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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 24, 01:06 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,879
Posted By shakil
Oh I don’t know why but this is totally it for me...

Oh I don’t know why but this is totally it for me too! When the music fades… and “go the distance” first comes on and then Hercules with his inspirational quotes! Takes me back to the time when I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jan 24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,395
Posted By shakil
Yeh I think September would be a big stretch,...

Yeh I think September would be a big stretch, unless you get an interview literally this month.

I'd keep checking interview dates though. Around 7am. I was able to get my US work visa appointment...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jan 24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,461
Posted By shakil
I’ve used netflights many times, but usually when...

I’ve used netflights many times, but usually when I knew for sure my flight dates won’t change. For Dubai, booking with netflights for the hotel and flight is significantly cheaper than booking...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jan 24, 01:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,395
Posted By shakil
Check before 9am and you should find slots. And...

Check before 9am and you should find slots. And check both Belfast and london. And then you may have to inch it closer a few weeks at a time rather than just hoping to find one within the same month.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By shakil
It's a resort view room. Will I be able to...

It's a resort view room.

Will I be able to use the dining credits beyond the hotel stay? Plan is:
7 nights onsite (AKL now)
5 nights AMI
8 nights onsite (boardwalk area)

For the onsite, I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By shakil
So... I've changed this to AKL to retain the...

So... I've changed this to AKL to retain the dining credits and gift cards, but I'm paying a very similar price as I previously did for BC! I could just forego the cancellation fee of £200, and book...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By shakil
I would rent DVC points but need flexibility to...

I would rent DVC points but need flexibility to cancel so that wouldn’t work.

If I can’t keep the BC then I guess swan and dolphin is a good shout. Could use Marriott points but not sure if that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By shakil
So sounds like move the booking to 1st Aug, and...

So sounds like move the booking to 1st Aug, and forego the BC for another time would be the best option. I’ll get on the phone to them!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By shakil
Ah that would be a bummer if they don’t do BC for...

Ah that would be a bummer if they don’t do BC for the same price. However I’d probably save a couple of grand and just book a good offsite hotel in that case. Silver linings…
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By shakil
BC prices are crazy for the dates I’m looking at,...

BC prices are crazy for the dates I’m looking at, probably because of room availability.

I don’t remember exactly now, but AKL and BC dining vouchers would have been similar no?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By shakil
I’m ok with just one lot of dining credits, so if...

I’m ok with just one lot of dining credits, so if I get tickets on the first stay? I’m ok if the second stay at BC doesn’t have the dining credits.

Would that work?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By shakil
So I should be fine right? - Move to AKL and...

So I should be fine right?
- Move to AKL and move tickets to then (get whatever dining vouchers they had)
- Keep BC as a hotel only to retain the ‘decent’ price I got when booking a while ago...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By shakil
Changing package with WDTC and keeping dining vouchers

Hi all,

I bought a 7 nights at BC package with the 14 nights in a hotel a while ago which came with $150 per night dining vouchers. I now need to change the booking but in a bit of a pickle!...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jan 24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 726
Posted By shakil
Kids would like something which a water park type...

Kids would like something which a water park type of thing like: water slides, play area, lazy river etc. would Buena vista palace be the best Hilton for that? The Hilton grand vacation clubs? There...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jan 24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 726
Posted By shakil
Thanks for sharing! A nice trip report to read...

Thanks for sharing! A nice trip report to read this evening under the guise of ‘research’ 😀
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jan 24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 726
Posted By shakil
I realised the errors of my ways as soon as the...

I realised the errors of my ways as soon as the first suggestion was the Waldorf 🤣. But paying by cash is probably still ok compared to Disney hotels so will check this out
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jan 24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 726
Posted By shakil
doubletree is half the points as Waldorf so food...

doubletree is half the points as Waldorf so food for thought!
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jan 24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 726
Posted By shakil
Best Hilton around WDW?

Hey Dibbers,

I have some Hilton points I'd like to use for a future WDW trip in the summer.

Just wondering, which is the best Hilton property to stay at around WDW?

Equally could get...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,300
Posted By shakil
You can just travel on an ESTA for vacation. Work...

You can just travel on an ESTA for vacation. Work visa is a totally different matter. You can’t just get a work visa for the US that easily.

If you answer ‘Yes’ to the mental health question on...
Forum: The Great British Mickey Waffle Chat 3 Dec 23, 01:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,006
Posted By shakil
Congrats GB Mickey Waffle team! Have listened to...

Congrats GB Mickey Waffle team! Have listened to all your episodes and always a highlight of the into once your podcast drops. Just keep swimming!
Forum: The Great British Mickey Waffle Chat 6 Jun 23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By shakil
Really enjoyed this episode! Great work

Really enjoyed this episode! Great work
Forum: General Chat 31 Jan 23, 02:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By shakil
You could hire a coworking space for a day? I’m...

You could hire a coworking space for a day? I’m at the work.life in Manchester but I’m not sure if they’d do only for the day (you could ask). Bruntwood seem to offer a pay as you go service:...
Forum: Tickets 30 Nov 22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 927
Posted By shakil
Does Discovery Cove sell out end July?

Hi everyone,

I didn't take the Black Friday opportunity to book discovery cove tickets as I had some other things going on.

My question is: how late can I leave it?

The date I have in mind...
Forum: Tickets 16 Nov 22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 892
Posted By shakil
Thanks for confirming! And is attraction tickets...

Thanks for confirming! And is attraction tickets the best price this year thus far?
Forum: Tickets 16 Nov 22, 12:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 892
Posted By shakil
I don’t seem to be getting this kind of pricing...

I don’t seem to be getting this kind of pricing for discovery cove. Trying to figure out what I’m doing wrong. My date for discovery cove is Thursday 27th July 2023. Any advice appreciated! Currently...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Oct 22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,421
Posted By shakil
I bit the bullet and booked with Dollar via...

I bit the bullet and booked with Dollar via uscarhire.com. Comes out about £1,600 for 27 days over July/August 2023 at current exchange rates. Happy with that. About £500 cheaper than any other...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Oct 22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,168
Posted By shakil
I stayed here in 2016. I really liked the rooms,...

I stayed here in 2016. I really liked the rooms, very good size. The 2 bedroom villa was fantastic. I think back then I only paid something like £70-80 a night which was great value. Other facilities...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 22, 09:11 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 31,362
Posted By shakil
Awesome value in Thailand. Went this year for 10...

Awesome value in Thailand. Went this year for 10 nights. Really good meals for £2 a person and 5 star accomodation for £100 a night and sometimes cheaper. Getting good value actually makes the whole...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,868
Posted By shakil
What are the ‘travel documents’ that you get a...

What are the ‘travel documents’ that you get a couple of weeks out? I’ve booked for next aug and already have the receipt and able to link tickets on mde. What else is there to receive closer to the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Sep 22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,583
Posted By shakil
Good to know! Because it was from the official...

Good to know! Because it was from the official Disney site I took it as gospel over other sources
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Sep 22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By shakil
Uber and Lyft makes much more financial sense...

Uber and Lyft makes much more financial sense. It’s just that I fear that the US without a hire car takes away some of the fun. Those fears are probably irrational!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Sep 22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By shakil
Do all companies offer this rebooking at no fee,...

Do all companies offer this rebooking at no fee, or is there a good one folks use?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Sep 22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By shakil
Visiting Jul/Aug 2023, when to book car?

Hi all,

As the title states, I'm travelling to Florida end of July 2023 returning after 3 weeks. When is the best time to book car hire, based on previous experience? At the moment the price for 3...
Forum: DVC Points Available for Rent 21 Sep 22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,700
Posted By shakil
I've also sent a PM :)

I've also sent a PM :)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Sep 22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,583
Posted By shakil
Can I just double check this. The following post...

Can I just double check this. The following post suggests they do count towards the 14 days?
https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/uk-planning-visiting-typhoonblizzard-beach-during-day-501171/
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Sep 22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,583
Posted By shakil
Can you make more than 14 park reservations for...

Can you make more than 14 park reservations for the 18 day slot they give you?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Sep 22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,646
Posted By shakil
We're staying at POFQ too! First time on site on...

We're staying at POFQ too! First time on site on our third visit. Just the 300 odd days to go :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Sep 22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,646
Posted By shakil
Thank you Nimbus. That makes sense. I guess they...

Thank you Nimbus. That makes sense. I guess they want to create a "fear of missing out" so have all these short deadlines. Probably works!

I was thinking split stay onsite. Like one week at POFQ,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Sep 22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,646
Posted By shakil
Thank you, Lisa! Seems odd that they don't as...

Thank you, Lisa! Seems odd that they don't as I'll probably book a week offsite and a week onsite as I've decided I definitely want a split stay. If they offered the dining vouchers on a split stay I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Sep 22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,646
Posted By shakil
Thanks both! Side question. Can I do split...

Thanks both!

Side question. Can I do split stay and get the full amount of vouchers?
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