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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 692
Posted By cornishfrogboy
As always with such posts, the biggest...

As always with such posts, the biggest consideration is budget. Budget is the overriding factor in practically any such decision and you have not revealed whether the budget is £10k, 20k or whatever...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By cornishfrogboy
It is nothing like that. Our last trip was...

It is nothing like that.
Our last trip was Vancouver, Hawaii, Seattle over around 17 days (Temperate to Hot, to Temperate). Here is a list of what we took...
Forum: Social Groups Today, 10:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,154
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Well, we have now finally booked through Kuoni...

Well, we have now finally booked through Kuoni for next January (apparently the best time of year) and are probably more excited about this vacation than any other in our past. We have previously...
Forum: General Chat Today, 10:22 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 26,209
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I think that they need to say absolutely nothing...

I think that they need to say absolutely nothing at all. Whilst this family is thrust on us, whether we like it or otherwise as our Heads of State, with untold privilege and for no other reason than...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 10:16 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,338
Posted By cornishfrogboy
The fatal flaw in our case is that you are...

The fatal flaw in our case is that you are comparing the costing of the DDP with the cost of eating within the Disney Bubble. (As you fairly admit).

Even though I have visited Orlando many times...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation Today, 12:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,526
Posted By cornishfrogboy
You are certainly not awkward, Andy. Time...

You are certainly not awkward, Andy.

Time has shown you to be the most consistent and reliable operator out there. That is why so many of us book with you.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 11:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By cornishfrogboy
The trouble with oneways, particularly from or to...

The trouble with oneways, particularly from or to a quiet area like Cornwall would be very expensive and that sort of expenditure brings Trains into play.
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports Yesterday, 10:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,185
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I am afraid that Mandie is rather ‘Up market’ on...

I am afraid that Mandie is rather ‘Up market’ on Hotels as a condition of this odyssey. Gary (the retired Naval Officer) is used to having a Man cook his breakfast (or at a push, a Woman), so...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports Yesterday, 10:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,185
Posted By cornishfrogboy
We have never been further East than Mauritius...

We have never been further East than Mauritius.. or West than Oahu. We truly are Far Eastern Virgins!

A Far East has obviously been on our wish list for many years.. but inevitably we opted for...
Forum: Sport Yesterday, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 465
Posted By cornishfrogboy
This has always happened across pretty much the...

This has always happened across pretty much the whole Nation and Liverpool are no better than anybody else. I started watching Football in 1976.

I have heard Liverpool (and other fans) chant...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Definitely May for us.

Definitely May for us.
Forum: General Trip Reports Yesterday, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 137
Posted By cornishfrogboy
A fascinating start. Really looking forward to...

A fascinating start. Really looking forward to your Whale Watching and hope that you get to see Orcas. As yet, we never have!

Vancouver is a very pretty City.. or at least the Harbour area is.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By cornishfrogboy
We are also in West Cornwall and until recently...

We are also in West Cornwall and until recently had Golfs, which are the same size as an A3.

We have an absolutely bulletproof way of getting 4 of us including 2 x 6’ teenagers to LHR or LGW. We...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning Yesterday, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 147
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Hi. I am a big fan of West Coasts, over and...

Hi.

I am a big fan of West Coasts, over and above Florida.

The first thing to do is to read some trip reports in order to ‘get a feeling’ of what is out there and then to start prioritising...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Yesterday, 11:03 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,698
Posted By cornishfrogboy
And that is where you and I are totally...

And that is where you and I are totally different, Mike. I only buy DC ultimates and spend the rest of my time anywhere but in Theme Parks.

I am the exact opposite of your view (other than sleep...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 10:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,809
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I do not necessarily think that the major factor...

I do not necessarily think that the major factor on a new build estate is the Company concerned. I still believe that the design of the House that I purchased was excellent and the price, very fair...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 09:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,591
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Several years ago, I suffered a puncture on the 3...

Several years ago, I suffered a puncture on the 3 hour drive to Bristol Airport. We got there.. just.

Since that date, I would always stay overnight before a flight, even if I lived just an hour...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Yesterday, 09:50 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,698
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Millions would agree with you and that is why...

Millions would agree with you and that is why both are so successful.

Millions of others (including myself), most certainly not and vote accordingly with their feet (in many, but not all...
Forum: Accommodation Yesterday, 12:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 340
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Same. We prefer that one, even though it doesn’t...

Same. We prefer that one, even though it doesn’t have Aircon.

I think that some of it is simply nostalgia. I also drop wife and bags before heading straight to the Summer Long Stay to park up,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By cornishfrogboy
For Crystal River, my trip report should be of...

For Crystal River, my trip report should be of help to you. We certainly would recommend the Restaurant.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1220132
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Mar 24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,686
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I got what I would guess was an average Black...

I got what I would guess was an average Black Friday deal, but for a DC Ultimate non swim. This obviously includes free parking plus 14 days at SW, BG and AQ…. £142.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Mar 24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,686
Posted By cornishfrogboy
The Lazy River is not always shallow. It runs to...

The Lazy River is not always shallow. It runs to 8’ deep in places.

There is shallow water in areas of the Grand Reef, Serenity Bay and also the old Reef that is now Freshwater Oasis.

There are...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,809
Posted By cornishfrogboy
We moved into a new build Persimmon in 2012. ...

We moved into a new build Persimmon in 2012.
The only good thing that I will say about Persimmon is that they were good at snagging, which was a good thing as the estate was a disaster and they did...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,338
Posted By cornishfrogboy
That sounds like an absolute bargain to me… near,...

That sounds like an absolute bargain to me… near, but not too near. Do you have to pay for parking?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,338
Posted By cornishfrogboy
The Math would very much depend on how much of...

The Math would very much depend on how much of your vacation you intend spending with the Mouse.
Even if we stayed on site, not much time would be spent on Disney grounds as we travel well over 1000...
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,329
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Does the fact that four of us are travelling in...

Does the fact that four of us are travelling in June to Vegas and on the same ticket have 3 nights in the Luxor count as a Holiday?

How many tier points would we thus accumulate and are they...
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,329
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Avios are easy to accumulate. Tier points are...

Avios are easy to accumulate. Tier points are very much less so, when only travelling once or twice a year.
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,329
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Why does the cost of selecting seats vary so much?

I am used to BA and their multi tiered economy seat selection pricing. On typical USA’s with BA, they vary between £30 for the cheapest seats and £110 for exit row.

It was £90 for exit row the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Mar 24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,526
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I don’t really care whether I am going to Andy...

I don’t really care whether I am going to Andy for a ‘private deal’ or DFCH for a webpage offer.
I don’t really worry about anything other than getting the very best deal ‘pour moi’, as Delboy...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Mar 24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 906
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Sounds like you have read the excellent report of...

Sounds like you have read the excellent report of Ange!

I would look at the 66 and pass Hackberry Stores before reaching Seligman. There, you can sample the Roadkill Cafe before staying in the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Mar 24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By cornishfrogboy
As with Daytonababe, I could never do 7 days in...

As with Daytonababe, I could never do 7 days in Anaheim or 7 days near Universal. 3 at each would be my absolute maximum, but more likely 2 at each.

Imho, The West Coast has very little to do with...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Mar 24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 810
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Go Handbaggage only and hire a Mustang...

Go Handbaggage only and hire a Mustang Convertible. You know it makes sense!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,046
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I must be odd in that I would prefer to be the...

I must be odd in that I would prefer to be the very last to board… and the very first off.

An aircraft is an uncomfortable, sometimes smelly, crowded tube made of Aluminum (or carbon fibre) with...
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 20,251
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Foo Fighters are certainly great live and I was...

Foo Fighters are certainly great live and I was fortunate to see them with the almost equally good Biffy Clyro.. plus Jimmy Eat World.

The crop for this years Glastonbury, though… utterly...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Mar 24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 808
Posted By cornishfrogboy
If BG is on your ticket, then you can get the...

If BG is on your ticket, then you can get the free bus from SW in any case.

KSC? Yes, there are transportation offers available.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,338
Posted By cornishfrogboy
To quote a Taxi Driver on my very first, 2005...

To quote a Taxi Driver on my very first, 2005 vacation.. “The Mouse don’t give nothing away”.

If DDP is offered as a ‘freebie’ then the room will be sold at rack rate and no better. Whether that...
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,772
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Looking forward to following along…

Looking forward to following along…
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,603
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Aah.. But I never fly to Florida! I might...

Aah.. But I never fly to Florida!

I might depart from Florida to come home, but I always go somewhere or more likely somewhere’s else first 😃
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,603
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Welcome to our problems down West. My minimum...

Welcome to our problems down West.
My minimum journey for any longhaul is 5.5 hrs driving to LHR and I have always been ‘well jell’ of Northerners who moan about a couple of hours driving to their...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 15 Mar 24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,185
Posted By cornishfrogboy
We will either love it or never return to the far...

We will either love it or never return to the far east.

I am so looking forward to this vacation, more than any other .. including our first Orlando and even last year’s Hawaii.

It feels...
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