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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By BallroomMom
Christmas 2024 ?

Thinking of Christmas 2024 ...

we are a tiny family and our christmas is always quite boring. we have no santa anymore so thinking lets get out to sunshine for 2 weeks instead.

All hints,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Jan 24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 740
Posted By BallroomMom
Try Duinrell in Netherlands Campsite with...

Try Duinrell in Netherlands

Campsite with theme park and indoor pools etc

fly to amsterdam (1.5hr) and take train or transfer

if you can do midweek they have good offers on the mobile homes
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jan 24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,898
Posted By BallroomMom
It's a great day uf you can afford it. Not...

It's a great day uf you can afford it.
Not cheap but if you buy tickets you get 2 weeks seaworld and 2weeks aquatics included so that gives you extra parks

The dolphin swim, we have done it once...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Jan 24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By BallroomMom
fully recommend endless summer. we stayed here...

fully recommend endless summer. we stayed here for 2 weeks in a 2bed suite and it was amazing. Price wise its affordable and we like being on idrive as we dont drive so we can wander around in...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 May 23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,846
Posted By BallroomMom
if you like musicals then try brunch at Ellens...

if you like musicals then try brunch at Ellens Stardust Diner - just off time square. Good food and great interactive sign song experience
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By BallroomMom
Put your flights into google flights or air hint...

Put your flights into google flights or air hint that way you can track the prices and grab them if they drop !
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 Jan 23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By BallroomMom
Rome, Naples, Sorrento

This year doing a Europe holiday rather than USA

Looking to do a bit of an adventure - few days Rome, few days Naples and then end in Sorrento

Any hotel/ guesthouse/apartment recommendations in...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Jan 23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,398
Posted By BallroomMom
Hurgarda as a resort also gets my vote - its very...

Hurgarda as a resort also gets my vote - its very self contained.
its not near any pyramids but still fab
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Jan 23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,380
Posted By BallroomMom
Ellen's Stardust diner is a great spot if you...

Ellen's Stardust diner is a great spot if you like musicals and cheesy entertainment,
we went about 10.30/11am and it was a great time for brunch as we just missed breakfast crowd.

its all people...
Forum: TV and Film 24 Jan 23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 10,396
Posted By BallroomMom
Its only OK, bit slow and i feel like im watching...

Its only OK, bit slow and i feel like im watching walking dead all over again.

ill watch it but Im not raving about it :(
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jan 23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 14,917
Posted By BallroomMom
so we did a non disney trip. we did universal,...

so we did a non disney trip. we did universal, seaworld, dis cove for 2 weeks

our budget for 2A and 1C was $250 per day

But everything was expensive ! We didnt do a lot of sit down meals to...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Jan 23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,817
Posted By BallroomMom
we spent 3 weeks in endless summer, 2 bed suite...

we spent 3 weeks in endless summer, 2 bed suite last August and would return in a heartbeat.
no issues, no noise (at least none we couldnt sleep through), great bus service, great pool
zero...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Dec 22, 10:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,903
Posted By BallroomMom
Cheers Ears - Despicable 3 - Stranger Couple are...

Cheers Ears - Despicable 3 - Stranger Couple are great for Universal Vlogs and also do some I drive exploring.

If you could give your self 3 days at universal especially if a Harry Potter fan...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Dec 22, 10:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,958
Posted By BallroomMom
we spent 2 full weeks at universal this August...

we spent 2 full weeks at universal this August and only managed Hagrid's once due to long queues

Velocicoaster was always more reliable in mornings so hubby got a good few chances on that one.
...
Forum: General Chat 19 Sep 22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,030
Posted By BallroomMom
100% yes email them. as someone who...

100% yes email them.

as someone who interviews candidates all the time its great to see someone who really likes the company
because if that role doesn't work out you will be on their radar if...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Sep 22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,092
Posted By BallroomMom
we have just returned - we had a budget of $200...

we have just returned - we had a budget of $200 per day for 3 of us.
Prices increased everywhere
We had maybe 4/5 sit down meals over 2 weeks and then decided prices were killing our budget so we...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 12 Sep 22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By BallroomMom
such a good day and plenty to see !

such a good day and plenty to see !
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By BallroomMom
we will do it again in future - just wasn't our...

we will do it again in future - just wasn't our favourite park this trip
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 571
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida - August 2022 - Day 12 & 13 (Hagrids at Last)

Day 12 - studios and Islands evening
Repeat of some previous days - hit early morning back to pool for afternoon then again back in for evenings

Day 13 - Hagrids at last
So I know a lot of...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 376
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida - August 2022 - Day 11 (Vol Bay & Gator Golf)

Day 11 - Volcano Bay, Pool DJ & Gator Golf.

We headed to Volcano Bay for early entry and stayed until about 12.30pm. We rode Kracatoa twice but nothing else as we just emjoyed the park and...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida - August 2022 - Day 10 KSC (Sat)

Today is day that Terry has been most looking forward to and 1st time for Lauren to visit Kennedy

We booked this trip with Real Florida Adventures, picked up from Icon Park at 8am by a wacky but...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida - August 2022 - Day 9 Seaworld

Today we headed to seaworld as we had tickets as part of our Discovery Cove package. Me and Lauren not big on the big coasters so plan was terry would do rides and we tried to catch as many animal...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 483
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida -August 2022 - Day7 MNSSHP

Today we planned to do MNSSHP this is our only Disney fix for this holiday.

The morning and lunch was spent by the pool.
We got a lyft about 3 so we were in magic kingdom by 4pm.
The party...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 486
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida - Aug 2022 - Day 5&6 (Resort Day & Vol Bay)

Day 5 (sunday)
After a great day yesterday in discovery cove we had planned to just wander idrive but instead we decide to be lazy and have a pool day. Pool had a dj on with pool games and Lauren...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida - Aug 2022 - Day 4 Dis Cove

I have been so looking forward to this day as I've seen so many vlogs about it.

We got an lyft from hotel ($11) to Discovery Cove, arrived about 7.15 and got checked in pretty fast. Lauren and I...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 686
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida - August 2022 - Day 3 (US & IOA)

Day 3-rides & raptors
We got a good sleep last night so hit IoA a bit later but got in about 8.15.
Only velocicoaster and hagrids was running. Hagrids was already 2hrs so terry did velocicoaster...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 562
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida - August 2022 - Day 2 (US & IOA)

Day 2- More rides and vodoo donuts.

So after our very long nap last night we all had good nights sleep and woke about 6.30. Had breakfast and headed to parks

Early entry is only at IoA this...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 757
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida - August 2022 - Day 1 (US &IOA)

So full day 1 today all up at 5am from jet lag so we had cereal in room followed by me and Lauren sharing a pancake and bacon plate in hotel ($10)

We headed to IoA for early entry, There was no...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Sep 22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 826
Posted By BallroomMom
Irish do Florida - August 2022 - Travel Day

Woo hoo its travel day at last... feel like I'm talking about this holiday for years

To introduce ourselves we are Elaine, Terry and Lauren (13) from Ireland. 🇮🇪

Heading to Orlando for 16...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Sep 22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,431
Posted By BallroomMom
lines are fine, we arrived at 4pm and did...

lines are fine, we arrived at 4pm and did eveyrthing we wanted easily. some rides we did 3 times in row cos of no lines (Big Thunder e.g)

It was our only bit of disney this trip

We had a very...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Aug 22, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,483
Posted By BallroomMom
Go to park early and late - avoid middle of day,...

Go to park early and late - avoid middle of day, its too hot and crowded.
evenings are great time to get loads of rides in without too much queuing.
if raining go in anyway because when rain stops...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Aug 22, 06:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,676
Posted By BallroomMom
Just spent 16 nights in Surfside and we loved it...

Just spent 16 nights in Surfside and we loved it. will 100% book it again
its smaller than dockside but that suited us cos it meant no lines for the elevators, bars or food
Great Hotel !
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Aug 22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,875
Posted By BallroomMom
ah brilliant thanks doing this next week so good...

ah brilliant thanks doing this next week so good to know to have plenty of time
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Aug 22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,263
Posted By BallroomMom
Pringles, haribos, something chocolatey and i try...

Pringles, haribos, something chocolatey and i try buy a sambo meal in airport in case plane food is awful.

Bread and Butter in a lunchbox cos i have a fussy teenager so she makes crisps sambos...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jul 22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By BallroomMom
we just going to get an uber/Lyft - first time...

we just going to get an uber/Lyft - first time for us too but looks like it should be OK

Just book the XL ones for all the luggage or you might need 2 with 6 adults ?
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Jul 22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,909
Posted By BallroomMom
ive watched a few vloggers recently who have all...

ive watched a few vloggers recently who have all complained about standard of food so it seems to be an ongoing issue.
I'm gonna take it off my list I think :(
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jul 22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,584
Posted By BallroomMom
i packed 4 days worth also in my hand luggage we...

i packed 4 days worth also in my hand luggage we are taking a 10kg each onto the plane so I've crammed them with clothes and shoes for everyone just in case.

The luggage stress is real this year...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 22, 05:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,762
Posted By BallroomMom
oh what a horrible experience. Im going in a few...

oh what a horrible experience. Im going in a few days and dreading the whole baggage drama.
But I've spit everything in 2 even down to shampoo, suncream and ponchos are split just in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,376
Posted By BallroomMom
we fly the 9th so im on the last few bits now ...

we fly the 9th so im on the last few bits now

Download any apps e.g. Disney or Universal
Add your cards if you want to use mobile ordering
Testing revolut cards & buying dollars

Start...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Jul 22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By BallroomMom
Probably cheaper to get a uber to Walmart and...

Probably cheaper to get a uber to Walmart and pick up a few things. Just a suggestion
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