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Forum: Tickets 5 Sep 23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Disney tickets - couple of questions!

Hello all :wavey:

Booked flights for next month, so quickly organising myself for Disney tickets. We're only going for nine days, so have a couple of questions:

Have Disney announced if they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,063
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Whoop - we've booked flights today for October...

Whoop - we've booked flights today for October half-term. Pretty frightening stuff doing it so late 😮 but can't wait.

9 nights, heading out Oct 20 from MCR to MCO, direct Aer Lingus.

Now to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Jun 22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile Given our experiences at WDW recently, easy...

Given our experiences at WDW recently, easy answer. I'd stick with Harmonius at Epcot: terrific 30-min show, atmospheric, great story and variety of fireworks. Most importantly, you can relax and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 May 22, 12:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,803
Posted By CaliforniaKid
We were in Orlando over Easter and spent 8/9 days...

We were in Orlando over Easter and spent 8/9 days in WDW parks. We decided beforehand not to purchase G+ and hope to ride everything without any major queues, relying on our knowledge of the parks,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Apr 22, 12:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,764
Posted By CaliforniaKid
We went AK yesterday. The section of Asia...

We went AK yesterday. The section of Asia connecting DinoLand was pretty desolate without Everest in action. The two Photopass photographers based outside had practically nobody wanting pics.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Apr 22, 02:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,161
Posted By CaliforniaKid
We're at Hogsmeade now, the castle light show was...

We're at Hogsmeade now, the castle light show was about every 15 mins once it got dark, ran for 5 mins. It was excellent!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Mar 22, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 873
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Car hire: Insurance and Dollar questions

Hello everyone 🙋

I have a few questions regarding my car hire booking and would appreciate any help answering them. Cheers.

First, have I got the right amount of insurance cover and, if not,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 22, 11:36 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 49,690
Posted By CaliforniaKid
We're family of four - 2 adults and 2 children...

We're family of four - 2 adults and 2 children (11 & 8)

Travel dates: March 31 - April 14 (14 nights) - fingers crossed! 🤞

Flights & Car (booked together): MCO-MAN direct Aer Lingus;...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 9 Feb 22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Bookings start at 11am - so have yourself...

Bookings start at 11am - so have yourself prepared 5 mins beforehand.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Feb 22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,389
Posted By CaliforniaKid
The two ADRs I'm hoping for are Space220 and...

The two ADRs I'm hoping for are Space220 and Storybook Dining, been trying last 5 days and nothing. Very difficult. Strangely I've twice seen availability for Sci-Fi but we've been before and not...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Feb 22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,316
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Ha, I remember this happened to us in 2018, mega...

Ha, I remember this happened to us in 2018, mega long queue outside T-Rex and I walked past everyone flashing my Landry Card without any pre-booking. The staff were straight on it for us too,...
Forum: Social Groups 12 Jan 22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 3,142
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Ah, only just seen this thread! We're a...

Ah, only just seen this thread!

We're a family of four with two kids, son 11 and daughter 8, and fly out to Orlando from Manchester on March 31, direct with Aer Lingus.

It's our third Orlando...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Dec 21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 56,736
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Thanks for the review. Was hoping someone would...

Thanks for the review. Was hoping someone would post this, so very grateful. We fly direct with Aer Lingus on March 31. Can't wait!
Forum: General Chat 23 Nov 21, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile We had 105.1 Mix on during 2017 and 18 trips -...

We had 105.1 Mix on during 2017 and 18 trips - VERY commercial, Billboard charts stuff. Same songs on an hourly loop but we liked it, plus regular traffic updates which were useful en route to and...
Forum: Tickets 16 Nov 21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile Ah, apologies, of course I can now see slightly...

Ah, apologies, of course I can now see slightly different prices for different days. Thanks.
Forum: Tickets 16 Nov 21, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile I checked this earlier and with 7% discount was...

I checked this earlier and with 7% discount was coming out at £684.48 adult. Am I doing something wrong, surely prices haven't shot up in less than 24 hours.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Nov 21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,677
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Exactly this, the FastPass chime is very...

Exactly this, the FastPass chime is very distinctive.

For WDW music, love nothing more than the Tomorrowland area music.
Forum: General Chat 7 Nov 21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,608
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile Good luck to everyone travelling tomorrow and...

Good luck to everyone travelling tomorrow and next week - have a blast! 🇺🇸
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 23 Jul 21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2,723
Views: 387,151
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile Hiya! 🙂 We're back too - still on a high but also...

Hiya! 🙂 We're back too - still on a high but also gutted to be home 😪 What a phenomenal 3 days that was, feel very lucky. As you say, such incredible staff - they love being on there as much as the...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 19 Jul 21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,413
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile We go tomorrow from Liverpool 🙂 Tempted to...

We go tomorrow from Liverpool 🙂

Tempted to do some kind of vlog - did a couple in Mexico in 2019 and had nearly 13k views on YouTube, very nice though not quite Tim Tracker levels 😆

Requires a...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Jun 21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,971
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Good timing seeing this thread as we're also...

Good timing seeing this thread as we're also considering booking this place for next Easter. Seen a decent price via Travel Republic, very tempted.

Can I just ask, it seems the resort tax is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 21, 12:03 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 19,849
Posted By CaliforniaKid
We're all set for Easter 2022 too (fingers...

We're all set for Easter 2022 too (fingers crossed).

Booked direct flights MAN - MCO, March 31 - April 14, two adults and two children, with intermediate SUV for £2729 which looks to be a great...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Mar 21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,349
Posted By CaliforniaKid
If your daughter loves Frozen and your older...

If your daughter loves Frozen and your older children aren't into roller coasters than I'd say Epcot is an absolute must as all the rides fit the bill - Frozen, Test Track, Soarin great family rides...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Mar 21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,778
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile Typhoon Lagoon best for relaxing, Blizzard Beach...

Typhoon Lagoon best for relaxing, Blizzard Beach has better rides, especially for kids and families.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Feb 21, 12:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,840
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Twice ridden SDMT with my kids and both occasions...

Twice ridden SDMT with my kids and both occasions after dark - it's our night-time FP ride!

Super smooth and deceptively fast. Yes, it's probably 20/30 seconds short of being a top, top ride but...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Oct 20, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,503
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Ah, we went to HR Riviera Maya last August and...

Ah, we went to HR Riviera Maya last August and had an amazing holiday! It co-incided with Kidz Bop Experience week and my two kids (9 & 6) loved every minute - so much fun, they were pampered like...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Jul 20, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,011
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile We stayed off-site so paid OOP - it's good value...

We stayed off-site so paid OOP - it's good value on the whole. Food at Boathouse is generally very good, portions great for young kids and served in fun 'paper boats'. Only downside can be the air...
Forum: Tickets 25 Jun 20, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,757
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile I got £1600 refund from OAT earlier this week...

I got £1600 refund from OAT earlier this week (after almost 50 days waiting) - they didn't notify me, but it went into my account.

Their communication has been hit and miss, sometimes they will...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jun 20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,599
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile Nail on the head, for me. Won't be spending circa...

Nail on the head, for me. Won't be spending circa £6k on Orlando holiday next year unless normality resumes, which without a crystal ball no-one knows right now. I'd settle for Europe hols in 2021...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Jun 20, 07:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,938
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile I'm probably in a minority of one here but...

I'm probably in a minority of one here but... Tomorrowland.

It's partly the sci-fi music on loop, how its lit at night, plus it was the first area of MK we visited as family so special memories.
Forum: Polls 2 Jun 20, 12:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,097
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile Most of the time I view the Dibb on my mobile...

Most of the time I view the Dibb on my mobile and, tbf, there's very little difference in the look of the site. Cosmetically still the same.

However, the nav menu has suddenly become too unwieldy...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 May 20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,431
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Enchanted Tales of Belle seems to be an...

Enchanted Tales of Belle seems to be an attraction that's a little under-rated / under-appreciated - by people in the parks (often low wait time) and by some on the Dibb, from my recollection of some...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Mar 20, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,044
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile I'm into my ninth day of booking FP for Easter...

I'm into my ninth day of booking FP for Easter and FOP has been unavailable each day - Dibb's FP availability page has been spot on so at least I know I'm going to be disappointed.

Thankfully got...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Mar 20, 12:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 673
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile I spotted this at 8.45pm - morning fastpasses...

I spotted this at 8.45pm - morning fastpasses suddenly became available for Slinky, M&M Runaway Railway and Smugglers Run, for dates March 29 to April 4.

Pure chance that I spotted, carved up my...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 20, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,707
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile San Diego is a lovely city, gorgeous parks and...

San Diego is a lovely city, gorgeous parks and brilliant nightlife in the Gaslamp District. A couple of days there will fly by.

However, Los Angeles is a thing of beauty. For me the greatest city...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Feb 20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,833
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile I'd love this to be open by the time we visit in...

I'd love this to be open by the time we visit in Easter, but chances are looking very slim.

Checking MDE every day for signs of a menu or ADR opening seems a waste of time. I don't think anything...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Feb 20, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Sunset Walk, Kissimmee - restaurants?

Evening all :wavey:

We're in Orlando this Easter and staying on Entry Point Boulevard near 192. I'm very much liking the look of the nearby Sunset Walk at Margaritaville complex, and its shops and...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Feb 20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,172
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Stayed at Rosen Inn @ Pointe Orlando at Easter...

Stayed at Rosen Inn @ Pointe Orlando at Easter 2018 - two adults and two kids (7 & 4 at the time)

It's a great budget hotel in excellent location nr restaurants, bars and shops, we loved it. The...
Forum: Tickets 17 Feb 20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Currently £30 for adult and child tickets with...

Currently £30 for adult and child tickets with Travel Republic

https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/attractions/florida/kennedy-space-center/general-admission
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Feb 20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,497
Posted By CaliforniaKid
Mobile It's a shame if they are scaling back park hours...

It's a shame if they are scaling back park hours.

One of our best park memories was in Easter 2018 when MK closed at midnight. We got there for 7pm at which point an hour-long deluge led to many...
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