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Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Apr 24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,812
Posted By scarecrow
I was reading about this place only yesterday and...

I was reading about this place only yesterday and watched some videos. It did look a good choice especially considering where it is too.

We’ve decided on the Mirage, as the pool area is really...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,034
Posted By scarecrow
I’m tracking prices too for August. Don’t...

I’m tracking prices too for August.

Don’t forget renting DVC points can also be cheaper. We rented last year through one of the American companies and saved a fortune, compared to Disney hotels. ...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Mar 24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,812
Posted By scarecrow
I’m still on the hunt for the perfect hotel, the...

I’m still on the hunt for the perfect hotel, the Mirage doesn’t have a fridge in the room😡.

Any recommendations for non MGM properties?

Looking for

Good location it’s August when we go.
...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Mar 24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,018
Posted By scarecrow
Trainers/footwear for lots of walking

We off to NYC, Niagara and then to Vegas.

I’m expecting to be walking for miles every day. Can people recommend their favourite brand of footwear for these long distances please.

I normally...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Mar 24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,701
Posted By scarecrow
Oh no, we are there on those dates too,...

Oh no, we are there on those dates too, Beth_Disnet better pack my winter togs.😉
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Mar 24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,137
Posted By scarecrow
This thread is amazing. I am off to utube to...

This thread is amazing. I am off to utube to learn how to pack for our next adventure which involves three hotel stays.

I was planning on take three large cases. I can’t believe you all manage...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 23 Feb 24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,021
Posted By scarecrow
Last year I found that the best prices for August...

Last year I found that the best prices for August cruises was the 07/3, for a sailing leaving on 26/8, so well before final payment. This was with RCL.

I often find that Viva Viyages offer the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Feb 24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By scarecrow
It’s always cheaper at the airport in my...

It’s always cheaper at the airport in my experience of picking up in Miami. It’s dead easy to get to the car hire place too. Often after a cruise we also find it easier to drop off at MIA.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By scarecrow
Hi I haven’t done it myself as yet. My...

Hi

I haven’t done it myself as yet. My understanding is yiu need to find reward availability on the airlines website for example Delta and then phone VA to book.

Have a search on Head to Points...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 22,849
Posted By scarecrow
I’m a member of a New York FB group for Brits...

I’m a member of a New York FB group for Brits lots of people are successfully using it, with either a first time ESTA, renewal or second time. So it seems to work in NY for all ESTAs.

I also...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,016
Posted By scarecrow
A good tip I was given, years ago and did was to...

A good tip I was given, years ago and did was to park the car at Wilderness lodge, then take the boat to MK. Catch the monorail and do both loops. That way you can visit lots of hotels. All of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 64,322
Posted By scarecrow
I think it’s coming though. In years gone by...

I think it’s coming though. In years gone by it’s been announced in the U.K. in April. Maybe it was a bit of a marketing glitch and someone added it early.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Feb 24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,812
Posted By scarecrow
Hi From googling, I cannot find anything...

Hi

From googling, I cannot find anything that explains what is happening when. I’ve joined a couple of Facebook groups, so will keep my eye on those.

When we looked at video of NYNY, the boys...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Feb 24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,450
Posted By scarecrow
I’ve spent the last two days on this Facebook...

I’ve spent the last two days on this Facebook group on and off. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Feb 24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By scarecrow
Thanks. I am finding all of the visa...

Thanks.

I am finding all of the visa requirements very confusing to be honest.

I have my ESta in place as we are arriving in New York. I did read something that said I only needed the Canadian...
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Feb 24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By scarecrow
Niagara Falls transfers and NY transfers

Can anyone recommend a transfer from Buffalo international to the Canadian side of the falls please?


We are only there two nights, so I don’t want to hire a car.

Also if anyone can recommend...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Feb 24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,812
Posted By scarecrow
Thanks everyone for now I’ve booked the Mirage. ...

Thanks everyone for now I’ve booked the Mirage. Will continue my search for perfection.

The Venetian etc, are well out of my budget. Don’t plan on spending too much time in the hotel, we only...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Feb 24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,812
Posted By scarecrow
Mandalay Bay Hotel Vegas or Resorts World or New York, New York thoughts please

Hi
I’ve just booked flights into New York and flights home from Vegas with my points.

I was wanting to book the MGM for their pool but the pricing is horrific there must be something going on...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 5 Feb 24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,515
Posted By scarecrow
Thanks Antony I had read that article a few weeks...

Thanks Antony I had read that article a few weeks ago and checked both Canada and United websites. I will keep checking though as I had forgotten about the Canada one. Shame we cannot use the...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 4 Feb 24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,515
Posted By scarecrow
What’s the best way Antonyj of searching for...

What’s the best way Antonyj of searching for availability please? I’ve been searching via Delta, any tips gratefully received.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 19 Jan 24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By scarecrow
Hotels confused by bed size

Can anyone recommend any hotels that have space for three adults, ideally two double beds.

In Tokyo, Kyoto and Around the Disney area, thinking Hilton or Sheraton for Disney, in case I cannot get...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 11 Jan 24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,499
Posted By scarecrow
First time visit to Japan

Hi

So in the end last year we went to Florida instead of Japan as planned. I felt too overwhelmed with the planning. Disney was a nightmare with that stupid app Genie plus, I hated it.

I’ve...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jan 24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By scarecrow
Martin Lewis used to have a very good article on...

Martin Lewis used to have a very good article on his website on how to claim and a form I seem to remember.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jan 24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 873
Posted By scarecrow
Can anyone help with upgrade vouchers please VA

Hi

I have two Virgin credit card upgrade/ companion vouchers to use between three of us.

I am wanting to travel in PE, I have checked and there are three seats available in PE for us all.
...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 23 Dec 23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By scarecrow
Another vote for suntransfers. I’ve also used...

Another vote for suntransfers. I’ve also used Hoppa. I book which ever of the two are cheaper. For my VV cruise out of Athens I’m using welcome pickups who cover Barcelona too, they might be...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 23 Dec 23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 713
Posted By scarecrow
This must explain why my castaway number...

This must explain why my castaway number disappeared from my Disney account then. I needed this to claim matched loyalty on Virgin Voyages. Luckily a very nice cast member was able to give me my...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 28 Oct 23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,874
Posted By scarecrow
I haven’t done NCL with kids, but I have done...

I haven’t done NCL with kids, but I have done done Carnival, RCL and Disney.

All of those three were very good. All had good bits and bad bits. I have done NCL with no kids and I enjoyed that...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 28 Oct 23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By scarecrow
When we were there in the summer there were no...

When we were there in the summer there were no shuttles running, so we arranged for an Uber to collect us and take us to the car rental at the airport.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Oct 23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,068
Posted By scarecrow
Honestly having just returned from my last trip...

Honestly having just returned from my last trip PE out and UC back, I wouldn’t waste my miles again in UC with the current seating arrangements. On my flight there was UC seats down one side and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Oct 23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 38,119
Posted By scarecrow
Try not to worry if you don’t get what you need. ...

Try not to worry if you don’t get what you need.

Last January I was able to book 3 seats out in PE and 3 back in UC for the last two weeks in August.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Oct 23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 30,995
Posted By scarecrow
Maybe the prices are high because not all...

Maybe the prices are high because not all airlines have released their flights certainly for the end of August. We have this most years and the prices tend to come down a bit mid October onwards.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 1 Oct 23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
Posted By scarecrow
I’ve just been on Harmony, on formal night you...

I’ve just been on Harmony, on formal night you can wear what you want, even in the dining room, my son and husband wore chino shorts trainers and a collared t shirt each. Loads of peeps in shorts...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 1 Oct 23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
Posted By scarecrow
Nothing wrong with Carnival sailing out of the...

Nothing wrong with Carnival sailing out of the med, I’ve done two and also once out of Miami, they seem to have a bad reputation as a party cruise, but the three I have been on were nothing like...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 783
Posted By scarecrow
Get yourself a VA CC and pay for everything on...

Get yourself a VA CC and pay for everything on it. That’s what I do, petrol food etc and then pay it off each month.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By scarecrow
I managed to get three for August, I booked them...

I managed to get three for August, I booked them last February.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 30,995
Posted By scarecrow
Gosh that’s expensive, I remember paying that for...

Gosh that’s expensive, I remember paying that for the Beach Club with free dining before covid. Let’s hope we can all find a bargain.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Sep 23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,675
Posted By scarecrow
Wow, would you mind sharing your TA. I’m looking...

Wow, would you mind sharing your TA. I’m looking at flights May half term to Athens and BCN and they are over £500 each.

Bev, deffo stay away from Ryanair for your cruise, unless you are flying...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Sep 23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,237
Posted By scarecrow
Not sure if you are aware, but they also have a...

Not sure if you are aware, but they also have a US based website too, so you may not have lost your deposit and just been able to get the drop if booking via US. You have to pay in dollars though. ...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Sep 23, 05:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,237
Posted By scarecrow
Viva voyage offer good pricing on NCL. I’ve used...

Viva voyage offer good pricing on NCL. I’ve used them twice.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 Sep 23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,400
Posted By scarecrow
I’ve just come back from a RCL cruise on Harmony,...

I’ve just come back from a RCL cruise on Harmony, I paid $1900 thereabouts back in February for this August 2 people boardwalk balcony. By the time the ship sailed the price had doubled. Looking at...
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