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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,154
Posted By berniegroves
I think that seems like plenty. We are a...

I think that seems like plenty.

We are a family of 5 and have been a few times before. We will budget $250 a day for parking, food, snacks etc. Some days might be more if we do a disney meal, but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 568
Posted By berniegroves
We last went in 2017 and our kids were the same...

We last went in 2017 and our kids were the same ages as yours. Our daughter turned 6 on the holiday and then our son was almost 4.

I can't advise about transfers as we always hire a car.
But we...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 9 Apr 24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 26,250
Posted By berniegroves
This has been such a useful report to read. We...

This has been such a useful report to read. We are going to Orlando in December this year so its been really interesting reading your report. I hope you are able to finish it.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 239
Posted By berniegroves
Hi, I can't recommend a trip report, but just...

Hi,
I can't recommend a trip report, but just wanted to say hi as we will also be in florida during a similar time.
We actually fly out on Thanksgiving day so black friday will be our first full...
Forum: Social Groups 31 Mar 24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 651
Posted By berniegroves
It will be nice for you to have an adult trip but...

It will be nice for you to have an adult trip but i think i'd be emotional like you as it will be a change after having family holidays for so long.

Yes ours is long overdue now and it feels very...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By berniegroves
Fun Christmas Activities/Events for families

Hi
We will be in Florida for 3 weeks from 28th November and our kids will be 13, 11 and 6.

I am looking for christmas events we can take them to around Orlando. Does anyone have any...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 344
Posted By berniegroves
Ah we are talking about different places. lol. ...

Ah we are talking about different places. lol.

I mean the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. Its a much smaller collection of stores. I think you mean the Vineland Premium Outlets which is much...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 344
Posted By berniegroves
Thank you thats really helpful. I think we will...

Thank you thats really helpful. I think we will definitely give the parks a go that weekend then.
The only reason i'm looking at the Factory stores on the friday is because i want to be able to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 344
Posted By berniegroves
thanks. we've never been to those outlets before...

thanks. we've never been to those outlets before. where do you park? is it around the edges?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 344
Posted By berniegroves
Thanks so much. We are planning on going to...

Thanks so much.
We are planning on going to publix on the Friday for some food and then will go to Walmart or target the following week.

Thanks re the outlets. The parcel collection place is...
Forum: Social Groups 19 Mar 24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 893
Posted By berniegroves
How amazing to be able to stay for so long. ...

How amazing to be able to stay for so long.
This will be our first thanksgiving weekend in Florida. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 344
Posted By berniegroves
Thanksgiving weekend suggestions?

Hi all,

We fly out on 28th Nov (dublin to mco) so arrive late on thanksgiving.

We have never been this time of year before but i know that weekend will be very very busy because of...
Forum: Social Groups 19 Mar 24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 893
Posted By berniegroves
Hi, We are booked to fly out on 28th...

Hi,

We are booked to fly out on 28th November for 3 weeks, flying Dublin to MCO. So technically we are november/december.
We are staying in a villa at Calabria just off the 192.

What are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By berniegroves
Thanks. I was just wondering if it was...

Thanks.
I was just wondering if it was particularly noticeable or annoying during the flight.
And now I’m wondering about the trays; as you wouldn’t be able to eat off of one that was out of line...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By berniegroves
Help re seats on plane, row 42?

Hi All,

This is a very random question that i hope someone can help me with.

We are flying on an airbus with Aer Lingus in November this year and we have booked rows 42 and 43 for the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By berniegroves
Last time we went in 2017 the villa owner let us...

Last time we went in 2017 the villa owner let us check out late.
This time our flight is even later, but the villa owner hasn't yet agreed to a later check out so i'm going to look at booking one...
Forum: Social Groups 28 Feb 24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 18,535
Posted By berniegroves
I’ve just found this group. And I just finished...

I’ve just found this group. And I just finished reading fourth wing and iron flame. I absolutely loved them!
Forum: Shopping in Florida 27 Feb 24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,284
Posted By berniegroves
Did you end up shopping on Black Friday? We...

Did you end up shopping on Black Friday?

We are flying to Orlando on thanksgiving this year, so will no doubt be up early on the Friday.
I’ve been thinking about what we could do the Friday and...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 27 Feb 24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,252
Posted By berniegroves
Hi, Can I ask what your experience was with...

Hi,
Can I ask what your experience was with this place?
Did you have to arrange a specific day/time to collect? Thanks
Forum: Social Groups 27 Feb 24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 651
Posted By berniegroves
Thanks so much. We were meant to go in 2019...

Thanks so much.
We were meant to go in 2019 but then unexpectedly found out I was expecting our youngest, so that holiday was moved to 2021. Then obviously the pandemic happened. Then last year we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,211
Posted By berniegroves
Thanks so much. I think we may go with that one...

Thanks so much. I think we may go with that one. Nationwide is my husbands bank so at least that way if there is an issue he is the one that needs to make the phone call. lol. I hate using the phone!
Forum: Social Groups 14 Feb 24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 651
Posted By berniegroves
Hi All, We are going in November/December,...

Hi All,

We are going in November/December, me and DH and our 3 kids, they will be 13, 11 and 6. We haven't been since 2017 and this will be our first christmas experience.
We are planning on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,211
Posted By berniegroves
Bank Travel Insurance?

Hi,

I'm looking at using a travel insurance with one of our banks.
We'd have to upgrade to an account with a monthly fee, so it wouldn't be free, but obviously cheaper than taking out a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Feb 24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By berniegroves
Travel insurance?

Hi,
I need to book insurance for our next trip and I haven’t done this for quite some time now.

What medical coverage should I be aiming for?
And are there any particular things I need to...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 22 Jan 24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By berniegroves
Hi, I was wondering how your trip went? Did...

Hi,
I was wondering how your trip went? Did you have a wonderful time?

We are looking to go in December this year so i was searching through all the previous December trip reports
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,084
Posted By berniegroves
Those are amazing prices. I'll definitely keep an...

Those are amazing prices. I'll definitely keep an eye on the prices once we have booked. I was worried i may have to keep phoning them to check upgrade prices, but if we can do it online thats really...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,084
Posted By berniegroves
Thanks thats really useful. I think we'll book...

Thanks thats really useful. I think we'll book economy and then just keep checking the upgrades. Can i ask how much the price fluctuates?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,084
Posted By berniegroves
thanks. i went through it earlier and it was...

thanks.
i went through it earlier and it was about 3.5k extra for our return date. I know its a LOT. And there are about a million other things we could spend the money on.
But our youngest is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,084
Posted By berniegroves
Aer Lingus - first/business class?

Hi,

We are booking flights for November/December this year and will be flying from Dublin with Aer Lingus.

We love Florida but we always hate the return flight as we end up exhausted. We will...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jan 24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,625
Posted By berniegroves
You arrive just a few days after us. I am also...

You arrive just a few days after us. I am also excited about the cooler temps as my youngest doesn't do so well with extreme temps and all my kids hate sunscreen, so if i can get away without...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Nov 23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By berniegroves
Thank you everyone. We are a family of five,...

Thank you everyone.
We are a family of five, so I do worry about the extra clothing we’d need to take as five peoples clothes add up. We need to practice our kids pushing their own suitcases! Haha!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Nov 23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By berniegroves
Florida in December?

Hi all,
We are looking at booking for nov/dec next year. We would be flying out on 28th November (thanksgiving) and staying in a villa for three weeks.

We’ve never been at that time of year...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Oct 23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,193
Posted By berniegroves
Hi, thanks. Was it crazy busy the whole time you...

Hi, thanks. Was it crazy busy the whole time you were there or just for the week of thanksgiving?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Oct 23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,193
Posted By berniegroves
Thanks so much thats useful to know. Can i ask...

Thanks so much thats useful to know.
Can i ask what the temperature has been like that time of year? We have been in April, May, June, September and October so its always been hot.
But our...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Oct 23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,193
Posted By berniegroves
thanksgiving in florida?

Hi All,

We are currently booked for April/May next year but something has come up which means we are going to need to move the trip.

We could push it back a year until May 2025 but this trip...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Oct 23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,625
Posted By berniegroves
We are in a very similar situation to you. We are...

We are in a very similar situation to you. We are currently booked for April/May 2024 but we are going to have to postpone the trip. We are currently trying to decide between November/December next...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Jul 23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,764
Posted By berniegroves
Wow thats amazing! I have sent them an email so...

Wow thats amazing! I have sent them an email so will see what they say.
Where are you flying from? Looks like we are travelling on the same day :)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Jul 23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,764
Posted By berniegroves
We are in exactly the same position. We are going...

We are in exactly the same position. We are going next april/may and have in the past always used Alamo. We are reluctant to try another company, but will if the price dictates it.

I'll email...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Jul 23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By berniegroves
Thanks both. So there aren't any hire companies...

Thanks both. So there aren't any hire companies that you would refuse to use?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Jul 23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By berniegroves
Which car hire company?

Hi,

In the past we have always used Alamo or Car on the Drive, so i have no experience with other providers.
I was assuming they were all much the same, however a lot of negative posts about...
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