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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Apr 24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 590
Posted By BebeYorkshire
Same here. Both parks are small enough that you...

Same here. Both parks are small enough that you can criss cross back and forth to the lower wait rides if that's what you want to do.

We go for a week and take things slowly these days. We often...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Apr 24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 275
Posted By BebeYorkshire
We've taken and reactivated the same cup since...

We've taken and reactivated the same cup since 2015 🤣 Last year the staff were commenting on it as they've changed the lid style and most people like our version better (screw on Vs press).
Forum: Accommodation 20 Apr 24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,812
Posted By BebeYorkshire
Fair enough. They do have connecting rooms from...

Fair enough. They do have connecting rooms from what I remember, so maybe ask for that as a compromise?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 925
Posted By BebeYorkshire
As others have said, it's an easy trip to do. I...

As others have said, it's an easy trip to do. I think for you it would come down to how many hands you'll need for carrying/pushing everything, and how many pairs of eyes you'll need to make sure the...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Apr 24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,812
Posted By BebeYorkshire
I suspect that as long as you have a 21yr old on...

I suspect that as long as you have a 21yr old on the booking for each room, no one is ever going to check that said over 21yr old is actually on that room at all times.
Forum: Accommodation 18 Apr 24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,812
Posted By BebeYorkshire
We (adult couple in our 40s) stayed there last...

We (adult couple in our 40s) stayed there last September. We liked it so much we're going back this year.

It isn't a themed resort in the way the others are. We liked that though. It's compact so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By BebeYorkshire
I had 14 days left on my passport when we...

I had 14 days left on my passport when we visited Orlando in 2022, which gave me 7 days at the point of flying home. I didn't have any problems at all on either leg of the trip.

I wouldn't leave...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,389
Posted By BebeYorkshire
Absolutely! Our last two visits, and this year's...

Absolutely! Our last two visits, and this year's September trip have all been 7 nights on site at Universal. We have pets that I can't/don't like to leave for any longer than a week.

We stayed at...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Apr 24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,569
Posted By BebeYorkshire
The first time we did lights on we did it after...

The first time we did lights on we did it after doing the houses. Last year we did it before. I definitely preferred doing it before, it made it so much better knowing the back stories and having...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Apr 24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,089
Posted By BebeYorkshire
I'm in the same boat, to the point where if it...

I'm in the same boat, to the point where if it was just me travelling I wouldn't bother. My husband isn't keen on the idea of potentially being split up though. I don't know if they get cheaper but a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Apr 24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 493
Posted By BebeYorkshire
Chicago is fairly easy to navigate and isn't...

Chicago is fairly easy to navigate and isn't gigantic. I travel through there a fair bit for work and would happily consider it for a holiday transfer.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By BebeYorkshire
If you have to change terminals when you get to...

If you have to change terminals when you get to Heathrow, I'd want a minimum of two hours between landing from Manchester and getting on the next flight. If I could get longer, I'd take it. If you...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Mar 24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By BebeYorkshire
It definitely starts to feel a lot busier in...

It definitely starts to feel a lot busier in Studios from about 3pm onwards usually. That's when the people with stay and scream tickets can start to arrive. You can sometimes get a fair bit done in...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,922
Posted By BebeYorkshire
What kind of food do you like? I thought...

What kind of food do you like?

I thought that Universal had upped its game food wise when we were there last September. We went to the Minions cafe twice as it was so good (not cheap though, but...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Mar 24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 259
Posted By BebeYorkshire
As you're moving to a deluxe resort they may...

As you're moving to a deluxe resort they may transfer your bags for you, I'm sure I've heard/seen that this is an option somewhere. If not, the shortest walking route is through Sapphire Falls, go...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Mar 24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,637
Posted By BebeYorkshire
We have done 7 night trips for the last few years...

We have done 7 night trips for the last few years and never run out of things to do. In fact we still have a list of things we haven't managed to get around to. If your sole focus is the parks and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Feb 24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,147
Posted By BebeYorkshire
"For early entry you wont need to tap in if you...

"For early entry you wont need to tap in if you one of the first in the park. As will be a ride now."

You still have to tap either way, or at least you did last September. It does seem a bit...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Feb 24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,147
Posted By BebeYorkshire
100% Tap in for Krakatoa, ride it, tap in...

100%

Tap in for Krakatoa, ride it, tap in again and if there's a bit of a wait go around and do the ride now's for a bit. Rinse and repeat for us. We rode it 4x last visit, plus the other raft...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,112
Posted By BebeYorkshire
If you can get it for Ł50 each it's worth it. An...

If you can get it for Ł50 each it's worth it. An extra perk, especially on the way home, is using the premium check in. The queue for bag drop is always so much shorter.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Feb 24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,089
Posted By BebeYorkshire
We've done 3 HHN trips now and tried most of the...

We've done 3 HHN trips now and tried most of the options discussed. I'd you only go for one night, either RIP your or express passes are your only viable option for doing the majority of things...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 633
Posted By BebeYorkshire
It's doable but personally I wouldn't if I had a...

It's doable but personally I wouldn't if I had a choice. The last few times I've gone T3 to T5 it's taken an age to get off the plane, then everyone had to get a bus to the terminal. I've done it in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Feb 24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,475
Posted By BebeYorkshire
I wear skirts with chub rub (very thin cycling...

I wear skirts with chub rub (very thin cycling style) shorts underneath them. I find this to be more comfortable than shorts alone, as lots of shorts ride up as I walk. The thin shorts underneath...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jan 24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By BebeYorkshire
Ditto, it was so noisy even ear plugs didn't...

Ditto, it was so noisy even ear plugs didn't drown the noise out. We moved after our first night too. I'm pretty sure ours was a skyline room.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Jan 24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By BebeYorkshire
https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/gb/things-...

https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/gb/things-to-do/dining/marvel-character-dinner

This has the info for the Marvel character dining. For the normal restaurants you can get walk ups but it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jan 24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By BebeYorkshire
Your personal bag has to fit under your seat. It...

Your personal bag has to fit under your seat. It will fit a normal sized backpack or big handbag, but it takes up foot space which I find gets a bit uncomfortable on long flights.

There are size...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,196
Posted By BebeYorkshire
I'm not paying either. It's only me and DH so if...

I'm not paying either. It's only me and DH so if we get split up I'll deal with it. I travel alone for work a lot anyway so I'm not fussed, it's my husband who'll be unhappy if it happens.

I'm...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Jan 24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,582
Posted By BebeYorkshire
Hard rock is my least favourite of the Universal...

Hard rock is my least favourite of the Universal hotels also. It's flashy but just didn't do it for me.

How are the kids with the water taxis? If they don't cause the same sickness issues I'd...
Forum: General Chat 10 Jan 24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,893
Posted By BebeYorkshire
We have a panda one on our spare bed. I've slept...

We have a panda one on our spare bed. I've slept on it a fair bit recently as my husband has been ill and I was trying to avoid getting it too (sadly I failed). It makes what was a slightly too firm...
Forum: General Chat 9 Jan 24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,457
Posted By BebeYorkshire
I think that the formula of Bepanthen has changed...

I think that the formula of Bepanthen has changed and that's why it's not recommended anymore. I used it for my first tattoo 10 years ago but was advised to use Aveeno or cocoa butter this go around...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Jan 24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,489
Posted By BebeYorkshire
It irritates the heck out of me and my entire job...

It irritates the heck out of me and my entire job is to develop and deliver tech solutions to clients 😂 I think that's part of why it bothers me so much, it takes some of the holiday out of the trip.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jan 24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By BebeYorkshire
I'm pretty sure that you will have to do security...

I'm pretty sure that you will have to do security again. Whenever I've flown indirect (Manchester - Heathrow - US) and it's involved a terminal change I've had to.

The only time I haven't is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Dec 23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,304
Posted By BebeYorkshire
I travelled last year with 12 days left post our...

I travelled last year with 12 days left post our return date. I took a screenshot of the US passport requirements in case it was queried, no one batted an eye.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Dec 23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,858
Posted By BebeYorkshire
Two days before our flight for me too.

Two days before our flight for me too.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Dec 23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By BebeYorkshire
I wouldn't pay full price but if you can bid and...

I wouldn't pay full price but if you can bid and get them cheaper, I think they're worth it. The seat arrangement does depend on the plane. They're slightly more roomy than standard economy. What...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Dec 23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,068
Posted By BebeYorkshire
On our first few trips we hit Disney Springs or...

On our first few trips we hit Disney Springs or Citywalk, depending on where we were staying. This year we went to HHN for a couple of hours, we had a fantastic time and would do it again.

Our...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Dec 23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 900
Posted By BebeYorkshire
We stayed there this September. We really liked...

We stayed there this September. We really liked it. It's relatively small in terms of footprint so is easy to navigate, and it wasn't too busy which made using the food court and Starbucks enjoyable...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Dec 23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
Posted By BebeYorkshire
Is Aventura an option? It's bang next door to SF...

Is Aventura an option? It's bang next door to SF so you can use all their amenities easily. It's more expensive than Surfside but cheaper than SF.

We stayed at Aventura this September. It was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Dec 23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,383
Posted By BebeYorkshire
September is our preferred time to visit, mostly...

September is our preferred time to visit, mostly due to lower crowds and Halloween events. We've been 4 times in total and whilst it is often very hot and humid, we've always managed to do well with...
Forum: General Chat 5 Dec 23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,208
Posted By BebeYorkshire
I'm coming up to my 2 year anniversary of owning...

I'm coming up to my 2 year anniversary of owning my little Kia Picanto. He's a 2012 reg with 45k miles on the clock, 1.25L petrol engine. He's easy to drive, so far has been super reliable, costs...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Dec 23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,595
Posted By BebeYorkshire
It's a reasonable space, they just have to duck a...

It's a reasonable space, they just have to duck a bit. I was annoyed but it didn't seem worth the potential aggravation to have a row about it. The people sat behind us had been drinking heavily and...
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