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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 187,945
Posted By Troyston
Priced up both Pop and CSR (have stayed at CSR...

Priced up both Pop and CSR (have stayed at CSR twice) for 16 nights in Aug 25. Looked at both Disney and AT. There was a £1198 difference between the cheapest prices I could get for either. So...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 187,945
Posted By Troyston
I started at 7am at 7500 in the Q. After 3 hours...

I started at 7am at 7500 in the Q. After 3 hours I got in. It then crashed and I'm back in the Q at position 42300... Gonna be a long long day!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,216
Posted By Troyston
We went end of August 2019 and had an extra 2...

We went end of August 2019 and had an extra 2 nights due to Hurricane Dorian shutting down the airports. It hardly rained at all during the 2 weeks we were there.
Our next visit was August 2022 and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Sep 22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,044
Posted By Troyston
Not surprised. Got back from WDW last week and...

Not surprised. Got back from WDW last week and whilst we did see it testing whilst on the People mover and also at dusk while on the Speedway it is clearly still a long way from being finished!
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Sep 22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,582
Posted By Troyston
Have to agree with the OP. Just got back from...

Have to agree with the OP. Just got back from WDW. Space Mountain was just rough!... nearly snapped my back in half!
Guardians however... WOW!... what a ride... managed 3 goes during our trip...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Aug 22, 09:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,893
Posted By Troyston
Just do a chat bot with 3 and they will let you...

Just do a chat bot with 3 and they will let you know. I changed my contract in March so I'd be charged the £5 per day for roaming. So I've bought a £10 PAYG SIM card which gives the 12gb of data...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Aug 22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 59,888
Posted By Troyston
We were there in Feb just after it closed and...

We were there in Feb just after it closed and missed. Back there next week and desperate to ride as it's our favourite ride... It must be any day now what with the passholder appreciation magnet...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jun 22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,557
Posted By Troyston
When we went in 2019 I did in the region of 300k...

When we went in 2019 I did in the region of 300k steps over the course of 18 nights. Worked out as about 200km! Almost needed another holiday to recover...🤣
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jun 22, 04:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,943
Posted By Troyston
Call us bad parents but our 9 year old didn't...

Call us bad parents but our 9 year old didn't want to do Splash Mountain or Jurassic Park (he wasn't a fan of water rides back then!) when we went in 2019... he was happy to wait and around we...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jun 22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 23,124
Posted By Troyston
Did it Feb and agree with the above. Such a...

Did it Feb and agree with the above. Such a smooth coaster. Me and my 12 yr old did it front, middle and back rows. It's not so much the intensity of it, it is the amount of ejector airtime you get...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,501
Posted By Troyston
We did a week in February just on hand luggage...

We did a week in February just on hand luggage. Going for 18 nights in August and seriously considering doing just hand luggage again. We can wash clothes and if need be but a suitcase over there for...
Forum: Tickets 12 May 22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,768
Posted By Troyston
Thanks for the guide. Very useful. Also used a...

Thanks for the guide. Very useful. Also used a free VPN and bought our tickets for the 30th August in under 10 mins. Instantly got the email notification and when I returned to the UK MDE the tickets...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 May 22, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
Posted By Troyston
We went during the Feb half term just gone..was...

We went during the Feb half term just gone..was 22 degrees on arrival and rose to 31 by the end of the week... blue skies everyday and no humidity. It was exactly like a warm summer's day in the UK...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Apr 22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,616
Posted By Troyston
My advice would be to do the single rider line...

My advice would be to do the single rider line. We did it last month and with the stand by line at 80 mins we were on and off within 25 mins. If you don't mind being split up and riding the side car...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Mar 22, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By Troyston
If you are going to Universal for more than a...

If you are going to Universal for more than a couple of days you won't need Express Pass IMO.
We have just got back from a week there and even though it was very busy we did everything.
Longest Q...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Mar 22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,087
Posted By Troyston
Got back from ES a week ago. Buses were...

Got back from ES a week ago. Buses were incredibly frequent. We didn't wait much more than 10 mins whatever time of day or if it was hotel to park or vice versa.
At park close there were always 2...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Mar 22, 03:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,991
Posted By Troyston
We arrived on a Saturday evening a couple of...

We arrived on a Saturday evening a couple of weeks ago. There was the remainder of a Mexico flight ahead of ours and we were near last off our plane and we get through in about 30 mins.
Forum: Accommodation 27 Feb 22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,059
Posted By Troyston
Just arrived back from a week there. Great...

Just arrived back from a week there. Great hotel.. soundproofing abit iffy. However the pedestrian access gate can be used between 7am and 7pm to directly access I-Drive opposite Walgreens. Need your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jan 22, 04:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,774
Posted By Troyston
Interested in this thread. We also go Feb half...

Interested in this thread. We also go Feb half term for a week to Universal.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Nov 21, 07:31 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 22,332
Posted By Troyston
I literally booked 2 weeks ago for the Feb half...

I literally booked 2 weeks ago for the Feb half term week... was feeling so positive after seeing the first wave of UK visitors heading over on the 8th November when the borders opened. I'm...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 4 Nov 21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,905
Posted By Troyston
Our Day 2 LFTs from Randox were back within 15...

Our Day 2 LFTs from Randox were back within 15 mins
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 31 Oct 21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,016
Posted By Troyston
We have just got back from 4 days there and the...

We have just got back from 4 days there and the parks seemed mega busy. I was actually impressed with the staff ensuring masks were worn. Loads of sanitizer on all rides and generally felt as safe as...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Aug 21, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 218,610
Posted By Troyston
So we'd already decided to cancel anyway and had...

So we'd already decided to cancel anyway and had already cancelled tickets and hotel prior to payment being required later this month.
I'd already paid for flights which had already been moved from...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Aug 21, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By Troyston
We were flying indirect and just had our Chicago...

We were flying indirect and just had our Chicago to LHR cancelled for 30th October. We had already decided to cancel the holiday anyway so the final decision has been made for us! Requested a full...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Aug 21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 179,186
Posted By Troyston
Well guys. We have had a sit down and grown up...

Well guys. We have had a sit down and grown up chat tonight about our intentions.
Due to fly 20th Oct for 10 nights at Universal.
Park tickets payment due in a couple of weeks and accommodation...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jul 21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 179,186
Posted By Troyston
We have 10 nights booked at Cabana Bay from 20th...

We have 10 nights booked at Cabana Bay from 20th Oct. Flights all paid for from BA after we moved our June trip last Xmas when the 2nd wave kicked off and we predicted borders wouldn't be open by...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 May 21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 860
Posted By Troyston
Hi. I've done this route a couple of times. Once...

Hi. I've done this route a couple of times. Once to New York and once to Orlando. Both times it was very simple. Flew with Lufthansa. Once you disembark you are bussed to the terminal and there is a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Dec 20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,373
Posted By Troyston
Big tip from me. We are currently booked for...

Big tip from me. We are currently booked for Universal end of June 21 (if it happens!). BA flights. I needed to amend the holiday and push it back a couple of weeks. Did a dummy booking and the cost...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Aug 20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,395
Posted By Troyston
Hi. Uber all the way. Last year we stayed at...

Hi. Uber all the way. Last year we stayed at Cabana Bay and Coronado Springs. Used Uber from the airport and getting from Universal to Disney. From memory I think it was in the region for $17-$20 to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,873
Posted By Troyston
Hi. Haven't been on here for ages. This time last...

Hi. Haven't been on here for ages. This time last year we were at MK and have such amazing memories. This whole COVID thing has been a real downer as we had planned to go in Aug 2021 but shelved...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 13 Mar 20, 07:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,132
Posted By Troyston
Mobile We were due to go on March 30th. I have just...

We were due to go on March 30th. I have just received an email from WDTC stating we can rebook if we want but if we want to cancel (which is the plan) we can email them to get a full refund and no...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 12 Mar 20, 11:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,132
Posted By Troyston
Mobile I'd imagine with the news that Disneyland...

I'd imagine with the news that Disneyland California is closing it is somewhat inevitable that DLP will follow suit shortly and the bosses already know that it will happen. So internally they will...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 12 Mar 20, 10:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,132
Posted By Troyston
Mobile My partner is monitoring a Facebook forum where...

My partner is monitoring a Facebook forum where people who have booked through WDTC and have received full refunds with no cancellation charges. They have however had 4 hour waits on the phone to get...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 12 Mar 20, 08:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,132
Posted By Troyston
Mobile We are due to go on 30th March. Booked through...

We are due to go on 30th March. Booked through WDTC who it seems are sticking to their T&Cs. Hope this changes as we want to cancel but don't want to pay the 25% fee. I'm sure alot will change with...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Nov 19, 09:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,987
Posted By Troyston
Mobile When we went in August we had the attitude 'if we...

When we went in August we had the attitude 'if we get to ride then it's a bonus'. First day we were there the ride was down nearly all day. The next we headed left to avoid the crowds and casually...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Sep 19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 795
Posted By Troyston
Mobile Hi. We stayed 4 nights at Cabana Bay from the...

Hi. We stayed 4 nights at Cabana Bay from the 15th August so benefitted from early park entry. We got most of US done by lunch. IOA was similar however we avoided the rush towards Hagrid and turned...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Sep 19, 11:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,734
Posted By Troyston
Mobile Mine came off in Typhoon Lagoon in the wave pool...

Mine came off in Typhoon Lagoon in the wave pool. I noticed a few minutes after it had happened whilst swimming out to the deep end to catch the big wave. I went and spoke to the lifeguards who had a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Sep 19, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,365
Posted By Troyston
Mobile In addition I would add this point. I was there...

In addition I would add this point. I was there last week and whilst it certainly was quiet and I only queued for an hour to get on Smugglers Run the whole of Galaxies Edge was there to explore...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 3 Sep 19, 04:18 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,453
Posted By Troyston
Mobile Well in our case we were supposed to be leaving...

Well in our case we were supposed to be leaving 02/09 on a Lufthansa indirect flight from MCO to Heathrow via Frankfurt. We have been booked onto a United flight on Wednesday from MCO to Washington...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 2 Sep 19, 11:35 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,453
Posted By Troyston
Mobile Hi everyone. We are sat at Coronado Springs...

Hi everyone. We are sat at Coronado Springs having supposed to be flying home this evening. Due to MCO initially closing today our flight home was cancelled and we were rebooked for Wednesday. The...
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