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Forum: General Trip Reports 26 Mar 24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,300
Posted By landandword17
After our trip disaster last week (holiday...

After our trip disaster last week (holiday abandoned after breaking down on the way to Heathrow) and with nothing booked for the rest of the year I impulsively booked Chicago to Memphis and New...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,111
Posted By landandword17
It seems our travel insurance should cover this...

It seems our travel insurance should cover this if we can prove that the car was serviced and road worthy so that the breakdown could not have been anticipated. We’ll also need proof of the breakdown...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,111
Posted By landandword17
Please do! I bet I’ll have new grey hairs when I...

Please do! I bet I’ll have new grey hairs when I get to a mirror!
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,111
Posted By landandword17
We’re being quoted crazy prices to take a flight...

We’re being quoted crazy prices to take a flight this afternoon or tomorrow. £2,600 😔 Looking at other airlines now. The whole trip cost £2,800 for 5 nights plus bits and bobs so we really cannot pay...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,111
Posted By landandword17
We broke down on the motorway 20 mins from Heathrow

Well I guess it had to happen. After many smooth trips, we’ve broken down close to the airport. We set off this morning at 3 leaving ourselves 4 hours in Heathrow. About 20 mins out from the airport...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 31 Jan 24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,746
Posted By landandword17
We're going as a couple and while the hard...

We're going as a couple and while the hard product looks lovely, we're disappointed with the dining options. Breakfast and lunch is buffet only and dinner is either a €100 character buffet or a €120...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 28 Sep 23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,770
Posted By landandword17
I wish there was more information available. I...

I wish there was more information available. I see 2 nights on my February birthday for a really low (relatively!) price and I'm so tempted but the website makes it seem like this has characters and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jun 23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,353
Posted By landandword17
If you're looking at a 3rd place you could fly...

If you're looking at a 3rd place you could fly into Boston. Train Boston to NYC. Train NYC to DC. Fly DC to Orlando and home from Orlando.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 May 23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,907
Posted By landandword17
One thing about Disneyland is that it's...

One thing about Disneyland is that it's associated so much with 'LA' but you are not tied to LA for a split stay. The glorious city of San Diego and the stunning beach towns of Laguna, Newport, La...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 28 May 23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,077
Posted By landandword17
Thanks for posting. We’re not with DCL but...

Thanks for posting. We’re not with DCL but getting down to the nitty gritty planning our August Princess cruise and this was very helpful.

The Auberge in Vancouver is where we stayed last year...
Forum: Accommodation 28 May 23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,706
Posted By landandword17
We always spent our full holiday in a Disney...

We always spent our full holiday in a Disney moderate hotel and during our August holidays the Magical Express was full of Brits, the hotels had lots of us so yes it's always been very common for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 May 23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,640
Posted By landandword17
Could the issue be that you haven't travelled in...

Could the issue be that you haven't travelled in some time and had unrealistic expectations? I think so. What you've described about the waiver and the door is ''normal'' to me.

4 star doesn't...
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Apr 23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,690
Posted By landandword17
This is a good look at it in summer. ...

This is a good look at it in summer.

https://youtu.be/xaCA82bZvak
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 7 Apr 23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 31,711
Posted By landandword17
Really enjoyed your report. When I read...

Really enjoyed your report.

When I read your description of yourself in post 312 I thought “well that explains it” 😂 I would say I’m the 180 opposite personality wise and I was very unimpressed...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Feb 23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,373
Posted By landandword17
Can second this. Unfortunately there is money to...

Can second this. Unfortunately there is money to be made on youtube from highly political videos that are designed to make certain places look as bad and as dangerous as possible. Like everything...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Feb 23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,805
Posted By landandword17
It really is nice is in the morning. I’ve gone...

It really is nice is in the morning. I’ve gone out to get coffee on day 1 when I’m jet lagged and had the entire area to myself. It was me, 2 cops eating their breakfast and a beautiful sunrise. Got...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Feb 23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 722
Posted By landandword17
Are you doing a trip report CFB? Hopefully you...

Are you doing a trip report CFB? Hopefully you are and if you’ve started one please share a link because I cannot find it.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Feb 23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,155
Posted By landandword17
With a 5 year old I would go to San Diego. You...

With a 5 year old I would go to San Diego. You have a great city, the zoo, public parks, aquarium, beaches, kids museums and then Disney is a short drive or train journey away. You could even split...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Feb 23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By landandword17
We also did Hawaii in the middle. SF-Hawaii-San...

We also did Hawaii in the middle. SF-Hawaii-San Diego. With the length of flights, time zones etc this was the only way we would do Hawaii again. Flying straight to Hawaii or straight home would...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Feb 23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By landandword17
DVC Points rental would get you a Disney property...

DVC Points rental would get you a Disney property with kitchenette/kitchen. I have done this before and the cost of Beach Club DVC studio was the same as a moderate resort room. I used Dave's DVC...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Jan 23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By landandword17
I'd do San Fransisco. It's walkable, public...

I'd do San Fransisco. It's walkable, public transport is good and there are a lot of reasonable day tours up to Napa and across to Muir Woods/Sausalito. so you can easily fill a week. Driving or...
Forum: General Chat 3 Jan 23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,979
Posted By landandword17
In particular if you are travelling to a country...

In particular if you are travelling to a country that has a government elected freely by its people you are saying that you don’t agree with majority of the peoples beliefs

^^ Quoting. This is the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Dec 22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 83,692
Posted By landandword17
This thread needs to be “judgement” free. If...

This thread needs to be “judgement” free. If people feel like their figure will elicit responses like this they’ll stop posting which would make the thread a lot less useful. They may also give as...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 30 Dec 22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,161
Posted By landandword17
We used this guys -...

We used this guys - https://paintedladiestourcompany.com/

Seems the same deal as the tour CFB is describing. I agree that is well worth the money. We had about 6 photo stops. The guide was SF...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Dec 22, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By landandword17
No, you can't use your data in the US like you...

No, you can't use your data in the US like you can in Europe, you'll need to turn on roaming and have a roaming plan added. I believe with Vidafine it's called red roaming and costs so much per day -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Dec 22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,564
Posted By landandword17
You could book a fully flexible fare. You also...

You could book a fully flexible fare. You also may never be asked at all. They do profile. A young single person who says they will 'travel around' for 'maybe a few months' is almost guaranteed to be...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Nov 22, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,080
Posted By landandword17
I'd second Boston and DC. If beach time or resort...

I'd second Boston and DC. If beach time or resort time is a must all cities have options nearby too.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Nov 22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,769
Posted By landandword17
We get to choose our seats, i do need extra...

We get to choose our seats, i do need extra legroom as i get blood clots often


AL does charge for extra legroom seats. And those are the ones at the exit rows. Rows 8 and 30. Would you be able...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Nov 22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,394
Posted By landandword17
Occupied homes, homes that are on the market or...

Occupied homes, homes that are on the market or homes that are tourist attractions such as Stahl, Greystone etc? Just being nosy because this tour was offered by our hotel too although I believe it...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Nov 22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,345
Posted By landandword17
To add - we got a great bargain booking our hotel...

To add - we got a great bargain booking our hotel in last years Black Friday sale. We’ve done similar before as we’ve always found NYC hotels to offer very good rates for BFCM, won’t work if your...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Nov 22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,345
Posted By landandword17
We were also there for the US Open, we flew in...

We were also there for the US Open, we flew in from LA on Labour day. We stayed in the Hotel Beacon on the Upper West Side. Can’t say we found it to be that expensive. Certainly never paid $40 pre...
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Oct 22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,584
Posted By landandword17
Train. Cheap, convenient and comfortable. Acela...

Train. Cheap, convenient and comfortable. Acela train is a little faster and more expensive. The Regional train is a little slower (15 mins slower I think) but does the job and we found the standard...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Oct 22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,725
Posted By landandword17
That’s def a factor. Anxiety isn’t logical but...

That’s def a factor. Anxiety isn’t logical but getting out pen and paper and writing down your list of fears then writing down your plan for each one does give a sense of control and calms the mind. ...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Oct 22, 11:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,745
Posted By landandword17
Not a CF fan myself. However, you must remember...

Not a CF fan myself. However, you must remember than US chain restaurants are still a “novelty” “only in America” thing for foreign tourists. Growing up 90% of the media I consumed was coming from...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Oct 22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,499
Posted By landandword17
No, it's not a problem and you don't need to redo...

No, it's not a problem and you don't need to redo the ESTA. They have no way of confirming your father's name. There is no database of parents' names that they can pull from or cross-check so relax...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Oct 22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,901
Posted By landandword17
I’ve let my card be taken away and swiped...

I’ve let my card be taken away and swiped probably 200 times or more over multiple US trips. Never had an issue. Feb 2022 was the first time I saw a handheld card reader in a US restaurant.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Oct 22, 11:34 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,756
Posted By landandword17
Spanish resorts are not my favourite type of...

Spanish resorts are not my favourite type of holiday either but the comments swatting them away with a snobbish hand (not you, the earlier poster) forget that the same people who scoff at Benidorm...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Oct 22, 07:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,690
Posted By landandword17
Was there last month. Look the train down from...

Was there last month. Look the train down from NYC for the day. Our 3rd visit and had another lovely day. Highly recommend Sonny’s for cheesesteaks. We walked the length of the city from 30th street...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Oct 22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,670
Posted By landandword17
A 5.5 hour flight to LA, another 3 hour time...

A 5.5 hour flight to LA, another 3 hour time difference and then 10 hours home + 8 hours might be a beast for a 5 year old.

I’d say LA first then move east to NY and home would be easier but it’s...
Forum: Tickets 2 Oct 22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,735
Posted By landandword17
We accepted early on that we can’t compete with...

We accepted early on that we can’t compete with this. We are far from the poorhouse but still just regular Joe and Jane. We both work 2 jobs to fund holidays and we both work full time for tech...
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