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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Jun 21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,923
Posted By Yordaman
That rings a bell….(that you can only eat once...

That rings a bell….(that you can only eat once per hour)….but I *think* you can get a drink at any time….? Perhaps someone else can confirm, or just check the latest rules with that package.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Jun 21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,923
Posted By Yordaman
You would like to think so….but no…..not when we...

You would like to think so….but no…..not when we were there! Our ‘hot’ food was not so hot by the time we sat down!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Jun 21, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,923
Posted By Yordaman
We used this back in 2017, and as long as you...

We used this back in 2017, and as long as you have a couple of meals and snacks, it’s worth it…….BUT….

…..be warned that if you try to eat around lunchtime, many people in the queue will be having...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jun 21, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,142
Posted By Yordaman
You’re welcome!

You’re welcome!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jun 21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,142
Posted By Yordaman
Perhaps a handy tip for using MM, depending on...

Perhaps a handy tip for using MM, depending on how you want to organise your holiday photos……

Although I downloaded our photos each day (so I was sure I wouldn’t lose any if there were issues...
Forum: General Chat 14 Feb 20, 09:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,655
Posted By Yordaman
If you are applying for the passport online, you...

If you are applying for the passport online, you can take your own photos and, like you have found, the system will review your photo as part of the upload and let you know if it’s not suitable...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 30 Jun 19, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By Yordaman
No, there’s no mall there, but just thought I’d...

No, there’s no mall there, but just thought I’d mention it as it is a bit closer. No biggie...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 30 Jun 19, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By Yordaman
When we stayed in Davenport (Florence Villa...

When we stayed in Davenport (Florence Villa Grove) 2 years ago, we went to the B&N store on Sand Lake, just east of South Apopka Vineland. Haven’t seen any other branches to compare, but I’d guess it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 May 19, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 752
Posted By Yordaman
When we were over there some years ago (from 17th...

When we were over there some years ago (from 17th Dec to just before New Year), we found that the parks weren’t too bad before Xmas, but once at and beyond 25th, everything went barmy. I remember...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Feb 19, 10:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,714
Posted By Yordaman
We went late July/early Aug in 2017, and my...

We went late July/early Aug in 2017, and my comments pretty much reflect others’ responses.

Yes, it’ll be hot. But don’t ruin your holiday by complaining about it when you you know it’s going to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Oct 18, 03:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,591
Posted By Yordaman
Agree. We were there last July and August, and...

Agree. We were there last July and August, and never had more than 5 minutes wait for any bag check. Also, if your own bag is small and/or has little in it, your own check can take barely a few...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Sep 18, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,008
Posted By Yordaman
I used the main NCP Long Stay car park last year...

I used the main NCP Long Stay car park last year. I recall getting a deal somehow (can't remember if it was an NCP one or another discount code from elsewhere), but for the 3 weeks it was very close...
Forum: General Chat 6 Sep 18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,767
Posted By Yordaman
To change the angle on such a decision a bit... ...

To change the angle on such a decision a bit...

...it might depend on whatever data package you are running with. When we went last year, we turned off data for the entire trip, and only used...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Sep 18, 06:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,590
Posted By Yordaman
You will probably find that, like most suppliers,...

You will probably find that, like most suppliers, you will see good and bad stories... and it’s the bad ones, if only in the minority, that stick in the mind. You also find that many ‘good’ stories...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Aug 18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,018
Posted By Yordaman
Can't answer for every park/ride, but in TL last...

Can't answer for every park/ride, but in TL last year in the main wave pool, I think everyone we saw had bags, sunglasses, cameras, etc. on them in the pool. No idea if that was supposed to be...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Aug 18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 965
Posted By Yordaman
Yes, we used NavMii last year and it was fine...

Yes, we used NavMii last year and it was fine. Like the others, it's best to look for and save favourites when you have wifi or free data around (I loaded up all the usual places before I even left...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Aug 18, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By Yordaman
Same as Scoobydooby. Our first lunch in a park...

Same as Scoobydooby. Our first lunch in a park was at CP, for past emotional reasons, and was an excellent experience.

There isn’t a massive range of food at the buffet, but it’s all very tasty...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 18, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 688
Posted By Yordaman
We flew Virgin last year, DW only had 4 months...

We flew Virgin last year, DW only had 4 months left on her passport, and absolutely no issues at all, not with Virgin nor Immigration.

As others, and the US websites say, the 6-month rule for...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Aug 18, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,739
Posted By Yordaman
Get there for rope drop, as most rides will be...

Get there for rope drop, as most rides will be walk-ons, even the biggies.

Last July, you have the choice to forego the Penguins ‘ride’ and just walk through to the actual penguins area. Be...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jul 18, 09:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 760
Posted By Yordaman
Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t advocating doing...

Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t advocating doing such practices... just pointing out that if a hire company thinks the production of a receipt proves you filled up, they may be fooling themselves.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jul 18, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 760
Posted By Yordaman
I always find it weird that they ask for a...

I always find it weird that they ask for a receipt, because what does it really prove... ? It proves you have a receipt...

You could have found/picked up the receipt from a nearby garage...
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jul 18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 767
Posted By Yordaman
As others have said, will depend on the day and...

As others have said, will depend on the day and ride.

As an example, last July, the Space Mountain stand-by queue was at 60 mins, and we walked on via FP in 5.

But a few days later, we'd FP'ed...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Jul 18, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By Yordaman
We were there early last August, and in the first...

We were there early last August, and in the first hour the big rides were walk-ons. Other family members have said the same.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,224
Posted By Yordaman
We found the 2 biggest advantages were... ...

We found the 2 biggest advantages were...

Quieter journey - only about 50 people up there, not 400 - ideal on the overnight flight back.

You usually get off before the rest of Economy, as you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 18, 08:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,094
Posted By Yordaman
You should consider both size and weight. We...

You should consider both size and weight.

We could have bought larger cases as they conformed to the airline restrictions, but the Antler sales assistant advised to take the next size down, as...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Jul 18, 12:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,433
Posted By Yordaman
Yes, agree with South and onto 417. We stayed...

Yes, agree with South and onto 417. We stayed just opposite BB (in Vista Park) and the route described (417, off at J2 onto 192) above is 100% correct. The only extra tip I'd add is that if it's dark...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Jul 18, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 434
Posted By Yordaman
Depends on how much fuel you intend to use, and...

Depends on how much fuel you intend to use, and your appetite (or lack of) for giving fuel that you've paid for back to the hire company.

Pre-pay = Bit easier, don't need to worry about refilling...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Jul 18, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By Yordaman
You are correct. It is now $22

You are correct. It is now $22
Forum: Shopping in Florida 21 Jul 18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,083
Posted By Yordaman
Another vote for the PGA Superstore on Turkey...

Another vote for the PGA Superstore on Turkey Lake.

Not really sure it’s great for deals (got a bit tired trying to convert every price back to £), and in the end just enjoyed checking the massive...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Jul 18, 08:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,282
Posted By Yordaman
We used this at Seaworld last year, and would do...

We used this at Seaworld last year, and would do again.

One tip: a lot of people arrive with vouchers to get their bands, the exchange point for which is when they first go to eat something...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jul 18, 08:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,182
Posted By Yordaman
Yes, everyone seems to get these messages from...

Yes, everyone seems to get these messages from Virgin.

I suspect, though, that any delays getting through immigration are more likely to come from the volume of other flights that have arrived...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jul 18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,208
Posted By Yordaman
As others have said, we got ours free via my bank...

As others have said, we got ours free via my bank benefits, but otherwise would have cost £50 for 3 of us.

Seriously doubt we used up £16+ each on the ‘free’ food available, plus it wasn’t that...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Jul 18, 09:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,853
Posted By Yordaman
Yep, we’re fans too. Only went to the one below...

Yep, we’re fans too. Only went to the one below Vineland Outlet (intending to go shopping) because we were hungry, but then stuffed ourselves and forgot all about the shopping!

Try the Strawberry...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 18, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By Yordaman
Agree that you might get a better deal back on...

Agree that you might get a better deal back on Amazon.

I went hunting for deals last year, after doing so well 13 years before, but I found that the brands I wanted were not any cheaper than back...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 847
Posted By Yordaman
My tip would be not to book FPs for 9am, but...

My tip would be not to book FPs for 9am, but still get there for rope drop and have your FPs starting from 10. We found that the queues were so short in the first hour we could have walked onto the...
Forum: Tickets 11 Jul 18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 631
Posted By Yordaman
I think you can. I checked this out last year...

I think you can. I checked this out last year when we went, and thinking we needed at least a 2-day ticket I then spotted that it was not far off buying a 14-day ticket after all (in terms of cost),...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Jul 18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,554
Posted By Yordaman
We used both a mister from AK and a cooling towel...

We used both a mister from AK and a cooling towel last year. The towel is far more effective generally, although when sitting at a table with the mister on your face, it’s quite nice too. But the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Jul 18, 02:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,413
Posted By Yordaman
We did RD at MK last year, and everyone is right...

We did RD at MK last year, and everyone is right that the 'show' itself is pretty tame, but at least it's short. We felt the main benefit was the fairly short stand-by queues on some rides in the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Jul 18, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,545
Posted By Yordaman
Last year, we took our own snacks (filled rolls,...

Last year, we took our own snacks (filled rolls, crisps, sweets, juices) into most parks, including Universal and Animal Kingdom. The only one we didn't attempt was SeaWorld, as we'd heard (right or...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Jun 18, 08:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,269
Posted By Yordaman
We used Navmii last year. Pretty good, and won’t...

We used Navmii last year. Pretty good, and won’t use data for navigation (we stored favourites back at the villa using WiFi).
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