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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By grant_w
You can definitely get an eSim from Three. I...

You can definitely get an eSim from Three.
I ordered a 'normal' sim for my trip, and one of the options was to select it as an eSim instead
Forum: Accommodation 20 Mar 24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 480
Posted By grant_w
Sunset Lakes is just past Windsor Hills, we've...

Sunset Lakes is just past Windsor Hills, we've stayed there twice, and going again next month
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,508
Posted By grant_w
Not had many problems with FairFX in the past,...

Not had many problems with FairFX in the past, but a lot of reports of pending payments staying pending for weeks. Plus they used to 'block' a standard amount in restaurants before taking the correct...
Forum: General Chat 14 Mar 24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By grant_w
Not for a 'normal' contract, no. I already have a...

Not for a 'normal' contract, no. I already have a normal Tesco contract for normal use, but I get the Three sim as a one-off when I visit USA.
£10 for a month's use in USA doesn't seem that bad to me
Forum: Beyond the Parks 14 Mar 24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 608
Posted By grant_w
I'll also suggest Spirit of the Swamp The best...

I'll also suggest Spirit of the Swamp
The best bit for us is we get a private boat with headset and microphones so we can all talk to each other over the loud boat.
Forum: Social Groups 13 Mar 24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,522
Posted By grant_w
There's a country music festival at Brands Hatch...

There's a country music festival at Brands Hatch during their American Speedfest meeting.
Features European NASCAR series, pickup trucks, legends and Brands Hatch is full of American cars and food...
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By grant_w
I am on Tesco so it was fine in Spain last year. ...

I am on Tesco so it was fine in Spain last year.
When I go to USA I usually get a Three PAYG sim, their roaming works in USA. 10GB for £10 currently. You have to have a different phone number, buy...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 12 Mar 24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,958
Posted By grant_w
I was interested in the 'cheaper' restaurant...

I was interested in the 'cheaper' restaurant options, Denny's, Golden Corral etc, so gave them a watch. I don't think I could watch them all the time

But it was good to see other things in their...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Mar 24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By grant_w
After our villas were getting further and further...

After our villas were getting further and further away from WDW area we found one in Sunset Lakes so that's the only one we've used since
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 10 Mar 24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,958
Posted By grant_w
RSVLTS is a shirt company that sell loads of...

RSVLTS is a shirt company that sell loads of Disney and Universal shirts
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Mar 24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,356
Posted By grant_w
Their own website hasn't been updated with...

Their own website hasn't been updated with locations of the new boxes though
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Mar 24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,356
Posted By grant_w
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Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 926
Posted By grant_w
We went end of April - middle of May and the pool...

We went end of April - middle of May and the pool wasn't warm enough to laze about in. Fine for a brisk morning swim though.
So this year we are going at the same time of year we are paying for pool...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By grant_w
We go a week after the Easter school holidays...

We go a week after the Easter school holidays have finished.
We went during this time in 2022 and didn't notice any difference between the weeks, and are going again on the 23rd April - 10th May, so...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Mar 24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By grant_w
L&S Adventures just did one of these, its on...

L&S Adventures just did one of these, its on their vlog that went up this week
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 791
Posted By grant_w
Oh yeah, I meant specifically for my trip. ...

Oh yeah, I meant specifically for my trip.
We're having 2 trips to Busch Gardens, Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach, plus going on an airboat trip, as well as the usual Kissimmee/Orlando stuff,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 791
Posted By grant_w
We've always hired a car, but our friends used...

We've always hired a car, but our friends used Uber to get around when they weren't with us.
I'd be interested to see just how much the price difference is between hiring a car, paying parking,...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 3 Mar 24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,958
Posted By grant_w
I imagine its the amount of energy drinks they...

I imagine its the amount of energy drinks they drink :jump:
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Mar 24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By grant_w
As long as the Discovery Cove day is somewhere in...

As long as the Discovery Cove day is somewhere in the 14 days, you can start it when you like.

We always start ours before we go to DC
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 28 Feb 24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,958
Posted By grant_w
I watch Cheers Ears, mainly because of the family...

I watch Cheers Ears, mainly because of the family and not because of where they go, as we tend not to go to WDW now. And if you watch their racing vlogs, you'll see 2 polar opposite Luke's, one very...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Feb 24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 428
Posted By grant_w
TheSanbrookeAdventures on YouTube just did a...

TheSanbrookeAdventures on YouTube just did a cruise from there and added a vlog sightseeing in Fort Lauderdale. Not seen it myself but it might be worth a watch
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Feb 24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,583
Posted By grant_w
The only time anything like that has happened to...

The only time anything like that has happened to us was when we booked a small car (can't remember which type) and they had parked higher class cars in that row, so we were free to take one of them.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Feb 24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 297
Posted By grant_w
The Full Size car we had in 2022 with Avis didn't...

The Full Size car we had in 2022 with Avis didn't have it. But the 2 previous trips in 2019 and 2017 both had it
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,048
Posted By grant_w
Another Blink user here, we have one above our...

Another Blink user here, we have one above our front door and one on our garage, which is a reasonable distance from the house.
Just got the Blink floodlights too so our front door gets lit up when...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 882
Posted By grant_w
You might get some pre-season ice hockey in...

You might get some pre-season ice hockey in Orlando or Tampa, the season usually starts in October
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Feb 24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,383
Posted By grant_w
Sandwich bags to put phone and wallet in so they...

Sandwich bags to put phone and wallet in so they don't get drenched on water rides (if you don't use a locker)
Now I always take my laptop to back up photos I take on my 'big' camera. I would be...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Feb 24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By grant_w
We used to do BA fly-drives, but this time we...

We used to do BA fly-drives, but this time we have booked separately, flights with BA and car hire with DFCH (link in Header above).
Andy @ DFCH has special prices for Dibb members, and you can also...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By grant_w
We normally book our villa first as the villa...

We normally book our villa first as the villa dates will go before flights become available.
We book the villa with a +/- a couple of days and then when we book the flights we firm up the villa dates
Forum: Sport 22 Feb 24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 485
Posted By grant_w
I always used to go to London Broncos games when...

I always used to go to London Broncos games when they were in the Super League last time, my brother has kept going to a few games while they were in the Championship, but I can't see myself going to...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 22 Feb 24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By grant_w
Think it used to be called Adventure Shawn,...

Think it used to be called Adventure Shawn, something like that, but renamed it after Charlotte went full time and the fact they are getting married this year
Forum: TV and Film 22 Feb 24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,147
Posted By grant_w
We noticed we had to turn the sound up a hell of...

We noticed we had to turn the sound up a hell of a lot more for this
Most TV shows just have mumbling now, we resorted to subtitles in a couple of shows
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Feb 24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By grant_w
I bought them on their 25th birthday last year...

I bought them on their 25th birthday last year for $25. still not used them, or paid for them, but they reliably informed me I should be able to take the order with me on the day and pay on the day.
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 699
Posted By grant_w
I love Chester Zoo, just a shame I live in Kent! ...

I love Chester Zoo, just a shame I live in Kent!
Congratulations and have a lovely day
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Feb 24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,061
Posted By grant_w
Yeah possibly. He's only there a few days and...

Yeah possibly. He's only there a few days and after it being closed recently he just wanted to get on it.

Hagrids also said 90 minutes and he was on in less than 60
Forum: General Chat 11 Feb 24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By grant_w
I love Wreckfest. It was playing that with...

I love Wreckfest. It was playing that with friends that got me through lockdown.
Depends what sort of racing games and how sim-like you want to play.
I do play Gran Turismo, Project Cars and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Feb 24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,061
Posted By grant_w
A friend rode it yesterday, Wait time was 185...

A friend rode it yesterday, Wait time was 185 minutes, but he was on in 90 (it probably helped a little he didn't need to get a locker so just walked straight past everyone there)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Feb 24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,156
Posted By grant_w
We used it on our last 2 trips, was very good. ...

We used it on our last 2 trips, was very good.
We did travel out to Kennedy one time and Cocoa Beach the other time where there are quite a few tolls, so it saved us money and faff.

Hoping to get...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 338
Posted By grant_w
Amazing Animals is good, but it'll be a lot more...

Amazing Animals is good, but it'll be a lot more expensive.
Its a private tour around their 'back yard', you get to meet some reptiles, the capybaras and the sloths as well as being shown around all...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Feb 24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,380
Posted By grant_w
We saw gators in Celebration, next to Kennedy...

We saw gators in Celebration, next to Kennedy Space Center, and on our airboat trip.
Saw a snake laying on a bush while we were playing mini golf
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Feb 24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 254
Posted By grant_w
We had 5 adults plus 10 cases last time and had a...

We had 5 adults plus 10 cases last time and had a Full Size car.
Day to day it was OK, little bit tight in the back, but it was the airport runs that was the problem.
This year we're getting a...
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