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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,744
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Been using revolut for years at this point. I...

Been using revolut for years at this point. I have one of the metal cards but usually use it on the phone.

I pre-convert into $$$ and organise it into vaults as part of the estimated budget. ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 23, 12:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,995
Posted By mysteryjimbo
How early can you get to MCO?

Hi,
We’re heading home tomorrow and have a fairly late flight at 8pm with Aer Lingus. We have to be out of our villa by 12pm.

We’d normally get to MCO around 4 or 5pm on previous visits.
...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Oct 22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Alamo Chevy Suburban

Hey guys,

I’ve provisionally booked a Chevy Suburban class with Alamo for next June. The class states the cars will seat 8 with 7 bags; not sure how true that is

Anyway, we’re a group of 7 plus...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Aug 19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,132
Posted By mysteryjimbo
The birthday reward is pretty much treated as...

The birthday reward is pretty much treated as cash so I'm hoping to combine the two.
Forum: Tickets 6 Aug 19, 10:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,258
Posted By mysteryjimbo
My only problem with doing it through the app is...

My only problem with doing it through the app is you have to pay for parking on at least one day.

I'm going to the DS ticket center on the first day for lunch before heading over to AK.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Aug 19, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,251
Posted By mysteryjimbo
I actually prefer the late. The first day is a...

I actually prefer the late. The first day is a write off anyway, you're generally too tired.

With the later flights I don't need an overnight hotel, I can drop the dogs off in the morning and I...
Forum: Accommodation 1 Aug 19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,269
Posted By mysteryjimbo
As a family this will be our 6th visit and our...

As a family this will be our 6th visit and our first in a villa. Simply because the DD will turn 15 whilst we're there and its got to the point where she wants/needs her own space. DS will soon be...
Forum: Tickets 31 Jul 19, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By mysteryjimbo
If the person is in your friends and family list,...

If the person is in your friends and family list, absolutely yes. You will need to ensure they are linked by inviting them if you haven't already.

I added all of my family members tickets direct...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jul 19, 08:27 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,115
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Its not really a comment on popularity, just the...

Its not really a comment on popularity, just the ongoing marketing competition between Disney and Universal.

The announcements are timed specifically to take some of limelight away from WDW.
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jul 19, 07:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,115
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Timed pretty well to take some of the discussion...

Timed pretty well to take some of the discussion away from ST:GE.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Jul 19, 10:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,380
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Google doesn't need data if you download the maps...

Google doesn't need data if you download the maps for offline use. Do this over WiFi.

I use a combo of Google Maps and CoPilot which I've owned for many years now (free updates).

I have two...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Jul 19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,855
Posted By mysteryjimbo
They spoke about it a while back on a Jim Hill...

They spoke about it a while back on a Jim Hill podcast.

The initial outlay for the glasses can be in order of $10+ per pair and they buy 100,000's as they always have enough for one or two days...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Jul 19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,855
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Sorry, wasn't specific. In Japan and Hollywood. ...

Sorry, wasn't specific. In Japan and Hollywood. It was removed in 2016 from both I think.

I guess there pushback on the 3D and screen use. Plus the overall cost savings.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Jul 19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,855
Posted By mysteryjimbo
This isnt much of a surprise. They removed 3D...

This isnt much of a surprise. They removed 3D from Forbidden Journey a few years ago an upgraded the projectors to 4k.

It removes the huge overheads of purchasing and maintaining the 3D glasses. ...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Jul 19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,098
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Just found this and signed up. Commenting to...

Just found this and signed up. Commenting to give it a bump.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,327
Posted By mysteryjimbo
I don't think people are attacking just the...

I don't think people are attacking just the parking increases. Its all the other increases and new charges.

It's almost been normalised to increase parking and ticket prices twice within a 12...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,554
Posted By mysteryjimbo
A bit strong :) I'd only regret it if I...

A bit strong :)

I'd only regret it if I wasn't planning on going back.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Jul 19, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By mysteryjimbo
We're budgeting an average of $200 per day for...

We're budgeting an average of $200 per day for 2ad/2ch.

Estimated around $150 for meals and $50 for snacks/drinks. Some days more, some days less.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Jul 19, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 828
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Driving is the quickest way to a park 9 times out...

Driving is the quickest way to a park 9 times out of 10 even when staying on site.

An Uber/Lyft is likely to cost more than parking where ever you travel from and you won't have the flexibility to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By mysteryjimbo
I've never used the water park buses as its...

I've never used the water park buses as its quicker to drive and free, but I believe no buses directly to Epcot to prevent this.

You'd have to go via a resort, possibly one of the ones on the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,099
Posted By mysteryjimbo
It's common enough. I got one booked at 12:00...

It's common enough. I got one booked at 12:00 exactly then started getting errors.

Just keep pressing F5 and eventually I'd got them all booked by 12:15.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 19, 11:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,554
Posted By mysteryjimbo
I'm still not decided. I keep changing my mind. ...

I'm still not decided. I keep changing my mind. At the moment I'm not going and waiting till we go back in 2021 to see it in full.

I'd love to see it but I'm not sure I want to commit that much...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jul 19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,417
Posted By mysteryjimbo
The important thing is to relax. All of that is...

The important thing is to relax. All of that is optional. You can literally just turn up at the desk on the day.

The bare minimum I plan for is to take some form of GPS with me and some $$ for...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jul 19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,230
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Yep. I second the confirmation. I had a FB...

Yep. I second the confirmation.

I had a FB conversation with Avis about this as my booked flight times were arriving/departing after my booked car times.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jul 19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By mysteryjimbo
My last trip was the first time I used Thrifty. ...

My last trip was the first time I used Thrifty. I think I got the dog that day :grin:

No cars left in my category and when one did arrive it was pretty old.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Jul 19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By mysteryjimbo
The food offerings at Dublin airport are mediocre...

The food offerings at Dublin airport are mediocre at best. I'd look close to the hotel.

We normally head through immigration around 60 minutes before departure.

We've never had any trouble...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 15 Jul 19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,908
Posted By mysteryjimbo
We always buy Piz Buin 1 Day Long before we go. ...

We always buy Piz Buin 1 Day Long before we go.

We find its much more cost effective. Generally only one application is need during the day for us. They say to reapply after 6 hours but we've...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jul 19, 09:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,630
Posted By mysteryjimbo
I was always thought that you can celebrate your...

I was always thought that you can celebrate your birthday at Disney up to 6 months after or 6 months before your birthday... :D
Forum: Tickets 15 Jul 19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,147
Posted By mysteryjimbo
We're going for 3 weeks next month and upgrading...

We're going for 3 weeks next month and upgrading just one of our groups ticket to AP. There will be 2 parties making up a total of 6 people who can make use of the discounts.

This is how I've...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jul 19, 08:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,851
Posted By mysteryjimbo
I found this out yesterday by contacting Avis...

I found this out yesterday by contacting Avis directly. I booked our car before our flights so now our collection and drop off time no longer match up and are both out by around 5-6 hours.

Avis...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jul 19, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,604
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Thats fine, but the OP didn't mention IFE.

Thats fine, but the OP didn't mention IFE.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Jul 19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Generally, this would influence me as to which...

Generally, this would influence me as to which park to avoid regardless of staying on/off site. I occasionally use them and hop to another park but rarely.

I tend to pick a crowd calendar and use...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Jul 19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Non-extending grips are fine. Grenade style. ...

Non-extending grips are fine. Grenade style.

I have a floating one for my Go Pro which I've used a few times in Disney waterparks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jul 19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,604
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Some misleading information here. The rules...

Some misleading information here.

The rules vary from airline to airline but this is from the BA FAQ's.



https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/entertainment/information-and-faqs...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Jul 19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,851
Posted By mysteryjimbo
I booked our 7 seater shortly after the prices...

I booked our 7 seater shortly after the prices came out. €888 for 3 weeks in August with Avis

Current rate with Avis is around €1500.
Forum: General Chat 10 Jul 19, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,154
Posted By mysteryjimbo
https://magiccandlecompany.com/# A large...

https://magiccandlecompany.com/#

A large selection here.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Jul 19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,862
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Its still an "assumption". No dates were...

Its still an "assumption". No dates were announced. We all know dates can slip/change it just happens its the opposite. They can have half of the land ready in advance so why not open it and start...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jul 19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,014
Posted By mysteryjimbo
Personally, I would still go on holiday for my...

Personally, I would still go on holiday for my normal dates. The results will still be the same when you get back or you may be able to view them online.

Unless its urgent to check them or relay...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 9 Jul 19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,743
Posted By mysteryjimbo
My MIL. She's one of those people who...

My MIL.

She's one of those people who always claims poverty and orders tap water at TS meals.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 9 Jul 19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 587
Posted By mysteryjimbo
I've never been to the ALDI's over there but I...

I've never been to the ALDI's over there but I know they usually have them at Walmart.

That said those things make the environmentalist in me queasy.


We bought a fairly cheap plastic Igloo...
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