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Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Oct 23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By disjunkie
We went a few years ago. Not my favourite six...

We went a few years ago. Not my favourite six flags park but it does have some solid rides, including a good little RMC coaster. We visited on Columbus Day so it was reasonably busy but without fast...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Sep 22, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 787
Posted By disjunkie
I think it is the only option if booking direct...

I think it is the only option if booking direct. It seemed strange to us but seems to be the normal way to pay in Germany! I bank with NatWest and wasn’t charged a fee.

Although payment was a bit...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jul 22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 14,266
Posted By disjunkie
Yeah my ncl-lhr flight was cancelled which is...

Yeah my ncl-lhr flight was cancelled which is part of an Amex companion voucher booking. No issues with rebooking it, there were no alternative flights so they’ve booked me on LNER train instead...
Forum: General Trip Reports 16 Jun 22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,932
Posted By disjunkie
Fab updates. I loved carowinds and we stayed at...

Fab updates. I loved carowinds and we stayed at that comfort inn too. Was handy to be able to walk to the park!
Forum: General Trip Reports 13 Jun 22, 05:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,932
Posted By disjunkie
Fab updates. I loved Busch Gardens, gutted I...

Fab updates. I loved Busch Gardens, gutted I missed InvadR now! It was brand new when we went in 2019 so the queue was massive so we had to give it a miss to fit everything else in.
Forum: General Trip Reports 9 Jun 22, 06:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,932
Posted By disjunkie
Looking forward to following this. I really...

Looking forward to following this. I really wanted to fit kennywood into our roadtrip but they close weekdays in late august so couldn’t make it work. Shame about phantoms revenge, that’s a bucket...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 28 May 22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,309
Posted By disjunkie
Sounds a fab trip, looking forward to the report...

Sounds a fab trip, looking forward to the report. We did Washington to Atlanta in 2019, with a couple of nights in pigeon forge for Dollywood which was fab.

Doing Philly to Dallas this year and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Apr 22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By disjunkie
We used red coach twice but last time was a few...

We used red coach twice but last time was a few years ago. Once to fort Lauderdale and once from Miami. Both journeys were fine, I think we were bang on time the first trip and about 30 mins late...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Mar 22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,900
Posted By disjunkie
Have you looked at Airbnb? We sailed out of...

Have you looked at Airbnb? We sailed out of Southampton during the boat show last year and I wouldn’t pay the £200 for the premier inn either! We found a reasonable price with Room2 on their website...
Forum: General Trip Reports 30 Dec 21, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,638
Posted By disjunkie
Our first European rollercoaster adventure- Day 7 Phantasialand (or alone in a theme park?)

Day 7 - 18th November

Again it was a very quiet hotel so we slept well. The breakfast came in boxes and there was so much food, 2 sandwiches, carrot cake, fruit, yogurt, muffins etc
...
Forum: General Trip Reports 19 Dec 21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,295
Posted By disjunkie
Oh no that’s so disappointing! We were very lucky...

Oh no that’s so disappointing! We were very lucky that we managed to get away, with cases rising in Germany I wasn’t convinced we were going to make the trip until we were pretty much on the plane!
...
Forum: Indexes 18 Dec 21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,143
Posted By disjunkie
Our first European rollercoaster adventure

Index for this trip

Day 1 Travel Day (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1210026)

Day 2 Frankfurt (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1210027)

Day 3 Europa...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Dec 21, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,295
Posted By disjunkie
Our first European rollercoaster adventure -Day 6 Cologne

Day 6- 17th November

We were on the 7:30 train this morning so had a quick continental breakfast before heading to the station. Love the German pretzel bread!...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Dec 21, 10:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 762
Posted By disjunkie
Our first European rollercoaster adventure - Day 5 Europa park

Day 5 - 16th November

I was really sad it was our last day here. I genuinely loved this park and although we’d ridden pretty much everything multiple times I still didn’t want to leave.

We...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Dec 21, 09:57 PM
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Views: 681
Posted By disjunkie
Our first European rollercoaster adventure - Day 4 Europa

Day 4 - 15th November.

We were ready for early entry at 10 today. It was so much quieter this morning being a weekdaywe had a couple more rides on Arthur which was a walk on today, then Pirates,...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Dec 21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,460
Posted By disjunkie
Yeah I would think so. It has a good range of...

Yeah I would think so. It has a good range of rides, but it wasn’t back to back thrill rides so if they’re pure adrenaline junkies they might prefer more of a thrill park. I would class blue fire,...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Dec 21, 07:16 PM
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Views: 1,460
Posted By disjunkie
Our first European rollercoaster adventure - Day 3 Europa Park

Day 3 - 14th November

Today was the day we get to Europa Park!

We had the included continental breakfast at the holiday inn, before walking back to the station to pick up the Europa park bus...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Dec 21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 841
Posted By disjunkie
Our first European rollercoaster adventure - Day 2 Frankfurt

Day 2 - 13th November

After a good nights sleep we went down for breakfast (free as we’re gold members). I love the lifts here, they’re on the outside of the building so you can see out but they...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Dec 21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,024
Posted By disjunkie
Our first European rollercoaster adventure- Travel day

So this trip was a little bit of a last minute decision. We hadn’t left the country since 2019 and I really wanted to ride some new rollercoasters!

It was our 17th wedding anniversary and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Oct 21, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By disjunkie
We loved Asheville and Blowing Rock. Asheville we...

We loved Asheville and Blowing Rock. Asheville we stayed at the Hilton which was good but about 15 minute walk from the centre. The new belgium brewery tour was great value and really interesting, we...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 May 21, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,060
Posted By disjunkie
No, in a normal year they’d both be open in...

No, in a normal year they’d both be open in September. I think both six flags and cedar fair parks have only released their park calendars up till around labour day at the moment, but I don’t think...
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Mar 21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,258
Posted By disjunkie
Plaza premium was really good, good selection of...

Plaza premium was really good, good selection of food and drink and not too busy when we were there in 2019. We got in free with our Amex platinum, I think I looked at the prices and it seemed more...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Mar 21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
Posted By disjunkie
Looks amazing. I loved our 2019 rollercoaster...

Looks amazing. I loved our 2019 rollercoaster roadtrip so I’m sure you will love it.

One way drop off fees can be crazy but play around with start and end points as there can be massive...
Forum: General Chat 10 May 20, 06:30 PM
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Views: 58,361
Posted By disjunkie
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with...

I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you.
Forum: General Trip Reports 3 Feb 20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By disjunkie
:d:: Asheville was a very foodie place, we...

:d:: Asheville was a very foodie place, we definitely had some good meals there!
Forum: General Trip Reports 3 Feb 20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By disjunkie
I’m jealous, it’s totally amazing! I loved...

I’m jealous, it’s totally amazing! I loved Dollywood and would really have liked more time there so hope you enjoy!
Forum: General Trip Reports 30 Dec 19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,105
Posted By disjunkie
The DC to Atlanta Halloween Coaster Road trip - Atlanta & Journey home

We arrived at Country Inn and Suites Stone Mountain around 4ish. I liked this one much more than the Doswell one, the room just seemed cleaner and a little more modern. Again it came with free...
Forum: General Trip Reports 30 Dec 19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 700
Posted By disjunkie
The DC to Atlanta Halloween Coaster Road trip - Augusta & Georgia

We left Carowinds around 2ish and set off for Augusta. We decided to stay the night here as it was half way between Carowinds and our last destination Atlanta, so it would break up the drive.

The...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Dec 19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By disjunkie
We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn T2 and T3 this...

We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn T2 and T3 this year. Not the cheapest option but very handy as about 5-10 mins walk from the tube and then the terminal and it was a nice, new hotel. Alternatively...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Dec 19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,613
Posted By disjunkie
No I don’t think so, I can’t remember seeing an...

No I don’t think so, I can’t remember seeing an option on either app while across there. We have had a few female drivers while in the US but I assume they will be in the minority. I use Uber twice a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Nov 19, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By disjunkie
We did both a couple of months ago. Busch Gardens...

We did both a couple of months ago. Busch Gardens is beautifully themed and has some decent rides. Kings dominion is more of a coaster park but has 2 amazing coasters in twisted timbers and...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Nov 19, 08:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 871
Posted By disjunkie
The DC to Atlanta Coaster Halloween Road Trip - Carowinds

We had around a 3 and half hour drive to Carowinds. We were intending to stop at Chimney Rock but when we passed through it was rammed so carried on to Lake Lure for lunch. I wanted to call in here...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Nov 19, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,251
Posted By disjunkie
We really enjoyed this trip, some really great...

We really enjoyed this trip, some really great parks and rides to hit in that area. I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time.
Forum: Indexes 30 Oct 19, 06:32 PM
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Views: 2,174
Posted By disjunkie
Index updated

Index updated
Forum: General Trip Reports 30 Oct 19, 06:24 PM
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Views: 1,193
Posted By disjunkie
The one area we struggled with was dining I knew...

The one area we struggled with was dining I knew it was fall break so was expecting it to be busy but the food queues were like magic kingdom at holiday time! We also had limited choices with Neil...
Forum: General Trip Reports 30 Oct 19, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By disjunkie
The DC to Atlanta Halloween Coaster Road trip - Dollywood!

Today was the day I was most looking forward to, Dollywood!
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First we had a 2 hour drive to get there, on the way we visited the...
Forum: General Trip Reports 27 Oct 19, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By disjunkie
I’d booked a free tour at the New Beligium...

I’d booked a free tour at the New Beligium Brewery which was about 30 minute walk from downtown Asheville.
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This was really for Neil as...
Forum: General Trip Reports 27 Oct 19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By disjunkie
The DC to Atlanta Halloween Coaster Road trip - Asheville

When researching places to visit Neil came across Asheville and we decided to have a couple of days here.

We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn downtown which was a nice hotel, our room was huge and...
Forum: General Trip Reports 27 Oct 19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By disjunkie
It’s such a fab place isn’t it? We really loved...

It’s such a fab place isn’t it? We really loved asheville and blowing rock.
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Oct 19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By disjunkie
The next morning it was little foggy to say the...

The next morning it was little foggy to say the least!
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/12440/3a461d17523fb8.jpg
We went to place called Sunny Rock on the edge of town to eat, this was packed...
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