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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,580
Posted By magickate
Disney springs this afternoon was so incredibly...

Disney springs this afternoon was so incredibly hot. We made use of air con in the shops & it was perfectly manageable.
For the park we have some neck fans, hand held fans, cooling towels, lots of...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 8 Aug 23, 11:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,532
Posted By magickate
No, it is prescription only in the UK & would be...

No, it is prescription only in the UK & would be a concern for your local children's services.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 30 Jul 23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By magickate
Thank you, really helpful. We're still very...

Thank you, really helpful.

We're still very tempted by Disney but think Princess is going to win. We're off on the Fantasy in a few weeks and will book something when we're back
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 21 Jul 23, 01:27 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 28,908
Posted By magickate
The make your own sandwich made me laugh, for the...

The make your own sandwich made me laugh, for the price Disney charge I'd quite like it fully made please!

Some great food choices and a similar budget to us next month.

Helpful thanks.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jul 23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,803
Posted By magickate
We're off to a villa in a few weeks after...

We're off to a villa in a few weeks after previous onsite stays, it just made much more sense this time.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Jul 23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By magickate
Thank you. It's princess I keep going back to,...

Thank you. It's princess I keep going back to, the price for Disney is eye watering. I'm used to paying their prices but even with a place holder the costs are too high to justify for 5 of us.
...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Jul 23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By magickate
Your favourite cruise line for Alaska?

I've researched it so much I think my head's going to explode.

We've only cruised with Disney a few times, no other cruise lines.

We always have balcony cabins and will want the same for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jul 23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,667
Posted By magickate
Bought my son vans, he said they're too heavy,...

Bought my son vans, he said they're too heavy, bought him Converse, he said the width feels uncomfortable, bought him Adidas sliders, he said they rub.

He'll either be wearing his normal trainers...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jul 23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,882
Posted By magickate
It hasn't risen in our area & we also have a...

It hasn't risen in our area & we also have a shortage.

I do the count, this year it was 9pm to 7am, then back in at 11am to 4pm same day to finish the local count too.

Pay went in this week &...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Jul 23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,699
Posted By magickate
We have only cruised with Disney and at peak...

We have only cruised with Disney and at peak times so costs are quite a bit higher than others.

2 adults & 2 teens
7 nights Disney Fantasy
Balcony stateroom
Western Caribbean
August 2023...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 14 Jul 23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,426
Posted By magickate
I think it has to be reviewed by someone with a...

I think it has to be reviewed by someone with a certain level of medical knowledge which appears to be what they've contracted it out to, they still can't ask you to provide proof themselves in a...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 14 Jul 23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,426
Posted By magickate
There's a thread in the additional needs section...

There's a thread in the additional needs section talking about it, I think they'll accept the UK equivalent and hopefully it will cut down a huge amount of misuse.
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 14 Jul 23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 457
Views: 52,092
Posted By magickate
I think for the vast majority of people this will...

I think for the vast majority of people this will be a much better system. It will prevent those who are complete liars and those that do have a genuine need but don't need a pass for misusing the...
Forum: General Chat 10 Jul 23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,590
Posted By magickate
Silly question but with leftover currency do you...

Silly question but with leftover currency do you just take it to an exchange desk & swap it back to pounds? Never bothered before but have €200 sat here and no trips planned anytime soon!
Forum: General Chat 9 Jul 23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 875
Posted By magickate
I spent ages looking for new cases, I'm sure they...

I spent ages looking for new cases, I'm sure they never used to cost so much!

The IT luggage gets good reviews and if it's in your budget definitely worth considering. In the end I went cheap &...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Jul 23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By magickate
Thanks all.

Thanks all.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Jul 23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By magickate
We leave next month so removing it isn't an...

We leave next month so removing it isn't an option unfortunately.

We pick the car up the day after we arrive as staying in a airport hotel the 1st night, hopefully we won't be overly tired &...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Jul 23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By magickate
BA car upgrade quote

We have category F car hire, it states RAV4 as an example.
We are considering upgrading to a 7 seater as we now have some family staying with us while we're there for a week or so, that makes us a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Jul 23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,825
Posted By magickate
$35 a day seems fair when you compare it to other...

$35 a day seems fair when you compare it to other similar offerings but as we're UK based like most on the dibb and go to the parks multiple days it would really add up. Nearly $2000 for an average...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Jul 23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,825
Posted By magickate
I hate pre-booking rides, I hope that doesn't...

I hate pre-booking rides, I hope that doesn't come back. On the day is the fairest & easiest system, allows for some spontaneity atleast.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,391
Posted By magickate
Yes, it wouldn't make a difference to your...

Yes, it wouldn't make a difference to your flights.
Forum: General Chat 5 Jul 23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,155
Posted By magickate
Hate the clogs but love my flip flops

Hate the clogs but love my flip flops
Forum: General Chat 5 Jul 23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,782
Posted By magickate
I love our IKEA sofa, have had it 2 years and it...

I love our IKEA sofa, have had it 2 years and it gets a ton of use. Holding up really well.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jul 23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By magickate
We've used it in Europe without issue

We've used it in Europe without issue
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jun 23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,988
Posted By magickate
We thought about inviting our daughters boyfriend...

We thought about inviting our daughters boyfriend this summer, they are both 17 and have been together 2 years.
If we were to invite him then we would also be expecting to pay, I think his parents...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 741
Posted By magickate
Did you get through in the end?

Did you get through in the end?
Forum: General Chat 20 Jun 23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 227
Posted By magickate
Any recommendations for a cool bag/insulated back pack please

Looking for a reasonably priced backpack to use in the parks, ideally something insulated to help keep snacks cool. I was thinking we could put a couple of frozen water bottles in it too.

Needs to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 741
Posted By magickate
Try the live chat on BA website

Try the live chat on BA website
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,785
Posted By magickate
Yes I assume it was the holidays team as you have...

Yes I assume it was the holidays team as you have a couple of options to chose from when calling.

With the online chat I initially got put through to the holidays team. I've gone back on there...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,785
Posted By magickate
Unfortunately we've had numerous past experiences...

Unfortunately we've had numerous past experiences which don't fill me with hope.
Ultimately they're always cheapest for us and get us where we need to be so despite what I say to myself at the time,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,785
Posted By magickate
Nice bit of customer service from BA

I've had reason to complain about BA in the past and have done so, both on here and of course to BA directly.
It only seems fair that I also say what a fab service I've had from them today.

We...
Forum: General Chat 17 Jun 23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,581
Posted By magickate
Love Turkey, favourite area is Dalaman. We book...

Love Turkey, favourite area is Dalaman. We book all inclusive and use it for breakfast & drinks then enjoy the local area for our other meals. Still works out excellent value, especially with kids...
Forum: General Chat 17 Jun 23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By magickate
It's very easy & likely to be cheaper/quicker...

It's very easy & likely to be cheaper/quicker. You can also submit evidence alongside it to show that you use your new name in every day life, driving licence, p60 etc...

When we did ours we...
Forum: General Chat 17 Jun 23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By magickate
Worse case scenario apply for a deedpoll and use...

Worse case scenario apply for a deedpoll and use that.
We married in Florida, I kept my name & husband changed his. He applied for a deedpoll and has used it to change his name on everything.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Jun 23, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 729
Posted By magickate
We did a 4 night Disney cruise the week after...

We did a 4 night Disney cruise the week after Ocotber half term in 2019, a much cheaper time of year. Paid £2400 for 4 of us, I think that quote sounds about right for 3 in August.
It isn't cheap...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jun 23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,103
Posted By magickate
Spend some time looking at restaurants you may...

Spend some time looking at restaurants you may want to eat it, prices wildly vary. All Disney ones are easily viewed on the app. Whether you want alcohol will also make a great difference.
We have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,445
Posted By magickate
My son is a summer baby, we took him out in...

My son is a summer baby, we took him out in reception for a week, his age meant he didn't legally have to be in school until the start of year 1. It didn't make any difference fine wise, our local...
Forum: General Chat 10 Jun 23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,499
Posted By magickate
Phase eight is my go to for anything like this or...

Phase eight is my go to for anything like this or Karen Millen. Can often find brand new on eBay for a fraction of the price if that's something you need to consider.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,475
Posted By magickate
I did 4 via the app on Sunday, it's a pain you...

I did 4 via the app on Sunday, it's a pain you can't add them all together & I was worried my bank would block the transactions but was all fine.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,168
Posted By magickate
Sadly not always that simple to get a letter,...

Sadly not always that simple to get a letter, certainly wouldn't have been for me.

We all have the same surname now so they wouldn't know my husband isn't the biological parent.
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