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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Oct 23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By Funkymoover
nope not missing anything, me and the kids are...

nope not missing anything, me and the kids are all on one EE account so I just made the add on the roaming while we were away (daughter usually has the music data one as she listens to a lot of music...
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,253
Posted By Funkymoover
we have deplan, think its £52 a month for hubby...

we have deplan, think its £52 a month for hubby and I and kids have been covered too (same as NHS I think they are free if under 19 in education)

all dental work has been covered but pay lab fees...
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,628
Posted By Funkymoover
Washington DC New York Paris Lake District ...

Washington DC
New York
Paris
Lake District

only place I'm not in a rush to go back to is probably Vegas (would never say never but not in a hurry and plenty of places I'd choose to go first)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Sep 23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By Funkymoover
universal the rtrwo days with express passes...

universal the rtrwo days with express passes should be enough o do all the major rides (we did that and only did half days there as we went back to the hotel to chill, we then went backfire a third...
Forum: General Chat 21 Sep 23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,415
Posted By Funkymoover
you get excited about a new fridge freezer...

you get excited about a new fridge freezer arriving.

at your sister's house
Forum: General Chat 21 Sep 23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Posted By Funkymoover
ah sorry I didn't read carefully enough! ...

ah sorry I didn't read carefully enough!
tricky one, I think I'd book for the rest of us then add on the extra once vacation time is confirmed and you may have to pay a little extra for her flight...
Forum: General Chat 19 Sep 23, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Posted By Funkymoover
we have students at work for their placement...

we have students at work for their placement year, they get the same basic holiday allowance as any other new hire (20 or 25 days I think plus bank holidays) and we shut down between xmas and new...
Forum: General Chat 19 Sep 23, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 334
Posted By Funkymoover
been to the Paris one a couple of times as it is...

been to the Paris one a couple of times as it is my dad's favourite place to eat ever (he found one in Bordeaux when he was working there and has been a fan ever since)

don't think they have ever...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Sep 23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,727
Posted By Funkymoover
we did economy light this year too, LHR-TPA-LHR,...

we did economy light this year too, LHR-TPA-LHR, paid the £50 each way for one checked bag as the boys wanted to take guitars (husband and son are both in Bands, 3 weeks with no guitar was not to be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Sep 23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 830
Posted By Funkymoover
Technically July as we flew over 28/7, came home...

Technically July as we flew over 28/7, came home 19/8.

think we landed on time 20.55, if not a little early, we were at the back of the plane so back of the queue for immigration and took about 45...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Sep 23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,398
Posted By Funkymoover
We have just been for three weeks. £4000 in...

We have just been for three weeks.
£4000 in spending money. Included parking for10 Disney days. I think. Two universal days parking. All fuel, think we filled up three times. Shopping trips to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Aug 23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,092
Posted By Funkymoover
I’d go august out if those two. It’s going to be...

I’d go august out if those two. It’s going to be blimmin hot either way but at least august will be a little less busy
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,769
Posted By Funkymoover
You will probably already have a provisional...

You will probably already have a provisional place for college based on mock results so less stress, and most college places even if you don’t get results you can still change about in the first...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 903
Posted By Funkymoover
Heat wise I wouldn’t, busyness you’re at peak US...

Heat wise I wouldn’t, busyness you’re at peak US vacation time and start of UK vacation time too so flights are starting to get pricey
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By Funkymoover
Restaurants you can book ahead if you are keen on...

Restaurants you can book ahead if you are keen on planning ahead but most you could get a table fairly quickly (think the longest we have waited there was about half hour, but they take your phone...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,430
Posted By Funkymoover
Yes you do. The four park ticket is a us...

Yes you do.

The four park ticket is a us ticket that gives entry to each park for one day no park hopping. Doesn’t need reservations now or next year

Next year date based tickets don’t need...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,692
Posted By Funkymoover
In the us. Think it was kraken at sea world. We...

In the us. Think it was kraken at sea world. We only did universal studios and sea world. on our honeymoon so 4 days in Orlando, 10 in Clearwater, we did do Busch gardens later. Cant actually...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,004
Posted By Funkymoover
I’d go somewhere else. Tbh with the money I...

I’d go somewhere else.

Tbh with the money I have paid for florida (this time especially but most holidays) I could probably do two short haul holidays for us as a family or at least a short haul...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,628
Posted By Funkymoover
Out of those I’d go with early may as the weather...

Out of those I’d go with early may as the weather will be better
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By Funkymoover
It should give you a rough time but I’d try and...

It should give you a rough time but I’d try and get there for opening. We were group 38 I think last week and that was 11.10
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,045
Posted By Funkymoover
Re the sunflower lanyard, I think it was your...

Re the sunflower lanyard, I think it was your wheelchair that saved you a wait, there was a family in the q with us that had a lad with a sunflower lanyard, they were in the main slow q with us...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 03:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By Funkymoover
Costs. Here now. Last came in 2015 too...

Costs. Here now. Last came in 2015 too. Everything is more expensive. Exchange rate is not helping.

Other than that, new rides in pretty much every park. Don’t think avatar stuff was open last...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 02:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,557
Posted By Funkymoover
We just had one night at hard rock last Friday...

We just had one night at hard rock last Friday. Didn’t get there till about 10, didn’t get to universal park till about 11.30 (family of faffers) missed bourne show and the two minion rides but did...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 02:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,654
Posted By Funkymoover
We were there Friday and Saturday just gone and...

We were there Friday and Saturday just gone and it was there, we will be back there Thursday but sounds like you may be there before us! Have a good trip and fingers crossed it’s still there for you!
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 23, 01:46 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 62,411
Posted By Funkymoover
I have had to travel to the US for work before...

I have had to travel to the US for work before and one of my American colleagues said it to me, I was horrified!
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 23, 01:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,522
Posted By Funkymoover
save as soon as I get paid into a number of...

save as soon as I get paid into a number of savings accounts, one if long term holiday account for big holidays (Florida this year, going to turkey on it next year) that gets about £400 a month from...
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 23, 01:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,158
Posted By Funkymoover
I could have managed hand luggage only this time...

I could have managed hand luggage only this time just about, 3 weeks in a villa.

have 3 pairs of shorts, 6 or 7 tops, two long dresses, one short. 7-8 parts of socks & pants, four bras (two...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,045
Posted By Funkymoover
we flew through Tampa this time (here now so...

we flew through Tampa this time (here now so nothing on the trip back home yet)

our flight was a bit later, landed at just before 9pm, BIL landed about the same time as you, for us we had a bit of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,705
Posted By Funkymoover
here till the 19th, it is super hot! take things...

here till the 19th, it is super hot! take things slow, drink lots, stop in any air con available, get up early if you're going to a park and have a small list of 'must do's', brought cooling towels...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,667
Posted By Funkymoover
oh and this was economy light, def worth...

oh and this was economy light, def worth considering esp if you are in a villa/condo/happy to have a day washing halfway through. we could have managed clothes in just hand luggage, paid for a bag...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,667
Posted By Funkymoover
with Virgin direct Heathrow to Tampa, booked last...

with Virgin direct Heathrow to Tampa, booked last November for Jul28th-Aug19th, cost £3500 for 4 adults,
probably could have gotten cheaper going indirect but decided we would rather pay for an...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,000
Posted By Funkymoover
Even something simple can cost thousands. Many...

Even something simple can cost thousands.
Many years ago we met friend for a couple of drinks and some dinner while we were over there at the same time, decided mini golf would be a good way to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By Funkymoover
We have the same thing next week. We plan to head...

We have the same thing next week. We plan to head over earlier in the day once we check out of the villa and spend the day over at Clearwater or Busch gardens probably.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Aug 23, 03:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,030
Posted By Funkymoover
launch today had been pushed back to 12.27 am on...

launch today had been pushed back to 12.27 am on 11th (just after midnight tonight)

link to spacex site https://www.rocketlaunch.live/?filter=spacex

next one is on 16th
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Aug 23, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,472
Posted By Funkymoover
if you're just doing Disney then I think its only...

if you're just doing Disney then I think its only really tron that its a problem,
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Aug 23, 12:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,472
Posted By Funkymoover
small bottle that I refill a lot, fits in the...

small bottle that I refill a lot, fits in the bumbag, think it is a 500ml bottle
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Aug 23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,036
Posted By Funkymoover
Not been but have driven past a few times this...

Not been but have driven past a few times this holiday and it looks pretty quiet there. Admittedly early or later in the day when we have driven past but doesn’t seem to be big queues
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,412
Posted By Funkymoover
In the days the tickets were paper card ones I...

In the days the tickets were paper card ones I put all four of ours through a wash in my shorts pocket, all came out stuck together in a paper mache mess, there were words had and tears that morning,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,030
Posted By Funkymoover
we saw the falcon 9 launch yesterday evening from...

we saw the falcon 9 launch yesterday evening from our villa. we had been over to KSC yesterday during the day and seen it all out on the launch pad ready but didn't want to stay out there that late...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Aug 23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
Posted By Funkymoover
We have been lucky I think. Got tron two days and...

We have been lucky I think. Got tron two days and just got guardians for today. BIL is here too and didn’t get guardians yesterday morning but got it at 1pm (although return time was about 5pm so...
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