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Forum: Accommodation 5 Mar 24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By Merryweather17
Wyndham and Hilton are closest walk to DS, both...

Wyndham and Hilton are closest walk to DS, both are just across the bridge ~5-10 min walk. There are others on HB that are not much further away, we just got back from a split stay and we stayed a...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Jan 24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 757
Posted By Merryweather17
There is a Hilton at Disney Springs, it is right...

There is a Hilton at Disney Springs, it is right across the road connected by a bridge to the springs itself. Doubletree has larger rooms but some of them overlook the I4.
Forum: Tickets 29 Dec 23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By Merryweather17
We did this for one day in Feb, we couldn't find...

We did this for one day in Feb, we couldn't find 1 day tickets anywhere. We bought while in the states but vpn has gotten us into the US wdw site in the past so you should be good to go.
Forum: Accommodation 21 Nov 23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By Merryweather17
3 bedroom condo/townhouse

Looking for some advice for a trip with a few extra family members next year. We are looking for a 3 bed 3 bathroom condo in a resort with good amenities and ideally not too far from IDrive - what...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,703
Posted By Merryweather17
My friend is not a dibber and did not mention her...

My friend is not a dibber and did not mention her lack of ESTA to me until 9.30 this morning otherwise I would have given her the same advice you all have. It looks like she will now reschedule for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,703
Posted By Merryweather17
Yes, they left it to the last minute expecting no...

Yes, they left it to the last minute expecting no issues I presume. I put in our application 8 weeks ago and we already have GE but like many people on here I'm somewhat of an overplanner :d:. I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,703
Posted By Merryweather17
ESTA declined due to Cuba holiday - any advice?

Asking for a friend - no really! Any the short story is they are due to fly to the US on Thursday but have just had ESTAs declined due to a Cuba holiday last year. Is there any advice I can give...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Oct 23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,004
Posted By Merryweather17
There is disney but that just adds a consistent...

There is disney but that just adds a consistent theme and a few extra activities. Lots of cruise lines do trivia for example, DCL does disney parks/films trivia, same with the shows, you can see...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Oct 23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,222
Posted By Merryweather17
We did it last year, quite a few people were...

We did it last year, quite a few people were ordering them as we got out of the airport, and we booked in advance for one to take us back to MLB for our return flight. The local uber drivers know...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Sep 23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By Merryweather17
We flew TUI premium last year and it was ok,...

We flew TUI premium last year and it was ok, entertainment was not great though this may be better by now, I downloaded some films to watch and bought some magazines at the airport and that was fine...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 29 Sep 23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,270
Posted By Merryweather17
Resale without the blue card perks, otherwise...

Resale without the blue card perks, otherwise no-one would be able to tell the difference. I would not expect to be allowed to try and book if I was not eligible. I can get to the payment page but...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Sep 23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By Merryweather17
ASMusic does family suites and is often cheaper...

ASMusic does family suites and is often cheaper than AoA, have you also considered getting 2 connecting rooms at Pop? You would be on the skyliner, have 4 beds, 2 bathrooms and possibly 2 gift cards...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 29 Sep 23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,270
Posted By Merryweather17
No I'm a lowly resale member and it is available...

No I'm a lowly resale member and it is available on my DVC member area. It is the parking/resort/admin fees that seem to not be mentioned anywhere that is my biggest concern. Also just wondering...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Sep 23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,270
Posted By Merryweather17
Hotel exchange - crazy prices

We are planning a cheap trip for Jan/Feb and are not doing the parks so saving most of points for a bigger trip later in the year. I went into DVC to look at hotel exchange options and the prices...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Sep 23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By Merryweather17
Love them both and they have obvious benefits and...

Love them both and they have obvious benefits and draw backs, for us if we are doing lots of park touring and not spending much time in the room then Pop is better value and the skyliner is amazing. ...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Sep 23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By Merryweather17
Split stay onsite at both is really sensible, I...

Split stay onsite at both is really sensible, I would try for one of the hotels with the express pass at Universal, this is a real bonus and the 3 resorts that offer it are all really nice. You will...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Sep 23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,451
Posted By Merryweather17
If this is for a fortnight I would go for it, the...

If this is for a fortnight I would go for it, the skyliner is great and no real chance of shared buses. Pop/AoA are also nicer resorts with the lake and you have easy access to the Crescent lake...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Sep 23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 916
Posted By Merryweather17
We are doing California for the first time this...

We are doing California for the first time this year and there were some things I didn't realise when we first started planning our trip that may help you with this. Firstly you don't need a disney...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Sep 23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 786
Posted By Merryweather17
Enclave suites just off idrive have studios with...

Enclave suites just off idrive have studios with a balcony, if there is only 2 of you these should be large enough and are generally cheaper than similar options nearer to disney.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 10 Sep 23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By Merryweather17
A dibber cruise buddy, how cool! Have you joined...

A dibber cruise buddy, how cool! Have you joined a facebook group for the cruise? we usually do but haven't gotten round to it for this cruise yet.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 10 Sep 23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By Merryweather17
October 2024 6 nights on the Fantasy with a CC...

October 2024 6 nights on the Fantasy with a CC double dip - so excited!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 10 Sep 23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,870
Posted By Merryweather17
Have a great time, looking forward to seeing all...

Have a great time, looking forward to seeing all the pictures!
Forum: Accommodation 9 Sep 23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,183
Posted By Merryweather17
devils advocate here, but wdw hotels no longer...

devils advocate here, but wdw hotels no longer have parking fees nor are there any 'resort fees'. I guess it all depends on where you think is the centre of things, is that Idrive or WDW? no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By Merryweather17
Do I have a budget? If this was not an issue I...

Do I have a budget? If this was not an issue I would probably go for something like:
10-12 days disney - split stay at one of the monorail resorts and one crescent lake ideally DVC as we like the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By Merryweather17
When we originally booked we were due to set off...

When we originally booked we were due to set off at 12.35, it is now 2.35 and the ones a few months earlier are 3.45 so it may well move again, if it does it will be 3+ hours from the original time...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Sep 23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,092
Posted By Merryweather17
AKL has the savannahs and nice rocking chairs...

AKL has the savannahs and nice rocking chairs overlooking these at jambo, grab coffee and a cake from the Mara and sit there watching the animals go by.

WL is lovely and sitting by geyser point...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By Merryweather17
TPA versus MCO

We are booked for Feb and looking to go again in October 2024 but are seriously considering flying into Tampa rather than MCO. We fly with VA as they go from Heathrow rather than Gatwick which suits...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Sep 23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,258
Posted By Merryweather17
The packing and having to be out of rooms on...

The packing and having to be out of rooms on changeover days can be a nuisance, even more so I would imagine with little ones. If you want to do GF why not just make this your MK resort and do this...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Sep 23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,152
Posted By Merryweather17
Ok thanks, we have done pay later, but not been...

Ok thanks, we have done pay later, but not been given the option to stc yet, is this only available nearer the time? this is for a hire in Feb so I'm not too worried yet, but this forum is a great...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Sep 23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,152
Posted By Merryweather17
Am probably missing something but how can we pay...

Am probably missing something but how can we pay on arrival and skip the counter? don't we need to go to the counter to pay? in the past we have done stc when we have pre-paid through VH. I really...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,016
Posted By Merryweather17
We have been many times in late August and other...

We have been many times in late August and other than an occasional day either side of a hurricane we never found we needed jackets or trousers in the evening, it was still in the mid 80's leaving...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Sep 23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 887
Posted By Merryweather17
Large taxis are available and you can reserve a...

Large taxis are available and you can reserve a van in advance https://www.mearstransportation.com/services/airport-transportation/ I would also make sure you have uber and lyft apps downloaded as...
Forum: Accommodation 30 Aug 23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By Merryweather17
If you are planning on still doing disney parks...

If you are planning on still doing disney parks then look at hotel boulevard resorts and the Drury Inn for the free food and perks. There are also some nice condo resorts quite close to wdw that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Aug 23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,426
Posted By Merryweather17
We fly from LHR and it seems that BA have moved...

We fly from LHR and it seems that BA have moved these flights back to gatwick so VA all the way for us. We used to fly from Manchester and got used to VA, we are flying with them in a few weeks to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Aug 23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 598
Posted By Merryweather17
It looks like TUI have sold you a standard US...

It looks like TUI have sold you a standard US hotel room this time rather than a villa, depending on where the hotel is this could be more expensive than a villa - for example a night in the Grand...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Aug 23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,072
Posted By Merryweather17
I have been at the airport where a kid had this...

I have been at the airport where a kid had this sprung on them, he was about 9 and had a meltdown crying and trying to get his head around it. Parents were filming the whole thing thinking it was...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Aug 23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 871
Posted By Merryweather17
We are also DVC but when the points have run out...

We are also DVC but when the points have run out we happily stay at Pop, we joke that this was our first 'home resort' before buying DVC. If you don't need either a slide at the pool or onsite table...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Aug 23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By Merryweather17
This is great thanks, the covered walkway...

This is great thanks, the covered walkway reassures me a lot. I was dreading dragging bags in bad weather across busy roads.
Forum: Accommodation 26 Aug 23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By Merryweather17
Premier Inn LHR T4

The website says you can walk from this hotel to the terminal, is this quite a safe and easy walk? We have never flown from T4 before so this is a new one for us. Trying to decide whether it is...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Aug 23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 711
Posted By Merryweather17
It's not awful awful if that makes sense but...

It's not awful awful if that makes sense but there are some issues and we would not stay there again. For a little more you can usually get in to the Hilton just across the road, it is one extra...
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