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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Aug 19, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Posted By wycombedad
It will open up 60 days ahead, but you'll be able...

It will open up 60 days ahead, but you'll be able to book both days you're onsite at that time. It'll be 12noon if you're in the UK. Occasionally it glitches and lets people book a few days earlier...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Aug 19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 281,998
Posted By wycombedad
Hi there, we found most of the initial offers...

Hi there, we found most of the initial offers have 7-14 days expiry on them BUT in some cases you don't receive them for 3-7 days to avoid everyone just signing up for the day they are going. So best...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 19, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By wycombedad
We got an amazing deal of 3 months 8gb per month...

We got an amazing deal of 3 months 8gb per month for $20 all in from Mint Mobile. It was a 7 week trip for us so obviously useful, but I imagine it's still a good deal if you're there shorter. That...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Apr 19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,946
Posted By wycombedad
I'm envious, it was heaving last month when we...

I'm envious, it was heaving last month when we were there! Thankfully all the FPP tricks I've learnt got us through most days very happily. Enjoy it!
Forum: Itineraries 19 Feb 19, 02:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,547
Posted By wycombedad
Thanks for this, we're actually heading off...

Thanks for this, we're actually heading off tomorrow morning so great timing!
We've got a couple of days in Miami and then a few visiting New Orleans before our Disney time kicks in next week, can't...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Feb 19, 11:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,759
Posted By wycombedad
This is a great thread, so useful, thank you...

This is a great thread, so useful, thank you everyone.
So, this whole putting a birthday in trick, don't you get asked to prove that when you use birthday coupons?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By wycombedad
We're flying LHR to MIA next Tuesday too!

We're flying LHR to MIA next Tuesday too!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Feb 19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,181
Posted By wycombedad
I'm amazed no one has mentioned that if you buy...

I'm amazed no one has mentioned that if you buy direct from Disney right now you not only get 14 days for the price of 7, but you get free Magic Bands as part of the deal...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Feb 19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By wycombedad
Your reasoning for why Discovery Cove is good for...

Your reasoning for why Discovery Cove is good for a Saturday is also the same reason it's good on a Sunday. It's the same capacity every day, about 1,100 total. I don't understand why you think it it...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 1 Feb 19, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 921
Posted By wycombedad
Yeah I've just been signing up with three weeks...

Yeah I've just been signing up with three weeks to go as a bit of an experiment and MOST of the offers are 14 days now. However, that's not a bad thing, as you also get different continuing offers...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 1 Feb 19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By wycombedad
US Sim Card deal - 8gb data for three months $20 total

Hi everyone,
We've got a longer stay planned (20 days to go!) so I don't know if this is as useful for those doing shorter stays. But anyone with a villa or address they can use might find this...
Forum: Tickets 1 Feb 19, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By wycombedad
£35 was the cheapest we got in the Floridatix...

£35 was the cheapest we got in the Floridatix sale, so that price seems good.
When you're there can I ask a favour. If you get the chance can you find out what upgrading to a second day would be...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Jan 19, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,669
Posted By wycombedad
Volcano Bay is still very popular and almost all...

Volcano Bay is still very popular and almost all the rides are ONLY accessible using the tapatapa virtual queue. This means that by 12-1pm when the park is getting full you are looking at 1-2hours...
Forum: Tickets 26 Jan 19, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,743
Posted By wycombedad
They've put those up £10 on prices from end of...

They've put those up £10 on prices from end of last year, we got them for £254 with £15 off. Orlando Attraction tickets are a couple of quid less than that normal price and you get 'Wild Florida'...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Jan 19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,272
Posted By wycombedad
We've got that too, Is there some way of that...

We've got that too, Is there some way of that helping avoid Universal parking fees though?
Forum: Tickets 25 Jan 19, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,665
Posted By wycombedad
We got ours in the 'Blue Friday' offer direct...

We got ours in the 'Blue Friday' offer direct from Discovery Cove $199 each including Dolphin Swim, and 14 day passes to the three parks, plus free parking.
Forum: Tickets 24 Jan 19, 11:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By wycombedad
It's 22 days length, 21 days use. The terms of...

It's 22 days length, 21 days use. The terms of the ticket are 21 days from the first day of use. So yes, use it on 1st June as as long as you have had one day you didn't use them, you can last use it...
Forum: Tickets 23 Jan 19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By wycombedad
Important to note it's actually valid for 22...

Important to note it's actually valid for 22 days! The ticket is valid for 21 days after its first use, but 21 days actual park use, so as long as you don't use it for one day you can use it on day...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Jan 19, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,677
Posted By wycombedad
I LOVE this idea. We wondered if it was an option...

I LOVE this idea. We wondered if it was an option during planning just this week. So pleased to hear it works for you.
We plan to combine it with getting food at some of the cheaper offsite...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 22 Jan 19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
Posted By wycombedad
Gosh, so much knowledge, thank you! I've just...

Gosh, so much knowledge, thank you!
I've just seen there's a launch of a Delta IV rocket on March 13th when we're there, any idea if this would be something popular?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Jan 19, 12:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,883
Posted By wycombedad
Mobile The night before I drive abroad I'll sometimes...

The night before I drive abroad I'll sometimes load up a computer game that involves driving and it's invariably on the right side of the road. Just gets my head back into it. I find the only danger...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Jan 19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By wycombedad
The back edge of the fenced garden areas in the...

The back edge of the fenced garden areas in the central hub is often recommended as no one can stand in front of you as it gets busier. That's our plan.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Jan 19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,098
Posted By wycombedad
Thanks so much for all the replies. Duncan that's...

Thanks so much for all the replies. Duncan that's so helpful! Is the Traverse also 7 seats?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jan 19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,119
Posted By wycombedad
This is all really helpful so we know what to...

This is all really helpful so we know what to expect and can plan accordingly, thank you everyone!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Jan 19, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,229
Posted By wycombedad
Fabulous, thanks for the replies, really helpful!...

Fabulous, thanks for the replies, really helpful! Great to know others are doing this too. I figured this would be a better place to ask as more here seem to value the offsite experience.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Jan 19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,229
Posted By wycombedad
For offsite visitors is an afternoon break at the waterparks feasible?

I've read what's surely good advice for those staying in the bubble to make the most of mornings in the park, retire to hotel rooms and pools in the busiest and hottest part of the afternoon, and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jan 19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,119
Posted By wycombedad
I know this is a thread from a few months ago but...

I know this is a thread from a few months ago but I've been doing the detailed planning for our trip next month and part of that was looking at parking and how to minimise it. It's our first time at...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Jan 19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,649
Posted By wycombedad
Sorry, I didn't explain it well. The $250 is the...

Sorry, I didn't explain it well. The $250 is the maximum you could save with one Throwaway Booking from the Disney campsite, as it's got some unusual booking conditions.
Firstly, you can have up to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jan 19, 04:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,098
Posted By wycombedad
Alamo Standard SUV - Now showing as Nissan Pathfinder

I just went to check my Alamo booking and was interested to note that the default car listed with my Standard SUV booking for next month has gone from the Hyundai Santa Fe, which has been what it's...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jan 19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,390
Posted By wycombedad
Yes my Brits price has gone up £300 but that's a...

Yes my Brits price has gone up £300 but that's a long booking, 41 days in an Standard SUV Feb to April
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Jan 19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,649
Posted By wycombedad
Search the forum for 'throwaway' bookings. Lots...

Search the forum for 'throwaway' bookings. Lots do it booking a campsite at FW via the US site. But the 60 day FPP is just a bonus, the main draw is saving up to $250 in free parking and magic bands...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jan 19, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By wycombedad
We're just booking the same, and the extra isn't...

We're just booking the same, and the extra isn't just for lost luggage, it's actually belongings cover for the entire trip, so well worth it in our case.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jan 19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,451
Posted By wycombedad
In my experience avoid them like the plague! ...

In my experience avoid them like the plague!
We used them on our last trip when my son had to have emergency surgery as his appendix burst in the middle of nowhere in Holland (he recovered but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jan 19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,450
Posted By wycombedad
Just note that the US government is in shutdown...

Just note that the US government is in shutdown right now, I'd be surprised if there was anyone there to reply, only essential staff are working. But taking the documents with you should do as others...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jan 19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,223
Posted By wycombedad
I just went to the main Disney site and then...

I just went to the main Disney site and then changed the language to "United States (English)" and it forced it to use the US one.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jan 19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,223
Posted By wycombedad
If you have a look at the brilliant FastPass...

If you have a look at the brilliant FastPass availability tool (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=835236) on this site you'll get a detailed answer, but in short, FOP, not a chance,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Jan 19, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By wycombedad
Thanks, our March hire with them dropped £50 this...

Thanks, our March hire with them dropped £50 this week too.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 9 Jan 19, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,192
Posted By wycombedad
We're doing two days down there before we go to...

We're doing two days down there before we go to the villa. First day planning to explore half way down the Keys, there's an app that turns it into a guided tour using GPS! Stopping after the seven...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Jan 19, 04:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,934
Posted By wycombedad
Really interesting thoughts on all the crowd...

Really interesting thoughts on all the crowd calendars, thank you.
I agree it doesn't give UCT insight into which parks to recommend, but it does put weight behind their claim the first ten days in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Jan 19, 11:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,934
Posted By wycombedad
Hi Nimbus, really interesting stuff, thank you,...

Hi Nimbus, really interesting stuff, thank you, but I'm still holding my case for UndercoverTourist's greater insight from ticket sales, because while tickets weren't dated until recently they also...
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