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Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,048
Posted By alkel2730
We have Eufy cameras. I think they’re great...

We have Eufy cameras. I think they’re great. Wireless, robust, sends to your phone. Tell you if movement or an actual person and you can speak through them. We used to have Arlo but the quality was...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Feb 24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By alkel2730
Thankfully my days of this are almost behind me...

Thankfully my days of this are almost behind me but if you had a search back I’ve commented on several car seat threads. I go to the US a lot with my kids and I’m hot on car seat safety.
So to...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Feb 24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By alkel2730
I’ve used touring plans several times but gave up...

I’ve used touring plans several times but gave up last year. It’s not worked for us at all on the past few trips so it was a waste of money. It was like it had never been sent. I know they are not...
Forum: General Chat 4 Feb 24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,359
Posted By alkel2730
My hair costs between £150-200 and I’ve stopped...

My hair costs between £150-200 and I’ve stopped tipping a due to the price. It’s her salon she’s the owner and she’s clearly quite well off. It’s the one I just don’t agree with tipping. But I do...
Forum: General Chat 2 Feb 24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,650
Posted By alkel2730
We had a Simba and it started great I thought “I...

We had a Simba and it started great I thought “I get the hype here” and then after a year or so it was dreadful. I imagine the Emma would’ve been similar as I’m now of the opinion if it comes rolled...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Feb 24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,665
Posted By alkel2730
I’ve only been with my non swimmer kids so don’t...

I’ve only been with my non swimmer kids so don’t have anything constructive to add but I happened to be watching a vlog the other day and you can get out and walk round the waterfalls with the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,719
Posted By alkel2730
Thanks for the tips and advice - I’ll do that. :)

Thanks for the tips and advice - I’ll do that. :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,719
Posted By alkel2730
Yes I’m just looking at the US to U.K. leg...

Yes I’m just looking at the US to U.K. leg. Gotcha, okay, that makes sense. I was confused as last year we upgraded the way home only and it wasn’t that much I don’t think. That is without the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,719
Posted By alkel2730
Thanks. Its definitely direct. I’ve just double...

Thanks. Its definitely direct. I’ve just double checked and it’s just one way. They’re in $s actually not £s - my mistake but its still $611 vs $1911. 🤷
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,719
Posted By alkel2730
I really want to upgrade our flights on the way...

I really want to upgrade our flights on the way home - we have two companion vouchers and lots of miles but I can’t for the life in me get my head round the price / miles difference. If I do it...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Jan 24, 12:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By alkel2730
We ate at the Little M bar at the Radisson which...

We ate at the Little M bar at the Radisson which was nice but I saw a vlog online recently (can’t remember which one it was!) and they ate at the HI and it was totally fine. We like to stay on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By alkel2730
That’s a great price! We stayed there a couple of...

That’s a great price! We stayed there a couple of weeks ago and it was £60. The hotel is under renovation at the moment and the outside was covered in scaffolding. A lot of the rooms are newly...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By alkel2730
Yes - it’s quite pricey too £21 for all of it...

Yes - it’s quite pricey too £21 for all of it. Different cheaper packages for less duration/ just messaging.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 20 Jan 24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,804
Posted By alkel2730
Mine are: Poly WLV AKL (Jambo) ...

Mine are:

Poly
WLV
AKL (Jambo)
Boardwalk
SSR
AKL (Kidani)
OKW
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By alkel2730
In case anyone stumbles across this and doesn’t...

In case anyone stumbles across this and doesn’t know this as we didn’t… if you have a VA card you apparently can get it for free. I’ve not verified this yet but will report back!
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jan 24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,593
Posted By alkel2730
Personally no, I’d always choose Radisson. We...

Personally no, I’d always choose Radisson. We just stayed in a fairly new HI a couple of weeks ago and it’s lovely but it’s not the Radisson and the covered walkway would alway be the extra bonus for...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jan 24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,432
Posted By alkel2730
Oh I’ll add as I just saw your post about how...

Oh I’ll add as I just saw your post about how long after being settled - we were given 5 days to source a car between settlement and the enterprise car going back. But tbh enterprise were pretty...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jan 24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,432
Posted By alkel2730
Firstly I hope you are okay, it’s awful and take...

Firstly I hope you are okay, it’s awful and take an awhile to recover these things. So be kind to yourself - sending you big virtual hugs.

We are just out of the other side of this and from what...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jan 24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By alkel2730
We used Gear fusion this last time, they were...

We used Gear fusion this last time, they were excellent. Their communication was top notch and the cars lovely and they had decent kids car seats and loads of room. They come very highly recommended...
Forum: General Chat 9 Jan 24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,233
Posted By alkel2730
I stayed in one a few nights ago and it was a...

I stayed in one a few nights ago and it was a brand new refurb (bath road PI) and the mattress was silent night. It was nice but not as nice as the Hypnos. I have the jubilee Hypnos at home and love...
Forum: Christmas 6 Dec 23, 03:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,101
Posted By alkel2730
Ooh both fab ideas thanks so much! I did once...

Ooh both fab ideas thanks so much! I did once get her a giant Jim shore Mickey and she does love it so definitely a great idea. Never thought of Lego too! Thanks off to look!
Forum: Christmas 2 Dec 23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,101
Posted By alkel2730
Gift ideas needed - Disney related

Hi all

I’m hoping you guys could inspire me with some gift ideas for some really lovely disney related gifts for one of my close friends. She’s been though a lot this year and she’s through and...
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 19 Nov 23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,057
Posted By alkel2730
We have the largest ninja dual. We use it all the...

We have the largest ninja dual. We use it all the time and rarely use the oven.
Forum: General Chat 11 Nov 23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,671
Posted By alkel2730
Ooh no they’ve a few years on you yet. I’m 45 😊

Ooh no they’ve a few years on you yet. I’m 45 😊
Forum: General Chat 11 Nov 23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,671
Posted By alkel2730
Eek. I think im in the minority, possibly a...

Eek. I think im in the minority, possibly a generation thing as I know my parents would never use self serve tills, but I’d opt for self serve over manned any day. I like scanning and going at my...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Nov 23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,143
Posted By alkel2730
Interesting thanks! I’m sure I booked FQ late...

Interesting thanks! I’m sure I booked FQ late last year so was curious if this was a normal strategy.
Forum: Accommodation 9 Nov 23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,143
Posted By alkel2730
Does Disney typically release FQ later than RS...

Does Disney typically release FQ later than RS does anyone know? I noticed it wasn’t available in aug next year.
Forum: Accommodation 9 Nov 23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,143
Posted By alkel2730
I’ve stayed at RS 3 times and FQ 1 they are both...

I’ve stayed at RS 3 times and FQ 1 they are both lovely. FQ is much much smaller and less to do really but it’s nice for that. I find RS better done in terms of the rooms, food, shop and decor but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Nov 23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By alkel2730
I usually always get it and it can be sluggish. I...

I usually always get it and it can be sluggish. I use it for texting and social media but it’s not the best for streaming.
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 7 Nov 23, 11:48 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 12,865
Posted By alkel2730
It takes a certain type of person to abuse the...

It takes a certain type of person to abuse the DAS system in my opinion and there is no hope for them. I’m sick and tired of selfish people making it harder for those of us who couldn’t holiday if it...
Forum: Social Groups 6 Nov 23, 12:46 AM
Replies: 694
Views: 38,305
Posted By alkel2730
Thanks for letting me know. Urgh that’s a bit of...

Thanks for letting me know. Urgh that’s a bit of a hard pill to swallow! :(
Forum: Social Groups 5 Nov 23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 694
Views: 38,305
Posted By alkel2730
Hello all, does anyone know if I changed our...

Hello all, does anyone know if I changed our return flight with virgin to a couple of days earlier:

1. Is there now a fee to do this?
2. What will happen to the seats I’ve paid out to pre-book?
Forum: General Chat 5 Nov 23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,733
Posted By alkel2730
We’ve also always given consent and both mine...

We’ve also always given consent and both mine have had it. My son is ND and is really good with anything medical oddly enough. In fact he is so good he actually offered to stay with other kids to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Nov 23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,535
Posted By alkel2730
I’ve complained a couple of times to virgin for...

I’ve complained a couple of times to virgin for genuine reasons, mainly broken seat issues. This year my daughters IFE didn’t work and her seat was falling apart, you could see the metal work and the...
Forum: General Chat 26 Oct 23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,049
Posted By alkel2730
I know you asked about Emma but we had a Simba...

I know you asked about Emma but we had a Simba which is very similar - it was awful and it destroyed my back. I wouldn’t touch these with a barge pole now. We had a king sized. We now have a Hypnos...
Forum: General Chat 25 Oct 23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,511
Posted By alkel2730
I’d give it a few days and see if they come back...

I’d give it a few days and see if they come back. If they don’t I’d post them. You get a good week to post.
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,734
Posted By alkel2730
I really love the Max Factor Lasting Performance...

I really love the Max Factor Lasting Performance which I switched to when I was over 40. It’s light and you can use very little. I had to switch from double wear as I’d started getting bad eczema and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Oct 23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By alkel2730
Same as above we looked into it and it was...

Same as above we looked into it and it was riddled with issues (from memory it was just the Britax) and none of them were rear facing for the other side either (and I wouldn’t FF a 2 year old) so it...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Oct 23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By alkel2730
Report back op and let us know what your little...

Report back op and let us know what your little girl thinks of the rides! 😍
I hope you have a wonderful trip OP! :)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Oct 23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By alkel2730
Guardians is WAY more intense than Tron. My son...

Guardians is WAY more intense than Tron. My son wouldn’t do guardians for a second time but did Tron 6 times. :) He also would not do hagrids.
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