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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Sep 19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,732
Posted By tallas77
To be honest I am watching Thomas Cook with great...

To be honest I am watching Thomas Cook with great interest, as we have just decided to go over to Florida at the end of October this year and TC are the cheapest by a large amount.


With this I...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Apr 18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2,349
Views: 283,500
Posted By tallas77
Hi all, We are due to go in a couple of...

Hi all,

We are due to go in a couple of weeks to CBR.

Which is the better block to request to stay in Jamacia or Aruba? I know that these are last on the bus route, but we will have car so...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Feb 18, 11:53 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 50,932
Posted By tallas77
Had an interesting conversation with Virgin about...

Had an interesting conversation with Virgin about our stay at CBR.

We booked in June last year; after cancelling our trip there last year; so we knew about the construction to the restaurant was...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Feb 18, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By tallas77
Thank you for the comments, I think we will be...

Thank you for the comments, I think we will be driving most days except for our Epcot day (I get to have a few drinks) and probably a few evenings when we go to Disney Springs.

I will have a look...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Feb 18, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By tallas77
Caribbean Beach Resort Advice

Hi all,

Long story, but on the second attempt in two years we are finally heading off to the CBR in May, for our first stay onsite. (Kids chose the location)

I have been following the CBR...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Nov 17, 11:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,378
Posted By tallas77
I have stayed at both and they are both great...

I have stayed at both and they are both great resorts

LBV Spa Resort - Great location; shopping next door; great apartments (although the wife didn't like the height of the building). Pool was...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Mar 17, 11:05 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 44,381
Posted By tallas77
Yes its a gamble. We have the first 7...

Yes its a gamble.

We have the first 7 nights booked at CBR with the DDP and $200 to spend.

I am now trading off whether to move to another hotel or get the $75 per day gift card to pay for...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Mar 17, 10:46 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 44,381
Posted By tallas77
I visited the local virgin store today to get an...

I visited the local virgin store today to get an update, apparently they are waiting on Disney to get back and the lady shown me there call logging system to show what has gone where and when.

I...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Mar 17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 44,381
Posted By tallas77
Just spoke to Virgin Customer Service and the...

Just spoke to Virgin Customer Service and the feedback I have been given is as follows

option 1 - Stay at CBR and receive the money

option 2 - request a change of resort and Virgin will mail...
Forum: Accommodation 1 Mar 17, 02:13 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 44,381
Posted By tallas77
Same here, never thought I would say this, but I...

Same here, never thought I would say this, but I really don't want to go.

It was our first and probably last trip staying onsite.
Forum: Accommodation 1 Mar 17, 12:56 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 44,381
Posted By tallas77
Really annoyed... After nipping in the...

Really annoyed...

After nipping in the local branch of VH to discuss the mail, been told its $75 per night and if I want to move resort I have to request it and Disney will decide where I go,...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Feb 17, 02:21 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 44,381
Posted By tallas77
I have just rang up the local branch again and...

I have just rang up the local branch again and she has told me they are still awaiting more information.

Are you guys speaking to the central Virgin customer service team?
Forum: Accommodation 28 Feb 17, 11:14 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 44,381
Posted By tallas77
Personally I am getting annoyed with the delay in...

Personally I am getting annoyed with the delay in getting info out to customers, but I do feel its not just Virgin, but also Disney direct customers. With some now reporting that its £50 per night...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Feb 17, 12:56 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 44,381
Posted By tallas77
I have just spoken to Virgin again, they are...

I have just spoken to Virgin again, they are working on it, but the lady told me that she expects the Virgin customers to be offered the same as people booking direct with Disney, especially the...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Feb 17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 44,381
Posted By tallas77
I have spoken to Virgin Holiday yesterday and...

I have spoken to Virgin Holiday yesterday and today and I have been told that they know nothing about the food closure as yet, but the very helpful rep is working with central office to find out what...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Feb 17, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,450
Posted By tallas77
Hi I have an extra question If you are...

Hi

I have an extra question

If you are there for 7 nights; so 8 days; do you get the DDP for 7 nights or for the 8 days.

I know I can use the credits up to midnight on the day of check, but...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Feb 17, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 953
Posted By tallas77
We have always taken the kids to the water parks...

We have always taken the kids to the water parks from being 18 months and up. As already mentioned, there are dedicated toddler and junior zones in each park. Adding to this there are free life vests...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Feb 17, 04:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,787
Posted By tallas77
We took our eldest at 18 months and our youngest...

We took our eldest at 18 months and our youngest at 20 months, each time we got them their own seat. For us it cost a bit, but it was well worth it when it came to them having a sleep or having toys...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Feb 17, 02:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,075
Posted By tallas77
Hi All, These look great. Do you get...

Hi All,

These look great.

Do you get these only if you book direct with Disney or do they come if you book via a travel company, as we are staying on site, but have booked with Virgin.
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Oct 16, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By tallas77
DDP Upgrade

Hi

I was wondering if anyone has upgraded there DDP QS and how much it was?

Just trying to work out if it will be worth upgrading if we are going to do a few character experiences or leave as...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Sep 16, 03:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 989
Posted By tallas77
We always prefer the one at Vineland road, the...

We always prefer the one at Vineland road, the entire family loves it and the relaxed atmosphere inside.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Sep 16, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,467
Posted By tallas77
We seem to always fall into the pattern of...

We seem to always fall into the pattern of grabbing a base shop and a bite to eat after we land before heading off to bed.

One the next 2 days the kids are usually up at 5am as there body clocks ...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Sep 16, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,285
Posted By tallas77
This happened to us last time we went. We...

This happened to us last time we went.

We lost our meet with Elisa and Anna for the app and it did not reappear. Rang up Disney and they added back in straight away, I was really impressed and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,574
Posted By tallas77
I think May is a great time, warm weather and the...

I think May is a great time, warm weather and the crowds are quite good.

The only time I avoid the parks is around Memorial weekend; usually end up shopping or at the beach.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Sep 16, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 972
Posted By tallas77
Hi We have always taken our own dress over...

Hi

We have always taken our own dress over and my DD has wore sandals, so she has always been comfy walking around.

The only thing we have bought was a matching parasol from outside BBB at MK;...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 16, 01:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,142
Posted By tallas77
Hi We are there over Memorial Weekend next...

Hi

We are there over Memorial Weekend next year as well :)

It gets a little busier starting from the Friday before through to the Tuesday.

In the past when we have been there at Memorial...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jul 16, 01:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,150
Posted By tallas77
Hi all, After reading the comments on here,...

Hi all,

After reading the comments on here, we have booked the bubble both ways for our next adventure.

We always try and do something a little different and the bubble sounds great.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 May 16, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 786
Posted By tallas77
DDP Question

Hello,

The travel agent has told us the having the Counter Service DDP, we can save credits to use at a table service meal or just pay the difference.

Does anyone know if this is true?

If...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 May 16, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By tallas77
Twin Centre

Hi,

We have just booked a twin centre break for next year.

7 nights at Caribbean Beach and then 12 Night at Orange Lakes.

As we are only at Disney for the first 7 days, will we be able to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Mar 16, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By tallas77
Mobile Hi all Thanks for this, not the news I was...

Hi all

Thanks for this, not the news I was hoping for, but at least I know now 😃

I was trying to think of a way around it, by booking tickets elsewhere, but that seems a no go as well.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Mar 16, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By tallas77
Mobile Twin Centre Stay and Dining Plan

Hi

I was wondering if any one could help clear something up for me please.

We are looking at booking 3 weeks next year, with 2 weeks at a villa and then the last week in a hotel on site at...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Oct 14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By tallas77
MDE Fastpass and A&E

Hello,

Just a quick one to say please dont fall into the trap that I did when trying to fastpass Anna&Elsa meet at MK.

After trying for days to block book a fastpass for A&E one of my...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 11 Sep 14, 08:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,215
Posted By tallas77
IPhone 6

Hello

I have just noticed that the iPhone 6 is about £150 cheaper (SIM Free) in the US compared to the UK.

Is there any reason why I should not buy it from the US?

Thanks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 14, 03:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,218
Posted By tallas77
According to the news reports the Sterling drop...

According to the news reports the Sterling drop is the uncertainty the money markets have if Scotland vote YES and what will happen with debt and currency talks.

Without turning into a political...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Aug 14, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By tallas77
Universal Studios Question

Hi

I have not been to Universal Studio's with the kids for the last 4 years, but this year we are decided to do a couple of days there.

When we last went we took a small cooler box filled with...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 14, 09:20 AM
Replies: 620
Views: 53,921
Posted By tallas77
I sent of for my sons passport using the check...

I sent of for my sons passport using the check and send from the local Post Office, and it came back within 3 weeks.

I chased the passport office after two weeks and they said that it was on its...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jul 14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4,929
Views: 292,343
Posted By tallas77
Could you please check my flights; Outbound:...

Could you please check my flights;
Outbound: Manchester > Sanford - Tuesday 14th October TOM122
Inbound: Sanford > Manchester - Tuesday 28th October Tom123


Thank you
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Feb 14, 02:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,337
Posted By tallas77
The last day?

Ok,

Here is a question for you.

On the last couple fo visits I have always been stuck on what to do on the last day.

After checking out at 10am, you have to fill the void before going the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jan 14, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By tallas77
Hi All, Thank you for the replies. It...

Hi All,

Thank you for the replies.

It sounds like I will probably book this for the kids as it does not sound overly expensive.

Thanks again

Paul
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jan 14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By tallas77
Not So Scary Halloween

Hello,

Just booked again for this year, but this time in October.

As the kids will be 8 and 5, we were thinking of trying the Not So Scary Haween party. I was wondering if anyone had been and...
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