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Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 16 Nov 15, 11:34 AM
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Views: 4,277
Posted By mkingdon
The Adults Only Tour 2015 - Day Five 31st August

Day One Is Here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=914112)
Day Two Is Here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=915452)
Day Three Is Here...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 3 Nov 15, 12:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,823
Posted By mkingdon
We weren't too far from Formosa. The villa is at...

We weren't too far from Formosa. The villa is at The Reserve at Town Center Resort. (http://www.disneypalmsvilla.com/Location_2.html)
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 3 Nov 15, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,160
Posted By mkingdon
The Adults Only Tour 2015 - Day Four 30th August

Day One Is Here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=914112)
Day Two Is Here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=915452)
Day Three Is Here...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 28 Oct 15, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,064
Posted By mkingdon
The Adults Only Tour 2015 - Day Three 29th August

Day One Is Here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=914112)
Day Two Is Here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=915452)

Day Three – August 29th

The novelty of the...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 24 Oct 15, 11:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,310
Posted By mkingdon
That's lovely thank you.

That's lovely thank you.
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 24 Oct 15, 11:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,823
Posted By mkingdon
Thank you. Yes their childhood now seems to have...

Thank you. Yes their childhood now seems to have passed in the blink of an eye.
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 20 Oct 15, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,310
Posted By mkingdon
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/mkingdon/Fl...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/mkingdon/Florida%202015/IMG_4087_zpsgwkr9wmh.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/mkingdon/Florida%202015/IMG_4089_zps54emc7ej.jpg

We got up close...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 20 Oct 15, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,310
Posted By mkingdon
The Adults Only Tour 2015 - Day Two 28th August

Day One is Here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=914112)

Day Two – Friday 28th August

Ah, the traditional first day ritual of waking up at a time nobody should know about,...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 13 Oct 15, 10:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,823
Posted By mkingdon
The Adults Only Tour 2015 - Day One 27th August

Introduction

Those familiar with holidays in Florida will understand that they are not simple and straightforward. With the advance of technology, it could be argued that the planning of them is...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 17 Sep 15, 03:07 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
Thanks for the birthday wishes...seems a long...

Thanks for the birthday wishes...seems a long time ago now!

Yes Emily is now working in the UK pavilion. She has just earned her ears! :grin:
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 7 Aug 15, 02:00 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and I may even try...

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and I may even try some of these live Periscope things too. If there's a social medium... I'll be on it! :)

I'll leave Snapchat to the youngsters though as I just...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 7 Aug 15, 01:34 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
Thank you! Nice of you to remember that far...

Thank you! Nice of you to remember that far back! ;)
Forum: General Chat 31 Jul 15, 03:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,100
Posted By mkingdon
One year we got chatting to the US resident...

One year we got chatting to the US resident family in the villa next door to our rented one and we became quite friendly. Turns out the wife was a server at CRT and got us a reservation.

At the...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 31 Jul 15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
With August only hours away now, it is so nice to...

With August only hours away now, it is so nice to be almost in the month we go...

Having slid under the 30 days to go marker, we have our first Fastpass + bookings in the bag (or app more...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 23 Jul 15, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By mkingdon
It's pretty expensive but if you wanted a...

It's pretty expensive but if you wanted a "special" meal we have loved Hyde Park (http://www.hydeparkrestaurants.com/maps/hp-daytona/index.htm) which is inside the Hilton at Daytona.
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 20 Jul 15, 03:45 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
I think I have to don't I? ;) :grin:

I think I have to don't I? ;) :grin:
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 20 Jul 15, 03:26 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
Time marches on and last week our park tickets...

Time marches on and last week our park tickets arrived. So over the weekend I got us all linked up with the MDE app ready for the making of FP+ reservations next week.

A minor glitch meant a call...
Forum: General Chat 13 Jul 15, 10:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,429
Posted By mkingdon
That's lovely of them. We are due back there in...

That's lovely of them. We are due back there in September, but I don't think a freebie meal is merited. I might take a beer off him though :thumbs-up

I'm just glad Teak is doing well, it deserves...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Jul 15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,816
Posted By mkingdon
I personally wouldn't consider Uni and IOA...

I personally wouldn't consider Uni and IOA without FOTL passes, usually by staying a night at one of the hotels. It makes such a difference to the experience.
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 5 Jul 15, 08:20 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
Today has been all about laying out large amounts...

Today has been all about laying out large amounts of cash. The villa balance is paid and all our theme park tickets are ordered.

We got 21 day ultimate tickets for WDW and 14 day 2 Park tickets...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 29 Jun 15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 441
Posted By mkingdon
Not personally, but based upon some Dibbers who...

Not personally, but based upon some Dibbers who just have, a couple of vloggers I watch and the awesomeness of the menu, it's on our list for September.

Mind you, we are doing both that and Hard...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Jun 15, 05:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,122
Posted By mkingdon
This is our current list... Outback ...

This is our current list...

Outback
Crystal Palace
Be Our Guest
Applebees
Rose and Crown
Market Street Cafe (Celebration)
Romanos Macaroni Grill
Hard Rock Cafe
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 21 Jun 15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
Don't ask me how, but by some planning miracle we...

Don't ask me how, but by some planning miracle we have managed to get two further ADRs in. :confused2:blush::erm:

Whilst looking at the plan with Emily this weekend, somehow, we came to the...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 19 Jun 15, 12:24 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
If you go to mkingdon.com you'll see on the right...

If you go to mkingdon.com you'll see on the right hand side, Alerts via email and a button which says Follow. If you enter your email address, you'll get an email each time I post, whether you like...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 19 Jun 15, 10:56 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
We have a problem... This trip will be the...

We have a problem...

This trip will be the longest we have ever done at 18 nights. So here was I, all smug, thinking we would be stopping to smell the roses, dipping in and out of parks as the...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jun 15, 02:19 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,416
Posted By mkingdon
27th, Thomas Cook from Manchester.

27th, Thomas Cook from Manchester.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 15, 01:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,253
Posted By mkingdon
We've got two days in Daytona planned over Labor...

We've got two days in Daytona planned over Labor Day. We'll be on the beach and watching some baseball in the evening.

This is not specifically to avoid the parks, moreso to avoid having to go...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 17 Jun 15, 04:58 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 28,440
Posted By mkingdon
Enjoyed the PTR. I only popped by to say we'll be...

Enjoyed the PTR. I only popped by to say we'll be leaving for our trip not long after you get back...so you know... you're welcome!

:thumbs-up :wavey:
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 17 Jun 15, 04:41 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,490
Posted By mkingdon
After what's been an odd and interesting time, I...

After what's been an odd and interesting time, I feel that I can now give some time, attention and enthusiasm to WDW again. That has manifested itself in some planning for my own trip recently and...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 17 Jun 15, 11:57 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
She's now booked on the same flight as us going...

She's now booked on the same flight as us going out so things are coming together.

*Cough* Cast Member Discount *Cough* ;):tongue:

She'll spend the first few days with us in the villa and in...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 15 Jun 15, 08:42 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
She'll be in the shops in the UK pavilion. ...

She'll be in the shops in the UK pavilion.



She had a few options but to avoid lengthy visa extension delays/renewals she will finish next June so it's just under a year.
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 14 Jun 15, 11:12 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
I've been sitting on another update for a...

I've been sitting on another update for a while...

For all those who wished us well when Emily had to come home from Disney back in April, thank you, and I'm happy to tell you that she is going...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 10 Jun 15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
I have indeed been very rubbish at keeping this...

I have indeed been very rubbish at keeping this pre-trip report up to date. :erm: :(

Since we last spoke, I have done our ESTAs... what a palava they are these days... and booked us a night in...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 15, 01:10 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 37,816
Posted By mkingdon
Mobile I really don't want this to become on of those...

I really don't want this to become on of those 'debate' threads here but I did want to update everyone which is why I posted the link to my blog.

For clarity moving Emily to a merchandise role...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 15, 11:52 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 37,816
Posted By mkingdon
Update (http://mkingdon.com/2015/04/12/update/)

Update (http://mkingdon.com/2015/04/12/update/)
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 15, 09:47 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 37,816
Posted By mkingdon
For those asking how to follow her adventure here...

For those asking how to follow her adventure here is the info you need.

She is on Twitter - https://twitter.com/elmooose
She blogs (sometimes) at - https://elmooose.wordpress.com/
She is on...
Forum: General Chat 7 Apr 15, 07:59 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 37,816
Posted By mkingdon
She's just landed. *Breathes again*

She's just landed.

*Breathes again*
Forum: General Chat 7 Apr 15, 01:40 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 37,816
Posted By mkingdon
I am absolutely stunned by everyone's interest...

I am absolutely stunned by everyone's interest and good wishes. I had no idea this thread existed until a few moments ago, so thank you, thank you , thank you to all who have contributed and...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 7 Apr 15, 12:22 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 43,961
Posted By mkingdon
Mobile Emily has gone 😢 An emotional morning but...

Emily has gone 😢

An emotional morning but she's started her adventure.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1,275
Views: 112,722
Posted By mkingdon
Thanks everyone. I guess if they start getting...

Thanks everyone. I guess if they start getting funny about it, as you suggest, we just get another sim and post it out to her. :thumbs-up
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