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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jun 21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,235
Posted By Cliftonite
I am in 2 minds about a package or going DIY. ...

I am in 2 minds about a package or going DIY. Should be out in August this year celebrating 2 21st birthdays but that obviously was a non starter.

Still aiming to go still in their 21st "year" as...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jun 21, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,892
Posted By Cliftonite
Just a wee bit early for me to start looking. ...

Just a wee bit early for me to start looking.

I'm looking for August 2022 as August 2021 ended up a non starter sadly and it tells me my dates are more than 331 days away.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 May 20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,031
Posted By Cliftonite
Thinking massively in the future, where do you...

Thinking massively in the future, where do you board? Is it row 50?

Or is it in between Upper & Premium?

Just daring to dream about the escape off the plane...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Apr 20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,088
Posted By Cliftonite
We were planning to go late August/early...

We were planning to go late August/early September to celebrate my daughter's & best friend but not sure what we are going to do now. I would still go but one of our party is really worried about...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,734
Posted By Cliftonite
August 2018 In the parks I wore my Go Walks 2,...

August 2018
In the parks I wore my Go Walks 2, DH wore his merrells and DD wore her trainers. The other family we were with all wore trainers too.

Water parks - flipflops and washproof merrells...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By Cliftonite
Used TP for our trip in 2018. OKW for a week &...

Used TP for our trip in 2018. OKW for a week & Portofino for a week. Tickets included and flights on Virgin from Gatwick.

Would recommend them - very patient and changed our holiday multiple...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 783
Posted By Cliftonite
We had this issue with my DD who turned 18 whilst...

We had this issue with my DD who turned 18 whilst we were at WDW in 2018. So she was covered until 2 days before we left and not on the flight etc home.

We ended up moving our current account to a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 20, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,149
Posted By Cliftonite
We used T2 M&G in August 2019. Drop-off was the...

We used T2 M&G in August 2019. Drop-off was the other side of the multi-story straight ahead out of T2. Collection was ground floor of the multi-story - literally 30 seconds from the terminal. We...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,517
Posted By Cliftonite
We normally make sure the Estas are in place when...

We normally make sure the Estas are in place when we book, but we have the complication that both mine & DD's run out March 2021 and we plan to go August 2021.

Our current Esta will obviously stop...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By Cliftonite
The easter "weekend" is Friday 2nd to Monday 5th...

The easter "weekend" is Friday 2nd to Monday 5th April.

Because it is early April, some authorities have the holidays starting on Maundy Thursday, then the Easter weekend, then 2 weeks off...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Feb 20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,322
Posted By Cliftonite
Those plates look fab - definitely one for the...

Those plates look fab - definitely one for the 2021 visit list!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Oct 19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By Cliftonite
Booking with TUI for Winter 20/21 and Summer 202

One of my FB friends who works in a TUI shop has posted that they will be launching their Winter 20/21 and Summer 2021 programme on 7th November.

I have no more info but thought it might be of...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Sep 19, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,020
Posted By Cliftonite
Yes it should be ok. When we went in August...

Yes it should be ok.

When we went in August 2018 my 18yo daughter slept on the double pull out and her 18yo friend slept on the single one. Both said they were very comfortable.

Alison xxx
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,365
Posted By Cliftonite
So so very sorry for your loss of your Mum. ...

So so very sorry for your loss of your Mum.

I cannot add much more than echo the thoughts of others. Personally I think I would wait a week or so to make any decision.

Disney is such a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jul 19, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,812
Posted By Cliftonite
I think they probably see it more now and...

I think they probably see it more now and understand what it is likely to be, but have to go through and complete the process especially if 2 tests have been positive.

Have to say they were really...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jul 19, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,812
Posted By Cliftonite
Yes it was definitely a "brown triangle" emoji...

Yes it was definitely a "brown triangle" emoji moment :d::d:.

Was completely calm during it, but had a very big wobble when I got to the lounge when I realised what had actually occurred.

It...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jul 19, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,812
Posted By Cliftonite
Security and Aftersun!

Just wanted to remind people about my "mistake" at Sanford security on the way home and maybe save someone else having the scare!

So had arrived at airport early and whilst finishing the DDP...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 19, 07:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,371
Posted By Cliftonite
As far as I know the 23kg is the max amount the...

As far as I know the 23kg is the max amount the baggage handlers will move around - ie from a Health & Safety point of view.

I have known our cases weight 1kg more at Manchester than on our scales...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jul 19, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,419
Posted By Cliftonite
Love the fact the TSA website has a section on...

Love the fact the TSA website has a section on Lightsabers... :d::d::d:
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jul 19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By Cliftonite
Yes only the Royal Pacific, Hard Rock & Portofino...

Yes only the Royal Pacific, Hard Rock & Portofino have FOLP.

We found FOLP amazingly fab when we went last summer. We fell in at opening time & rode everything we wanted to do until lunchtime,...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jul 19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By Cliftonite
We used them for our August 2018 trip to WDW &...

We used them for our August 2018 trip to WDW & Orlando.

They were very patient with us as we kept changing our minds re accommodation and car hire etc and were always available via email to chat...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jul 19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,184
Posted By Cliftonite
I asked the same question in the TUI shop last...

I asked the same question in the TUI shop last week and they said just make sure the handbag will fit in your hand luggage. After Security (both UK side & USA side) you should be ok to have them...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jul 19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,390
Posted By Cliftonite
OMG this was me 12 months ago! 5.5 weeks...

OMG this was me 12 months ago!

5.5 weeks before flying to WDW on to celebrate DD & DD's best friends 18th birthdays there I was 3.5 hours in surgery - I had 1 gallstone which was the size of an...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jul 19, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By Cliftonite
We are using T2 Meet & Greet as it was £35...

We are using T2 Meet & Greet as it was £35 cheaper for 2 weeks starting 9th August. Have used them before with no issues when we were stopped being allowed to park just across the bridge in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jul 19, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,031
Posted By Cliftonite
We were one of the first on the Tui dreamliner in...

We were one of the first on the Tui dreamliner in August 2013 to Florida MAN to SFB and have flown to Dom Rep once... but very soon to be twice as going this August. Have flown both PE and economy...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jul 19, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,447
Posted By Cliftonite
Ok possible silly question alert... How do...

Ok possible silly question alert...

How do you know if it is an airtanker? Is it just that there are no premium seats available. Doing some dummy pricing for August 2020 (so have something to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jul 19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,480
Posted By Cliftonite
Looking to DIY our potential visit in August 2121...

Looking to DIY our potential visit in August 2121 rather than using travel agents, but think I will have to factor them in also.

Thank you everyone for the hints & tips. Love the DIBB...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Jul 19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By Cliftonite
Ours in 2018 wasn't exactly 330 days. Think it...

Ours in 2018 wasn't exactly 330 days. Think it came through about 324 days..

Just keep checking!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jun 19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 959
Posted By Cliftonite
Looking at the last 2 weeks in August 2021 -...

Looking at the last 2 weeks in August 2021 - maybe a little bit into September - so very interested if Disney might be "different" to previous years.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jun 19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Cliftonite
Using US sites to book

Apologies if this has been asked recently but looking to do a DIY booking rather than a package booking for our 2021 visit.

Has anyone booked via the US WDW & Universal sites for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 May 19, 04:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,083
Posted By Cliftonite
Parks will be hot so wear something that is cool...

Parks will be hot so wear something that is cool (vest tops are great - but remember the suncream).

I was very self conscious about sweating and having damp patches and so once asked one of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 May 19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,555
Posted By Cliftonite
We normally take some cash - small denominations...

We normally take some cash - small denominations for tipping - with everything else going on a Halifax Clarity card which gives a good exchange rate.

We always take another credit card just...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 May 19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,145
Posted By Cliftonite
No No No don't hold off telling your Insurance...

No No No don't hold off telling your Insurance Company about it!

I had to have an emerg operation to remove a gallstone the size of an egg 5.5weeks before we were due to fly to Orlando last...
Forum: General Chat 14 May 19, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 828
Posted By Cliftonite
Absolutely put 2018 behind you :d::d: And so not...

Absolutely put 2018 behind you :d::d: And so not a pointless post!

I only got the "fit to fly" on the Friday before we flew on the Monday last August after I had emergency messy gall bladder...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 May 19, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,036
Posted By Cliftonite
I had an absolute nightmare getting insurance as...

I had an absolute nightmare getting insurance as it was so soon after surgery, even though I had a Fit-to-Fly from my consultant.

I went with the Post Office (the only people who wanted to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 May 19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,036
Posted By Cliftonite
So happy that your DD is coming through this - it...

So happy that your DD is coming through this - it must have been a very tough time for you all.


Yes I would declare it to the Insurance company as just in case anything happens - god forbid -...
Forum: General Chat 13 May 19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,961
Posted By Cliftonite
We stopped using P20 several years ago as it...

We stopped using P20 several years ago as it started to stain our clothes.

Now a convert to Ultrasun Sport (great with the hairy DH) and have never burnt when using it nor had clothes staining.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 19, 01:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,937
Posted By Cliftonite
Would always choose Sanford over MCO. We were 35...

Would always choose Sanford over MCO. We were 35 mins from landing to driving out of the airport. No queue at immigration, no long walk to Alamo and 2 people in front of us when we got there. And we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 19, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,816
Posted By Cliftonite
Thanks for asking this. DH & I have the...

Thanks for asking this. DH & I have the Nationwide Flex Plus insurance and then DD the same via her account.

Will look into if we are covered specifically the Scheduled Airline Failure Insurance...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Apr 19, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 888
Posted By Cliftonite
We like you have always done a 14 night at WDW...

We like you have always done a 14 night at WDW and visited US/IOA during the 14 days.

Last August 4 adults 2 17yos did a week at OKW and a week at Portofino (the price for Portofino was cheaper...
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