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Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 26 Mar 24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By Gelatoni
It does sound like an all round good app, esp the...

It does sound like an all round good app, esp the translation. Last time we didn't have access to anything so relied on hotel staff the draw directions etc. Finding a veggie restaurant that way was...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 26 Mar 24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 221
Posted By Gelatoni
Thanks! Maybe I'll top up a bit and assume...

Thanks!

Maybe I'll top up a bit and assume I'll otherwise be using my debit card linked to the app. Will have some prepay funds on standby.

Last time I took all cash! How things have changed.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 26 Mar 24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 221
Posted By Gelatoni
Thanks! Do you know when the 90 days start as I...

Thanks! Do you know when the 90 days start as I already had a look at tourcard?
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 26 Mar 24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 221
Posted By Gelatoni
Thanks for this. So you didn't top up in the end...

Thanks for this. So you didn't top up in the end but linked a debit card?

When you say had to verify with the bank, what happened? I'm worried I won't be able to access my banking app while away...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 25 Mar 24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 221
Posted By Gelatoni
AliPay for Shanghai

Curious to get some more info about AliPay from anyone who has been to China recently.

Conflicting info online about whether you can add an international card, or have to use the prepay option. ...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 25 Mar 24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,671
Posted By Gelatoni
Can you get either PASMO or SUICA on Android yet,...

Can you get either PASMO or SUICA on Android yet, and top up in the UK?

I'm hoping that the PASMO passports are available for me next time. We must have lost a lot of holiday time manually buying...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Mar 24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,003
Posted By Gelatoni
If there is, it better be a musical one 😄 ...

If there is, it better be a musical one 😄
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Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Mar 24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,003
Posted By Gelatoni
Yes, that seems odd. "Here is a fully...

Yes, that seems odd.

"Here is a fully furnished cabin in the woods so you can be completely self sufficient.
*But walk/drive a mile to the nearest communal laundry room"

😂
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Mar 24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,003
Posted By Gelatoni
It does look lovely. I think they've done an...

It does look lovely. I think they've done an excellent job.

But I still can't shake the thought of the palmetto bug risk 😱
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,326
Posted By Gelatoni
Not imparting my opinion (because I don't really...

Not imparting my opinion (because I don't really have one), but this Reddit thread presents views from both sides of the fence:...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 21 Mar 24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By Gelatoni
Hope you had an amazing time? 😀

Hope you had an amazing time? 😀
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 21 Mar 24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 99
Posted By Gelatoni
Shanghai vegan food

I'm just wondering if any fellow plant-based dieters have been to Shanghai recently?

I've researched as much as I can, and Disney has a few good options in the park. Outside Disney is more...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 21 Mar 24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,189
Posted By Gelatoni
And the prices are already cheaper over there...

And the prices are already cheaper over there. Makes me want to book now!
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 21 Mar 24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By Gelatoni
Ah, ignore my other post then as I've just seen...

Ah, ignore my other post then as I've just seen you changed plans. We would have done this if DH didn't have a flying phobia. More flights wouldn't go down well 😂
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 21 Mar 24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By Gelatoni
Ooh, what is the "tour card"? Also just...

Ooh, what is the "tour card"?

Also just wondering how your visa was going? I can't remember 100%, but I think you were also applying?
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,689
Posted By Gelatoni
When I've been to the Cotswolds or Alton Towers,...

When I've been to the Cotswolds or Alton Towers, for example, an equivalent table service meal has been dearer. Likely find plenty of places where Disney is more too, but I do feel like for like...
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,689
Posted By Gelatoni
100% a trip to Disney is much better value for...

100% a trip to Disney is much better value for money for us. Not cost - that's something separate - but actual pound for value.

That said, a lot of the costs are cheaper at WDW than here. Like...
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,111
Posted By Gelatoni
Oh no, sorry to hear this. This almost...

Oh no, sorry to hear this.

This almost happened to me many years ago. Only travelling less than an hour to Heathrow and there was an accident ahead. I've never been so stressed and panicked...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 18 Mar 24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By Gelatoni
It seems to be a lottery for anything between a...

It seems to be a lottery for anything between a single visit, and a 10 year multiple entry visa.

That's so cool that you can see your son in Shenzhen. Looks like a fantastic city.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 17 Mar 24, 01:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By Gelatoni
Will do. We also used the postal service last...

Will do. We also used the postal service last time. I really hope they give me a multiple year one so I don't have to go through it again for a while!
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,212
Posted By Gelatoni
Only problem is most of these private plans are...

Only problem is most of these private plans are essentially a prepay for x amount of checkups and hygienist etc. They don't actually make a difference to other treatment costs.

However, if you...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 13 Mar 24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By Gelatoni
Hope you have a fantastic time! I've been a...

Hope you have a fantastic time! I've been a couple of times now and I absolutely love it. Definitely recommend getting the maglev train from the airport. It's so fast!
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 13 Mar 24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By Gelatoni
That sounds like a pretty complete list to me...

That sounds like a pretty complete list to me. When do you go? I'm assuming that you have a Visa sorted already (prob stating the obvious!).

We go the embassy to do ours in a few weeks.
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,788
Posted By Gelatoni
YT you had some experience as me! Uploaded what...

YT you had some experience as me! Uploaded what they wanted twice, then cancelled the card as they were clearly incompetent.

DH had the card and it was the worst one we've ever dealt with, so you...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 10 Mar 24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By Gelatoni
That's what we're doing but going to London...

That's what we're doing but going to London. Taking a prepaid envelope with us. Really hoping I filled out the form properly!
Forum: General DVC Discussion 10 Mar 24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 550
Posted By Gelatoni
I'd agree with Saratoga. But also Riviera is...

I'd agree with Saratoga. But also Riviera is lovely for couples on a shorter stay.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 10 Mar 24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By Gelatoni
Never had vaccinations when visiting - not that I...

Never had vaccinations when visiting - not that I remember.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 9 Mar 24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
Posted By Gelatoni
I'm still mulling over when to book a package. Do...

I'm still mulling over when to book a package. Do you think early August this year will still be crazy town? I feel like getting into the Fantasy Springs Hotel will be mission impossible!
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 9 Mar 24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By Gelatoni
Have got everything prepared for the visa...

Have got everything prepared for the visa application now. Just wondering if anyone has had a recent experience or also about to apply?
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,777
Posted By Gelatoni
That's still a v popular thing to do. Lots of...

That's still a v popular thing to do. Lots of YouTubers go and often livestream landings/takeoffs etc. Indoor and outdoor viewing areas. Plenty of restaurants before security too, so it could be a...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,777
Posted By Gelatoni
I vaguely remember seeing The Living Daylights on...

I vaguely remember seeing The Living Daylights on a rolldown white screen in 1987 on a 747, with the RGB projection. Wafts of cigarette smoke and the overzealous use of perfume to cover it. It was...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By Gelatoni
Especially with the new passenger duty increase...

Especially with the new passenger duty increase coming 🥴
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 5 Mar 24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By Gelatoni
Looks like Disney are resolving it for us 😃

Looks like Disney are resolving it for us 😃
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 4 Mar 24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By Gelatoni
It allowed me to enter all the names, but on the...

It allowed me to enter all the names, but on the email confirmation it just says 2 guests. Does Trip.com show the names on the email confirmation?
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 4 Mar 24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 196
Posted By Gelatoni
I saw this too! Looks like things are slowly...

I saw this too! Looks like things are slowly improving.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 4 Mar 24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By Gelatoni
Shanghai hotel confirmation - no names

We're about to do our Chinese visas and our Shanghai Disney, Toy Story Hotel booking doesn't list our names. We can't get the visa unless the hotel reservation lists all names so panicking a bit.
...
Forum: General Chat 9 Feb 24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,814
Posted By Gelatoni
We have a Nest Aware security system. £6 a month...

We have a Nest Aware security system. £6 a month or £12 for longer video history. That covers all devices/cams.

I didn't realize Ring was "only" £5 a month tbf. Seems like they're catching up...
Forum: General Chat 4 Feb 24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,843
Posted By Gelatoni
Just wanted to post on the reassuring side of...

Just wanted to post on the reassuring side of things.

I had mine out and was working the next day. Recovered extremely quickly with no pain - just had to be careful moving while I healed.

I...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,391
Posted By Gelatoni
100% agree with all of this, esp the skint act!...

100% agree with all of this, esp the skint act! Dealers will charge whatever they think they can get. Never sign any lease deals the first time either. Say it's much more than you thought and you'll...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 24, 02:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,391
Posted By Gelatoni
My advice (not an expert): Cars aren't like...

My advice (not an expert):

Cars aren't like houses in that they depreciate as soon as you buy them, and generally develop more problems over time. There isn't much point in full ownership unless...
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