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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 11, 03:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,624
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
You can buy a Tracfone in Publix. I paid $12 for...

You can buy a Tracfone in Publix. I paid $12 for a Samsung one last week. Activated on the Internet and it was ready to go in about 20 mins. Public also sell top up cards

David
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,927
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
While I agree that the prices from GLA seem...

While I agree that the prices from GLA seem crazy, you have to look at the fare codes to see what you are getting.

£1296 for economy looks to be pretty close to a full fare, flexible economy fare...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 31 Jan 11, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 843
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
There's a lovely walk between Wilderness Lodge...

There's a lovely walk between Wilderness Lodge and the campground, along the lake side, where, unless you are very Unlucky, you should see a deer or two.

Either get a bus to the lodge or a boat...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Oct 10, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
At a guess, because the TCD site keeps freezing,...

At a guess, because the TCD site keeps freezing, its either continental via newark, air france via paris or virgin via manchester.

According to the Edinburgh airport website, there are no direct...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 10, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 673
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
The new A330's will have state of the art IFE...

The new A330's will have state of the art IFE systems - even better than VPort which is on the Heathrow fleet.

The LGW/MAN fleet of 747's is being refurbished when the A330's start arriving and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Sep 09, 05:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,760
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
yup - all the clubs are closed, been around a...

yup - all the clubs are closed, been around a year, but there are always rumours circulating that AC and one more are reopening.

Virgin Megastore closed around May time

David
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Sep 09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,760
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
There's a new resturant opposite Curl (think its...

There's a new resturant opposite Curl (think its south american type but could be wrong) and a Haynes design your own T-shirt at the opposit end near the Christmas shop.

There's also an exhibition...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 09, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,331
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Yup, you can text a UK mobile from a tracfone in...

Yup, you can text a UK mobile from a tracfone in Florida - done it loads of times and had a few texts back (it quite handy to text and say get to a landline so I can phone you ;))

Don't think the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Aug 09, 07:09 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,138
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Mods, I would suggest this thread is deleted. ...

Mods, I would suggest this thread is deleted.

The incorrect information is now spreading to other boards and is causing panic there as well.

(nothing against the original poster)

David
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 08, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 959
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Very hot yesterday and looking much the same...

Very hot yesterday and looking much the same today - infact already 76 and only 8.09.

Been many times when the forecast has been cloudy and thunderstorms when they have never happened.

Enjoy
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 08, 12:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,100
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
I did activate online but that didn't make a...

I did activate online but that didn't make a difference. The card was splashed with "Double Minutes" so just bought that one. Wish I had bought one years ago :blush:

David
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 08, 12:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,100
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Just bought one yesterday at Publix $14.99...

Just bought one yesterday at Publix

$14.99 for the phone

400 minute / 1 year airtime $49.99 but **Double Mins**

Phone switched on within 10 mins

International calling switched on within...
Forum: General Chat 27 Nov 07, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 166
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Thanks guys for all your best wishes, just come...

Thanks guys for all your best wishes, just come back from my birthday dinner with my nephew whose birthday it also is, although he is only 6 today ... (that was a long time ago ;) )


...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Nov 07, 10:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,525
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Hi Egg Just booked again for the first two...

Hi Egg

Just booked again for the first two weeks in Jan. It's a great time to go to the parks as its usual pretty quiet 5 - 20 min queues. Remember the busy time will be around the 10th / 11th...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Oct 07, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Clubhouse usually stays open till last of...

Clubhouse usually stays open till last of passengers have gone. (the kitchen might close but the bar stays open)

David
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Oct 07, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Yeah, but isn't this issue getting blown out of...

Yeah, but isn't this issue getting blown out of all proportion.

We are talking of a few seats (nobody can tell us exactly how many) on possibly 2 out of the 8 planes that rotate between lgw and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Oct 07, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Only power points on the lgw fleet are in upper...

Only power points on the lgw fleet are in upper class - at the moment.

David
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Oct 07, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,376
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Not on the original Gatwick fleet - they could be...

Not on the original Gatwick fleet - they could be on the 2 planes that were transferred from Heathrow - but on the originally 5 planes purchased in 2001 they are different upstairs to downstairs...
Forum: General Chat 14 Oct 07, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Found the name - The Cricketers Arms :grin: ...

Found the name - The Cricketers Arms :grin:

enjoy the football

David
Forum: General Chat 14 Oct 07, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Pretty sure they show UK football on...

Pretty sure they show UK football on International Drive. Left hand side going towards the top before the junction that has McDonalds.

There is a huge sign advertising it.

David
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 07, 09:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,174
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Yes at the moment. I believe that the intention...

Yes at the moment. I believe that the intention is to build lift(s) and knowing the US they will magically appear overnight.

David
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 07, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,376
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
The P/E seats upstairs are the best ones - the...

The P/E seats upstairs are the best ones - the original soft ones, the p/e seats downstairs are the terrible plastic ones that are newer but not the very new leather ones on the airbus fleet.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 07, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,174
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
It all changed (again) last month, the second bag...

It all changed (again) last month, the second bag drop is not compulsary now. You can still use it, but you don't have to any more.

Saying that , all the 4 times we have been this year have had...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Mar 07, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Disney now sell them at Downtown - the holes are...

Disney now sell them at Downtown - the holes are shaped like mickey ears !

David
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 07, 07:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,509
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Used them many many times, and will use them...

Used them many many times, and will use them again - one example of using a "good" airline is when things go wrong.

The 016 that should of departed on wed was cancelled due to a medical emergency...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jan 07, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 536
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Hi Rach 3 out of the 8 planes that are in...

Hi Rach

3 out of the 8 planes that are in the Gatwick / Manchester fleet have the games.

These seem to be rotated at randam, although I am sure Virgin have a system ;) , so basicly you have a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Dec 06, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,073
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
We have done a long weekend 3 or 4 times now -...

We have done a long weekend 3 or 4 times now - its great for a quick recharge of the batteries. Usually fly out on the thurs so you get thurs night, all day fri, all day sat, all day sun and with the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Dec 06, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
A697 ;) , but yes watch out for the edinburgh...

A697 ;) , but yes watch out for the edinburgh bypass. What can take 10 mins at a quiet time can take over 1 hour at the wrong time.

David
Forum: Accommodation 22 Oct 06, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 574
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Anybody want a quick look at Wilderness Lodge

I found some old tapes recently and had a very quick go on windows movie maker - literally about 10 mins.

Its a little shaky in bits but not too bad, have a click and tell me what you think.
...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Jun 06, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 989
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
That one is now an art gallery ... sorry :( ...

That one is now an art gallery ... sorry :(


David
Forum: Accommodation 2 Jan 06, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Just booked a couple of nights in a one bedroom...

Just booked a couple of nights in a one bedroom villa at the new resort Saratoga springs (opposite Downtown disney) to finish off our next visit (too many visits this year - short of points) and paid...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Jul 05, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Hi, Its about 5 - 10 mins maximum walk,...

Hi,

Its about 5 - 10 mins maximum walk, depending on how long it takes to cross the busy road.

You would walk towards downdown disney from Saratoga, ie along the walkway beside the water, past...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Nov 04, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 814
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
We went in may for the 4th time to the Disneyland...

We went in may for the 4th time to the Disneyland and thought most of the prices were cheaper than the last time for food.

Its still pretty expensive per room, but you cant beat it for...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 24 Nov 04, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,939
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Hi Michelle Although, as others have said,...

Hi Michelle

Although, as others have said, it's much more expensive to stay at "ordinary" WDW hotels, you have the choice of the following :-

Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Yacht Club,...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Sep 04, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
As Cat says, stay right and follow whats left of...

As Cat says, stay right and follow whats left of a green line. Its about 2 mins from the Magic Kingdom toll booth. ( And its absolutley fantastic :D )

David
Forum: Accommodation 29 Aug 04, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Buying from Disney it's around $95 per point with...

Buying from Disney it's around $95 per point with a 150 min point purchase.

There are resale contracts around, some smaller, some much larger at cheaper $ per point costs.

After your initail...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Aug 04, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
It's only about 5 or 6 mins from DD to Premiun...

It's only about 5 or 6 mins from DD to Premiun Outlets, so the costs shouldn't be a great deal.

Once you arrive, it will cost your credit card a great deal more :wink

David:D
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Apr 04, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 914
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
I was there last month and all cards were still...

I was there last month and all cards were still swiped. You could have used the pin option if you asked, but this was not standard.

regards

David :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 04, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,040
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
The planes from Gatwick are only 3 years old ...

The planes from Gatwick are only 3 years old ... the Manchester planes, well thats a different story :wink

David
Forum: General DVC Discussion 20 Mar 04, 01:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,846
Posted By MickeyMcMouse
Interesting, adds about a couple of dollars per...

Interesting, adds about a couple of dollars per point ish, but still makes it a good buy at around $72 - $74 a point for 40 years compared to $94 (ish) a point for 50 years at Saratoga.

Could be...
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