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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Jul 21, 10:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By howerd
Hi, We contacted Disney about this, for this...

Hi,

We contacted Disney about this, for this years trip to make sure this was still the case. Had a phone call back, the lady had to check but confirmed you can use your 14 park days over 15 days...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,390
Posted By howerd
We have in this configuration a couple of times...

We have in this configuration a couple of times. But this was as a party of 4.

You did have to climb over feet to get to the middle. But didn’t find it too bad (depending on how much you move...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,110
Posted By howerd
We had the double version of the city mini...

We had the double version of the city mini jogger, it was fine getting around with it. we felt we were pushing a pram anyway so may as well get one to fit them both in.

Ours has just died on us...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,110
Posted By howerd
We are going to be taking a double buggy for our...

We are going to be taking a double buggy for our 2 (6, 3). It just saves the arguments (if we were to have a single one) and easier if you have a long walk which neither of them want to do (and Saves...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Feb 20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,017
Posted By howerd
Mobile Happened to me yesterday. If you ring up they can...

Happened to me yesterday. If you ring up they can link it for you 0800 028 0778.

If you go through to the ‘help with MDE’ option.

You’ll need the reservation number, who is travelling and the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Feb 20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By howerd
Mobile This was not possible last year, we got told to...

This was not possible last year, we got told to add it as a ‘note’ and include the confirmation number. Not sure if this has changed since then though.
Forum: Accommodation 6 Feb 20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 769
Posted By howerd
Hi! Most hotels on bottom of hotel plaza...

Hi!

Most hotels on bottom of hotel plaza boulevard are within walking distance. Hilton, Wyndham are very close. Also we used to love staying at buena vista palace which is just across the road...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Feb 20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 878
Posted By howerd
Mobile As above Via Napoli is a table Service, however...

As above Via Napoli is a table
Service, however we tend to pay oop here even when we are on the full ddp. We tend to share a mezzo pizza between us which doesn’t work out too expensive (and wouldn’t...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Feb 20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,116
Posted By howerd
Blaze pizza and Wolfgang puck express for us...

Blaze pizza and Wolfgang puck express for us. Always have a nice meal in there. We did like polite pig last time too! X
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Feb 20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,458
Posted By howerd
Mobile Hey, We always take aqua shoes for all of...

Hey,

We always take aqua shoes for all of us. We will never forget a little girl burning her feet in blizzard (before we had kids), ever since then we’ve always worn them and made sure our girls...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Feb 20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 612
Posted By howerd
Hey, You can plan using the rider switch by...

Hey,

You can plan using the rider switch by having different FastPasses for ‘group 2’, which will mean you can plan a strategy. We tend to do this method to ensure our youngest isn’t sat around...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Feb 20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By howerd
Hi The number for the uk is 0800 16 90 748. ...

Hi

The number for the uk is 0800 16 90 748.

When booking the key thing is ensuring the number of guests is correct rather than the specific split.

The ddp will be dealt with at the end of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jan 20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,748
Posted By howerd
Mobile Hi Alkel! How are you? Which airline...

Hi Alkel!

How are you?

Which airline are you looking at? They can release more but it’ll depend on the popularity of the flight you are looking at.

We’ve tracked Ba and virgin flights for...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Jan 20, 10:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,414
Posted By howerd
Mobile Another for Teppan Edo. Great dining experience...

Another for Teppan Edo. Great dining experience that the kids will enjoy. Although the mezzo pizza at via Napoli is another favourite.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 948
Posted By howerd
Hi! You can book reward flights 355 days in...

Hi!

You can book reward flights 355 days in advance. Ba guarantee to release 2 business and 4 economy seats per flight. If you are flying in peak time it’s generally best to book them straight...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Nov 19, 05:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,354
Posted By howerd
that is interesting YT. around $100 does look...

that is interesting YT. around $100 does look likely once there is plenty of supply. What is the position if Disney exercise ROFR and resale the contract direct? Can/will they sell them with no...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Oct 19, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,447
Posted By howerd
I agree with that Tom. I think the ddp offers...

I agree with that Tom. I think the ddp offers value while included in the booking (still can’t bring myself to call it free!) but would never pay for it. A number of the restaurants just aren’t worth...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Oct 19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,447
Posted By howerd
Thanks SKStorm. Our comparison is very similar to...

Thanks SKStorm. Our comparison is very similar to yours I think. This year we had the first 8 nights on the DDP and 8 nights on points with the TIW card. We tried to eat in the same places as before...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Oct 19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,937
Posted By howerd
We are in the same boat! We already have outbound...

We are in the same boat! We already have outbound booked with BA using Avios LGW-TPA on the 11th August but looking to return around the last weekend in August with Virgin and there is nothing! We...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Oct 19, 10:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,985
Posted By howerd
Another for the great view category blt 1 bed. We...

Another for the great view category blt 1 bed. We have spoilt ourselves now!

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/89617/b2b8ece6bcb461.jpg
...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 24 Sep 19, 07:40 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,299
Posted By howerd
Thanks YT, it looks so nice, we are trying a Part...

Thanks YT, it looks so nice, we are trying a Part stay in a studio next year for the first time, the more pictures we see the more we want to try for a refurb room!
Forum: General DVC Discussion 22 Sep 19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,299
Posted By howerd
Have they moved onto building 3/4 yet or are they...

Have they moved onto building 3/4 yet or are they still finishing off buildings 1 and 2?
Forum: General DVC Discussion 15 Sep 19, 08:48 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,299
Posted By howerd
These look great, thank YT.

These look great, thank YT.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 19, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By howerd
Mobile You need to book the outbound and pay the...

You need to book the outbound and pay the relevant taxes for that. When you ring up to amend the booking (they waive the amendment fee as you couldn’t book the inbound) they will recalculate the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 19, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 764
Posted By howerd
Mobile Thanks, we have a few weeks until our return is...

Thanks, we have a few weeks until our return is out so will keep checking, hope you got back from your trip ok in the end.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 19, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 764
Posted By howerd
Mobile Thanks for this, one way seems the way forward...

Thanks for this, one way seems the way forward especially as we are looking at using some ba miles too. Just a shame the taxes surcharges etc seem more for one way on virgin compared to a return.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 764
Posted By howerd
Mobile Thanks for this. It is what we thought would be...

Thanks for this. It is what we thought would be the case. We have some ba miles as well, so tempted to book one way with each... although never done that before!

It looks like Miami has better...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 19, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 764
Posted By howerd
Virgin Reward flights - summer holidays

We’re looking to book Virgin Reward Flights for the summer holidays next year - have only done BA reward flights before so have no idea as to how Virgin release dates etc. With BA they guarantee to...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Sep 19, 08:19 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,299
Posted By howerd
Mobile Nice photos Tom, thanks. It all looks great. ...

Nice photos Tom, thanks. It all looks great.

looking at the lounge it appears the breakfast bar has been removed to make way for the Murphy bed. That’s a bit of a shame as our kids loved sitting...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Sep 19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,576
Posted By howerd
Mobile We had our car hire messed up this time around,...

We had our car hire messed up this time around, which meant I had to go in to resign the car a day after the first rental ended. They just charged the extra days rental.

The amounts will be...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Sep 19, 11:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,715
Posted By howerd
Mobile Thanks Bev, looks a good view for a standard...

Thanks Bev, looks a good view for a standard view. we always request ground floor at SSR due to the convenience with a buggy etc. Unless there is a room with a particular view that means a higher...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Sep 19, 10:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,715
Posted By howerd
Thanks for this YT. I have just looked at the...

Thanks for this YT. I have just looked at the room locations and see the path that you mean. That makes it a lot more reasonable I think. The ability to walk to 2 parks is hugely appealing. Looking...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Sep 19, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,576
Posted By howerd
Hope you get the flight back sorted and return...

Hope you get the flight back sorted and return safe.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Sep 19, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,715
Posted By howerd
Hi YT, agree with the comment on the 1 bed at...

Hi YT, agree with the comment on the 1 bed at BLT, the huge windows and modern feel were great! It was nice to walk into a room and for it to be better than the pictures suggests. The sleeper chair...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Sep 19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,715
Posted By howerd
We have just returned from doing the same split...

We have just returned from doing the same split stay (8 nights SSR 2 bed, 8 nights BLT 1 bed TPV). I would echo your comments regarding SSR, it is such a lovely resort and makes you feel 'away from...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 1 Sep 19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,299
Posted By howerd
Mobile We found the same. We had the dining plan for the...

We found the same. We had the dining plan for the first half of our trip when our parents were with us, and on points the second half. It was actually a good way of doing it, as to start with the...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 27 Aug 19, 04:46 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,299
Posted By howerd
Mobile We were in grandstand last week and there wasn’t...

We were in grandstand last week and there wasn’t anything going on there apart from remodelling the splash pad bit at the pool.
Forum: General Chat 26 Aug 19, 02:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 290
Posted By howerd
Here now - travel cot mattress available

We are here now, staying in Bay Lake, and leaving on Tuesday. We ordered a mattress to fit in the Disney travel cot for our 2 year old as we were worried how she would sleep in the hard ones provided...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 14 Aug 19, 12:59 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,299
Posted By howerd
Mobile I’d agree with this. Do you think it could...

I’d agree with this. Do you think it could increase the direct price of SSR too? We are considering adding on and tempted to do it sooner rather than later. Exchange rate is just a killer at the...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Aug 19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,299
Posted By howerd
Mobile Thanks for this. Sleeping 5 will make such a...

Thanks for this. Sleeping 5 will make such a difference for us.
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