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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Aug 23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 746
Posted By Nic18076
We haven’t had a car the last two trips and get...

We haven’t had a car the last two trips and get on fine with Uber/Lyft and taxi.
Last September MCO to POFQ was $57 plus tip in a taxi. I think Uber can be less depending on surge pricing.

Last...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Aug 23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,890
Posted By Nic18076
I’m so happy for you - I’ve kept checking back...

I’m so happy for you - I’ve kept checking back for an update. Phew 😊
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,890
Posted By Nic18076
Aww I’m so sorry. Maybe though it’s all a bit...

Aww I’m so sorry. Maybe though it’s all a bit much and she will feel better when she “decompresses” a bit. It sounds like you both have a lot on your plates right now.
I don’t do well with changes...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,890
Posted By Nic18076
This is such a kind offer 😊.

This is such a kind offer 😊.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Aug 23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By Nic18076
I would say that whatever the terms and...

I would say that whatever the terms and conditions say Disney don’t like to say no to people. They would likely change a booking even if they didn’t have to legally if you see what I mean, but they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Aug 23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By Nic18076
Could you give an idea of ages for the children...

Could you give an idea of ages for the children and also appetite as it makes a big difference. Do you mean on-site sit down and would you be doing character meals? Do you have a starter and a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,796
Posted By Nic18076
I always do but it seems that some cards need it...

I always do but it seems that some cards need it and some don’t, and some you register online or on an app - and I can never remember which is which! 🤣
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Aug 23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,427
Posted By Nic18076
One year I forget everything to do with my hair -...

One year I forget everything to do with my hair - so no shampoo or conditioner or leave in spray, no hairbrush, no hair ties and no hair curler thing - I honestly don’t know how I did it! I didn’t...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Aug 23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,318
Posted By Nic18076
From watching various vlogs on YouTube it looks...

From watching various vlogs on YouTube it looks like there are 100 ones with 2 different coloured tops, and also a “normal” one which comes with different coloured tops.
I don’t remember ever seeing...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jul 23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By Nic18076
I have one booked with the Hyatt. I had to phone...

I have one booked with the Hyatt. I had to phone them to book the day room as their online booking system doesn’t accommodate day room bookings. (Be careful as I think there is another Hyatt in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,263
Posted By Nic18076
I think your budget sounds ok. We spent $200 a...

I think your budget sounds ok. We spent $200 a day for 3 adults. We had the occasional drink but mostly we had the resort mugs which saves a bit. We only ate quick service onsite and we had maybe 4...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Jul 23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,807
Posted By Nic18076
We stayed at POFQ for 2 weeks last September and...

We stayed at POFQ for 2 weeks last September and had $854 credit (which at the time was just for food). We are 3 adults and moderate eaters. We tend to have 2 meals a day and snacks. Sometimes OH...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jul 23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,131
Posted By Nic18076
I wouldn’t use the Virgin credit card because you...

I wouldn’t use the Virgin credit card because you will have a foreign currency fee each time. Go for one of the fee free credit cards people have mentioned, or if you don’t want another credit card...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jul 23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,472
Posted By Nic18076
I use a Kipling Palmbeach in black as a handbag...

I use a Kipling Palmbeach in black as a handbag and also carry a Kipling Seoul backpack. I think the Palmbeach is really a toiletry bag but it’s perfect with pockets etc and is water resistant. I...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Jul 23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,494
Posted By Nic18076
First of all don’t feel too self conscious - many...

First of all don’t feel too self conscious - many people are generously sized in America 😊.

I am size 24 - all in the bottom half I think, and only 5’4”.

I find the following (many of which are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jul 23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,504
Posted By Nic18076
Magic bands aren’t free and they aren’t cheap. ...

Magic bands aren’t free and they aren’t cheap. The alternative would be to ask reception (if at a Disney hotel) for a physical card key and/or use your mobile phones. You can put card keys in a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jul 23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,532
Posted By Nic18076
We haven’t hired a car for the two trips. Last...

We haven’t hired a car for the two trips. Last time the cost was about $400 in total on Uber (and we always picked an Uber XL). At the time a car would have been £1,500 or so in total. I don’t know...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Jul 23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,206
Posted By Nic18076
I think that the above is the phone number? ...

I think that the above is the phone number?

Per all ears the fax is 407-934-5353, and if that’s not right touring plans says it’s this 407-934-5777

(Don’t forget the USA dialling code too if...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jul 23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By Nic18076
I am not sure of the answer to your question...

I am not sure of the answer to your question (sorry) - but could you maybe give her a nice card with an IOU a Disney gift card drawn in it? You can then get a physical card once you get over there...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 5 Jul 23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,054
Posted By Nic18076
There is a handling fee that Disney will charge...

There is a handling fee that Disney will charge you. I think it was £6 a parcel. When we were there last September they bought the packages to the room (at POFQ). I believe that a grocery order...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 5 Jul 23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,054
Posted By Nic18076
When I have looked at what I used I notice that...

When I have looked at what I used I notice that the postcode says 32830-8424

Apparently the extra 4 digits narrows it down within the main zip code
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jul 23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,074
Posted By Nic18076
As others have said it depends on whether you are...

As others have said it depends on whether you are a whittler or not. I wouldn’t dare not book a hotel. I feel like it removes the break down and delay whittles, plus it gives you chance to have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jun 23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,189
Posted By Nic18076
For the gift card you pick up the physical card...

For the gift card you pick up the physical card depending on who you booked with (direct with Disney bookings the card is picked up at World of Disney store at Disney springs).
Wherever you have to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,417
Posted By Nic18076
The gov.uk guidance says 17 and under - in other...

The gov.uk guidance says 17 and under - in other words not yet at adult.

(I do agree though that the younger the child the more likely you are to be asked for any documentation - because an older...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jun 23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,417
Posted By Nic18076
Hi Here is the link to the USA official site...

Hi

Here is the link to the USA official site with their rules

https://www.usa.gov/travel-documents-children

It explains what they expect. Hope it helps. The USA tightened the guidance on 1...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By Nic18076
I think Pop has better transport options and is...

I think Pop has better transport options and is probably worth the extra.
We always take a meal deal for any flight - we don’t like any plane food.

You will find it’s much less busy if you can...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 479
Posted By Nic18076
It might be slightly busier for the weekend...

It might be slightly busier for the weekend before and the actual day but we didn’t think it was bad - plus it was very quiet just after Labour Day so it balances out.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jun 23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,158
Posted By Nic18076
I think it would very much depend on the 6 month...

I think it would very much depend on the 6 month baby. They are all so different!

Mine didn’t really sleep until he was 6 years rather than 6 months, he was sick everywhere and all the time, and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jun 23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By Nic18076
I have moved a holiday on a year and they let me...

I have moved a holiday on a year and they let me use the original deposit. In terms of the offer though they likely will only let you keep the deal if it was in a period in which the offer originally...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 543
Posted By Nic18076
Regarding the letter from the other parent - I...

Regarding the letter from the other parent - I have always carried one and never been asked but the USA has recently issued guidance (on 1st June 2023) that you will need a letter for 17 and under. ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,526
Posted By Nic18076
I much prefer to use cash but it isn’t insured to...

I much prefer to use cash but it isn’t insured to carry very much. We load up our Caxton cards - before we go, and topped up as necessary while there. You can draw out of the tills all over Disney...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Nic18076
I’m not sure as I think that it varies from time...

I’m not sure as I think that it varies from time to time and due to availability of seats etc. if you go on the App there is a “spending” section which can give you an idea.

It depends on what...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Nic18076
I have one (not the fee paying one which gives...

I have one (not the fee paying one which gives more points). If you get the Virgin red app and link it all up you can get more points on there because there are little competitions on there and you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 379
Posted By Nic18076
I don’t think you can order from the UK unless...

I don’t think you can order from the UK unless you can trick the system into thinking you are in the USA using a VPN. (Apologies if you know that and you just mean it’s not working even with a VPN).
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jun 23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,862
Posted By Nic18076
It was a night flight so the guy was asleep. I...

It was a night flight so the guy was asleep. I had to get out of my seat to let his wife out to see to their 3 year old in front of us and next to the asleep father. I am not complaining about the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,862
Posted By Nic18076
Thank you for this information. I am a bit...

Thank you for this information. I am a bit technologically challenged but I will ask the cabin crew for help next time - but the tray is stored in the arm and it definitely seemed solid and fixed. I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,862
Posted By Nic18076
I find that on a Virgin plane the fact that you...

I find that on a Virgin plane the fact that you can’t flip up the arm rest is difficult. If you are on Virgin you might be better with bulkhead economy. On my last flight the guy in front reclined...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,296
Posted By Nic18076
I just wanted to add that I always go and check...

I just wanted to add that I always go and check my print out at reception to make sure I agree with it all as we go along - maybe every few days. It’s easier than waiting for them to do a final bill...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,296
Posted By Nic18076
I would use the magic band - because you are...

I would use the magic band - because you are wearing it and so you don’t have to dig your cards out of your bag.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,950
Posted By Nic18076
Definitely take a buggy or buy one there. Theme...

Definitely take a buggy or buy one there. Theme park days are exhausting and to be honest if they did adult sized ones I would climb right in sometimes! You have to stand up in the queues and leave...
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