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Forum: Beyond the Parks 11 Jul 20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,027
Posted By Canveydave
Hi, I live here and despite coming here on...

Hi,

I live here and despite coming here on holiday 20+ times before I moved here I had never been on the Victory Casino Cruise until about 3 years ago.

It is a really fun day! I actually went...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,344
Posted By Canveydave
I flew with them 7 times back and forwards to...

I flew with them 7 times back and forwards to Orlando last year. Usually in economy, a couple of times in Premium.

The Premium is as good as anything I have ever flown. Massive seat pitch. Good...
Forum: General Chat 4 Aug 16, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By Canveydave
Living in Orlando

Evening all,

Sorry I have asked this question before but for some reason I cannot find it.

Any Dibb members living in Orlando? We moved here in June and my wife is finding it tough to meet...
Forum: General Chat 8 May 16, 06:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 710
Posted By Canveydave
I would go for the MGM. The main reason being the...

I would go for the MGM. The main reason being the monorail stops there. We were there 5 days last month and according to the fitbit we walked 12 miles a day. It was worse than walking round Florida...
Forum: General Chat 18 Apr 16, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By Canveydave
Thank you all!

Thank you all!
Forum: General Chat 18 Apr 16, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By Canveydave
Any one on here live in Orlando?

We are a british family, but have lived in Houston, Texas for the last 18 months or so. I am getting transferred to Orlando first week of June, so are moving the whole family.

Are there any Brits...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 31 Aug 14, 09:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 738
Posted By Canveydave
If you could eat at any offsite restaurant tonight

Where would it be?

We have one more night before heading off to the joy of the DDP and don't know where to go tonight.

Give me your best recommendations dibbers!

We are a family of 4, 2...
Forum: General Chat 23 Aug 14, 02:24 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 10,707
Posted By Canveydave
You are only supposed to smoke in designated...

You are only supposed to smoke in designated smoking areas anywhere on site. At SSR the designated smoking areas are outside the entrance to the different blocks (If my memory serves me right, I am...
Forum: General Chat 23 Aug 14, 02:07 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 10,707
Posted By Canveydave
We have stayed there 3 times and love it there...

We have stayed there 3 times and love it there. The thing you have to remember is SSR is not a hotel. Your room is a not a hotel room, it is an apartment. There is a big difference. As a family of...
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,178
Posted By Canveydave
Thank you. It is very exciting! My next...

Thank you.

It is very exciting! My next countdown will be a life changing one!
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 14, 08:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,178
Posted By Canveydave
So just an update. I got the job. My family...

So just an update.

I got the job. My family and I are moving to Houston in the first week of January. It is incredibly exciting and nerve wracking. We have so much to do, but the offer was amazing...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 14, 09:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,178
Posted By Canveydave
Mine and my wife's parents will miss our children...

Mine and my wife's parents will miss our children terribly, (it is something we are weighing up) but with things like Skype and Facetime, the world is a smaller place then it was.

I am definitely...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,178
Posted By Canveydave
Thanks for this, I haven't nailed the job yet,...

Thanks for this, I haven't nailed the job yet, but it is looking good!

Katy is an area I have been researching, we have 2 young children (4 and 15 months) and everything I read about Katy is...
Forum: General Chat 24 Jul 14, 04:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,178
Posted By Canveydave
I'm a recruiter Moz, if I take it I will see what...

I'm a recruiter Moz, if I take it I will see what I can do ;-)
Forum: General Chat 24 Jul 14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,178
Posted By Canveydave
Houston

Afternoon all,

I am at final stage for a job in Houston. Full relocation paid for, great salary, medical insurance, interesting job. The whole thing has moved fairly quickly and it has been easy...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jul 14, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 633
Posted By Canveydave
Just to concur with others, The US Netflix is...

Just to concur with others, The US Netflix is much better! So much so that I don't use the UK one at all anymore. Always use the US Netflix
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jul 14, 05:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,275
Posted By Canveydave
Agree with previous posters. Avios are much...

Agree with previous posters.

Avios are much more flexible than Virgin Airmiles. We flew Club Europe to Malaga for 32k Avios and £70. It was really good value.

I am currently half way to my...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Jul 14, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 742
Posted By Canveydave
Simple answer, no. I wouldn't even walk from...

Simple answer, no.

I wouldn't even walk from DTD to TL and that is across the street. Everywhere is miles away, there are no pavements. Even from parking at the Magic Kingdom, to the gate is about...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jun 14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,228
Posted By Canveydave
The US Disney site. Full DDP in a moderate as...

The US Disney site. Full DDP in a moderate as well!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jun 14, 09:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,228
Posted By Canveydave
I used sixt. They are offsite but were so cheap!...

I used sixt. They are offsite but were so cheap! The Ford Explorer is 7 seats, but not a lot of boot with the 7 seats
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 14, 11:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,228
Posted By Canveydave
I went over there and had a look the other day...

I went over there and had a look the other day. It is really nice!

The thing to remember is that you have to book the Dublin to MCO flight separate to save big money. The same sort of flights...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 14, 11:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,228
Posted By Canveydave
US Airways on the way out, British Airways on the...

US Airways on the way out, British Airways on the way back. The flights went up £200 yesterday, but managed to get Lastminute.com to match the previous quoted price!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 14, 10:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,228
Posted By Canveydave
I am getting off at Gatwick. A few other Dibbers...

I am getting off at Gatwick. A few other Dibbers have done it before, I made sure before I booked!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 14, 09:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,228
Posted By Canveydave
The DIBB has saved me a fortune!

Finally bit the bullet and got everything booked yesterday. Really happy with what I managed to get in terms of value for money!

4 of us travelling, 2 adults, 1 child and one infant, but we have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 29,647
Posted By Canveydave
Some people want to drive a BMW, other people...

Some people want to drive a BMW, other people don't see the point and drive a clapped out Fiesta. Both cars get you from A to B and serve a purpose.

That's the way I look at my holiday's. I work...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jun 14, 03:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,279
Posted By Canveydave
Dublin to Orlando, US Airways, via Philly ...

Dublin to Orlando,
US Airways, via Philly

Orlando to Dublin
BA MCO to DUB via LGW (getting off at LGW)

£347 on BA website.

Southend to Dublin the night before, £30 each
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jun 14, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,279
Posted By Canveydave
I would tend to agree with the OP. Just in the...

I would tend to agree with the OP. Just in the process of booking Southend to MCO (2 stops), returning MCO to LGW (Direct), for the 28th August and have got the whole lot including a nice hotel in...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jun 14, 11:13 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,706
Posted By Canveydave
We have been 27 times since 1989. In all those...

We have been 27 times since 1989. In all those times I have seen one. It was only a black racer and was at All Star movies. It's not ideal, but it seems so rare to not really worry.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jun 14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,290
Posted By Canveydave
My understanding, (and I may be wrong, I often...

My understanding, (and I may be wrong, I often am!) is that things like eye's and the shape of a person's ears are unique and that is what the passport photo is based around.

I was clean shaven in...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jun 14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 432
Posted By Canveydave
Mobile Thank you, that's a great price! Will look...

Thank you, that's a great price!

Will look it up now!
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jun 14, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 432
Posted By Canveydave
Mobile Dublin Airport hotel

Morning all,

Is there a hotel at Dublin airport or are they all offsite?

If so, any recommendations?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jun 14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By Canveydave
Thanks guys, somehow the ticket is first class on...

Thanks guys, somehow the ticket is first class on the PHI to MCO section. Expecting little there, but very pleased we don't need to pick up our luggage!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jun 14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By Canveydave
Philadelphia and Us Airways

Is 1 hour 45 enough to change at Philly?

We would have cleared immigration in Dublin, so I am confident it is, just not so sure if we have to get luggage etc?

Also what are people's experiences...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 14, 03:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,473
Posted By Canveydave
1st September onwards. Very happy especially when...

1st September onwards. Very happy especially when the $$$ rate has gone in the right direction!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By Canveydave
Car seats and pushchairs when going indirect

We have two very young children and would normally take car seats and pushchairs. When we fly direct this is no problem.

Has anyone any idea as to what happens to these when you fly indirect? We...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 14, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 309
Posted By Canveydave
Any idea about buggies and car seats?

Any idea about buggies and car seats?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 14, 11:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,473
Posted By Canveydave
I booked this week, went to the normal disney...

I booked this week, went to the normal disney site, scrolled sown, clicked on the international sites section, USA English, then the special offers page.

Ran my search, booked it all. No problems...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 14, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By Canveydave
I asked about this the other day. It can...

I asked about this the other day.

It can (and has been regularly) done. Apparently you just ask at Orlando for your bags to be offloaded at Gatwick
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jun 14, 12:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,473
Posted By Canveydave
When you go into the US site, about halfway down...

When you go into the US site, about halfway down there is a "special Offers" link, click on that and it will show a page of special offers, it is the top one.

Got 13 nights accommodation in CBR, 7...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jun 14, 10:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,473
Posted By Canveydave
Booked yesterday through the US site, got Free...

Booked yesterday through the US site, got Free dining for this year.

Always worth checking the US site
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