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Forum: General Chat 1 Jun 23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,195
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Daycares now need to have an alarm fitted in the...

Daycares now need to have an alarm fitted in the back of the van. That sets off a very loud noise if the person not doing the compulsory van check doesn't switch it off in time. It has always been...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Jul 21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,763
Posted By Beechwood Babe
The previous requirement was masks had to be worn...

The previous requirement was masks had to be worn from the start of the queue until you exit the ride. This included the entire line whether inside or outside and the whole ride duration. Anyone not...
Forum: General Chat 1 Jul 21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,503
Posted By Beechwood Babe
All fast food locations in Disney are now also...

All fast food locations in Disney are now also using order by app. I actually quite like it because when your food is ready you go straight to the counter and it is brought to you immediately. The...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jun 21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,041
Posted By Beechwood Babe
But don't forget that even with fast pass, you...

But don't forget that even with fast pass, you still have to wait for most of the rides for an undetermined period. We have been on all the popular rides, including FoP, and lined up, ridden and back...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jun 21, 05:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,041
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Well having been able to visit the parks in the...

Well having been able to visit the parks in the last few weeks after renewing my annual pass, I have to say i am really liking no fast pass option! It is so much better having everyone in the same...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jun 20, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,208
Posted By Beechwood Babe
It certainly shows up on MDE for my annual pass.

It certainly shows up on MDE for my annual pass.
Forum: General Chat 1 Apr 20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 428
Posted By Beechwood Babe
My son has sent me flowers from the UK to Florida...

My son has sent me flowers from the UK to Florida several times. He says he looks for florists in the nearest town and orders directly from their website. he has used a couple of different ones...
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 20, 10:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,083
Posted By Beechwood Babe
I had two train journeys booked for April and I...

I had two train journeys booked for April and I have just been given a full refund for both. All I had to do was log into my account and cancel through "My Bookings".
Forum: General Chat 10 Feb 20, 01:12 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 102,864
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Sending you very best wishes. My granddaughter...

Sending you very best wishes. My granddaughter was n August, 10 weeks early, so I can certainly sympathize with how you are feeling. Unfortunately, she also has issues but we are keeping our fingers...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Sep 19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,117
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Don't know about Gatwick but my son and daughter...

Don't know about Gatwick but my son and daughter in law flew back on the Atlas Air flight to Manchester last night. It was two hours earlier than their original Thomas Cook flight but they were glad...
Forum: Tickets 29 Sep 19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By Beechwood Babe
sorry, Disney annual pass holders do not get any...

sorry, Disney annual pass holders do not get any discounts on tickets except for party tickets on certain nights,
Forum: General Chat 20 Jun 19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,318
Posted By Beechwood Babe
My son and daughter in law are there too!

My son and daughter in law are there too!
Forum: General Chat 20 Jun 19, 01:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,506
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Thomas Cook flight diverted to Fort Lauderdale...

Thomas Cook flight diverted to Fort Lauderdale. Email sent to passengers next news at 21.00 local time.
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 18, 10:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,389
Posted By Beechwood Babe
We have had this problem too, very slow internet...

We have had this problem too, very slow internet as too far from the cabinet and fibre not an option at the moment. The best solution we have found at the moment is from EE. We have a 4G wireless...
Forum: General Chat 12 Jan 18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,348
Posted By Beechwood Babe
We were in Manchester waiting for this plane on...

We were in Manchester waiting for this plane on Saturday as well. After arriving at 8.00 for the flight we were told to go away and wait until 11.00 for more news. At 11.00 we were told there was no...
Forum: General Chat 20 Feb 17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,700
Posted By Beechwood Babe
On Friday night there were plenty of people...

On Friday night there were plenty of people watching the first show from the paths outside but it didn't seem to cause too many problems when walking around. Queues for the standby line for the first...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 17, 02:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Yes you do, but you can use your own.

Yes you do, but you can use your own.
Forum: General Chat 8 Feb 17, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By Beechwood Babe
I use Trainline when I fly back to Manchester and...

I use Trainline when I fly back to Manchester and generally find prices reduce about 12 weeks before the planned journey, I have just booked my ticket for April. I find it very convenient because I...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Feb 17, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,528
Posted By Beechwood Babe
We have stayed on Hawaii ( the Big Island ) and...

We have stayed on Hawaii ( the Big Island ) and found there was plenty to do, but Pearl Harbor is on Oahu. We did a day trip flying there specifically to visit Pearl Harbor and did a tour round the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Feb 17, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By Beechwood Babe
I have previously used BA occasionally and Virgin...

I have previously used BA occasionally and Virgin a lot more frequently, but my last three trips have been on Thomas Cook. The prices have been approximately half of Virgin prices. I watch my own...
Forum: General Chat 2 Feb 17, 04:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 958
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Same thing happened to my son, he was involved in...

Same thing happened to my son, he was involved in an accident that totally wasn't his fault. Insurance company wanted to put it as 50:50 but we would not agree. It took two years of us refusing to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Jan 17, 03:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,617
Posted By Beechwood Babe
But they are actual eggs, not chocolate!

But they are actual eggs, not chocolate!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Jan 17, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By Beechwood Babe
This just reminded me to book our table for lunch...

This just reminded me to book our table for lunch there too! We don't eat onsite that often as we are locals, but on days like Thanksgiving and 4th July it is well worth booking a sit down lunch to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Jan 17, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Last year there was also a pick up from one of...

Last year there was also a pick up from one of the hotels on the 192, so nearer to High Grove. I don't think there was any problem leaving cars there. Might be worth investigating that?
Forum: Tickets 21 Jan 17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Beechwood Babe
You can choose to have tickets emailed from...

You can choose to have tickets emailed from undercover tourist. It is very easy and quick, I have used them several times for family and friends visiting.
Forum: General Chat 21 Jan 17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By Beechwood Babe
I am not sure about that. I know with global...

I am not sure about that. I know with global entry we have specific gates at immigration and we get through in front of everybody else including flight crew. We also have dedicated lines at security,...
Forum: General Chat 21 Jan 17, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By Beechwood Babe
But doesn't save any time when you have to wait...

But doesn't save any time when you have to wait for luggage. I have global entry and it is really only useful when I travel with hand luggage only. Hold luggage comes through at exactly the same time...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Dec 14, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By Beechwood Babe
But you don't have to wait at the ride with the...

But you don't have to wait at the ride with the child. Once the CM has seen that the child is eligible for a child swap pass, you are free to take them anywhere you like. I prefer to take my...
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Nov 14, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,670
Posted By Beechwood Babe
"The Ride" bus tour in the evenings is great fun...

"The Ride" bus tour in the evenings is great fun. Sort of interactive - all seats face the side of the bus and the crew talk to people on the streets as you go along. You see street entertainers...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Nov 14, 04:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,722
Posted By Beechwood Babe
As I just posted in another thread, BOG is NOT...

As I just posted in another thread, BOG is NOT fastpass only! We ate there twice on 9th and 21st November, standby both times. If the line is closed when you ask, try again later.Apparently it is...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Nov 14, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,135
Posted By Beechwood Babe
My granddaughters are 3 and 6 and they enjoyed...

My granddaughters are 3 and 6 and they enjoyed the early breakfast at Akershus in Epcot, however, the best character meal as far as they were concerned ( and their 9 month old brother!) was...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Nov 14, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 810
Posted By Beechwood Babe
It is not necessary tohave a fastpass to eat at...

It is not necessary tohave a fastpass to eat at BOG for lunch, we ate there on 9th November and 21st November using the standby lines both times. It is pure luck whether you are able to queue or not...
Forum: General Chat 18 Nov 14, 02:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,674
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Don't believe everything you read - just because...

Don't believe everything you read - just because it is on the internet doesn't make it true! Employment conditions in the USA are nowhere near as good as in UK and Europe - no entitlement to paid...
Forum: General Chat 30 Oct 14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 13,944
Posted By Beechwood Babe
We moved to Florida 8 years ago and have green...

We moved to Florida 8 years ago and have green cards, will probably go for citizenship next year, but will become dual citizens. Our family is still in the UK and we go back several times a year,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Oct 14, 01:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,423
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Jst to let everyone know, Uber is not actually...

Jst to let everyone know, Uber is not actually legal in Orlando. They are still in discussion with the city, trying to reach agreement, so be aware,even though you can call them, they are not...
Forum: General Chat 22 Oct 14, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,047
Posted By Beechwood Babe
I have done exactly what you are considering. We...

I have done exactly what you are considering. We bought our house,it was a cash purchase, in 2001. There was NEVER any intention of renting the house out. It was for us and our family to use...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Oct 14, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 900
Posted By Beechwood Babe
I don't think you will be able to do rider swap. ...

I don't think you will be able to do rider swap. It is actually child swap and is available for families who have a child who is not tall enough to ride, not so a parent can ride with both children...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Oct 14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 459
Posted By Beechwood Babe
Did this in July with our 3 grandchildren and it...

Did this in July with our 3 grandchildren and it is Disney Junior characters - Jake, Sofia, Doc McStuffins and Handy Manny. They loved it. Very interactive and not rushed at all. The characters...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Oct 14, 01:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,587
Posted By Beechwood Babe
They do look at shoes but as long as the child is...

They do look at shoes but as long as the child is wearing "normal" shoes, the fact that they make them slightly taller is ok. When a childis wearing shoes that are clearly to cheat the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Oct 14, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By Beechwood Babe
You will be fine as you are. People wear spotty...

You will be fine as you are. People wear spotty dresses and Minnie ears every day of the week- it is clearly not a costume. Enjoy yourself.
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