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Forum: General DVC Discussion 13 Jan 24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,053
Posted By LawrenceFamily
YorkshireT - We've managed to grab an ocean view...

YorkshireT - We've managed to grab an ocean view room for 7 nights from 13th!

Thanks so much for your tips - no doubt it's helped us to grab one of the last rooms because at 1:03pm there's now no...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 13 Jan 24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 706
Posted By LawrenceFamily
What are the price per point at AKL on the resale...

What are the price per point at AKL on the resale market currently?
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Jan 24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,053
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Thanks YT, that's really helpful. I've booked DVC...

Thanks YT, that's really helpful. I've booked DVC before but always at our home resort at AKL and wasn't expecting there to be such high demand in the middle of August.

We're looking for an ocean...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Jan 24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,053
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Well done for getting your dates YT! Our 7 month...

Well done for getting your dates YT! Our 7 month window is tomorrow and im nervous there wont be availability, but we'll see.

We're looking for 8 nights so what is the best way to book it as we...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Nov 23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,297
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse at the Venetian is...

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse at the Venetian is incredible! We went earlier in the year on a work annual achiever and it was amazing!

https://www.smithandwollensky.com/locations/las-vegas/
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Oct 23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,592
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Thanks both - the Alaska flights are not...

Thanks both - the Alaska flights are not available on BA currently according to the BA exec club guy. He said they may/may not release some to Avios so it's a gamble to wait and see.

I think i'm...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Oct 23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,592
Posted By LawrenceFamily
I can see Alaska airlines flights on their own...

I can see Alaska airlines flights on their own website from Hawaii to San Fran, but the flights are not showing as an option on BA website :spin:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Oct 23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,592
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Do you know if you're able to book an Alaskian...

Do you know if you're able to book an Alaskian airlines flight with BA avios?
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 18 Sep 23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,592
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Absolute bargain YT! This is exactly what we've...

Absolute bargain YT! This is exactly what we've just done for our flight on the 13th. 52,000 points for the 4 of us plus Ł18 for a 1 way flight to Honolulu :cool2:

I've since realised that they...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 17 Sep 23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,184
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Wow! What a trip! Sounds amazing!

Wow! What a trip! Sounds amazing!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Sep 23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,592
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Lots of good advice there, thank you

Lots of good advice there, thank you
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Sep 23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,184
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Thank you Karen, that's reassuring about the...

Thank you Karen, that's reassuring about the availability at Aulani :)

We're hoping to get reward flights to HNL but again, that depends on availability. If we can use our miles it will be next to...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Sep 23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,184
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Yes I saw you had similar plans, we will see you...

Yes I saw you had similar plans, we will see you there! :grin: It's a great itinerary with lots of things on the bucket list to tick off!

We have enough points for a sea view studio room if...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Sep 23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,184
Posted By LawrenceFamily
That's great! I think the flight price worked out...

That's great! I think the flight price worked out at Ł515 if we were to book the accommodation separately so we're really happy with it.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Sep 23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,592
Posted By LawrenceFamily
What's the situation with the sunbeds? It's not...

What's the situation with the sunbeds? It's not sunbed wars at 7am is it? :erm:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Sep 23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,184
Posted By LawrenceFamily
We've booked!

So after a lot of research we've pulled the trigger and booked our summer trip next year through BA. :mickeybou

We're flying from LHR to LAX on 9th August (DD's birthday), staying in LA for 4...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Sep 23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By LawrenceFamily
If we had a couple of extra days, we probably...

If we had a couple of extra days, we probably would do Disneyland, but I think we prefer to do the bigger parks with DD's being 15/13 and enjoying the bigger rollercoasters.

I think we're leaning...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Sep 23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Where to stay and get around easily in LA?

Hi everyone,

We're going to LA for 4 nights next year as part of a 15 night trip to Aulani and SF and was looking for a bit of advice on the best location to stay and how to get around whilst in...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Sep 23, 11:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 182
Posted By LawrenceFamily
LA Hotel

Hi everyone,

We're looking for some recommendations for hotels in LA to stay next year and what areas to stay.

We'll be doing 4 nights so we can do Magic Mountain, Raging Waters, 1 day...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Sep 23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Yes I think we'll be flying form the UK on the...

Yes I think we'll be flying form the UK on the 9th as this will tie a 14/15 night trip into the August bank holiday.

How much are you budgeting for flights out of interest YorkshireTea?
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Sep 23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Thank you Noodlez that's helpful. We have enough...

Thank you Noodlez that's helpful. We have enough points for a standard ocean view but were going to try for the pool view first.

I think if worst comes to worst, we could get a 1 bed but we'd have...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 2 Sep 23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Aulani Availability 7 months out

Hi everyone,

We're looking at doing a trip to Hawaii & California next summer and wondered what the availability would be like in the last 2 weeks of August at Aulani?

Is there a good chance...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Jul 23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,734
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Cheaper eats at Citywalk

Hi everyone,

We’re back in 4 weeks, 2 weeks on site at Sapphire Falls. We’re taking it easy this time round as our usual trips are 100mph. Recommendations for lunches and ‘quick service’/cheaper...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 83,695
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Aug 15th - 29th - 2 ad / 2 ch (14/12) 14 nights...

Aug 15th - 29th - 2 ad / 2 ch (14/12)
14 nights @ Sapphire Falls
Direct Outbound Virgin from Heathrow to MCO / Indirect Return Delta (Virgin) from MCO to Heathrow via Detroit
Universal 3 park...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Feb 23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Thanks - I’m sure we will make it work, not in...

Thanks - I’m sure we will make it work, not in the room much anyway! Have a lovely trip!
Forum: Accommodation 15 Feb 23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Sapphire Falls - family of 4/room size/unpacking

Hi,

We’ve booked Sapphire Falls for 2 weeks in a queen bed pool view room. We are a family of 4 who will have 2 cases and one small hold-all, in terms of storage space on the videos I’ve seen it...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Feb 23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,002
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Food on a budget - what are your tips? Universal area

Hi everyone


We had told ourselves we wouldn't go back this year but low and behold, last night we booked :pgig:

We did find the cost of food last year had really ramped up, we love a meal out...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Feb 23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By LawrenceFamily
We were considering Mexico this summer but are...

We were considering Mexico this summer but are put off / concerned about the seaweed on the beach. Has anyone been recently that can come whether the horror stories are reality or just bad luck?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 83,695
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Really sad but we're in the same boat :cry:

Really sad but we're in the same boat :cry:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 57,609
Posted By LawrenceFamily
No, I've asked if the tip rises to 30%. Or 35%...

No, I've asked if the tip rises to 30%. Or 35%. Would you just not go out? Or is there a point you'd eventually say 'enough is enough' and stick to 20%? Genuinely interested.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 57,609
Posted By LawrenceFamily
I find it unbelievable that you would chose a $20...

I find it unbelievable that you would chose a $20 bottle of wine instead of a $50 one, so you can afford to give your server an additional 10% tip. It's a really weird mentality to have.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 57,609
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Lets say yhe meal price hasn't changed, but the...

Lets say yhe meal price hasn't changed, but the tip has risen to 30%.

No doubt you can afford it whatever, but there is a point with everything in life where you say 'no, you're taking the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 57,609
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Sorry but I don't believe you

Sorry but I don't believe you
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 57,609
Posted By LawrenceFamily
What I'm interested to know is what is the cut...

What I'm interested to know is what is the cut off for everyone where they say 'enough is enough'?

There's some who have said 10%, some say 15%, some say 20% and others higher.

But would those...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 31 Aug 22, 12:57 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,284
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Could I just confirm this fits in the free...

Could I just confirm this fits in the free universal lockers? Such a good idea!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Aug 22, 12:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,688
Posted By LawrenceFamily
I had similar responses to a thread I posted...

I had similar responses to a thread I posted asking where I could get medical help for our daughter.

Suggesting people lack common sense for thinking of the logistics of getting help for their...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Aug 22, 12:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,688
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Not true at all. We tried 3 CVS’ to get our...

Not true at all.

We tried 3 CVS’ to get our daughter seen. No luck. Went to an urgent care centre as advised by our hotel, which was our only option. Our daughter was seen by a Dr (no option to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Aug 22, 12:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,282
Posted By LawrenceFamily
We popped ours on flight mode and enabled Wi-Fi,...

We popped ours on flight mode and enabled Wi-Fi, no issues at all.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Aug 22, 11:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,482
Posted By LawrenceFamily
Take a bumbag to avoid having to use lockers. You...

Take a bumbag to avoid having to use lockers. You have to put your bumbag in for veloicoaster, the hulk & rip ride and rockit but the rest you can keep it with you for which saves time.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Aug 22, 11:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,688
Posted By LawrenceFamily
We’ve just got back and had the exact same issue...

We’ve just got back and had the exact same issue.

Went to CVS, the first two didn’t have a clinic as such and the third did. They said we could make an appt but there was nothing until 24hrs...
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