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Forum: Theme Parks Florida Today, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 74
Posted By Gill H
Your room key is your early entry. Bear in...

Your room key is your early entry.

Bear in mind people get there super-early. We arrived 7:30 and were at the back of a huge queue!

It is about 15 minutes' walk from HRH and the walk is very...
Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Gill H
And then came the main course! Beautiful little...

And then came the main course! Beautiful little jugs of oil and soy sauce and a dish of raw egg were brought to the table for me.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/18798/50958f3ba04c64.jpg
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Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Gill H
There were various set menus, of which I had...

There were various set menus, of which I had chosen sukiyaki and Peter had chosen shabu shabu. We’ll get on to explaining those in a moment! Both featured several appetisers, wagyu beef and a...
Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Gill H
It was 4:30 when we got back to our room and we...

It was 4:30 when we got back to our room and we had set an alarm for 6pm. We got changed for our dinner and headed out to Ikspiari – our first time exploring this area.

Ikspiari is basically a...
Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Gill H
As we had a restaurant booked this evening, we...

As we had a restaurant booked this evening, we only wanted a light lunch. We chose Grandma Sara’s Kitchen, which is located inside Splash Mountain. The queue outside was quite long but moving...
Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Gill H
At one point we thought the parade had finished...

At one point we thought the parade had finished as the floats came to an end and the CMs dropped the ropes either side of the immediate area. Instantly a huge crowd rushed through to the other side...
Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Gill H
Passing through Westernland we arrived at Critter...

Passing through Westernland we arrived at Critter Country, the home of Splash Mountain. Yes, it’s still here. No, Japanese people don’t have a clue about the film, so basically it’s just a ride...
Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Gill H
Once we got out of Disneyland station we...

Once we got out of Disneyland station we discovered exactly why the monorail hadn’t been too busy. Everybody was already queuing to get in! The queue stretched all the way back to the car park and...
Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Gill H
Compass of Your Heart: Tokyo 2023 - Day 3

<<Day 2 - Tokyo Disneyland (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1271040)

Today was our second day at Tokyo Disneyland. It may seem odd to have gone to the same park two days...
Forum: General Chat Today, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 830
Posted By Gill H
It was pinched from an older Stevie Wonder song...

It was pinched from an older Stevie Wonder song too.

Someone else has used it recently, it keeps popping up on Radio 2.
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 08:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By Gill H
Which hasn’t happened in either of these cases.

Which hasn’t happened in either of these cases.
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By Gill H
Yes, another non-story. Iceland was still...

Yes, another non-story. Iceland was still selling hot cross buns but also offered some with a tick (for Nike fans maybe?!)

My faith is not so fragile that it can be rocked by an enriched dough...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By Gill H
Pedant alert - Snickers was the original name of...

Pedant alert - Snickers was the original name of the bar when it was invented in 1930 in the US. It was marketed as Marathon in the UK until 1990 when the name was changed to what every other...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Mar 24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,358
Posted By Gill H
I would have said “Well, I was going to tip well...

I would have said “Well, I was going to tip well but you just lost it” and tipped nothing. That is appalling behaviour.
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,879
Posted By Gill H
That will teach me to slow down and read…! ...

That will teach me to slow down and read…!

(Of course they could sell commemorative Loungeflys and Dooneys inside for all your storage needs - and probably already do!)
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 26 Mar 24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 449
Posted By Gill H
We always book shared shuttle. I have rarely...

We always book shared shuttle. I have rarely heard of anyone actually having to share - we never have.

So €88 round trip for 2 people.

TGV and shuttle both usually about €25 per person each...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,879
Posted By Gill H
DLP and Tokyo have conveyor belt scanners you put...

DLP and Tokyo have conveyor belt scanners you put everything through, in addition to the arch. Surely that would be workable if needed?
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Mar 24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,358
Posted By Gill H
Nope. Not even if a Michelin starred chef turned...

Nope. Not even if a Michelin starred chef turned up personally to cut the top off my boiled egg!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Mar 24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 410
Posted By Gill H
We used Instacart and ordered from Publix. They...

We used Instacart and ordered from Publix. They texted us when it was coming, and we went down to reception and it had arrived. (You have to be present when it arrives if there is alcohol, which we...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 24 Mar 24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 126
Posted By Gill H
If I had a three course meal there is no way I...

If I had a three course meal there is no way I would book a birthday cake too. Save your money, I say!
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 24 Mar 24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 126
Posted By Gill H
For me they are a waste of money. The one I...

For me they are a waste of money.

The one I had was an ice cream cake so started melting straight away. It fed 10 and there were only 2 of us so we mostly gave it away to fellow diners.

The...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Mar 24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,718
Posted By Gill H
If I could afford more than two weeks I would...

If I could afford more than two weeks I would take it!

For us, 2 weeks just in Disney is not long enough. We have at least two days in each park but in an ideal world we would have at least 4...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Mar 24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 156
Posted By Gill H
Yep, free snacks are just as described on the...

Yep, free snacks are just as described on the leaflet you get (which you can find pictures of online). They have them ready to hand out at the official places and as far as I'm aware, that's all...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 23 Mar 24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 449
Posted By Gill H
Yes, that is the website and they either meet you...

Yes, that is the website and they either meet you at arrivals or whatsapp you if they are in the car park
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 23 Mar 24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 449
Posted By Gill H
To be honest even for 2 of us, BS Transports is...

To be honest even for 2 of us, BS Transports is about the same cost as the TGV or the Magic Shuttle, and is easier than either.

Book a shared shuttle (hardly any are ever shared) and pay the...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 23 Mar 24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By Gill H
Firstly, congratulations and happy planning! ...

Firstly, congratulations and happy planning!

For next time - you do have a CC number. It’s on the website - log in and go to ‘Castaway Club’.

I am also silver and wasted a whole day seeing...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Mar 24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 864
Posted By Gill H
Great news!

Great news!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Mar 24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,151
Posted By Gill H
Belgium (will probably stay on the ship though!)

Belgium (will probably stay on the ship though!)
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Mar 24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,151
Posted By Gill H
If you are Silver but couldn’t book yesterday due...

If you are Silver but couldn’t book yesterday due to website issues / phone queues - call the UK number now and choose option 1 (website problems). The lovely Christina got me booked in!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Mar 24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,151
Posted By Gill H
Been out all afternoon, tried on my phone several...

Been out all afternoon, tried on my phone several times but still ‘coming soon’. Phone just engaged all the time.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Mar 24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,151
Posted By Gill H
I have been trying to get in since 11, can't get...

I have been trying to get in since 11, can't get past 'coming soon' no matter what I do. And can't get past the engaged signal on the phone
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Mar 24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,151
Posted By Gill H
Been trying to book online since 12:00 - just...

Been trying to book online since 12:00 - just keeps saying 'Coming soon'. I've tried everything - logged out, different browsers, cleared cache...

Loads of people on the FB group seem to be...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 21 Mar 24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,192
Posted By Gill H
I am writing up my trippie, including prices, and...

I am writing up my trippie, including prices, and every time I do the currency calculation I want to go back!
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,693
Posted By Gill H
Japan is super cheap at the moment due to the yen...

Japan is super cheap at the moment due to the yen being so weak. OK so flights and hotel had doubled in price since our pre-covid booking, but we came home with Ł1k of spends left over, despite...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 20 Mar 24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 568
Posted By Gill H
Afternoon naps are the way to go (and we don’t...

Afternoon naps are the way to go (and we don’t even have kids!)

You see kids and toddlers running around happily at 10:30 (OK most of them are probably Spanish so that’s normal!)
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 20 Mar 24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 568
Posted By Gill H
To note - the ‘Dreams’ show (projections on the...

To note - the ‘Dreams’ show (projections on the castle and fireworks) is superb. There is currently an earlier showing but without fireworks. This is new and frankly I am not sure I would want to...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Mar 24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 920
Posted By Gill H
Only done Tusker House which is great. All the...

Only done Tusker House which is great. All the classic foods plus some African style options, and the characters are in safari gear. Probably less busy and hectic than Chef Mickey and from what I...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Mar 24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,619
Posted By Gill H
We did Polite Pig in Nov 22 and the queue looked...

We did Polite Pig in Nov 22 and the queue looked huge but actually we were inside and being served in about 15 minutes.
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By Gill H
There has been a recent thread. Mixed...

There has been a recent thread. Mixed experiences!

My experience in 2014 at Gatwick was awful. Only 2 seats available (pouffes at a table next to a couple who talked to us for hours about their...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Mar 24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 292
Posted By Gill H
Never had one or needed one. Disney transport is...

Never had one or needed one. Disney transport is everwhere and Uber or Lyft are easy.
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