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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Apr 23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,171
Posted By Charlie30
I found Tron much easier to get at 1pm than 7am...

I found Tron much easier to get at 1pm than 7am if that helps. Managed to get a boarding group every time we visited M.K.
I did prefer Guardians though!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Apr 23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,115
Posted By Charlie30
I have to admit Magic Kingdom in the pouring rain...

I have to admit Magic Kingdom in the pouring rain plus thousands of people along with trying to book Genie plus was not the most fun I’ve ever had!

On the plus side we have Express unlimited for...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Apr 23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,115
Posted By Charlie30
We’re here at the moment, Easter is notoriously...

We’re here at the moment, Easter is notoriously busy so the busy day guide was no help to us, everywhere is busy.
I’ve found that Genie plus has been essential for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Apr 23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,693
Posted By Charlie30
I think it’s dessert time all the time in...

I think it’s dessert time all the time in Florida! We visited at lunchtime, cost $11.99 per person, drinks were extra.
I mean it’s far from gourmet food but my children enjoyed it so we’ll probably...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Apr 23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 17,643
Posted By Charlie30
Forgot to reply! We landed around 18.30 Florida...

Forgot to reply!
We landed around 18.30 Florida time if I remember correctly.
Immigration took about 10 minutes as we were ushered into a short queue but the other line looked like it would have...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Apr 23, 04:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,693
Posted By Charlie30
We’ve been to Golden Corral today and it was...

We’ve been to Golden Corral today and it was actually decent.
Variety of Meats, mash, fries, jacket potatoes, rice, Chinese style chicken, salads, soups, goujons, fish, pizza and loads of dessert...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Apr 23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,142
Posted By Charlie30
It was so busy in M.k and the queues were huge. ...

It was so busy in M.k and the queues were huge.

We managed to ride space mountain, buzz, speedway, big thunder mountain, pirates and haunted mansion with genie plus.

It was absolutely worth it...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Apr 23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By Charlie30
Glad it helped! I’ll update for the return menu...

Glad it helped! I’ll update for the return menu if I get the chance too.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Apr 23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,142
Posted By Charlie30
I know! Painful to actually hit the buy button. ...

I know! Painful to actually hit the buy button.
After a stressful day in Epcot yesterday with my youngest having a meltdown in the queues I had to bite the bullet to make M.K as easy as possible...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Apr 23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By Charlie30
Tron boarding groups were gone in a millisecond...

Tron boarding groups were gone in a millisecond this morning. We weren’t successful. There is a second group released at 1pm as long as you have entered into the park. Here’s hoping that we get one...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Apr 23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,142
Posted By Charlie30
It’s just cost me $186.40 in total for 5 people...

It’s just cost me $186.40 in total for 5 people for today.
Tax was $11.40 total.
Extortionate but I think it will be worth having for Magic kingdom / Hollywood studios.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Apr 23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By Charlie30
Virgin VS73 from MAN - economy menu

We flew yesterday on Lady Emmerline from MAN to MCO.

I know we were curious about the food and service so I hope this helps someone.

There was a little kids pack given out with socks, eye mask,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 17,643
Posted By Charlie30
We’re on the VS73 today from Manchester. I’ve...

We’re on the VS73 today from Manchester.
I’ve received an email this morning that it’s delayed by 60 minutes. We were originally on a morning flight that was moved to 1.40 now it’s 2.40 BUT can’t...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,437
Posted By Charlie30
I think the main thing is that they will love it...

I think the main thing is that they will love it no matter what you ride/where you choose to eat, the whole place is magical at that age.

We personally never booked a sit down restaurant at Disney...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Mar 23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,646
Posted By Charlie30
It's always been M.K for us but this year we've...

It's always been M.K for us but this year we've decided to change our plans around as Ant and Dec are filming in Universal on our first day.

I think we're going to head to Universal early on, ride...
Forum: Tickets 20 Feb 23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,744
Posted By Charlie30
We need to buy 5 tickets, Has anyone booked on 2...

We need to buy 5 tickets, Has anyone booked on 2 separate orders and managed to get the blue light discount on both orders? Hoping we can get 2 x $50 gift cards and discount too.

I'm debating...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Jan 23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By Charlie30
Thanks for the advice, sounds like we might be...

Thanks for the advice, sounds like we might be better off keeping the car with us.
I've looked at the shuttle but online it states until 10am, we don't fly until 2pm so will probably spend extra...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jan 23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By Charlie30
Walking from Hilton to T2 Manchester

Hi,

How easy is it to walk between the Hilton and T2 at Manchester with kids and cases in tow?

Thinking dropping off half of our party plus bags at the hotel then doing meet and greet parking...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jan 23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,674
Posted By Charlie30
Here’s the email we received. Many thanks to...

Here’s the email we received.

Many thanks to Andy for how helpful he has been!

Hi

We’ve just launched our discounted prices that we quote by email on to our website. The only way to access...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jan 23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,674
Posted By Charlie30
https://www.discountfloridacarhire.co.uk/dibb ...

https://www.discountfloridacarhire.co.uk/dibb

This is the link we followed after an email from Andy.

We ended up shaving £350 off the price of our Full size SUV. The price changes often so keep...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Sep 22, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 703
Posted By Charlie30
Good question, I’ve been wondering this myself. ...

Good question, I’ve been wondering this myself.
We fly on the 7th April (Good Friday), I’m prepared for the first week to be chaotic but hoping maybe it will ease off the second week.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By Charlie30
Oh well, with a bit of luck it might be open by...

Oh well, with a bit of luck it might be open by the time we get there.
It’s not great that they are still advertising it though.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By Charlie30
I’ve booked with Virgin holidays and it’s...

I’ve booked with Virgin holidays and it’s included for Easter 2023. Can’t see it in my documentation at a quick glance but it was there upon booking.
I’ve also just gone through a dummy booking for...
Forum: Tickets 3 Sep 22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,635
Posted By Charlie30
If I book tickets with the Walt Disney Travel...

If I book tickets with the Walt Disney Travel Company International via Blue Light Card (5% discount), is this directly booking with Disney or a 3rd party? Thanks.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Aug 22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 84,049
Posted By Charlie30
This is our first trip since 2019 and I have...

This is our first trip since 2019 and I have always managed to get decent prices with Virgin.
I noticed the Virgin sale was advertised on Friday and managed to book 14 nights in a condo on our...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 May 20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,416
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile I’ve just checked, I contacted them on Twitter on...

I’ve just checked, I contacted them on Twitter on the 20/4. I did send them a follow up on 13/5 to ask if there was anymore information on how long it would be. They said 21-30 days but then I had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 May 20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,860
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile We were due to fly 10th August. United made the...

We were due to fly 10th August. United made the decision for us as they cancelled the flight route and offered a refund which came as quite a relief I have to admit.
Booked hotel with travel...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 May 20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,416
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile Got my refund today! Never ever imagined that I...

Got my refund today! Never ever imagined that I would be glad my flights had been cancelled.
Great service from United.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 20, 06:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,769
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile This raises a few questions in my mind. If you...

This raises a few questions in my mind. If you search here on the Dibb, you will see that lots of us have had united flights cancelled. They have cancelled huge numbers of flights for the rest of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Apr 20, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By Charlie30
I don’t have advice about the API sorry but I did...

I don’t have advice about the API sorry but I did have a separate post about route cancellations for the rest of 2020 with United.
I would check your United account over the next few weeks as...
Forum: Polls 26 Apr 20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 728
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile I really really want to book but I’m going to...

I really really want to book but I’m going to wait until Sept when the prices are out for August 2021 and hopefully will have a clearer picture of what is going on in the world.
I voted they would...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile I’ve just had mine cancelled but they were £2350...

I’ve just had mine cancelled but they were £2350 for 2 adults 3 children. This was indirect from Glasgow with United. £535 per adult and decreasing increments for the children depending on age above...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,416
Posted By Charlie30
Great news JCT - well as great as a cancelled...

Great news JCT - well as great as a cancelled holiday can be.
Scottishgirl - That’s not such great news. Hopefully the Ireland flights may be in the next wave of cancellations. I wonder if it’s...
Forum: General Chat 25 Apr 20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 374
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile Rattan furniture on grass?

Hi,

I’m looking to buy a new garden sofa set but we don’t have a big enough patio area.
Does anyone know how well Rattan sofa/ Chair sets fare on grass? Am I wasting my money?
Plus any...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Apr 20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,416
Posted By Charlie30
United Airlines route cancellations Summer 2020.

https://liveandletsfly.com/united-airlines-sumer-2020-suspensions/?utm_source=BoardingArea&utm_medium=facebook

As a follow on to my previous post, United have added to the route cancellations for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile The man & Gla flights have been completely...

The man & Gla flights have been completely cancelled all summer so they have to give a refund. They still fly from Ireland at the moment so that will be why it’s a different situation. However an...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile I also sent a message on Twitter, great service,...

I also sent a message on Twitter, great service, they said immediately I had 4 options and the 4th was a full refund. Maybe try again, see if someone else replies?
Not sure if you’ve seen my post...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,651
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile https://liveandletsfly.com/united-airlines-summer-...

https://liveandletsfly.com/united-airlines-summer-suspensions/?utm_source=BoardingArea

I’ve just found this, it explains it all. No Manchester/ Glasgow flights at all this summer!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 20, 07:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,651
Posted By Charlie30
Mobile It was 10-29 August booked direct with United,...

It was 10-29 August booked direct with United, all flights were United no codeshares. It surprised me that they are reviewing their schedules so far into the summer.
Just keep an eye on your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 20, 07:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,651
Posted By Charlie30
Well that’s us out of the race for August 2020, I...

Well that’s us out of the race for August 2020, I tweeted United and they confirmed it’s cancelled. They were extremely efficient considering the circumstances, it’s 21 working days for a refund but...
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