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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Oct 23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,036
Posted By beckstrous
I love Velocicoaster! It's so smooth and...

I love Velocicoaster! It's so smooth and exhilarating, and I love the fact that it just has a lap bar. The second launch going into the top hat is just incredible, and the inversion over the water...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Oct 23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,291
Posted By beckstrous
I wore my glasses on Velocicoaster earlier this...

I wore my glasses on Velocicoaster earlier this year (they won’t take them off you). I meant to take them off but forgot to. I didn’t have a strap and they were fine. I’ve since worn them on Stealth...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Jul 23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,712
Posted By beckstrous
As others have said, go in the evening during...

As others have said, go in the evening during Fantasmic. We did this several times over Easter - when the parks were really busy - and got on the ride really quickly, including within 15 minutes...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jun 23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,455
Posted By beckstrous
It's fun and looks great. We loved the launch and...

It's fun and looks great. We loved the launch and how different the ride vehicle is. Pre-show/queue is nothing special. The ride is so short! I would not pay for an individual lightning lane for it...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 May 23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,267
Posted By beckstrous
This is so true. My daughter is a total daredevil...

This is so true. My daughter is a total daredevil and on our first trip to WDW she was 3 yrs 10 months. She was big enough to go on TOT back then and I think she would have enjoyed the ride, but the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 May 23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,186
Posted By beckstrous
We were in Florida over Easter and I definitely...

We were in Florida over Easter and I definitely agree that queue times for Rise of the Resistance were massively inflated. I don’t think we queued more than an hour even though it was regularly...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 29 Apr 23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,979
Posted By beckstrous
We really liked El Patron (LBV area); NYPD Pizza;...

We really liked El Patron (LBV area); NYPD Pizza; Hawkers Asian Streetfood; and the Boathouse at Disney Springs. Would visit them all again. We also really enjoyed Yak and Yeti.

For quick eats,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Apr 23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,042
Posted By beckstrous
My top three rides in WDW are probably Guardians,...

My top three rides in WDW are probably Guardians, Tower of Terror and Rise of the Resistance. It's really hard to separate them as they are all very different.

I really like Tron but it feels so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Apr 23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,880
Posted By beckstrous
We like Keke's, First Watch and IHOP. We've only...

We like Keke's, First Watch and IHOP. We've only been back since last Thursday and I really want to go back!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,603
Posted By beckstrous
We flew BA and they gave us wired earbuds anyway.

We flew BA and they gave us wired earbuds anyway.
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Apr 23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 700
Posted By beckstrous
Oh, another tip that I discovered on our last day...

Oh, another tip that I discovered on our last day of our recent trip - there’s a forum for UK visitors to Europa Park on the Alton Towers discussion forum and there are some useful threads on it:...
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Apr 23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 700
Posted By beckstrous
Europa Park is fabulous. Which hotel are you...

Europa Park is fabulous. Which hotel are you staying in? We were at Bell Rock and loved it. You really can fill up on the included hotel breakfast here without needing to do much for lunch.

Food...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Apr 23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,811
Posted By beckstrous
Came on here to say Freddy’s so whilst I’m in...

Came on here to say Freddy’s so whilst I’m in agreement with you my response is not that helpful!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Apr 23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,998
Posted By beckstrous
They will let you on with a bum bag but it has to...

They will let you on with a bum bag but it has to be around your waist. If you have a lanyard you can wear it but you have to tuck it in to your clothes.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Apr 23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,038
Posted By beckstrous
I’ve only been to Typhoon Lagoon and Volcano Bay...

I’ve only been to Typhoon Lagoon and Volcano Bay but I think VB is way better than TL, which seems dated in comparison (but it does have hot showers, which VB does not - only lukewarm on the 2...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Apr 23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By beckstrous
It’s a good idea to make reservations even if...

It’s a good idea to make reservations even if you’re not sure whether you will go or not. We had a “rest” day full of shopping and things, and then decided we wanted to go to Hollywood Studios for a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Apr 23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,103
Posted By beckstrous
My daughter was just over 3.5 when we first took...

My daughter was just over 3.5 when we first took her to Universal in 2016. There was lots for her to enjoy: all of Dr Seuss, Flight of the Hippogriff, character meets. She’s quite a daredevil and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Apr 23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By beckstrous
The 1pm slot is far easier to get a space for. We...

The 1pm slot is far easier to get a space for. We tried twice and were successful both times but didn’t manage the early slot. If you can, when you’re in the park use mobile data (provided it’s fast)...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Apr 23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 957
Posted By beckstrous
My daughter is 10, so a bit out of the age range...

My daughter is 10, so a bit out of the age range you were asking about. But I’m mentioning this just to give you an idea. She is tall and will go on any coaster - she rode them all at Universal,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Apr 23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,090
Posted By beckstrous
We’ve been at Disney these past few weeks and...

We’ve been at Disney these past few weeks and landed on a strategy of rising Rise in the evenings. During the Fantasmic show is a really good time: yesterday it was a 25-minute posted wait (15-minute...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Apr 23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 455
Posted By beckstrous
Busch Gardens - anyone here now and going in the next few days?

The other day we were kindly given a couple of fast pass tickets for Busch Gardens by someone who was leaving the park. They’re meant to be used just once on one ride but the ride operators didn’t...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Apr 23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,122
Posted By beckstrous
We are in the last week of a 3-week holiday...

We are in the last week of a 3-week holiday. Today is our last day in the Disney parks. It has certainly been very busy, and we did have a day at AK where we felt it was impossible to get on anything...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Apr 23, 03:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,198
Posted By beckstrous
Busch Gardens is great. We’ve been there twice so...

Busch Gardens is great. We’ve been there twice so far this holiday (went there today). It’s not as intense as Disney in terms of crowds, but much more intense in terms of rides. Today we went on...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Apr 23, 03:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By beckstrous
We were there 2 days ago. In the big wave pool by...

We were there 2 days ago. In the big wave pool by the volcano the water was pretty cold, but in the fearless river and the splashdown areas for the raft slides we went on it was quite warm. However,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Apr 23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,003
Posted By beckstrous
We’ve been on Rise 4 times so far I think, and...

We’ve been on Rise 4 times so far I think, and it’s never been as long a wait as advertised. One time there was a 90 min posted wait and we waited 30 mins.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Apr 23, 04:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,396
Posted By beckstrous
Blue Tree in LBV is nice - we are here now and...

Blue Tree in LBV is nice - we are here now and it’s reasonably priced, clean, 4 pools, mini golf and a few other onsite activities. Accommodation is a bit dated but really clean and has everything we...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Apr 23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,054
Posted By beckstrous
We are going to Universal in about a week. We are...

We are going to Universal in about a week. We are staying at Royal Pacific Resort so will have Express passes. We’ve enjoyed Disney but I’m really looking forward to Universal as it will be *so* much...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Apr 23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,054
Posted By beckstrous
I think we’ve done okay so far without G+ but you...

I think we’ve done okay so far without G+ but you do get the sense that after the first 1-2 hours there’s not much you can do without it unless you’re prepared for a very long wait. We rope dropped...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Apr 23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,003
Posted By beckstrous
Yeah, I think we kind of expected what we found...

Yeah, I think we kind of expected what we found today. But that was okay because we went to AK last week and only had River Journey and Safaris to “tick off”.

Looking to get Genie+ for just one...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Apr 23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,450
Posted By beckstrous
I’ve had the same this week. You just have to...

I’ve had the same this week. You just have to amend the reservation you want and then you’ll see availability for that day. It’s only greyed out because you already have reservations on that day.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Apr 23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,003
Posted By beckstrous
We were in AK today, and managed 3 rides: a...

We were in AK today, and managed 3 rides: a single rider go on Everest (there are 3 of us and this took around 10 mins); Kilimanjaro Safaris - which was maybe 90 mins of queueing - and Na’vi River...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,783
Posted By beckstrous
Thanks, bit annoying but I suppose it's better to...

Thanks, bit annoying but I suppose it's better to know in advance! Maybe it'll be on time still. :-D
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,783
Posted By beckstrous
Flying tomorrow and flight is already delayed?

Hi folks,

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but how can an airline know in advance (as in: the day before) if a flight is going to be delayed? I just had 2 alerts on my phone in quick...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Mar 23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,555
Posted By beckstrous
Wow! I absolutely refuse to pay for ILL for it,...

Wow! I absolutely refuse to pay for ILL for it, but I really hope we can get on the virtual queue at some point.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Mar 23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,555
Posted By beckstrous
Anyone know how you'd access the virtual queue? ...

Anyone know how you'd access the virtual queue?
We'll be there during that time, as well as when it opens officially.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 18,916
Posted By beckstrous
Thanks very much! We will have to be quick at...

Thanks very much!
We will have to be quick at check-in, then. We are a family of 2 adults, 1 child - really want to sit together but can't afford the extra fee to book the seats now. We booked...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 18,916
Posted By beckstrous
Hello Stanley, Would it be possible please...

Hello Stanley,

Would it be possible please to check our flights?

LGW-MCO - BA2037 - 27/03/2023, 10.40
And
MCO-LGW - BA2036 - 19/04/2023, 17.00

Thank you!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,078
Posted By beckstrous
Thanks everyone for the helpful replies! I...

Thanks everyone for the helpful replies!
I wanted to get an American Tourister case, which is well within the limits for BA, so I think I will give it a go and cross my fingers!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,078
Posted By beckstrous
Thanks folks - really annoying as there's only a...

Thanks folks - really annoying as there's only a couple of centimetres in it.

I've never had a suitcase style cabin bag before - only a little rucksack - so never had to check these things!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,078
Posted By beckstrous
American Airlines operated by British Airways - carry on

Hi folks,

We are flying with American Airlines next week, and the flight is operated by British Airways.

I want to get a little carry-on suitcase, and the allowable dimensions for British...
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