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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,154
Posted By aydeepee
Hi I put together an excel doc with formulas...

Hi
I put together an excel doc with formulas that helps me calculate dining costs etc
Some headline tips...

A 'quick service meal' incl tax works out, on average, around $23 pp (entree and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Apr 24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,321
Posted By aydeepee
You got your wish!

You got your wish!
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,750
Posted By aydeepee
:cool:

:cool:
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Apr 24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 706
Posted By aydeepee
We are the same - last time there in 2022 and...

We are the same - last time there in 2022 and returning this year. I agree - The Weekend prob will return. Was a popular one
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Apr 24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 706
Posted By aydeepee
HHN 2024 - House and scarezone rumour thread

Hiya
We are now officially on countdown now that the tickets have been released and snapped up for our next trip!

Just starting this thread (if there isnt one already) for likeminded HHN fans to...
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,750
Posted By aydeepee
I have a couple of stand outs... Neil...

I have a couple of stand outs...

Neil Diamond at the MEN Arena 2013
Queen + AL - MEN Arena 2017
Adam Ant - Hard Rock - 2019 (Was AMAZING! - one of my heroes from youth)

BUT - Coldplay at...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Apr 24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,159
Posted By aydeepee
Another vote here for Panda's Orange Chicken! ...

Another vote here for Panda's Orange Chicken!

So morish... and relatively cheap!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Apr 24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,159
Posted By aydeepee
For consistently good food and service, Id be...

For consistently good food and service, Id be going to NBC Sports bar and Grille (we have never had a bad experience there)

However, for the fun factor/uniqueness - Toothsome by a mile!

For...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Mar 24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,903
Posted By aydeepee
Another one here suggesting the Endless Summer...

Another one here suggesting the Endless Summer resorts!

Great reviews, decent location and good price point

My brother and his DW stayed there last year and now swears by them :)
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Mar 24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By aydeepee
Summer House on the Lake - worth it?

We plan to dine at DS on our 30th Wedding Anniversary eve - and thinking about going to this one

Anyone been? Is it worth a visit or does the Boathouse still take no1 slot?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,742
Posted By aydeepee
Best alternative to FairFX currency card?

There is another thread running at mo re issues people are experiencing with Fairfx

We have been topping ours up for months in readiness for our next trip (and converting into $) - blissfully...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 13 Mar 24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By aydeepee
Best airboat company near Orlando?

Im a bit out of touch with this but am thinking of including it in our next trip - from our Universal base

We are looking for one that isnt as packed - ie smaller boats and more of a personal...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,443
Posted By aydeepee
Its all about accessibility and affordability ...

Its all about accessibility and affordability
In the 80s - felt inaccessible and unaffordable (as a family Spain or the south coast of UK were the destinations of choice)
90s and 00s - became far...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Mar 24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,223
Posted By aydeepee
Is Rosen Plaza still the best accom on I Drive?

Hi all
We are planning a couple of nights on IDrive next year before driving down to the gulf

Its been many years since we stayed on IDrive so am hoping you could give me a steer of the best ones...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 292
Posted By aydeepee
How do you link a Disney accom booking done through Virgin to MDE?

Hi all :)
Just wondering how you do this. Normally we book Disney accom direct with Disney (so adding the confirmation number did it) but have gone through Virgin this year.
Forum: Social Groups 23 Jan 24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 13,107
Posted By aydeepee
Hi :) Please add me to the list! 13...

Hi :)

Please add me to the list!

13 Sept Manchester to MCO
Windsor Hills
Anna Maria Island
Royal Pacific
30th Wedding Anniversary trip :)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Jan 24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By aydeepee
https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/hollywood-stu...

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/hollywood-studios-actress-who-appeared-as-mimi-kaboom-passes-away/

This was the article at the time - so sad
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Oct 23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By aydeepee
Individual Accessibility Card - Universal - some advice please

Hi
Ive been recommended this based on my condition - and plan to get one for our next trip

Has anyone used one before at Universal? If so, is it similar to a Fastpass as far as accessibility? How...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Aug 23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By aydeepee
RPR v Aventura - is the loss of Express worth it in early Oct?

Without the help of a DAS pass, we always stay at RPR to get the benefit of express passes

However, our heads have definitely been turned by the Aventura - which looks fab

We go to Universal...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 9 Aug 23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 37,797
Posted By aydeepee
Ponderosa breakfast for us - on Idrive. Food...

Ponderosa breakfast for us - on Idrive. Food stations were like a bomb site with food strewn everywhere. Tables uncleared and food god awful.

Kids grabbing food out of the serving dishes with...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Aug 23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,839
Posted By aydeepee
Groceries - what do you pack and take across?

Just curious as to what other people pack (ie tea bags, coffee etc) and take with them

Its part of the fun doing the first Publix/Walgreens shop etc - but with spiralling costs/lack of...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Jul 23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,993
Posted By aydeepee
DW swears by the grilled cheese sandwich and...

DW swears by the grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup too!

Did prefer the atmosphere etc before it was expanded BUT it still has decent food and amazing shakes!

As for prices - they do make...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Jul 23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,002
Posted By aydeepee
Not been myself - but many people rave about...

Not been myself - but many people rave about Cheddars (which is close by)
Equally, Longhorn Steakouse on IDrive is our fave and always hits the mark!
Forum: General Chat 21 Jul 23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,944
Posted By aydeepee
Great question! I would start with looking at...

Great question!
I would start with looking at ways to reverse the need to constantly be on the iPhone in the parks and getting guests 'looking up' more

I would also stop focussing on the elite...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jul 23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,029
Posted By aydeepee
Thank you :) What about the return? How easy...

Thank you :)

What about the return? How easy was that?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jul 23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,029
Posted By aydeepee
Uber from the parks to offsite accom. Chaotic or worth it?

We will be staying Windsor Hills next time and just wondered if getting an Uber to and from some of the parks is worth it

Is it or worth the extra money?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Jul 23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,850
Posted By aydeepee
Oh dear. Well lots of memories made already -...

Oh dear. Well lots of memories made already - wishing you a speedy recovery to start making many more xxx
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,850
Posted By aydeepee
Brilliant! Our next trip is next year... for...

Brilliant!
Our next trip is next year... for our 30th wedding anniversary!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Jul 23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By aydeepee
Best buffet breakfast near Windsor Hills?

Never stayed there before so am full planning mode!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jul 23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,858
Posted By aydeepee
Really big decision made - after so much flip flopping

Firstly - we have, over the last few trips, ALWAYS stayed on Disney property. Next year was going to be no different. Its our 30th wedding anniversary and we were either doing the Beach Club or...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,850
Posted By aydeepee
Our first trip to Orlando - 30 years ago this year! Reminiscing about some long gone highlights...

I reluctantly agreed to go to Orlando with my girlfriend at the time (now my wife!).
It never appealed to me but was trying to stay in good books! Went with Portland and it completely got me hooked!...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jul 23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 912
Posted By aydeepee
Staying in a villa - but need DAS pass etc...

We normally stay on Disney resort - but not this time

Just wondering how it works re loading tickets onto a magic band - is it straight forward?

Plus - we need to get a DAS pass, would I need...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jul 23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 654
Posted By aydeepee
Booking Disney resort through Virgin instead of direct with WDW. How does it affect things?

Hi
We ALWAYS book direct our Disney Hotel direct with WDW

This year we are thinking of going via Virgin - as they have some accom not available at WDW

If we did - how does that affect...
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Forum: Accommodation 4 May 23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By aydeepee
Agree! The £6350 incl the tickets - it...

Agree!

The £6350 incl the tickets - it works out £700 without them - which is silly money
Forum: Accommodation 4 May 23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By aydeepee
I did check it first - was just curious! Didnt...

I did check it first - was just curious! Didnt expect them for one minute to barter - but not all rooms were available online
Forum: Accommodation 4 May 23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By aydeepee
And how was the Dolphin?

And how was the Dolphin?
Forum: Accommodation 4 May 23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By aydeepee
Agree re the top end thing - always has been, I...

Agree re the top end thing - always has been, I just think its now crossed the boundary into super silly! £700 per night w/o tickets for a standard view room thats not that big and a couple of extra...
Forum: Accommodation 4 May 23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By aydeepee
Youve gotta just laugh really!

We have stayed at the Beach Club a few times over the years, capitalising on 'nights free' based offers mostly that brought the price down a bit

I rang WDW to see what the absolute bottom price...
Forum: Accommodation 3 May 23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By aydeepee
Thanks Bec - that is really useful :) Any...

Thanks Bec - that is really useful :)

Any idea when dates are released for next September?
Forum: Accommodation 2 May 23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By aydeepee
Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek - any recent stayers on here?

Good afternoon

We are considering this as an alternative to on site Disney hotels

Aside from missing out on the extra hours - what are the main pros and cons of staying at this hotel?

Plus -...
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