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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jun 22, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,634
Posted By spurs444
I hear what your saying but ours is more if a...

I hear what your saying but ours is more if a client wants discount off our advertised rate I would have a discussion regarding payment prior to any agreement- unlike sales tax in US the supplier has...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jun 22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,634
Posted By spurs444
It’s correct that you should not be charged extra...

It’s correct that you should not be charged extra - we always establish how a Client is going to pay before agreeing a final price - I am afraid with the current cost to a service supplier of taking...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Nov 21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 56,912
Posted By spurs444
Threads like this are why i joined The Dibb -...

Threads like this are why i joined The Dibb - happy people and happy comments
Forum: Accommodation 20 Apr 21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,287
Posted By spurs444
We always drive home and its between 3 - 5 hrs...

We always drive home and its between 3 - 5 hrs dependent on which airport.
I find by the time you have cleared customs etc and the fact it is daylight i am pretty wide awake.
Split the drive into 2...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Apr 21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,292
Posted By spurs444
We collected from same place all be it for Thomas...

We collected from same place all be it for Thomas Cook villa.
Very straight forward to get details from lockbox with code provided and there was no need to return to sign anything so you can get on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 21, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 379
Posted By spurs444
We have done Easter once and said never again due...

We have done Easter once and said never again due to the crowds.
Weather was great but we found crowd levels too much for us compared to other times.
Not done May but heard many people say its a...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 23 Feb 21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,080
Posted By spurs444
I got myself wound up over the prospect of...

I got myself wound up over the prospect of getting a DAS pass for our daughter.

I just said i wanted to see if it were possible and was ready with 101 reasons why we needed it - It was so easy -...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Jan 21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By spurs444
How exciting i remember our first trip with our...

How exciting i remember our first trip with our daughters and it was magical.

We stayed at the Plaza a couple of nights when we where moved by Thomas Cook due to a hurricane and it was nice.
Have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Dec 20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,919
Posted By spurs444
We are due to go to Mexico on 6th January so 7...

We are due to go to Mexico on 6th January so 7 days away and still no official cancellation from TUI.
I have rung and they have admitted it’s cancelled but need to wait for an e mail to confirm it...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 13 Dec 20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By spurs444
Thanks all - the 2022 trip is looking at being a...

Thanks all - the 2022 trip is looking at being a big one with a 3 bed villa for us and our two girls and their partners.
After that it will be much more flexible with enough points for 2 for two per...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Dec 20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By spurs444
Perfect thank you - I had it correct but needed...

Perfect thank you - I had it correct but needed reassurance

thanks again for your help
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Dec 20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By spurs444
So if we buy August Use year and bank 2021 points...

So if we buy August Use year and bank 2021 points they become 2022 use year and are good for September 2022 is that correct ?
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Dec 20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By spurs444
Help with use year

After a lot of thought i think we will look to buy resale early next year.
Our plan is to buy in 2021 hopefully a contract with 2021 points intact and bank these for use in September 2022.

Would...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 1 Dec 20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By spurs444
You must have read my mind - I was doing the...

You must have read my mind - I was doing the maths on extra points with a view to renting to cover dues so good to know it’s an option
Thank you for taking the time to respond with so much info - I...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 30 Nov 20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By spurs444
Being mid fifties now i am torn on the length of...

Being mid fifties now i am torn on the length of contact issue.

I would love to think that i would still be travelling past 2042 expiry dates and do need to take that into consideration.
...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 30 Nov 20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By spurs444
Thank you - had not really thought about rental...

Thank you - had not really thought about rental demand vs which resort so that's great advice.
We are leaning towards Beach Club / Board walk or Bay lake at present but realise we will get less...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 30 Nov 20, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By spurs444
First time buyer - 1 or 2 resorts ?

So as it stand we have had a big 50th trip for my wife cancelled this year to the Caribbean and have decided to have some smaller closer to home holidays for 2022.
Being a regular listener to the...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Sep 20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,940
Posted By spurs444
Been waiting since May but finally had a phone...

Been waiting since May but finally had a phone call from Tesco on Friday to say our points would be refunded - 5000 points showing on our balance today.

We where passed back and forth to start...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 31 May 20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,085
Posted By spurs444
Mobile I wonder how many offsite guests will be able to...

I wonder how many offsite guests will be able to gain access with reduced capacity and the reservation system - I suspect there will only be scraps left for offsite guests in the short term
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 May 20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,085
Posted By spurs444
Mobile Disney food price increase ?

Do we think that now dining plans have been cancelled and people need to book to enter a park Disney will ramp up the cost of food and beverages in the parks ?
It’s the perfect opportunity to do...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
Posted By spurs444
If you want a laugh our daughters are 19 & 23 and...

If you want a laugh our daughters are 19 & 23 and i have just paid £444 to book 4 Club world seats together for just the outbound leg of our Mexico trip this year.
Still cant believe how expensive...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 18 Sep 19, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,824
Posted By spurs444
Yes they are at all the parks now

Yes they are at all the parks now
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 15 Sep 19, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,824
Posted By spurs444
Yes you can get any ride in the park from any of...

Yes you can get any ride in the park from any of the blue umbrella locations - it’s really simple
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 13 Sep 19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,824
Posted By spurs444
Our DAS pass experience

Just to let anyone who is wondering how difficult or stressful obtaining a DAS pass is.
We entered at magic kingdom about 8am for park opening and went straight to guest services.
As we entered a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Sep 19, 09:12 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 37,276
Posted By spurs444
Mobile Ride twice today posted 75 & 60 mins and in both...

Ride twice today posted 75 & 60 mins and in both times in 30 mins - these where around 1pm &3pm
Forum: Hurricane Advice 31 Aug 19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,777
Posted By spurs444
Mobile Just want to say how good Thomas cook have been. ...

Just want to say how good Thomas cook have been.
We are in a villa and they phoned yesterday to offer us 3 nights at the Rosen centre in two rooms with all meals included for our family of 4.
We...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Aug 19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 888
Posted By spurs444
Follow the Tesco club card link to hotels.com to...

Follow the Tesco club card link to hotels.com to check the price.
Then order the vouchers and enter the code at checkout .

Just remember that you can’t pay the taxes with vouchers so there will...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Aug 19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 21,456
Posted By spurs444
So got a booking for Oga's no problem for 4th...

So got a booking for Oga's no problem for 4th September this morning.
Questions are - if i cant get into the land or park due to capacity etc will i be charged no show fee ?
How will Disney know...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jul 19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Posted By spurs444
Regular entry on extra magic hour days

Sure this has been covered many times but cant find it in the search.

It is extra magic hours every day of our holiday due to Galaxy's edge opening.
Magic Kingdom opens to regular guests at 8am (...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jul 19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,486
Posted By spurs444
Almost lost for words ! Having spent the last...

Almost lost for words !
Having spent the last 10 years plus dealing with a child who suffers from anxiety, panic attack and deep despair at how she can not lead a normal life which have ranged from...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Jul 19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,419
Posted By spurs444
I get you pay for onsite perks - i have done so...

I get you pay for onsite perks - i have done so several times myself.

A few families or friends able to link up and spend the day together on various attractions using this system will not deprive...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Jul 19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,419
Posted By spurs444
The definition of "cheating" is to act...

The definition of "cheating" is to act dishonestly.

If by adding your family to your fastpass party you are able to book at 60 days i fail to see where this is dishonest.

I find it sad that...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Jun 19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By spurs444
Now this sounds tempting - thanks all for the...

Now this sounds tempting - thanks all for the help and info :grin:
Forum: Accommodation 17 Jun 19, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By spurs444
I see that makes sense - I think we will wait...

I see that makes sense - I think we will wait until we get back in September and make a decision then.
We can live without the gift card
Forum: Accommodation 17 Jun 19, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By spurs444
Have added image of quote - first time we have...

Have added image of quote - first time we have looked so don’t know what price they where before
Forum: Accommodation 17 Jun 19, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By spurs444
I looked at POR french qtr today and can book a...

I looked at POR french qtr today and can book a standard room for next August with free dining - I was under the impression they where not included.
Not only that they are showing as reduced in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,307
Posted By spurs444
I am sure we would have been ok to but it was...

I am sure we would have been ok to but it was worth the extra to have peace of mind and forget about it.

Agree that no reports and not likely to be but did not want any risk whatsoever of being...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,307
Posted By spurs444
I re did ours even though i really did not feel...

I re did ours even though i really did not feel it would be needed.
Peace of mind for family and me - no issues when i did.
It tells you that you have a valid ESTA and do you want to continue which...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 May 19, 12:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,537
Posted By spurs444
I agree they are different but as I said the...

I agree they are different but as I said the actual trading loss of TUI was higher, the Thomas cook 1 billion figure includes adjustment to the value of assets.
Thomas cook is profitable as is TUI...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 May 19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,537
Posted By spurs444
Tui’s actual trading loss was bigger than Thomas...

Tui’s actual trading loss was bigger than Thomas cooks once you take out the write down on the acquisitions etc.
It’s a tough time for everyone ar present.
If you are covered by ATOL as we are I...
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