By Nublar
Anna Maria Island in October

Just booked to head back in 2025. Have the villa for 18 nights and considering adding AMI for 3 nights at the beginning. We're going in early October, what are people's experience of the weather at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jul 23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,006
Posted By Nublar
We've done the same - Villa booked last week for...

We've done the same - Villa booked last week for 2025. Be a very different trip for us though, DW is currently due on 28th August this year!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Jun 23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,090
Posted By Nublar
I would go for a Jeep Grand Cherokee if there's...

I would go for a Jeep Grand Cherokee if there's one there - I left a review on the 'Post your car hire pictures' sticky at the top of the main car hire page from our trip last June/July and it has a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Sep 22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,439
Posted By Nublar
Only Armada's available when we went in...

Only Armada's available when we went in June/July, seems to be the most common in the fleet.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Sep 22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By Nublar
Very true, I’ll maybe do a dummy booking through...

Very true, I’ll maybe do a dummy booking through everything… yeah it’s for 2 people!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Sep 22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By Nublar
Good deal?

We usually book DIY and weren’t considering for next year but we saw a deal with Ever After Holidays. I know they’re a reputable company but just wondering how this sounds for price?

28/10/23 for...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Jul 22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By Nublar
In years gone by the 4th has always been mega...

In years gone by the 4th has always been mega busy at the parks, especially Magic Kingdom. We were there over the 4th this year, we went to the outlets in the morning, chilled by the pool in the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Jul 22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By Nublar
Thanks for all the great information all! I'll...

Thanks for all the great information all! I'll get researching and see what to do, looks like maybe Boston for 3/4 days and Salem for 2/3..
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Jul 22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By Nublar
Thanks so much! Will have a look at Marblehead...

Thanks so much! Will have a look at Marblehead for sure. Did you rent a car? Yeah the hocus pics locations would be something we would definitely want to do!

No no, it would be for 2023 probably...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Jul 22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By Nublar
Brilliant, thanks all! Will definitely check out...

Brilliant, thanks all! Will definitely check out those vlogs :D
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Jul 22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By Nublar
Salem?

Tentatively looking at different options for my wife's 30th. She's a massive fan of all things spooky, witchy and Halloween etc.

Considering Salem in October time, anyone any experience of the...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 24 Jul 22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,976
Posted By Nublar
Thank you! Aw it was honestly the best villa we...

Thank you! Aw it was honestly the best villa we have ever stayed in, Randy and Barb were so accommodating too. Really brilliant hosts to deal with. Aw, that’s the only thing - it’ll only get more and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Jul 22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By Nublar
Brilliant, thanks for that!

Brilliant, thanks for that!
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 22 Jul 22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,976
Posted By Nublar
It really was! Just great to be back again...

It really was! Just great to be back again. Thanks very much! :grin:
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 22 Jul 22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,976
Posted By Nublar
Not too many lows at all - to be honest the likes...

Not too many lows at all - to be honest the likes of the traffic was just me being a moan, not like it ruined the holiday. Thanks very much, as you can see Katie is still milking it with the Just...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 22 Jul 22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,976
Posted By Nublar
Thanks very much. Yeah we all loved it to be...

Thanks very much. Yeah we all loved it to be fair, but it was brilliant to see their reactions as first timers!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Jul 22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,298,650
Posted By Nublar
Date: June 23rd Length: 1week Supplier: Alamo...

Date: June 23rd
Length: 1week
Supplier: Alamo via DFCH
Location: MCO

Model: Nissan Armada
Class: Full Size 7 seat

No pictures of this unfortunately but wasn't given an option at MCO, only 5...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 21 Jul 22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,976
Posted By Nublar
Just Back - Highs and Lows summary!

Having read some amazing trip reports over the last few years, I knew I wouldn't be able to contend so thought I'd ease in to my first report with a simple Highs and Lows summary.

Background
I've...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Jul 22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By Nublar
Cast Compliments - Universal?

Does anyone know if Universal have a similar sort of system to Disney? Returned home last week and there was a member of staff at Islands of Adventure who i'd like to give some positive feedback...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jun 22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By Nublar
Haha small world! Yeah I’m really hoping it’s...

Haha small world! Yeah I’m really hoping it’s eased by then but who knows, I’m thinking even if we’re down and get through quickly then we can buy into the Lou he or something.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By Nublar
Yes we're getting the coach from Belfast. Were...

Yes we're getting the coach from Belfast. Were going to get the 10:30 coach but going for the 8:30 now having seen the scenes over the weekend!

We don't go until 23rd June but will do, i'm really...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 May 22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By Nublar
Haven't done so, but we are planning on using...

Haven't done so, but we are planning on using recovery certificates when we head on 23rd June here. Treat Local is the firm we are using having read good reviews on here!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 May 22, 08:28 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,537
Posted By Nublar
We are getting the coach from Belfast, our flight...

We are getting the coach from Belfast, our flight is at 2:50pm. Oriignally had planned on the 10:30am coach as we had fast track security, considering the 8:30am coach now!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 May 22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By Nublar
Yes we are planning on using DAS for my wife’s...

Yes we are planning on using DAS for my wife’s brother. Did you pre-register? I’m hoping to do this at the beginning of next month.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 May 22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By Nublar
My thinking is just that because we are offsite,...

My thinking is just that because we are offsite, it might be the best strategy to get there for rope drop and try and get some of the big attractions ticked off before the mid morning and early...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 May 22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By Nublar
Offsite Park Tactics

We are planning on rope dropping as many times as possible as we are staying offsite - however, with some disney guests getting early access is it worth doing, is there much of an advantage?
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 May 22, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By Nublar
Offsite Restaurant Bookings

We love heading to Longhorns, Outback, Cheesecake Factory, Bahama Breeze etc. We've always just 'walked up' to these places and never booked ahead. Having read a few trip reports and the fact we're...
Forum: Accommodation 6 May 22, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 881
Posted By Nublar
Visiting Resorts

Are you able to visit the Disney resorts in your car if you’re not staying there, or do you need a dining reservation? Obviously with the Poly etc it’s grand as we’ll be at the TTC anyways but just...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 May 22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,243
Posted By Nublar
That’s great, thanks for the info! You’ve said...

That’s great, thanks for the info! You’ve said about downloading offline maps, did you not have to use mobile data in order to see the live traffic?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 May 22, 11:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,243
Posted By Nublar
Turkey Lake Road looks an option too, will test...

Turkey Lake Road looks an option too, will test this out I think and compare to just doing the I4!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 May 22, 11:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,243
Posted By Nublar
Thanks for the advice! So all in all, probably...

Thanks for the advice! So all in all, probably not worth doing the tolls.. Yeah, we will check google maps and see what the traffic is like and estimated times
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 May 22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,243
Posted By Nublar
Looks like we might just have to suck it up and...

Looks like we might just have to suck it up and try to factor in journey times of approx 1hr to Universal and those sorts of areas, not great..
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 May 22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,243
Posted By Nublar
Avoiding I4/Using Tolls

Hi all,

Been reading various trip reports and threads recently and a big thing seems to be the terrible traffic on the I4 and surrounding areas. We are staying in High Grove at Four Corners...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Apr 22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By Nublar
I had a similar experience to berneslai back in...

I had a similar experience to berneslai back in 2017 myself. Booked a standard SUV, looked at the line and selection was poor - don't think any of them even had leather seats. Walked back over to an...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Apr 22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,798
Posted By Nublar
Can i ask about the kiosks please - do you need...

Can i ask about the kiosks please - do you need the details of all the drivers (assuming name, dob, driving licence number?) when using these?

I plan on heading straight to the kiosks and then to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Apr 22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,704
Posted By Nublar
I would definitely book now and keep checking...

I would definitely book now and keep checking periodically. We booked last year and I have checked every week - still awaiting a price drop unfortunately! Keeping fingers crossed that something...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Mar 22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By Nublar
Hired out of LAX twice now with Alamo, both times...

Hired out of LAX twice now with Alamo, both times we did skip the counter and had a decent choice of vehicles to choose from.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Mar 22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,665
Posted By Nublar
A 2nd vote for Flippers! Usually the Old Town...

A 2nd vote for Flippers! Usually the Old Town location, great pizza and their garlic bread sticks are AMAZING!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Mar 22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,403
Posted By Nublar
Booked with Andy - double booking as we changed...

Booked with Andy - double booking as we changed to 3 weeks from 2.. Alamo for both bookings, Standard SUV and working out at just over £1000 atm
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Mar 22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,663
Posted By Nublar
Yeah, wishing i had booked the 3 weeks back last...

Yeah, wishing i had booked the 3 weeks back last year myself - but thought we'd only be going for 2. Keeping fingers crossed that it comes down some closer to the time but not overly optimistic..
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