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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Sep 23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,325
Posted By welshmum
We love the MIB (Men in Black) ride in Universal...

We love the MIB (Men in Black) ride in Universal.

It’s so fun and there is amazing air conditioning inside the building when trying to escape a hot day for a while :)

The queues there never...
Forum: General Chat 1 Sep 23, 05:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,170
Posted By welshmum
Can I swap your DD for my 65 year old mother? ...

Can I swap your DD for my 65 year old mother?

She booked to come away with us at the last minute and has been an absolute pain this whole holiday! She is literally moaning about everything! Too...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Aug 23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By welshmum
Well I am one teenager down because she wanted to...

Well I am one teenager down because she wanted to stay in bed so she’s staying at the villa with DH. On route to MK now so should get there for about 8.45am. Should hopefully make it.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Aug 23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By welshmum
I thought that might have been the case. Do...

I thought that might have been the case.

Do you have any experience of what time they start calling the boarding groups? Is it from park opening?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Aug 23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By welshmum
Grace period for virtual queue?

Good morning from Florida!

I have just secured us a virtual queue for Tron and was expecting us to get a later boarding group.

However, we have been given boarding group 1!

Just trying to...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 28 Aug 23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 19,913
Posted By welshmum
We are here too in Bella Vida. Not really...

We are here too in Bella Vida.

Not really sure what to expect as have only experienced Hurricane Nicole last November.

We have park days planned but not sure whether to cancel them.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 23, 11:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,230
Posted By welshmum
We jumped on £257pp flights with TUI from Bristol...

We jumped on £257pp flights with TUI from Bristol and flew 23rd August and will return 6th September.

We only booked about 3 weeks before.

Booked a last minute villa at a decent price and are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 465
Posted By welshmum
Was anyone else on the BRS-MLB flight today?

What a long travel day!

2 hour delay sat on the tarmac and then the luggage belt breaking at MLB!

Hope you all get to your hotels/villas soon!

Absolutely exhausted!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Aug 23, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By welshmum
Alamo (Hyundai Santa Fe) Is this classed as a standard size SUV?

We’ve just collected our car hire from MLB after a really long travel day.

Could someone correct me if I am wrong but is the Hyundai Santa Fe in the mid-size range or the standard size range?
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Aug 23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Posted By welshmum
After security, there was a bar/restaurant which...

After security, there was a bar/restaurant which served food and drinks. The food was lovely and prices were reasonable.

There was also a small shop with made up sandwiches/bagels/croissants.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,112
Posted By welshmum
Our new airport of choice. In April we were...

Our new airport of choice.

In April we were off the plane, collected luggage, through immigration, collected car hire and on the road within 30 minutes.

Coming home, there was a nice...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,602
Posted By welshmum
We recently went end of April/beginning of May...

We recently went end of April/beginning of May and it has definitely become our favourite time to go. The weather was perfect and the parks were manageable.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 04:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,479
Posted By welshmum
We flew with TUI in April and had to show proof...

We flew with TUI in April and had to show proof of ESTA and our Covid passes - this was from Birmingham.

We fly with TUI a week today from Bristol so I will update this thread then if we are asked...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Aug 23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,233
Posted By welshmum
Just used the Alamo Italian link and have booked...

Just used the Alamo Italian link and have booked a standard SUV for £480 for 2 weeks from 23rd August.
Forum: General Chat 2 Jun 23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,227
Posted By welshmum
I have had the samples most of the day and have...

I have had the samples most of the day and have been purposely trying to get them a bit dirty to see how they clean - so far, the white is actually cleaning better and shows less 'grease' stains than...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jun 23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,227
Posted By welshmum
Ooohh thank you! That’s really good to know, I’m...

Ooohh thank you! That’s really good to know, I’m very tempted to go for quartz instead then.
Forum: General Chat 2 Jun 23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,227
Posted By welshmum
Which kitchen option would you go for?

Hi everyone.

We are in the process of buying a new kitchen and flooring and have narrowed it down to 2 options. There isnt that much of a difference other than the colour of the cabinets but I am...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 23, 01:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,228
Posted By welshmum
We flew home from MLB to BHX yesterday and it was...

We flew home from MLB to BHX yesterday and it was the crew that usually fly the BRS-MLB route.

The crew member we were talking to said that TUI were stopping flights from BRS to MLB and Mexico...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 23, 01:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,098
Posted By welshmum
We have just come home from our 6th trip which...

We have just come home from our 6th trip which was booked not that long ago.

We also have our 7th trip booked for September before our AP run out.

DH and I both love Florida and we have said...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 May 23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
Posted By welshmum
I was told around the end of May by a CM bit I...

I was told around the end of May by a CM bit I would imagine it will open within the next few weeks for soft openings/TM previews :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Apr 23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,371
Posted By welshmum
I don’t know how your experience has been so...

I don’t know how your experience has been so different to ours.

Typical Aldi prices that we have found

Bread - $1.29
Milk - $2.29
Bagels - $1.79 for a pack of 6
Iceberg Lettuce - $1.29...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,371
Posted By welshmum
Do you mean things like shampoos, shower gel,...

Do you mean things like shampoos, shower gel, laundry liquid detergent etc? If so, yes we do and put it all in our hold luggage.

When we have gone on holiday with cabin luggage only, we have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,371
Posted By welshmum
This is a really good idea :)

This is a really good idea :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,371
Posted By welshmum
Honestly, please don’t worry. We are coming in...

Honestly, please don’t worry. We are coming in below budget most days and really aren’t too bothered about shopping in the outlets this time around.

We did bring our credit cards with us in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,371
Posted By welshmum
We brought liquid detergent as we had previously...

We brought liquid detergent as we had previously read about the liquid tablets/pods clogging the machines. We’ve had no problems with the liquid and everything has come out smelling lovely and fresh...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,371
Posted By welshmum
You can’t go wrong with a Cici’s :) I’ve...

You can’t go wrong with a Cici’s :)

I’ve posted a coupon in the ADR/Food thread but I think it may expire in time for your holiday. I’m sure there will be similar offers though :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,371
Posted By welshmum
I agree and on previous visits, we have done just...

I agree and on previous visits, we have done just that. We have always had fantastic holidays but it has made me think about how much money we have previously wasted 😂
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,371
Posted By welshmum
Yes the do - we have always had a choice as to...

Yes the do - we have always had a choice as to what drink we ordered as well. Hope that helps :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,371
Posted By welshmum
We brought laundry liquid for this reason and...

We brought laundry liquid for this reason and because we had read the pods can block the pipes.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Apr 23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,625
Posted By welshmum
I didn’t see any but I can’t say I was looking to...

I didn’t see any but I can’t say I was looking to be honest. When we go again next week, I’ll keep my eyes peeled.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Apr 23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,625
Posted By welshmum
Honestly, we found the quality of the food really...

Honestly, we found the quality of the food really decent! It reminds me of the Pizza Hut buffets they have in the UK. The salad was fresh and plentiful with lots of different dressings available and...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Apr 23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,290
Posted By welshmum
We are a family of 5 and had always stayed onsite...

We are a family of 5 and had always stayed onsite up until last year (with the exception of the time we went with extended family).

My children are all teenagers now and I could never go back to...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Apr 23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,625
Posted By welshmum
Cici’s Coupon - $4.99 all you can eat (Mondays and Tuesdays - valid until 23rd May)

Hi everyone

Just thought I would post this coupon for anyone who will be visiting Cici’s.

It’s valid every Monday and Tuesday and reduces the price of the all you can eat pizza/pasta/salad to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 02:28 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,371
Posted By welshmum
For those worried about budgeting.

Hi all.

Just a post for those who will be coming to Orlando on a budget.

We are 2A and 2 teenage children and booked a brilliant deal with TUI staying in a 3 bedroom apartment in Worldquest...
Forum: General Chat 25 Apr 23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,413
Posted By welshmum
Would it be possible for him to take some time...

Would it be possible for him to take some time off work if he is entitled to full sick pay?

It would give him the opportunity to help with his mental health, still be earning his income and also...
Forum: Social Groups 23 Apr 23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 33,342
Posted By welshmum
Yes they do. We didn’t get the kids meals for our...

Yes they do. We didn’t get the kids meals for our children because they are teenagers but there was a child sat in front of us and that was a cheesy tomato pasta meal and I’m sure I saw a small...
Forum: Social Groups 23 Apr 23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 33,342
Posted By welshmum
Food was actually ok. I was expecting a...

Food was actually ok.

I was expecting a pasta dish but we had a chicken in a black pepper sauce with rice and a mini lemon cheesecake for dessert. There was also a bread roll and some cheese and...
Forum: Social Groups 22 Apr 23, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 33,342
Posted By welshmum
Thank you all :) Flight with TUI was great...

Thank you all :)

Flight with TUI was great - we were about an hour late departing because they had lots of cargo to load but time was made up and we landed on time.

Flight was also half empty...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,152
Posted By welshmum
We didn’t do Disney last year and honestly had...

We didn’t do Disney last year and honestly had the best holiday!

We did a mixture of Universal, DC and Seaworld.

It was a much more relaxing holiday and it was so nice not to have to be in...
Forum: Social Groups 21 Apr 23, 05:29 AM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 33,342
Posted By welshmum
Good morning all…travel day has arrived! We...

Good morning all…travel day has arrived!

We stayed overnight at the Holiday Inn near Birmingham Airport and had quite a good night sleep. The drive to Birmingham only took 1hr50 because there was...
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