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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Jul 22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,114
Posted By mattscold
I have done it a number of times but i tend to go...

I have done it a number of times but i tend to go the looooooong way. We go across the 41 towards Naples then usually stop either at Joanies Blue Crab Cafe on the 41 itself, or nip onto Marco Island...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 25 Jun 19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By mattscold
Hi, yeah we did Clearwater Beach in a day,...

Hi, yeah we did Clearwater Beach in a day, beautiful beach followed by amazing food at Frenchy's. The only thing i will say is try and avoid travelling in rush hour, took us 4 hours to get back to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,269
Posted By mattscold
D'oh! sold out now

D'oh! sold out now
Forum: Accommodation 7 Jun 19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,074
Posted By mattscold
As far as i know there isn't any pedestrian...

As far as i know there isn't any pedestrian bridges or anything. Might be best to grab an uber to be safe.
Forum: DIBB Reporter Photo Trip Reports 22 Aug 18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,015
Posted By mattscold
I have read all your posts (1st time posting)...

I have read all your posts (1st time posting) What a fantastic time you had, memories to cherish for sure
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Jun 18, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,150
Posted By mattscold
Yeah i don't bother with the bundled car hire due...

Yeah i don't bother with the bundled car hire due to the excessive cost of the insurance. Both times i have booked a package it has been cheaper to arrange the car hire myself.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 19 Jun 18, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,189
Posted By mattscold
I prefer the Gulf Coast over the Atlantic side...

I prefer the Gulf Coast over the Atlantic side (Cocoa Beach etc) but they are both nice.

Clearwater Beach is stunning. Definitely worth the drive, just make sure you avoid rush hour.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 23 May 18, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,363
Posted By mattscold
:pgig::pgig::pgig::pgig::pgig: You mean the...

:pgig::pgig::pgig::pgig::pgig: You mean the serial under achievers? ;)
Forum: Beyond the Parks 18 May 18, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 757
Posted By mattscold
It really depends on what you are looking for to...

It really depends on what you are looking for to be honest.

There are some amazing restaurants around South Beach area. The two i recommend are...

YardBird...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 18, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,123
Posted By mattscold
Sorry to hear that, that's awful. Maybe one of...

Sorry to hear that, that's awful. Maybe one of our fellow Dibbers who live stateside would give you their address to courier it to, then they can forward it on for you? Hope you get it sorted!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Aug 17, 11:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,564
Posted By mattscold
I'm not a massive fan either and the moral issues...

I'm not a massive fan either and the moral issues of the pollutants in the nearby environment makes me feel uneasy too. Still watch them though as the o/h loves them.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 17, 02:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,159
Posted By mattscold
We have just come back from our Orlando honeymoon...

We have just come back from our Orlando honeymoon :cry: for 3 of us Hotel and flights (flights with BA, budget offsite hotel) cost £1500 Disney and universal tickets set us back about the same. So we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 17, 12:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 62,198
Posted By mattscold
Rode this on Monday, it was an alright ride,...

Rode this on Monday, it was an alright ride, nothing special, but was loitering around the pre-show bit far too long. Hopefully when this is open properly it will be sorted out. The clips and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Feb 17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,300
Posted By mattscold
Now they have removed the coral reef bit from TL...

Now they have removed the coral reef bit from TL I'd have to say Blizzard Beach would be my choice.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Feb 17, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By mattscold
I havent been in about 6/7 years but when we went...

I havent been in about 6/7 years but when we went to Yoders their fried chicken was incredibly good. Their pies were to die for too.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Feb 17, 02:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,316
Posted By mattscold
One meal in the whole of florida? Grouper...

One meal in the whole of florida?

Grouper Sandwich looking out at the gulf of Mexico at Snook Inn on Marco Island. Heaven
Forum: Beyond the Parks 16 Feb 17, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By mattscold
Anyone have a link to this? edit: nevermind...

Anyone have a link to this?

edit: nevermind found it thanks. A quick google always helps ;)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Feb 17, 12:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 762
Posted By mattscold
'Standard' sized cars with Alamo

Anyone any idea what Alamo has in the MCO fleet in the Standard band? It said Chrysler 200 or similar so just wondered if anyone had seen what else was available?
Forum: Beyond the Parks 9 Feb 17, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,032
Posted By mattscold
Blue Springs State Park is a must for us every...

Blue Springs State Park is a must for us every time we go, you can't swim this time of year however what you can witness most days is lots of manatees taking advantage of the warm spring water. Its a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Feb 17, 04:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,120
Posted By mattscold
They will definitely still work. The wands aren't...

They will definitely still work. The wands aren't 'Active' in so much as there is no electronics in there at all. There is sensors in the various locations and the reflective tip of the wand is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Feb 17, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By mattscold
i bought a couple of these for our...

i bought a couple of these for our phones/cameras. They seem pretty well made. ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Feb 17, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,021
Posted By mattscold
Anyone know if this is the same with BA from...

Anyone know if this is the same with BA from Gatwick? I know they use the older planes.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jan 17, 01:03 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 52,188
Posted By mattscold
Oooops yes sorry :blush:

Oooops yes sorry :blush:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jan 17, 12:55 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 52,188
Posted By mattscold
Hi what is BA2037 on 28th February from Gatwick...

Hi what is BA2037 on 28th February from Gatwick looking like? Loads of seats not booked by the looks of it, just wondered if that means the flight is nearly empty or just people, like me, are too...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 Jan 17, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By mattscold
Heres a video from some people who did it on...

Heres a video from some people who did it on YouTube... looks fun ZIoisRWokRk

(fyi thetimtracker youtube channel is great for learning more about the parks, particularly Universal)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jan 17, 09:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,487
Posted By mattscold
Surfer/bermuda short type things. ...

Surfer/bermuda short type things.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=board+shorts&biw=1366&bih=643&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjlypWD8eHRAhUqIpoKHYWGAncQ_AUIBygC&dpr=1
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jan 17, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,657
Posted By mattscold
Excellent news!

Excellent news!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Jan 17, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,745
Posted By mattscold
Anyone know if they are still selling the...

Anyone know if they are still selling the original Magic Band's or will it just be the new ones now?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Jan 17, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,073
Posted By mattscold
I dont think it is necessary bh. In all the times...

I dont think it is necessary bh. In all the times i have been i have been able to do all the things i wanted in 2 days in the 2 parks. Additionally, the FOTL passes dont even include Harry Potter so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jan 17, 11:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 62,198
Posted By mattscold
Meander Through Slough with Jonathon Ross or...

Meander Through Slough with Jonathon Ross or something?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 17, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,657
Posted By mattscold
May be to do with running the parade nightly now...

May be to do with running the parade nightly now rather than a few nights each week.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 17, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,657
Posted By mattscold
I have never been, but from looking at the...

I have never been, but from looking at the line-ups i would agree. I wonder if it is due to the extra cost of running the parade etc every day?

As regards UB40 i think it is, unfortunately, the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 17, 11:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 62,198
Posted By mattscold
No, pretty much sums it up. TBH im not sure...

No, pretty much sums it up.

TBH im not sure how the idea ever got further than planning as its such a mundane idea. Having said that, what i have seen looks pretty good, so i guess we'll see...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jan 17, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By mattscold
We did it in 2010 with United. We had...

We did it in 2010 with United.

We had around 1.5 hours connection when we got there the immigration hall was packed out. It took us over an 2 hour just to clear immigration. Then we had to walk...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Jan 17, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,009
Posted By mattscold
Unfortunately i think the 2 things are linked...

Unfortunately i think the 2 things are linked. Due to the decreasing value of the pound companies are boosting their prices. I think some companies are using it as a bit of an excuse though. :mad2:
Forum: General Chat 11 Jan 17, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,157
Posted By mattscold
Hahahaha ditto, i think my family are sick of...

Hahahaha ditto, i think my family are sick of hearing about it. Me, the fiancee and the little one just keep watching disney videos on youtube to get our fix haha.
Forum: General Chat 11 Jan 17, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,157
Posted By mattscold
Yep, happened to me a week or so ago. I have to...

Yep, happened to me a week or so ago. I have to keep telling myself i have a wedding to srot out first haha :pgig::pgig::pgig::pgig::pgig::happy:
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Jan 17, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,069
Posted By mattscold
Hi according to this site, it looks like it has...

Hi according to this site, it looks like it has gone. http://ponderosasteakhouses.com/locations/

Dont worry though, there are loads of other options on I-Drive. I-Hop being a personal favourite.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jan 17, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By mattscold
Im having this exact problem. Going to call them...

Im having this exact problem. Going to call them as suggested on here.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Dec 16, 11:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,415
Posted By mattscold
Yeah fun times ahead for all of us :pgig:

Yeah fun times ahead for all of us :pgig:
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