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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
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Posted By Young Pooh
We did one about 5 years ago but it was in Naples...

We did one about 5 years ago but it was in Naples not Ft Myers. The company was Pure Florida.

It went from Tin City and went around the waterways looking at all the big houses etc and then out...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Jan 24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 166,378
Posted By Young Pooh
We stayed at the Best Western Yacht Harbor at the...

We stayed at the Best Western Yacht Harbor at the end of October and can confirm they have free parking (under cover) plus a free breakfast. The hotel is basic but clean and very good value for...
Forum: Christmas 15 Dec 23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 24,431
Posted By Young Pooh
Same here!

Same here!
Forum: Christmas 9 Dec 23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 24,431
Posted By Young Pooh
Finally, a freebie! A free Percy Pig train...

Finally, a freebie!

A free Percy Pig train (whatever that may be!). At least it came on the day I'm going to Meadowhall so I may have a chance of getting it.
Forum: Christmas 8 Dec 23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 24,431
Posted By Young Pooh
Still no freebies for me, just money off every...

Still no freebies for me, just money off every day.

DH got free Percy Pigs on day 1 but that's been it for us 😢
Forum: Accommodation 5 Dec 23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,384
Posted By Young Pooh
Where are you finding this as I can't see it on...

Where are you finding this as I can't see it on the app or website and no change in price for my dates.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Nov 23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,461
Posted By Young Pooh
I'd been pricing up a holiday last week (flight...

I'd been pricing up a holiday last week (flight and hotel to Dominican Republic) and it has increased by over £600 now the sale has ended. I'm really annoyed as this was for economy flights so...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Nov 23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,283
Posted By Young Pooh
Can't comment on February as we have only been in...

Can't comment on February as we have only been in August.

We went last year and stayed at the Iberostar. It is fairly small but we would definitely stay again. The location is fantastic, just down...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Nov 23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By Young Pooh
We have just returned from San Diego (yesterday!)...

We have just returned from San Diego (yesterday!) and stayed at the Best Western Yacht Harbor.

This was a "cheap" trip so there was no way we could afford anything Downtown. The Yacht Harbor is in...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 16 Oct 23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By Young Pooh
It's weird. When I bought the passes, it was...

It's weird. When I bought the passes, it was definitely included but the website now states it is only included on the All-inclusive pass.
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 16 Oct 23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By Young Pooh
Thanks. I ended up cancelling our passes as...

Thanks.

I ended up cancelling our passes as Go City have said we can't use them at the zoo so I don't want to risk it.
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 8 Oct 23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By Young Pooh
Did you get the Go City Explorer pass? If...

Did you get the Go City Explorer pass?

If so, were you able to use it at the zoo? I'm sure that the zoo was included when we bought ours, but now it's not - just on the All-inclusive pass. The...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Sep 23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,154
Posted By Young Pooh
We were there for 5 nights and had a family, with...

We were there for 5 nights and had a family, with a few kids, next door for a few of those. We mainly heard them when they came in from the parks at night, never in the morning.

I think, as with...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Sep 23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,154
Posted By Young Pooh
We stayed in an interior suite last year and it...

We stayed in an interior suite last year and it had one.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Sep 23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,984
Posted By Young Pooh
My daughter has been on numerous occasions. ...

My daughter has been on numerous occasions.

She has learning difficulties so we are usually one of the last ones off as we need to wait for her wheelchair to be brought up to the door.

Last...
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Aug 23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By Young Pooh
Only one of those we have done is St Maarten. ...

Only one of those we have done is St Maarten.

We didn't arrange any excursions at any of the ports we did deciding to explore ourselves.

In St Maarten, we had a wonder around ourselves,...
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 451
Posted By Young Pooh
I may be wrong but I'm not sure the rooms at SF...

I may be wrong but I'm not sure the rooms at SF would accommodate 5. We stayed there pre-covid and it would be very tight fitting in a rollaway. There were 3 of us and I wouldn't have wanted anymore...
Forum: General Chat 3 May 23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 3,650
Posted By Young Pooh
Yes please!

Yes please!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Feb 23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 166,378
Posted By Young Pooh
So, my next question 🤦 Is a UK disabled...

So, my next question 🤦

Is a UK disabled blue badge recognised in California/San Diego or would we need to apply for a temporary permit?

In the past, we have always applied for a temporary...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 30 Jan 23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 166,378
Posted By Young Pooh
That's brilliant - Thanks Aims! The Day of...

That's brilliant - Thanks Aims!

The Day of the Dead stuff in Old Town sounds like it might be fun.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 Jan 23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 166,378
Posted By Young Pooh
We will be in San Diego over Halloween and...

We will be in San Diego over Halloween and wondered what we can expect.

I know Seaworld have the Halloween events but are there any other activities we should look out for either on the 31st (DH's...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Jan 23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By Young Pooh
Best Hotel for Manchester T3

We will be flying to San Diego at October half-term from Manchester, via LHR.

Although Manchester is our nearest airport, our last few flights pre and post covid were from Heathrow so I'm a little...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Jan 23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 166,378
Posted By Young Pooh
Thanks Aims, I appreciate your help. The...

Thanks Aims, I appreciate your help.

The saving of £500 on the flights is for 3 of us, but even so, a good saving. I think the ease of doing a package swings it as well. To get anything close to...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Jan 23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 166,378
Posted By Young Pooh
The only ones coming in close were on Hotel...

The only ones coming in close were on Hotel Circle and I had ruled that area out as we won't have a car and there doesn't seem to be much within walking distance. Plus it is very near the highway.
...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Jan 23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 166,378
Posted By Young Pooh
Sorry, yes it is the BW Yacht Harbor - I must...

Sorry, yes it is the BW Yacht Harbor - I must have had WDW on my mind and subconsciously typed Yacht Club!

Unfortunately, BA don't seem do the Island Palms and booking the flights and a hotel...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Jan 23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 166,378
Posted By Young Pooh
We're almost ready to hit the button to book a...

We're almost ready to hit the button to book a trip for 6 nights at the end of October/beginning November - I am limited to the half-term holiday. As this is meant to be a "cheapie" the downtown...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Dec 22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 718
Posted By Young Pooh
I think you would struggle. We used...

I think you would struggle.

We used Uber/Lyft in the summer - 3 adults, 3 large cases, 3 backpacks, folding wheelchair plus bag with seat and footrests in. We got an XL to and from MCO and once...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 13 Nov 22, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By Young Pooh
Why limit yourself to Orlando? We have done...

Why limit yourself to Orlando?

We have done two great Florida holidays where we didn't visit Orlando at all.

You will probably save money by flying into Miami/Fort Lauderdale/Tampa and then...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Oct 22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,455
Posted By Young Pooh
We went at the end of July and tried to do...

We went at the end of July and tried to do different things. We did:

Cable car to Roosevelt Island (you can use subway ticket) and then ferry back (you buy a ticket before boarding - same cost as...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Sep 22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,818
Posted By Young Pooh
We picked up from DCCC in August so didn't get a...

We picked up from DCCC in August so didn't get a choice and were given a Toyota Highlander.

It was a bit battered but was okay. Luckily, a tyre pressure light came on as we were driving to Busch...
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By Young Pooh
The Wensleydale Heifer in West Witton is a...

The Wensleydale Heifer in West Witton is a boutique type hotel with individually themed rooms and a fantastic restaurant.

Not sure though if this is the type of thing you are looking for if it is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,490
Posted By Young Pooh
One other thing to consider - you also get a...

One other thing to consider - you also get a savings account linked to the current account.

I put a good chunk of our money in that account as the interest rate is quite good and then transferred...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Sep 22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,585
Posted By Young Pooh
We stayed here in August - its an Iberostar now -...

We stayed here in August - its an Iberostar now - and would recommend it - great location and easy to get everywhere. We had a view of ESB from our room.

No tea/coffee facilities in room and no...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Sep 22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 748
Posted By Young Pooh
We went at the beginning of August and found it...

We went at the beginning of August and found it okay.

The first day was warm and drizzly, which helped us to acclimatise, but then it improved and was hot and sunny. There was a lot less humidity...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Sep 22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 790
Posted By Young Pooh
We went for 5 nights last month and went for the...

We went for 5 nights last month and went for the 4 option Go City pass.

We did Empire State, 911 Memorial and museum, One World and Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island ferry.

We found it very easy...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 2 Sep 22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,369
Posted By Young Pooh
It was very good - I could just eat a slice now 🤣

It was very good - I could just eat a slice now 🤣
Forum: Indexes 2 Sep 22, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,397
Posted By Young Pooh
Day 6 added.

Day 6 added.
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 2 Sep 22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 903
Posted By Young Pooh
"Sitting in the posh seats" - New York & Orlando August 2022 - Day 6 Universal Studios & Cowfish

Saturday 6/08/22

Firstly, I need to apologise that today’s report may be a little sparse as I didn’t seem to make any notes whatsoever and am relying on my memory, receipts and any photos we took...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 2 Sep 22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By Young Pooh
That's the problem - now we've done it once we...

That's the problem - now we've done it once we don't want to go back 🤣
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 30 Aug 22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By Young Pooh
Photobooks

Has anyone seen any deals or offers for photobooks recently?

DD would like to make a book after our recent trip to New York and Orlando.

Thanks.
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