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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By EcosseDibb
My daughter got caught out with this recently in...

My daughter got caught out with this recently in Cyprus - you need to tell your account/card that you want it to spend from your dollar balance instead of GBP, otherwise it tries GBP by default.
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Jul 23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By EcosseDibb
Perfect, thanks very much Softy & Rebecca! ...

Perfect, thanks very much Softy & Rebecca!

That's been a big help.. I'll get back to planning again now :mickeybou
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jul 23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By EcosseDibb
Ride planning .. VQ, G+ etc

Ok apologies for another thread on this, but I can't actually figure out all the answers I need. Or not with any confidence.. and staying off site this year for the first time in a while so no...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Jul 23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By EcosseDibb
That's brilliant, thanks very much! Sounds...

That's brilliant, thanks very much! Sounds promising :grin:

Will definitely avoid Cici's in that case, we just try to keep meal times as stress free for him as possible. I know it's "only"...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Jul 23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By EcosseDibb
Dennys - Balloon animals

Very strange question, but someone might know! Just wondering if Denny's (particularly the one at Crossroads, LBV) still have the person coming in to do the balloon animals at various times of the...
Forum: Accommodation 31 Jan 23, 12:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 986
Posted By EcosseDibb
Villa/resort travel time to wdw

We’re looking at staying offsite for the first time in a long time. We know the area at LBV crossroads well so are considering a suite around there (Grande Villas / LBV Suites etc) but we really...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Feb 20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,671
Posted By EcosseDibb
As long as you're not at VB too long, then I...

As long as you're not at VB too long, then I don't see anything wrong with that plan assuming the water park is a priority.

2 full days is plenty to get around US and IoA parks and do everything...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Oct 19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 799
Posted By EcosseDibb
No matter who you book with, you are entitled to...

No matter who you book with, you are entitled to the express pass.

We've used a few different companies in the past, but just the usual culprits, Booking.com / Expedia etc
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Oct 19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,722
Posted By EcosseDibb
They have stands in Universal too if you're going...

They have stands in Universal too if you're going there?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Oct 19, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,165
Posted By EcosseDibb
Been several times in October, nearly always over...

Been several times in October, nearly always over Columbus Day weekend. Yes there will be extra people in the parks for a couple of days around the holiday and on the Monday itself, but it's very...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Sep 19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,122
Posted By EcosseDibb
Why? The point in rider switch is to save young...

Why? The point in rider switch is to save young kids who won't be riding waiting in a long line.

Nothing wrong with families using FP+ to go on rides for everyone who wants to ride it. All I'm...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Sep 19, 03:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,122
Posted By EcosseDibb
Not all rides will be taken using a FP booking,...

Not all rides will be taken using a FP booking, so rider switch definitely helps for the walk-up rides. We used it loads when the kids were younger and it does help massively avoid needing to take...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Aug 19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,588
Posted By EcosseDibb
They stopped our JP boat one year when going...

They stopped our JP boat one year when going through the inside section because my DW was filming on her phone and then the tannoy announcement came to tell her to put it away immediately. She was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jun 19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,753
Posted By EcosseDibb
We used Charter Travel last year for our group of...

We used Charter Travel last year for our group of 12 - which was 4 separate groups of varying numbers. Each group had their own total and could make payments towards their own outstanding balance...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Jun 19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,162
Posted By EcosseDibb
We love Dragon Court, chinese buffet. It's...

We love Dragon Court, chinese buffet.

It's just past the medical centre, if you're coming out of disney, beside Subway etc. Been there for years and we always make the trip out to eat here at...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Jun 19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,327
Posted By EcosseDibb
Yes, the freestyle machines have all sorts of...

Yes, the freestyle machines have all sorts of different variations of soft drinks in them
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Jun 19, 09:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,143
Posted By EcosseDibb
Yes, there's always free towels at the pool when...

Yes, there's always free towels at the pool when we've stayed at Hard Rock before. Not sure about the newer hotels, but can't see why not.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Jun 19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,485
Posted By EcosseDibb
So they have, nice one thanks :thumbs-up

So they have, nice one thanks :thumbs-up
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Jun 19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,485
Posted By EcosseDibb
Doubt IoA will be the early entry park, it's...

Doubt IoA will be the early entry park, it's usually only US.

Certainly through June, it's only US, but I don't think they have released details for July yet.
...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 12 Jun 19, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,233
Posted By EcosseDibb
I got in touch with Sanford, as we normally...

I got in touch with Sanford, as we normally request assistance in MCO for our DS, but they have advised that they don't have any provision for kids with ASD and we'd just need to join the queue.
...
Forum: Tickets 28 May 19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By EcosseDibb
Buying UO passes with AP discount

We upgraded our Universal park tickets last year to AP's - one preferred and 4 power passes. This year we're going back in July so will be using our AP's for park access, but will also be going with...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 May 19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,604
Posted By EcosseDibb
Another vote for a relaxing night at the pool...

Another vote for a relaxing night at the pool watching the movie and have some food ... and a cocktail fishbowl. :D

Can highly recommend the Bahama Mama! :drinkbeer
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 May 19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By EcosseDibb
We have been asked, twice, at SeaWorld for photo...

We have been asked, twice, at SeaWorld for photo ID. It was the old Flexitickets and only because it was the first time we were using them on the holiday, as we hadn't been to Universal yet.

But...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 May 19, 04:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,728
Posted By EcosseDibb
Our DD was toilet training when we went about 13...

Our DD was toilet training when we went about 13 years ago. We had a portable pop-up potty type thing which had a little bag that could be attached underneath for emergencies, but that could also be...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 May 19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,541
Posted By EcosseDibb
Yeah, we love Aquatica too - definitely worth...

Yeah, we love Aquatica too - definitely worth considering for a trip.

However if you are just buying a one day ticket purely for the waterpark anyway, then there would be nothing to stop you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By EcosseDibb
You won't need to book separate - the free $$...

You won't need to book separate - the free $$ card is per room, so you will get one card per room you book, whether you do so as a single or multiple bookings.

:thumbs-up
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Apr 19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 20,365
Posted By EcosseDibb
Once you have tapped into the queue for your 3rd...

Once you have tapped into the queue for your 3rd ride of the day, or if you miss this ride then once the 3rd FP+ window closes, then you can make another FP+
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
Posted By EcosseDibb
We done this last year too - very helpful...

We done this last year too - very helpful :thumbs-up
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Apr 19, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Posted By EcosseDibb
If you are staying on site, then it makes sense...

If you are staying on site, then it makes sense to use the EMH.

Get in for park opening, ride a few rides with little/no queue, book your ADR breakfast for when the stand-by queues start to get...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 19, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By EcosseDibb
There's a whole load of detail which you will get...

There's a whole load of detail which you will get back on this, but a few pointers to get you started..

Booking DIY for so far in advance, you will find that many of the airlines won't release...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Apr 19, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,470
Posted By EcosseDibb
We often go in October and a minimum of 3 days...

We often go in October and a minimum of 3 days would be advised, as others have said one day per park and one day to get round the stuff you want to do again, or didn't manage to do. Or split your...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 19, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,032
Posted By EcosseDibb
Breakfast is great, one of our fav buffet style...

Breakfast is great, one of our fav buffet style breakfasts at wdw. But if you have a late booking, you may also get to sample the lunch buffet too!

They start to wind down the breakfast and start...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
Posted By EcosseDibb
Doesn't have a freestyle machine, but does have...

Doesn't have a freestyle machine, but does have the refill station at Turtle Bay pool. It's in the arcade which is open 24x7, or you can ask at the food station when it's open (although it was only...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Mar 19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,722
Posted By EcosseDibb
As others have said, you can pay off your balance...

As others have said, you can pay off your balance by any means you wish by visiting the reception and as often as you like.

However, there is a limit (can't remember if its $500 or $1000) which...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,209
Posted By EcosseDibb
2020 will definitely be a busy year, so get your...

2020 will definitely be a busy year, so get your booking in as early as possible :grin: And if you do book direct with Disney, you can usually amend it free of charge unless you are moving your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,209
Posted By EcosseDibb
May definitely a better time (crowds wise) to go...

May definitely a better time (crowds wise) to go than October, especially more recent years. Unless you do the Halloween party night, there's not really all that much in the parks day to day to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Feb 19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,816
Posted By EcosseDibb
Our kids love doing the Agent P interactive...

Our kids love doing the Agent P interactive adventure. You go to the start point (there's a few dotted around) and pick what country they want to do.

Used to get a wee handheld device, but it's...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Feb 19, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,483
Posted By EcosseDibb
We done it twice at sunset - first time we got...

We done it twice at sunset - first time we got stuck in the queue and it was too dark to see much at all! First couple of areas you could just about see, but after that it was far too dark.
...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jan 19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By EcosseDibb
Happy to recommend Andy - used him for the first...

Happy to recommend Andy - used him for the first time last year and everything was great. No hassles at all and everything was very smooth.

Booked again for this July too :thumbs-up
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jan 19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By EcosseDibb
CD has definitely been busier in recent years,...

CD has definitely been busier in recent years, and a couple of days either side albeit to a lesser extent.

We planned a waterpark last year to stay out the main theme parks, as the year before...
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