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Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 3 Nov 23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Well the excitement is building as we get into...

Well the excitement is building as we get into the final few weeks pre departure. Had to make a few tweaks to the planning, my works car which was able to get all of us plus luggage and the wifes...
Forum: Social Groups 7 Oct 23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 835
Views: 32,836
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We have had the same issue and our return flight...

We have had the same issue and our return flight has been adjusted. It is frustrating as whilst we had not made any park plans it does muck up the first evening. I don’t even understand why they have...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 22 Sep 23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By DorsetSeasider
50 for me 100 for Disney!

I always enjoy reading everyone elses pre-trips and am rubbish at producing my own, so given we are going in 64 days I thought I should produce one!

So the last time I was writing anything about a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jul 23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By DorsetSeasider
With regards to the travel insurance, we use...

With regards to the travel insurance, we use Staysure, we have found them to be the easiest to deal with both in terms of getting it setup and also in the case of making a claim.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Posted By DorsetSeasider
I will have a look at your reviews and will try...

I will have a look at your reviews and will try and narrow down some preferences, very appreciative of the pointers thus far.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We are staying offsite on idrive, but intention...

We are staying offsite on idrive, but intention is to spend my actual birthday at WDW, although specific park to be decided. There are 4 adults so definitely aiming for something appropriate to that!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 May 23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Fabulous, hopefully it will be fab, we did...

Fabulous, hopefully it will be fab, we did Discovery Cove in our first trip and it is certainly a nice an relaxing day, 2 votes for Boathouse already!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 May 23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Posted By DorsetSeasider
There in lies the issue! I know there is so much...

There in lies the issue! I know there is so much to choose from and I can't decide hence this post seeking recommendations which I can hopefully narrow it down with. Not even sure which park to be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 May 23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Kel, very excited for you as we won't be there...

Kel, very excited for you as we won't be there until end of November. Thanks for the recommendation.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 May 23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Posted By DorsetSeasider
50th Birthday Celebration

Hello Dibbers, as I hit the half century, where better than to be other than the land of mouse. I am taking the family for a fortnight and most things are fairly well planned, the only bit that...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Apr 23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We often use Purple Parking on Bath Road,...

We often use Purple Parking on Bath Road, depending on what you want to do there is a Premier Inn next door to stay at the night before and then drop your car in as necessary, they then shuttle you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 21, 05:27 PM
Replies: 969
Views: 137,182
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We have been cancelled today (we were going on...

We have been cancelled today (we were going on the 3rd) not sure whether it was error or not, but to be honest, we are done. This has been way too stressful for the last few days as we debated what...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Thanks, I will have a look at this.

Thanks, I will have a look at this.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 21, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Virgin A330-200's

Quite puzzled, all information from VH booking shows that we are flying on A330-200 in November, fingers crossed of course, but on the VA Fleet page, trying to get a seat map they only show the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Sep 21, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,005
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Also ensure that if you are going to use Uber you...

Also ensure that if you are going to use Uber you have a data plan that you can use on the mobile, we found that the Disney wifi dropped off well before you got to the pickup areas which caused...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 21, 10:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,533
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Funnily enough we are wondering the same, most...

Funnily enough we are wondering the same, most things are booked but I don't want to get uber excited only to crash down again... Guidance on Virgins website is still saying 'November (date to be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Sep 21, 10:09 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 14,315
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We are waiting for our trip to cancel, but cannot...

We are waiting for our trip to cancel, but cannot book anything else as virgin has the cash needed to pay for it! Bit frustrating really, the US need to just state no change until 2022 at the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 14,315
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Totally get it, we are kind of the same, supposed...

Totally get it, we are kind of the same, supposed to be heading out on the 3rd (have paid in full already :( ) as part of DW's 50th birthday/20th wedding anniversary, but need VH to cancel everything...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 11 Aug 21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We live in the Weymouth area, if you do come down...

We live in the Weymouth area, if you do come down via Ringwood, it is not too bad, although being Dorset most of our roads are single carriageway so the A31 and A35 can get a bit snarled up around...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 24 Jul 21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,714
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Thanks so much, spoke with Virgin today, lovely...

Thanks so much, spoke with Virgin today, lovely lady called Sam, who helped me unpick all the bits, you are right that as it just us it will change the pace of what we do.
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 22 Jul 21, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,714
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Disaster Strikes

So we find ourselves a week or so before we have to pay the full balance, normally this is the point of getting nervous about simply worrying whether we are paying for a holiday which may or may not...
Forum: Accommodation 24 May 21, 08:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,410
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We have booked the Premier Inn, Bath Road (£35...

We have booked the Premier Inn, Bath Road (£35 per room! ) and Purple Parking. I have used Purple Parking at Heathrow a number of times over the years and they are very good, no hassle and lets face...
Forum: Accommodation 23 May 21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,233
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We stayed at the Rosen Point Orlando, back in...

We stayed at the Rosen Point Orlando, back in 2017. Not 5 star but then realistically how much time will you spend there. Its probably not the most modern, but the rooms were clean enough, there was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 May 21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,617
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Have to say that whilst I have looked at those...

Have to say that whilst I have looked at those kind of cards, I just went with Halifax Clarity Credit Card which has zero foreign charges. Obviously slightly different approach, but we use it when...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 May 21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By DorsetSeasider
From experience most places on and off site are...

From experience most places on and off site are pretty good with GF menu's. On site they will bend over backwards and are very good with bread alternatives. Obviously there are some things that...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 May 21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,567
Posted By DorsetSeasider
As previously mentioned, book a room in one of...

As previously mentioned, book a room in one of the premium hotels for 4 people and you get fast passes for the day you check in and out included, much cheaper and up to you if you use the room.
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 1 May 21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,714
Posted By DorsetSeasider
So its been a while since my last update, we are...

So its been a while since my last update, we are still like many people, a bit on tenderhooks about hoping it will be going ahead. Questions flowing through our minds at the moment are around the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Apr 21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,619
Posted By DorsetSeasider
So does anyone know whether it is actually...

So does anyone know whether it is actually mandatory? It irks me that they 'need' that information, they should have enough with the passport details etc given that it is supposed to be based on a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,517
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We have opted for Option 2, this is our third...

We have opted for Option 2, this is our third trip and we were gutted as we had intended to make this special due to our 20th wedding anniversary, DW's 50th birthday and DD's 21st birthday and for...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Mar 21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Unless I have read your question wrong, you can...

Unless I have read your question wrong, you can just check availability of parks here: https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/availability-calendar/?segments=tickets,resort,passholder&defaultSegment=tickets...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jan 21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 86,606
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Yep, fingers are crossed for November, will be...

Yep, fingers are crossed for November, will be our third trip, we all need something to look forward to right?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jan 21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,640
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We are the same, currently booked for early...

We are the same, currently booked for early November with our fingers crossed, but if it has to be shifted then so be it. Payment due in August so will sort it out then.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Jan 21, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,582
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We are hopefully heading out in November and have...

We are hopefully heading out in November and have booked Meet & Greet Parking with Maple Parking, used discount code FLY20 (found it on a billboard on google maps street view! ) and it was £92 for 2...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jan 21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Supposed to be flying on a A332 in November...

Supposed to be flying on a A332 in November LHR/MCO, would be great to be the A350 in its place, just because the newer planes are roomier, although there is a view that because the A332's had been...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 21, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,848
Posted By DorsetSeasider
We were wondering the same and in the end decided...

We were wondering the same and in the end decided to book first two weeks in November effectively which meant missing the end of Halloween celebrations but not getting caught in the Thanksgiving...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Dec 20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,433
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Fantastic news, we have booked from 3rd to the...

Fantastic news, we have booked from 3rd to the 17th, you can read about it here, https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1183176
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 18 Dec 20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,714
Posted By DorsetSeasider
So with the news that there is a vaccine being...

So with the news that there is a vaccine being implemented and hoping that the Oxford vaccine will come on line soon making it available to those of use not covered in the current categories, we have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Dec 20, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,533
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Well I suppose I had planned on dieting before we...

Well I suppose I had planned on dieting before we go, so I shall have to use this as part of the motivation!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Dec 20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,533
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Virgin Atlantic A330 out of Heathrow.

So excited to be going to Florida in Nov 21, but absolutely gutted today to find out that having forked out for Premium Economy, we have the worst plane available, A330-200, with the thinnest width...
Forum: Christmas 10 Dec 20, 11:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,496
Posted By DorsetSeasider
Christmas pud with a choice of clotted cream or...

Christmas pud with a choice of clotted cream or flavoured cream (this year have a couple from Aldi) and then mince pies, cheeseboard and xmas cake available into the evening... !
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