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Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Apr 24, 01:28 AM
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I've been looking at a cruise from NYC to...

I've been looking at a cruise from NYC to Bermuda... those beautiful beaches... but when is the right time? I was thinking May, before hurricane season. Would it be warm enough in May to enjoy the...
Forum: General Trip Reports 12 Apr 24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,996
Posted By sunshines
NYC has close to 10 million residents (and then...

NYC has close to 10 million residents (and then add tourists to that), many of whom are from other places... so foodwise, it has absolutely everything. Any type of cuisine you want, you can get...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Apr 24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,996
Posted By sunshines
Really superb photos. Enjoying reading along. :) ...

Really superb photos. Enjoying reading along. :) :) :)
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Apr 24, 04:55 PM
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Views: 527
Posted By sunshines
The most historic value for their time is likely...

The most historic value for their time is likely Washington DC unless...

Do they like nature? Would they like to visit a national park or spend some time on the beach? For beach time I would...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Apr 24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By sunshines
For those who say they can "do" NYC in 3-5 days,...

For those who say they can "do" NYC in 3-5 days, I always wonder HOW. It seems my NYC "to do" list is endless. There is always something I haven't done or haven't gotten to yet.
Forum: General Trip Reports 9 Apr 24, 06:38 PM
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Views: 4,996
Posted By sunshines
Edinburgh... open top tour bus... on the list! ...

Edinburgh... open top tour bus... on the list! :wiggle::wiggle: Where's a dancing emoji when I need one? :pgig:
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Apr 24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By sunshines
Something new: You've got to visit Little Island...

Something new: You've got to visit Little Island at Pier 54. Beautiful park built on tulip-shaped concrete stilts in the Hudson River.

If you are a Ghostbusters fan, the new movie is out which has...
Forum: General Trip Reports 9 Apr 24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,996
Posted By sunshines
Question about the Mobile Passport app (same...

Question about the Mobile Passport app (same thing as MPC you mentioned?). I thought it was only available for those with US and Canadian Passports, no? Or has it changed recently? Was it faster...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Apr 24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By sunshines
I would suggest Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food in...

I would suggest Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food in T5... and isn't there a Giraffe too? I know there are more upscale options, but these are fairly consistently good I think?
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 4 Apr 24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,101
Posted By sunshines
Lightning regularly strikes the Statue. She's a...

Lightning regularly strikes the Statue. She's a giant metal pole surrounded by water... lol... but yes, she does get hit by lightning hundreds of times a year. It only ever makes the news if someone...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Apr 24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,430
Posted By sunshines
In Universal (Islands of Adventure) the Confisco...

In Universal (Islands of Adventure) the Confisco Grill does soups and salads, Mythos has a delicious menu with healthy options included, Doc Sugrue's Desert Kebab House has my favourite hummus and...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Apr 24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,159
Posted By sunshines
For adults and older teens -- Bigfire (for the...

For adults and older teens -- Bigfire (for the quality of the food)

For children -- Toothsome Choc Emporium (for the theming and the fun desserts)
Forum: Accommodation 1 Apr 24, 02:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,293
Posted By sunshines
Last we were there the Cabana Bay lazy river was...

Last we were there the Cabana Bay lazy river was closed for several days. We went into the main pool and it was shoulder to shoulder with strangers. So busy. Children were swimming into adults who...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 1 Apr 24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,101
Posted By sunshines
When you go to Grand Central, don't forget to...

When you go to Grand Central, don't forget to check out the whispering gallery. I think it's on the dining concourse. We went once, ages ago, and it really works! Fun for the kids we had with us at...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 1 Apr 24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,101
Posted By sunshines
May have been looking at the very same one...

May have been looking at the very same one earlier! lol
Forum: Beyond the Parks 27 Mar 24, 05:04 PM
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Views: 951
Posted By sunshines
By October in Florida the temperature of the...

By October in Florida the temperature of the water in the Gulf matches the temperature of the water in the Atlantic.

We have been to both sides in the autumn and have found some windy days on the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Mar 24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,884
Posted By sunshines
We've had wonderful experiences in Big Fire at...

We've had wonderful experiences in Big Fire at CityWalk and Mythos in IoA. They are first on my list when I return.

Our kids love the food at Cowfish, but last time we were there it was an hour...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Mar 24, 06:40 PM
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Views: 326
Posted By sunshines
Next week is forecasted to be warmer than this...

Next week is forecasted to be warmer than this week.
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Mar 24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 326
Posted By sunshines
We will be there too! To be fair, what you...

We will be there too!

To be fair, what you wear depends on what temperatures you're used to and how you typically feel them. Here's an example: About ten years ago we were at WDW in December with...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,101
Posted By sunshines
No problem. :grin: The evenings and early...

No problem. :grin: The evenings and early mornings shouldn't go below about 4 or 5 degrees... typical weather for late March/early April.

We're all set, though not nearly as organized as you are!...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Mar 24, 12:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,173
Posted By sunshines
I will give further context. There are *areas* of...

I will give further context. There are *areas* of Brooklyn and the Bronx that have a reputation for more crime, however there are also areas of both Brooklyn and the Bronx that are absolutely fine.
...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,101
Posted By sunshines
It's most likely to be daytime highs of about...

It's most likely to be daytime highs of about 13-14 degrees and if you are lucky you will get sun. Early April often brings rainy days, so pack for that too.
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Mar 24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 576
Posted By sunshines
Just a heads up that many of those pedicab...

Just a heads up that many of those pedicab drivers are unscrupulous. If you prebook, be sure to confirm with the driver that all fees are already paid before you start off. Watch that they adhere to...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 33,179
Posted By sunshines
Wow. What a timeline!

Wow. What a timeline!
Forum: Accommodation 11 Mar 24, 02:37 AM
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Views: 985
Posted By sunshines
Cabana Bay is all about the pools, really. ...

Cabana Bay is all about the pools, really.

What's more important to you, a newer and more spacious room or excellent (though often busy) pool facilities?
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Mar 24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,007
Posted By sunshines
Working in hospital I have chatted with nurses...

Working in hospital I have chatted with nurses who explained to me that they wear arch support insoles... not sure what they are called... that go into the shoe... as they are on their feet all day...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 01:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By sunshines
Labor Day "weekend" will be good for shopping and...

Labor Day "weekend" will be good for shopping and Clearwater.

ETA: Gatorland will likely also be good for that weekend
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Mar 24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 343
Posted By sunshines
The Les Frenchies Youtube channel has a good...

The Les Frenchies Youtube channel has a good episode (or more than one?) on finding the best macarons. Of course they had to taste everything in order to find them! This couple makes me smile.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,220
Posted By sunshines
We took dd, now 14, on Haunted Mansion when she...

We took dd, now 14, on Haunted Mansion when she was nearly 3. She was terrified. Didn't start out that way, but she became more anxious as the ride went on. We think it was the dark and the scary...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Mar 24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 940
Posted By sunshines
Thank you for this advice. She has always sorted...

Thank you for this advice. She has always sorted her own insurance in the past but I think it's time for dh to get involved. I will mention it to him.
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Mar 24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 343
Posted By sunshines
One of our favourite bakeries is not far from the...

One of our favourite bakeries is not far from the Louvre. On Montorgueil. It's called Stohrer. Best croissants in our opinion (last spring my girls did a week-long "croissant challenge" to find what...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Mar 24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 460
Posted By sunshines
It can be hot and humid. Wear hats to give shade...

It can be hot and humid. Wear hats to give shade from the sun, carry water bottles, and avoid walking around in the mid-day. Mornings will be lovely. Evenings, too, depending on where in NYC you will...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Mar 24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,007
Posted By sunshines
Trainers for sure. Backup: a pair of flip flops...

Trainers for sure. Backup: a pair of flip flops or Birkenstocks (or any comfortable sandal type shoe).

I love my Puma trainers.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Mar 24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 940
Posted By sunshines
Added to the list! Thanks so much!

Added to the list! Thanks so much!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Mar 24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 940
Posted By sunshines
Thank you for that information. Dh was just...

Thank you for that information. Dh was just looking at a cruise today that included that port. I shared your advice with him and he struck it from the list.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Mar 24, 12:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 940
Posted By sunshines
Thank you! We will absolutely look into this. I...

Thank you! We will absolutely look into this. I had no idea, but this sounds perfect.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Mar 24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 940
Posted By sunshines
This is very helpful advice! Thank you. We will...

This is very helpful advice! Thank you. We will research the accessibility at the ports/stops. Perhaps more sea days would be a better choice.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Mar 24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 940
Posted By sunshines
That would make it easier for her... but... sorry...

That would make it easier for her... but... sorry to say she is resistant to the idea. She'd rather struggle with the walking frame. :pgig:
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Mar 24, 12:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 940
Posted By sunshines
Glad to hear about the mobility access. That was...

Glad to hear about the mobility access. That was our main concern.

Today she told us she remembers cruising the Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line, so that's one we'll check.
Forum: Accommodation 3 Mar 24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,587
Posted By sunshines
Last year we took the walkway from the pool area...

Last year we took the walkway from the pool area of Aventura over to Volcano Bay, but ssssshhhhh, we had to slip through the gate at Cabana Bay hotel to access the last part. Someone opened the gate...
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