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Forum: General Chat 10 Nov 17, 09:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,244
Posted By misaps
In a McVities competition I won three iPods three...

In a McVities competition I won three iPods three days in a row (seemed like I found the lucky time of day to enter!) 2 of which went to good causes.

Yesterday I received an email to say I've won...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Oct 17, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,676
Posted By misaps
Yes, still one plastic 'credit' card type that...

Yes, still one plastic 'credit' card type that can be used for purchases etc. They are currently trailing face recognition on some rides, so your card is locked to you and you only on Express lines.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Oct 17, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,676
Posted By misaps
I wore a lanyard with just my plastic room key...

I wore a lanyard with just my plastic room key and paper ticket in when we went on Rip Saw Falls and Bilge a Rat Barges. The room key was fine but my park ticket got so wet that the following day I...
Forum: General Chat 18 Oct 17, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,876
Posted By misaps
Whilst the service we received (outside of the...

Whilst the service we received (outside of the check in issues) was good and friendly, no one really went beyond themselves at the hotel.

For me WDW has lost some sparkle, maybe it's because of...
Forum: General Chat 18 Oct 17, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,876
Posted By misaps
Oh jeez can you imagine hearing 'clip clip clip'...

Oh jeez can you imagine hearing 'clip clip clip' all night as the dog wanders around a strange room all night.
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 17, 05:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,876
Posted By misaps
No it wasn't a Dibb villa but I will happily PM...

No it wasn't a Dibb villa but I will happily PM you details of the two we have used if you wish. This is the best I can find at the moment which shows part (a very small section as well!) of the pool...
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 17, 01:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,876
Posted By misaps
Wows, Mehs & Disappointments

WOWS, MEHS & DISAPPOINTMENTS

There was three of us on this trip me, DW and DD whose 20. We’ve been back a week and so the washing is done, jetlag over with and back to work which means I have time...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Oct 17, 07:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,692
Posted By misaps
Just returned from 4 nights at PBH and the...

Just returned from 4 nights at PBH and the options for breakfast included scrambled eggs, bacon / sausages and potatoes; as well as the usual cereals/ pastries.

Evening selection was a mixture of...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Oct 17, 04:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,074
Posted By misaps
The conference centre is a permanent building...

The conference centre is a permanent building. But Just last week they had a massive 'ITExpo' which had pretty much taken over the car parks of the Yacht and Beach Club with temporary structures (we...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Oct 17, 04:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By misaps
Mobile I've managed two extra fp's for fop in the last...

I've managed two extra fp's for fop in the last three days by checking the app at 10:35am. Great that there is hope if you haven't had any luck getting fp's in advance
Forum: General Chat 29 Sep 17, 03:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,851
Posted By misaps
:spin: if you see Mary Poppins and two chimney...

:spin: if you see Mary Poppins and two chimney sweeps wandering around be sure to say hello :wave:

Martin
Forum: General Chat 29 Sep 17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,851
Posted By misaps
Congratulations 🙂 That is such a lovely gesture. ...

Congratulations 🙂 That is such a lovely gesture.

It must have been a good day to visit MK guest services yesterday as we went in to ask about a fp we had lost on space mountain due to it breaking...
Forum: General Chat 20 Sep 17, 10:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,774
Posted By misaps
Just finally got a chance to sit down and...

Just finally got a chance to sit down and consider we're actually flying tomorrow as well. Hope everyone has a great time:grin:
Forum: Hurricane Advice 19 Sep 17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,512
Posted By misaps
It is sounding like very grave news is going to...

It is sounding like very grave news is going to be coming from Dominica once daylight arrives and surveys are able to be made.

For a Florida it looks likely that Jose will steer Maria away and out...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 17, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Posted By misaps
thanks everyone for your reassuring replies...

thanks everyone for your reassuring replies. Hopefully 'Mary' won't need her umbrella for rain!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 17, 07:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Posted By misaps
An umbrella and chimney sweep brush... I wonder...

An umbrella and chimney sweep brush... I wonder who we're going as :erm: :d:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Posted By misaps
Thanks, sounds promising and think we'll chance...

Thanks, sounds promising and think we'll chance our luck. Though not too keen on Ł40 surcharge for taking a fancy dress prop :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 17, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Posted By misaps
Virgin baggage allowance

Going in a few weeks on VS15 and have a large box to transport (part of fancy dress for MNSSHP :erm:). Virgin state check in baggage is 90 x 75 x 43cm plus when added together, the three dimensions...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 31 Aug 17, 02:17 PM
Replies: 873
Views: 127,166
Posted By misaps
Amy Sweezey has been doing the weather for years...

Amy Sweezey has been doing the weather for years on WESH, think she was broadcasting when we first visited Florida in 2007! It's always pleasant to hear her voice in the morning as you know you're in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jul 17, 05:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,924
Posted By misaps
Same here for 25th. Thanks for highlighting this...

Same here for 25th. Thanks for highlighting this :grin:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Jul 17, 07:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,143
Posted By misaps
Getting up there early and breathing the fresh...

Getting up there early and breathing the fresh air scented with Pine, then hiking back down into the valley, oh how I wish to be in that moment once again.

California is full of wonderful memories...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jun 17, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By misaps
Lovely hotel in a prime spot on the beach...

Lovely hotel in a prime spot on the beach. Restaurant is very good though expensive (Greg a Wallace stayed at the same time as us and he also rated the restaurant highly, for what it's worth! )...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jun 17, 10:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,895
Posted By misaps
Zoo Keeper DD - proud Dad moment!

Our DD has worked like a Trojan to achieve one of her dreams having become a fully fledged Zoo Keeper at a zoo in Kent.

After achieving a diploma in animal management she spent 18 months as an...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 May 17, 09:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,007
Posted By misaps
Opposite view to a couple above as my preference...

Opposite view to a couple above as my preference is Virgin. Enjoy the lounge at Gatwick far more and find the seat layout way more appealing than BA's 'ying-yang'.

I've also had two very poor...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Apr 17, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 499
Posted By misaps
I've collected from the Dolphin while staying at...

I've collected from the Dolphin while staying at the Yacht Club, plus side was that it was a nice easy stroll and as I'd forgotten my passport I could get back to the room without issue to get it!...
Forum: General Chat 16 Oct 16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,432
Posted By misaps
We have had the flex plus account since the...

We have had the flex plus account since the beginning of the year and whilst not had to make a claim on the travel insurance you need to be aware that there is a maximum trip cost. Our recent trip to...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 31 Jul 16, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By misaps
We stayed one night on our way from Death Valley...

We stayed one night on our way from Death Valley to Carmel at The Padre Hotel. Can highly recommend this hotel as we had a lovely room and received superb service. Had no need to venture out and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 31 Jul 16, 11:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By misaps
We did the same early bus one way to GP, then...

We did the same early bus one way to GP, then walked back down 4 mile trail (I'm not so certain the free bus goes up to GP as I think they only serve the valley floor). At times on the way trail we...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 31 Jul 16, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By misaps
We used a Marco-Polo map which covered the whole...

We used a Marco-Polo map which covered the whole of California and certainly saved us when we had to re-route out of Yosemite due to road closures. America doesn't seem to have maps that are as...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Jul 16, 09:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,271
Posted By misaps
Knowing we had an SUV which usually means no...

Knowing we had an SUV which usually means no cover for the boot space so we took a black sheet with us to cover everything up and through the darkened side windows nothing was visible. Most likely...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Jul 16, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,484
Posted By misaps
Another vote for Sanctuary Cruises. We went with...

Another vote for Sanctuary Cruises. We went with them September last year and were superb. If you do go to Moss Landing after the whale watching trip make sure you get in your car and travel two...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 Feb 16, 12:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,519
Posted By misaps
I can highly recommend The Orchard Hotel which is...

I can highly recommend The Orchard Hotel which is on Bush Street, quite close to the Alamo rental depot and there is a tram stop just outside and within easy walking distance of Union Square.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 18 Oct 15, 08:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,178
Posted By misaps
Returned from San Francisco 5 days ago after an...

Returned from San Francisco 5 days ago after an 18 day tour around California and have felt absolutely fine. Our flight didn't leave until 9:30pm and get back to LHR at 4:00pm the next day. Ate...
Forum: General Chat 8 Aug 15, 05:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,236
Posted By misaps
Well done and good luck! Our DD applied but...

Well done and good luck!

Our DD applied but not heard anything yet, was your application in the most recent opening which closed on 2nd August?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Apr 15, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 706
Posted By misaps
Dressing up and the fun that went with it made...

Dressing up and the fun that went with it made last years trip possibly the highlight of all our visits to WDW. I'm not a great one for standing out of the crowd and felt awkward at first but soon...
Forum: General Chat 11 Feb 15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,682
Posted By misaps
We used to visit 'CWDD' when they had a cake shop...

We used to visit 'CWDD' when they had a cake shop and separate coffee shop in 'little Chelsea' in Eastbourne, have to say the coffee shop at the time was to die for. Huge slices of really moist cake...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Sep 14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,224
Posted By misaps
the bags are not massive but they are strong. At...

the bags are not massive but they are strong. At the end of the party on 2nd Sept we had nearly 2kg in each of our three bags.

We also took a rucksack with the usual camera and things which we...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Sep 14, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By misaps
we used the car care centre a few weeks ago. It...

we used the car care centre a few weeks ago. It was a quick and easy process - got picked up in a large blue vehicle as arranged outside our hotel (Yacht Club). Driver gave a few tips on where we...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Sep 14, 11:05 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,475
Posted By misaps
Had we got the second room we were given after...

Had we got the second room we were given after complaining about the first room we'd have no problems recommending the RPR. But there is obviously more than one room not up to scratch... unless of...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Sep 14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 899
Posted By misaps
We've not long returned from a stay at Lake...

We've not long returned from a stay at Lake Berkley (not a Dibb villa) which was our second stay here and can only give the place such high praise. The gate security is good and very friendly, plus...
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