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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jul 23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,733
Posted By berni
8 year old nephew had esta approved on the 5 June...

8 year old nephew had esta approved on the 5 June for travel next month. Thursday last week E-mail lands ,ESTA status update’ it had changed to ‘pending’. After various calls to the US immigration...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 15 Jul 23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By berni
When we purchased both the change rate and the...

When we purchased both the change rate and the interest we got was far better when we got home. We waited until we got home DVC called us I used two credit cards with zero exchange rates and took a...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Apr 23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,509
Posted By berni
Ford Garage Restaurant

Hi has anybody tried the Ford Garage Restaurant?

We have a pre trip planning get together and thinking to add, struggling to find any reviews on here for it

Bernie
Forum: General DVC Discussion 20 May 19, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,948
Posted By berni
I have used David's a few times. You recive 50%...

I have used David's a few times. You recive 50% when you confirm the booking and 50% when the guests check in. There is an element of trust, in theory you could make a booking take the money then...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 26 Jan 19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,792
Posted By berni
We are doing the same but from the 27th so we can...

We are doing the same but from the 27th so we can get the decks down before we travel!
I doubt you will have an issue if you log on once the window opens. Just need to remember we are 5 hours in...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 13 Sep 16, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,262
Posted By berni
When we looked at buying at BLT we asked about...

When we looked at buying at BLT we asked about chopping in our BWV, and the rep was far from poo-pooing it. We didn't in the end, as it wasn't the right time for us back then, but I i was thinking of...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Sep 16, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,016
Posted By berni
You can also use the laundrette and dry off you...

You can also use the laundrette and dry off you cosy, probably find ours there, put them in the tumble dryer and forgot them:(
Forum: General DVC Discussion 2 Sep 16, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,715
Posted By berni
Mears have a fair estimator, from the Magic...

Mears have a fair estimator, from the Magic Kingdom to Universal $40:00. I guess that would be each way. Cheaper than a hire car and then car park fees. There used to be shuttles run from the hotels...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 29 Aug 16, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By berni
We were in a similar situation, where the family...

We were in a similar situation, where the family has got bigger so now need a 2 bed. I worked out how many pints we needed to go as often as we like, we don't do every year, and went armed with the...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Aug 16, 01:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By berni
If you want to book the BWV and are not a DVC...

If you want to book the BWV and are not a DVC member, it would probably be cheaper to rent points. Doing it this way then 11 months.

However, if you want to stay at the inn, then this is Hotel...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Aug 16, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By berni
DW has been in for a pamper while I lazed around...

DW has been in for a pamper while I lazed around the GFV and took the GS to the pool etc. She really loved it.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 16, 09:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,165
Posted By berni
I'm with you, flown United twice, once to visit...

I'm with you, flown United twice, once to visit family near Washington, outward fine, no connection. Return a bit of a mare with a connection in NY. 2nd time was the last time we used them, going out...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Aug 16, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By berni
Contemporary is next to the MK, then you can...

Contemporary is next to the MK, then you can either walk over which is the quickest way or up onto the monorail for 1 stop. From the Contemporary to EPCOT/ TTC just jump on the monorail.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Jul 16, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,221
Posted By berni
When we were there last year there was a lot of...

When we were there last year there was a lot of work going on, but they did block off the entire area. I had work men in the halls, and would expect it if something broke of go block in a room, after...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Jul 16, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By berni
Go to community hall, but they will probably want...

Go to community hall, but they will probably want to see your passport. They also want to see photo ID when using it in the parks, I had a photo of my Passport on my phone and this was accepted.
...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 30 Jun 16, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 735
Posted By berni
Sounds great fun, `nestle did it last year but...

Sounds great fun, `nestle did it last year but there was only four of us stopping in DVC the rest wouldn't of been able to go. Next time though...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Jun 16, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,504
Posted By berni
We did Toronto, a small place called Midland,...

We did Toronto, a small place called Midland, chosen purely as we live in the Midlands and Niagara. Absolutely LOVED every second of it. Made Canada the place I would most want to live if we...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Jun 16, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,228
Posted By berni
Pretty sure it's 18 but would double check with TA

Pretty sure it's 18 but would double check with TA
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jun 16, 09:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,720
Posted By berni
To quote an advert ' It's good, but not quite...

To quote an advert ' It's good, but not quite Carling.' WDW is a lot bigger, more magical and generally sunnier, except when it rains then it is generally a lot wetter;)


As a previous reply has...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jun 16, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By berni
depends on the model official figs range from 21...

depends on the model official figs range from 21 to 27 MPG round town. This would be in optimum driving conditions. I think 200 is a bit light but though. Might not have been as full as the gauge was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jun 16, 08:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By berni
I would say you have plenty there, depends what...

I would say you have plenty there, depends what you mean buy shopping- If your looking at spend big in 5th avenue then you could easily go through that on a watch and go hungry for the rest of the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Jun 16, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 343
Posted By berni
We have split the party before leaving all the...

We have split the party before leaving all the luggage to go on the ME. The other way we have done it is used ME and had a car for part of the holiday picking it up from the car centre in WDW
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 16, 09:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,619
Posted By berni
If it is cost that is high on your agenda then...

If it is cost that is high on your agenda then you will save booking off site. If the holiday experience is more important then stopping on n a Disney resort is the way to go. OKW is a great resort,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 16, 10:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,261
Posted By berni
Been upgraded twice at the airport once PE to...

Been upgraded twice at the airport once PE to Business with BA, and once Ecc to Business with United, both times free:) Have paid at the airport for premium to Mexico on a Thomson flight, think it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 16, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,434
Posted By berni
US schools start to go back from Mid August hence...

US schools start to go back from Mid August hence the prices tend to drop. Easter (Spring Break) does get busy hence is about as expensive as Christmas and new year. Happy planning:)
Forum: General Chat 15 Jun 16, 10:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,888
Posted By berni
We went on our Grandsons 5th Birthday last year,...

We went on our Grandsons 5th Birthday last year, he was told his present was a flight on a plane. When he got to the airport with his mum and dad to find 11 of us there, his 1st reaction was are you...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jun 16, 10:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,208
Posted By berni
We had some redundancies on and off over the last...

We had some redundancies on and off over the last few years. I was in line for it myself about 6 years ago and was offered a new role or redundancy. I didn't want the redundancy as it was not right...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jun 16, 10:24 PM
Replies: 943
Views: 146,913
Posted By berni
This is very shocking and unbelievably sad news...

This is very shocking and unbelievably sad news. Just read 'sources close to the incident have said that the boys body has been found' or words to that affect, too sad news to read it again..
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jun 16, 10:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By berni
I'll defo check this out for our next trip. We...

I'll defo check this out for our next trip. We get 7% off through work, but as we tend to build our own they have never really been on the radar for Florida
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jun 16, 10:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,342
Posted By berni
I (we) would be on the once side. Everyone is...

I (we) would be on the once side. Everyone is different, some peole swear by Villas off site, other budget off site then others are for on site or nothing. That's one of the things that makes a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jun 16, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By berni
BA - into MCO so we can use the magical express,...

BA - into MCO so we can use the magical express, pick the car up a day or two later. If I was doing a full package though I would balance up cost and airport choices. which would then probably swing...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 16, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By berni
How about Mucky Ducks. Owner by a guy from...

How about Mucky Ducks. Owner by a guy from Leicestershire if I've got the name right. Off road adventures etc. A 15 year olds dream even if your 15 year old is in his fifties!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 16, 11:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,980
Posted By berni
It depends on where you stay I suppose. We tend...

It depends on where you stay I suppose. We tend to use a washing machine to do the washing. It is very rare that either DW or me does any washing except for the odd really delicate item, the rest we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 999
Posted By berni
Ops yes just read some more post we did collect...

Ops yes just read some more post we did collect our bags and did immigration on the way out - they still lost them between O'hare and MCO though.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 999
Posted By berni
We have flown with United a couple of times...

We have flown with United a couple of times. Before 9-11 I'll add, as I would think they have tightened their procedures. You should check in for both flights on your 1st airport. When you get to...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Jun 16, 09:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,011
Posted By berni
We have one regret, it has pushed up our...

We have one regret, it has pushed up our expectations when we go on Holiday. Love WDW but could not go every year, far too much of the world to see, but find now when holidaying away from 'home' we...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 17 Apr 16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 769
Posted By berni
We had lost ours, but last year we went into...

We had lost ours, but last year we went into Community hall and they printed new ones there and then. You will need photo ID to collect, and also to claim discounts in any store. Found the original...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 16 Apr 16, 03:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,046
Posted By berni
We were 38 and 35 with two DDs under 9 and one on...

We were 38 and 35 with two DDs under 9 and one on the way. we now have 2Xdd 1XDS 1x SIL and a terrific Grandson, have added on as we now need 2 bedroom villas! I intend to use it watching the kids...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 16 Apr 16, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,165
Posted By berni
We purchased from the UK for our first lot. We...

We purchased from the UK for our first lot. We had been in a seen everything but the finance wasn't as good as we would get back home. So we did all it all from home via a credit card and paying that...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 16 Apr 16, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By berni
Never had an issue finding a space. I always drop...

Never had an issue finding a space. I always drop the gang off and go park and walk back. Going out I walk down get the car and pick them all up. I do miss the free valet!
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