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Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Dec 19, 01:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile I second the Sanparks accommodation and self...

I second the Sanparks accommodation and self drive. We had a Renault Megane, so easy to drive. Some of the accommodation is fab , and way cheaper than the private ones. Would love to go back !
Forum: Christmas 19 Oct 19, 11:20 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,381
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile My MIL gave me a set of sherry glasses for my...

My MIL gave me a set of sherry glasses for my 25th birthday - I don't drink sherry ( what 25 year old does ?!?) . in fairness, she did laugh when handing them over !
Forum: General Chat 8 Oct 19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,868
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Scary ! Did you contact the hotel restaurant...

Scary !
Did you contact the hotel restaurant to get a detailed list of the ingredients in the pizza , including what was in the tomatoe sauce ? Might be useful to know.
Hope he figures out...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Sep 19, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Yes, you definitely need it - I got bitten about...

Yes, you definitely need it - I got bitten about 20 times on my feet on night in IOA, after the repellant had washed off in the Dr. Seuss area. I still have scars 2 years later !
Forum: Shopping in Florida 17 Aug 19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,650
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile The interactive wands are available to buy from...

The interactive wands are available to buy from Ollivanders without going to the wand choosing show. (So no queuing). Wands also available from various carts and from Gregorovitch's wand shop.
Not...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Aug 19, 11:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,124
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Good on the OP for complaining when they had the...

Good on the OP for complaining when they had the chance.
Disney are closing BB earlier than normal, with little notice, for non essential maintenance. If no one complains, Disney assume its not a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Aug 19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,582
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Best tip I ever got from the DIBB was to ensure...

Best tip I ever got from the DIBB was to ensure there is always 0.00 at the end of the Avis receipt before leaving the garage.

Well done OP for getting on their case, and for warning others.
...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jul 19, 11:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,219
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile I second the YSL touch eclat. Comes in a few...

I second the YSL touch eclat. Comes in a few shades too.
Forum: General Chat 3 Jun 19, 10:34 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,891
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile How much would shipping to Ireland cost ? Put me...

How much would shipping to Ireland cost ? Put me down for a dozen
Forum: General Chat 11 May 19, 07:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,159
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile When the agent stamped your passport, her unique...

When the agent stamped your passport, her unique ID is on the stamp. I'd write a complaint - there was no need to judge you
and call you morons, definitely outside their job description. I think...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 May 19, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,065
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile An ESTA is a permit to travel to the US, you will...

An ESTA is a permit to travel to the US, you will already be at the border, so therefore don't need a permit to travel to the border.
Enjoy ,Niagara is amazing.
Forum: General Chat 16 Apr 19, 11:37 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,174
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile My favorite fact that blows my mind : if you were...

My favorite fact that blows my mind : if you were to construct a scale model of our solar system, with the sun 30 cm in diameter, mercury would be 1mm in diameter, and the edge of our solar system...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Apr 19, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile We also have 4 children. Dodge grand caravan has...

We also have 4 children. Dodge grand caravan has worked well (7 seater) , had plenty of luggage room and room for buggy. Town and country also good.
Many toll booths have license plate recognition...
Forum: General Chat 13 Apr 19, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 759
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Miami vice , you could rock pastel suits with...

Miami vice , you could rock pastel suits with t-shirts ?
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Any kids club we've been to has had a high ratio...

Any kids club we've been to has had a high ratio of adults to children- certainly higher than pre school or school. You usually need to sign child in and out of the club as well. I'm sure he'd enjoy...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Feb 19, 10:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,715
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile I'd recommend a 1 bed at OKW, provided 2 of your...

I'd recommend a 1 bed at OKW, provided 2 of your kids are ok to share a double bed. There is a double and single in the lounge area , when pulled out there is still so much space. We actually had 6...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jan 19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,287
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile We brought a Joie Every stages ( practically the...

We brought a Joie Every stages ( practically the same as the stages ) with us to Canada last year. We always bring our own car seats now. There is no chance the hire company will have a rear facing...
Forum: General Chat 18 Dec 18, 05:10 PM
Replies: 694
Views: 36,340
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Disclaimer: I'm an Irish EU citizen, not a UK...

Disclaimer: I'm an Irish EU citizen, not a
UK citizen. I'm only posting to give more info, as there seems to be a lot of misunderstanding on the border issue.

We Irish have voted on every EU...
Forum: General Chat 22 Nov 18, 10:42 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,907
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Yes , you are being unreasonable. Happens all the...

Yes , you are being unreasonable. Happens all the time at my mother's,. If a visitor to a neighbour is parked outside her house then we park 2 on the driveway. If the inner car needs to get out, then...
Forum: General Chat 5 Nov 18, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,635
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile I actually love the rounded step into the...

I actually love the rounded step into the playroom ! I wouldn't close off access from kitchen to playroom - in my house there is a well worn path from playroom to kitchen (fridge!). We have a door ...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Oct 18, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By spb_IRL
We were at OKW last Halloween. They had a parade...

We were at OKW last Halloween. They had a parade with decorated golf carts, treat or treat stations, character meet n greets,and a scavenger hunt. Many of the staff were dressed up. It was great fun,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 400
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Yes, you can use it provided it's still within...

Yes, you can use it provided it's still within it's 2 years validity.
A group ESTA lets you pay for many at the one time- it's a payment thing only, each ESTA is granted individually.
Enjoy your...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Sep 18, 11:36 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,586
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Check you haven't already paid before you part...

Check you haven't already paid before you part with more money!
I too am puzzled why you don't check your bank account over the universal network - your bank will send and receive encrypted info...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Aug 18, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile I would book a table for 6 as soon as you can. If...

I would book a table for 6 as soon as you can. If the others don't end up coming, you can try modify it online or ring Disney to modify. Or worst case if you can't change it, just 3 turn up on the...
Forum: General Chat 1 Aug 18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 13,877
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile A few weeks ago, on the way home from Florida, my...

A few weeks ago, on the way home from Florida, my mother dropped something under her seat. She reached under, groped around, felt something. She grabbed and yanked a few times before she realized it...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 29 Jul 18, 11:05 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 209,446
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Loving your report, great writing ! And doing it...

Loving your report, great writing ! And doing it live- I look forward to your updates every evening !

I laughed at your pain au chocolate ordering issue - same happened to me,but there was no...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,190
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile This was in the Sun last week ,I think. They...

This was in the Sun last week ,I think. They insulted our Taoiseach ( I'm Irish, so our PM), calling him an air head or some such for pointing out that leaving the EU means leaving all the open skys...
Forum: General Chat 24 Jul 18, 09:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,399
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile I had it done about 5 years ago. My prescription...

I had it done about 5 years ago. My prescription was -10 (!) ,and I have thin corneas. I went to a surgeon to get it done - the clinics wouldn't touch me, as their machines weren't capable of...
Forum: General Chat 19 Jul 18, 08:06 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,356
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile 3 weeks ago a couple in the queue next to me at...

3 weeks ago a couple in the queue next to me at check in had no ESTA. They moved aside and got it on their phone. They were still waiting for a confirmation email when we left the check in area, but...
Forum: General Chat 16 Jul 18, 10:49 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,505
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile I just can't justify the cost to myself. But...

I just can't justify the cost to myself. But there are 6 of us, so it's eye wateringly expensive to go anything other than economy.
I've been in business class many times when working, also got...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Jun 18, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,482
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Wands are about $50 and have a life time...

Wands are about $50 and have a life time guarantee. We got ours in 2014, they were extensively played with at home. When we returned last year, neither worked, the sensors were broken. When we...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jun 18, 11:31 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,508
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile I was on an over night flight where the mom(or...

I was on an over night flight where the mom(or perhaps nanny) was in a different class than the kids. I was directly behind the child who woke up and cried for 20 minutes in the dark while the air...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 18 Apr 18, 01:35 PM
Replies: 973
Views: 95,112
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Love your trip reports Gopherlass, even though I...

Love your trip reports Gopherlass, even though I have come very late to the party ! Are you really going to stop ?😑. I am actually looking forward to hearing about your next trip. I have none...
Forum: General Chat 15 Apr 18, 07:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,120
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Crocs- shoes/sandals, not the clogs! They are...

Crocs- shoes/sandals, not the clogs! They are super comfy and can get wet !
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Only vegetarian ones, so I was told 3 years ago ,...

Only vegetarian ones, so I was told 3 years ago , and you need to declare it to customs. That said, we went via Dublin so cleared customs there, and I was let bring a chicken one as long as I used it...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Apr 18, 02:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,905
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile Wow, that is a great photo Mick! I remember no...

Wow, that is a great photo Mick! I remember no restraints on Splash as well- my younger siblings stood up in the front row at the very top, so my dad could get a photo of them, he was on the bridge...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Apr 18, 10:26 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,237
Posted By spb_IRL
Some heart warming stories. Last year, we...

Some heart warming stories.

Last year, we were having breakfast in Denny's , all 6 of us, and a lovely American lady paid our bill ! We were shocked, we had the waitress point her out so we...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Apr 18, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 673
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile We stayed in a 3 bed in Floridays last Nov. There...

We stayed in a 3 bed in Floridays last Nov. There were 6 of us, 2 adults, 3 children and a baby. Lots of space for us all. 2 of the bedrooms have 2 x single beds, with a shower room, toilet and...
Forum: General Chat 2 Apr 18, 03:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,613
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile My MIL isn't the best at presents either, for...

My MIL isn't the best at presents either, for anyone. She loves getting stuff for the house. She got my hubby a giant outside clock for his birthday 2 years ago, she got me sherry glasses one year (...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 18, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By spb_IRL
Mobile There is a chicken pox vaccine available. At a...

There is a chicken pox vaccine available. At a guess, I'd say it is too late for your other children to get it now, but I'm not a doctor, so might be worth checking out.
Also, if your other...
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