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Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 11 Dec 18, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By JLC
So, the UK site doesn't offer this - yet. (Or at...

So, the UK site doesn't offer this - yet. (Or at least when I booked back in October)

There's a separate thread about this but I used the dutch website using chrome to translate.

It's a bit...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 10 Dec 18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By JLC
No - the one on the number plate is sufficient. ...

No - the one on the number plate is sufficient. (Well at least until 29 March 2019!)
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 10 Dec 18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By JLC
We had full board recently. Had dinner on...

We had full board recently.

Had dinner on the 1st night and lunch on the last day.

You get 2 vouchers for each night stayed.

I recommend booking ASAP - there's an online system to do it now.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 22 Oct 18, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By JLC
I've stayed in family rooms in Disneyland Hotel...

I've stayed in family rooms in Disneyland Hotel and Newport Bay - you're all in 1 room. That is 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 22 Oct 18, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By JLC
Personally I've only ever booked direct with...

Personally I've only ever booked direct with Disney. The deals (for extra nights or meal plans) are available if booked from some 3rd parties but check exactly what you're getting.

If you want...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 17 Oct 18, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,543
Posted By JLC
I booked a VA flight via Delta as it was cheaper!...

I booked a VA flight via Delta as it was cheaper! Then proceeded to log on to the Virgin website to manage the booking.

Delta don't discount child seats though - but it still worked out cheaper...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Oct 18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 299
Posted By JLC
Yes, credits per night (not days). But you can...

Yes, credits per night (not days). But you can use them on the day you check out too (until midnight).

Check out some of the restaurants/shows where 2TS are required as you'll find it tough to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Oct 18, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By JLC
I've always picked up the car at the Disney Swan...

I've always picked up the car at the Disney Swan (Alamo). In the morning drop into EPCOT and then take the rear exit and the boat across.
Forum: Accommodation 24 Sep 18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 749
Posted By JLC
Could the 'free' dining offer be limiting...

Could the 'free' dining offer be limiting availability right now?
Forum: Accommodation 24 Sep 18, 09:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,147
Posted By JLC
Can always use Disney Transportation to...

Can always use Disney Transportation to Contemporary and then walk - we've done that a few times.

Although, best ever was staying at Grand Floridian and jumping on the monorail... ;)

I agree...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Sep 18, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By JLC
Single Rider is handy if a couple of people want...

Single Rider is handy if a couple of people want to go on 'quickly' but will not be sitting next to each other.

Child Swap is best used in these situations where 1 adult hangs back to look after...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 18, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Posted By JLC
VA flights have to be paid for in full upon...

VA flights have to be paid for in full upon booking.

You'd have to check whether the V-room is included too - only if a full package with VH I believe.
Forum: Accommodation 21 Sep 18, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,362
Posted By JLC
£4,695.87 paid out to date - quite of lot of that...

£4,695.87 paid out to date - quite of lot of that on Disney bookings... :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Sep 18, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 971
Posted By JLC
I've purchased PE seats when they were cheaper...

I've purchased PE seats when they were cheaper then E...

It's probably to do with how they release seats in buckets and the PE is still 'empty'.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Sep 18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,728
Posted By JLC
Never had a bad experience in either myself. But...

Never had a bad experience in either myself. But appreciate everyone's varying experiences.

To me, T-Rex is an absolute must for every visit. YMMV.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Sep 18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,420
Posted By JLC
We've done both TS and QS - definitely preferred...

We've done both TS and QS - definitely preferred the QS... A TS everyday for a fortnight was becoming torture... :)

Used QS credits for breakfast, did restaurants OOP when it was convenient for...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Sep 18, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By JLC
We stayed at the Hilton Grand Vacations (2a 3c) -...

We stayed at the Hilton Grand Vacations (2a 3c) - fantastic.

No problem walking to SW and DC. We didn't go to Aquatica but seems near enough.

If asked they also issued daily express passes -...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Sep 18, 11:08 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,512
Posted By JLC
I'll do the biggest rollercoasters, upside down /...

I'll do the biggest rollercoasters, upside down / everything - but that Orange mission made me quite queasy for hours afterwards. Never again.

Not one if you suffer from claustrophobia either!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 18, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By JLC
I did the Heathrow/Gatwick routine last year -...

I did the Heathrow/Gatwick routine last year - right pain it was to drive between them... Rush hour is more grid lock hour!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Sep 18, 08:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,728
Posted By JLC
My two favourites - but T-Rex edges it for me...

My two favourites - but T-Rex edges it for me...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Sep 18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By JLC
We've always eaten at Mythos in IOA. (Has won...

We've always eaten at Mythos in IOA. (Has won best theme park restaurant)
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 7 Sep 18, 09:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,487
Posted By JLC
Worked a treat for me now the October dates are...

Worked a treat for me now the October dates are released.

As an additional tip for those staying at Davy Crockett's there's no booking link on the page http://www.disneylandparis.nl/restaurants/...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Apr 18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,109
Posted By JLC
I've done both but tend to lean towards late...

I've done both but tend to lean towards late August.

The temperature as about the same (hot) but more late afternoon rain in August. But just depends on your luck. There's possibly a higher...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Feb 18, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By JLC
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/dining/cab...

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/dining/cabins-at-fort-wilderness-resort/hoop-dee-doo-musical-revue/

We did this last year and enjoyed it.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 7 Feb 18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,419
Posted By JLC
Space Mountain are quite different - I've not...

Space Mountain are quite different - I've not ridden the revamped (Star wars theme) version at DLP but is a full-on inversion coaster unlike the US one which doesn't invert but goes like the clappers...
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 18, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By JLC
Dates and prices please...

Dates and prices please...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Jan 18, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 785
Posted By JLC
We really enjoyed the Biergarten. It's expensive...

We really enjoyed the Biergarten. It's expensive if you do not have any TS credits though.

The entertainment is good and the buffet tasty. (German obviously)

One thing to consider is that...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Jan 18, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 910
Posted By JLC
YMMV, but now I remember we had DDP when it was 1...

YMMV, but now I remember we had DDP when it was 1 TS/2 QS/1 snack. It was just too much food to eat for us. After a full table service meal I find a burger and fries too much as a 'light meal'.
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Jan 18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 910
Posted By JLC
I have mixed views on the DDP - having done both...

I have mixed views on the DDP - having done both plans (and none).

For most there's just too much food to eat. The daily snacks are great though as the kids can just tap the band and get their...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Jan 18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By JLC
I've known people that have done it but I'm too...

I've known people that have done it but I'm too honest. But the whole point is that the cost is per person.

It was always a good deal if you fully utilise it and I've even negotiated advance...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Jan 18, 10:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,321
Posted By JLC
3) No need to book to pay via DDP. It's just a...

3) No need to book to pay via DDP. It's just a payment option and the server won't care as long as they get their tip... (2 of my favourite restaurants...)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Jan 18, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,960
Posted By JLC
I used Alamo this year (actually last year now!)...

I used Alamo this year (actually last year now!) without issue. Booked via UK site with quidco too - currently at 7% cashback.

Pickup in MCO, drop off MIA.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 1 Jan 18, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,625
Posted By JLC
I would imagine you have to change your 'tickets'...

I would imagine you have to change your 'tickets' for proper show tickets. These are small card tickets similar to the park tickets themselves. I would poke my nose in the reception area well...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 29 Dec 17, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,301
Posted By JLC
I'd recommend Compass Club too. Did it for the...

I'd recommend Compass Club too. Did it for the first time this year and loved it.

Quite a walk to the parks though - but I'm quite used to DLH!
Forum: Tickets 28 Dec 17, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By JLC
That's what we did this year. Only Disney. ...

That's what we did this year. Only Disney.

All previous trips included Universal but it wasn't a lot extra then. The tickets have soared and add in the exchange rate they are not cheap now.
...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Dec 17, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By JLC
We flew out of MIA this year (to LHR) and that...

We flew out of MIA this year (to LHR) and that was a Dreamliner.

It was ok, but I was not as impressed as I thought I would be. It wasn't as quiet as I hoped.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Dec 17, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 862
Posted By JLC
Will be fine. We had a slightly different...

Will be fine.

We had a slightly different issue this year. Details entered into Delta and passed to VA. Delta asked for middle names but did some strange truncation and merging when passing...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 20 Dec 17, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 915
Posted By JLC
IIRC 08:00 to 22:00 but it was never the warmest...

IIRC 08:00 to 22:00 but it was never the warmest pool. (Even the whirlpool wasn't overly hot)
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 11 Dec 17, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 998
Posted By JLC
Driving along Avenue Robert Schuman the entrance...

Driving along Avenue Robert Schuman the entrance is marked Hotel Cheyenna, New York and Disneyland.

Depending on how observant they are, that'll cut it down to three...

You then follow the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Dec 17, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By JLC
I've never paid that much for PE - always under...

I've never paid that much for PE - always under £1k each. But I'm quite a hunter for deals...

Being flexible on dates is key - leaving on Tuesdays often is cheapest. Last year I paid just under...
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