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Forum: Accommodation 26 Jan 20, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By Louba
The Doubletree is opposite The Village Inn. I’ve...

The Doubletree is opposite The Village Inn. I’ve eaten there a few times and it’s nothing fancy but very nice. Also 10 min (approx) walk to IHOP and Red Lobster at bottom end of I Drive, a couple of...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 25 Jan 20, 11:56 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 20,012
Posted By Louba
Was so pleased to see that you’d written a...

Was so pleased to see that you’d written a trippie again for 2019. Me and my work colleague have often had a giggle over something in one of your reports as we while away a grey Monday morning. We...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 May 19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 366
Posted By Louba
We’ve just come back from there. We had the all...

We’ve just come back from there. We had the all day brunch on Easter Sunday and it was lovely: really special and a huge choice. One thing I would suggest though would be to check opening times in...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Apr 19, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,225
Posted By Louba
If it’s any help I’m just back from the Rosen...

If it’s any help I’m just back from the Rosen Shingle Creek today. My parents took one of the hotel’s cars to Aquatica and it cost $16. They’re lined up out the front (my parents don’t ‘Uber’). You...
Forum: Tickets 9 Mar 19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By Louba
Thank you for replying and confirming that - much...

Thank you for replying and confirming that - much appreciated.
Forum: Tickets 17 Feb 19, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By Louba
Yes - that’s the site! So it does seem legitimate...

Yes - that’s the site! So it does seem legitimate then. I saw it wasn’t the unlimited one, but that’s fine for us. Thank you so much!
Forum: Tickets 17 Feb 19, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By Louba
I’m looking at the page now. It says they’re an...

I’m looking at the page now. It says they’re an authorised reseller of universal orlando resort. I’m glad I asked on here now. I thought it seemed too good to be true!

On closer look the site is...
Forum: Tickets 17 Feb 19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By Louba
I just tried to add it but it didn’t post...

I just tried to add it but it didn’t post correctly. Maybe you can’t post links on here? I just did a search on safari and it came up.

ETA - it’s got universal-bookings in the web address and is a...
Forum: Tickets 17 Feb 19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By Louba
Universal Express Passes from ATD

Hi - has anyone ever bought their express passes from ATD? They have some very good prices (compared to Universal direct) for our April holiday. But being a natural pessimist I am worrying why they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 18, 06:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,102
Posted By Louba
I think that this will be because VH has sold its...

I think that this will be because VH has sold its early allocation of economy seats. If you click through to look at the flight detail I expect at least one flight will be premium or upper. I am...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 25 Mar 18, 08:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 506
Posted By Louba
Beach Photographer Clearwater

I am thinking about booking a family portrait session in Clearwater Beach next year. Just wondered if any Dibbers had used one they would recommend that was particularly good with children? It would...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Mar 18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By Louba
Did this in 2016. Our carriage driver was lovely...

Did this in 2016. Our carriage driver was lovely and asked us where we wanted to go before our ride. We chose POR as we were staying at POFQ. There were four adults and DD who was six at the time and...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 24 Jan 18, 10:45 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,469
Posted By Louba
Goodness - what an end to your holiday! I always...

Goodness - what an end to your holiday! I always enjoy reading your trip reports and am looking forward to your west coast adventure, something I've pencilled in for one day 🤞🏻
Forum: Accommodation 2 Sep 17, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,153
Posted By Louba
We stayed at Pier House 60 in April. It was the...

We stayed at Pier House 60 in April. It was the cheapest we could find that was close to the beach (it's just across the street from the beach and Pier 60). We'd stay again. We had a lovely marina...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 12 Apr 17, 08:25 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 20,137
Posted By Louba
Loved reading your report - and had exactly the...

Loved reading your report - and had exactly the same conversation with my husband about Bob when we drove past Aquatica last week - he clearly has the niche in the barricade market!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 17, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,561
Posted By Louba
I've received the same email. There are some...

I've received the same email. There are some reviews and photos on trip advisor and yelp. It looks good. I'm thinking of booking as same as you, we can never find a seat!
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 23 Jan 17, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By Louba
Have read your pre-trip now. I like a bit of...

Have read your pre-trip now. I like a bit of context to a trip report! What a lovely choice of hotels to make a decision about :-)
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 23 Jan 17, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By Louba
Really enjoying your trip report. Did you do a...

Really enjoying your trip report. Did you do a pre-trippie as I'd love to have a read of that too?!

There's nothing like your first time at Disney World. I would love to stay at the Waldorf, you...
Forum: Tickets 16 Jan 17, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By Louba
Thanks both for your help. I was over thinking it...

Thanks both for your help. I was over thinking it I think!
Forum: Tickets 15 Jan 17, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By Louba
Fast pass with MYW tickets

Have only stayed onsite before, with 14 day tickets linked to room/free dining, so it's been obvious when my tickets have started and my FP window has automatically opened 60 days before.

This...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 14 Jan 17, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,157
Posted By Louba
This worked for me. I wouldn't leave it until you...

This worked for me. I wouldn't leave it until you get out there as I remember them being pretty booked up. It's a lovely experience and we really enjoyed it.
Forum: Accommodation 7 Jan 17, 10:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,335
Posted By Louba
April's email address has changed and is now...

April's email address has changed and is now awillis@doubltreeorlandosw.com. It's definitely current as I just emailed her today regarding our forthcoming stay.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Sep 16, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By Louba
Thanks all, think I'll give it a go. ...

Thanks all, think I'll give it a go.

Melissa- if you join My Gateick you get various offers, including a link to the official Gatwick parking site where they take 10% off your booking...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Sep 16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By Louba
Summer Special Parking at Gatwick North

This is available for our Easter dates, £69 for 16 days (less 10% with My Gatwick code).

A good price, but does anyone have experience of using it? It reads as if it's further away from the...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Aug 16, 05:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
Posted By Louba
Thanks for your help everyone, lots of places for...

Thanks for your help everyone, lots of places for me to look at 👍🏻
Forum: Accommodation 27 Aug 16, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
Posted By Louba
Thank you so much, just priced it up and it's...

Thank you so much, just priced it up and it's coming out the same £150. Brilliant!
Forum: Accommodation 27 Aug 16, 07:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
Posted By Louba
No I haven't, thank you. I shall try that as...

No I haven't, thank you. I shall try that as would be happy to pay that.
Forum: Accommodation 27 Aug 16, 07:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
Posted By Louba
I've done the Atlantic coast and prefer the Gulf...

I've done the Atlantic coast and prefer the Gulf coast. I know there are cheaper options in the Clearwater area - I mentioned in my first post I found two at around £80 per night, which I'm happy to...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Aug 16, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
Posted By Louba
Thank you, that was our first choice, it looked...

Thank you, that was our first choice, it looked lovely when we saw it earlier this year. Unfortunately it's coming up at around £300 a night in April, which is why we were looking a bit further away...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Aug 16, 04:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
Posted By Louba
Hotel near Clearwater Beach

Would like to do one night in Clearwater early April 2017. Hotels on the beachfront seem around £280 -£300 a night which is more than we wanted to pay. Any recommendation for reasonably priced...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Jul 16, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By Louba
It was TL all the way for us until we visited...

It was TL all the way for us until we visited Aquatica on our last trip and loved it. Similar beachy vibe to TL, but not quite as elaborately themed as TL. We got there for opening (in April) and for...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jul 16, 11:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,312
Posted By Louba
^^^^sooooo pleased to hear this:spin:

^^^^sooooo pleased to hear this:spin:
Forum: Shopping in Florida 26 May 16, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,045
Posted By Louba
No there isn't. There is one at the Premium...

No there isn't. There is one at the Premium Outlets at the top of I Drive, maybe elsewhere too, but that's the one I went to in April.
Forum: Accommodation 18 May 16, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 366
Posted By Louba
Just caught up with your pre-trip report. Sounds...

Just caught up with your pre-trip report. Sounds fab! Have just spoken to DH. He tells me it's the UPS (not DPD -oops) desk you need to go to in the main building. It provides the business services...
Forum: Accommodation 18 May 16, 09:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,440
Posted By Louba
I think block three is a good option if you have...

I think block three is a good option if you have booked a standard room as you're close to the main building, pool and bus stop. We were upgraded to a garden room in block two on our first visit and...
Forum: Accommodation 18 May 16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 366
Posted By Louba
We stayed at the same hotel. You have to go to...

We stayed at the same hotel. You have to go to the DPD desk in the main building (where you can have parcels delivered, photocopying etc). You get a card that you show for the dining discounts and...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Apr 16, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By Louba
Me too. I had the strawberry cheesecake, which...

Me too. I had the strawberry cheesecake, which was nicer than it looked, but was no crime brûlée 😪
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Apr 16, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 799
Posted By Louba
Yes, we flew 4th and 18th April this year.

Yes, we flew 4th and 18th April this year.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Apr 16, 11:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 799
Posted By Louba
At the moment one of the adult meal options on...

At the moment one of the adult meal options on the outbound flight is spaghetti and meatballs. My DD ate my husband's portion and he was left with her rock solid chicken nuggets, wedges and peas...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Apr 16, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By Louba
Yes, just recently had an 8.05am ADR at BOG on a...

Yes, just recently had an 8.05am ADR at BOG on a 9am park opening day and caught the bus from POFQ at 7am. We were at MK for 7.25am as the bus picked up at POR too, but unfortunately never got our...
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