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Forum: Tickets 11 Jul 22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,046
Posted By TheDuke
We went to an Orlando city game in April. Bought...

We went to an Orlando city game in April. Bought tickets from Ticketmaster, e ticket saved on app.

There were a lot of empty seats when we went against Chicago fire.

We sat in the corner area...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Posted By TheDuke
Thanks all for the info, much appreciated. ...

Thanks all for the info, much appreciated.

Going to have to pass info on to my mum as his op is approx 8 weeks before we are due to fly 😱.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Posted By TheDuke
Assistance/wheelchair etc

Hi,
We are currently booked for a visit to Orlando this Easter. It’s an extended family holiday (16 of us are going).

My father has just been given a date for early Feb for a knee replacement...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 29 Jul 19, 07:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,697
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Hi, We are arriving at Caribbean Beach resort...

Hi,
We are arriving at Caribbean Beach resort on Sunday, have not got a dining plan this year. Does anyone know how much it cost to buy these refillable cups when not on the dining plan. Do I have...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 29 Jul 19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 641
Posted By TheDuke
try and use it as opportunity to compare a non...

try and use it as opportunity to compare a non disney dining plan trip vs a one with a disney dining plan..
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 29 Jul 19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 641
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Thanks everyone for your suggestions and...

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and views..definitely given me some food for thought😂 !

I’m swaying towards not going for the dining plan at the moment and therefore keeping the flexibility...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 29 Jul 19, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 641
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile On site/off site/DDP/OOP... decision time!

Hi,
I am hoping for some advice for my upcoming trip (4/08), staying onsite at Disney Caribbean resort for two weeks and then heading to Portofino bay for 1 week. Me, my wife and 3 sons (10,8,3).
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Jun 19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Thanks for the replies. I can see the hotel...

Thanks for the replies.

I can see the hotel reservation and the tickets for all family members on the app, that looks ok.

I went to get fast past, it then showed up as create fast pass party, I...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Jun 19, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Fast pass / Disney app

Hi,
We are fast approaching our 60 day mark (Wednesday) and getting ready to book fast passes.

When logging onto the Disney app, I’ve tried to link the package to each member of the party ahead...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Nov 18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,020
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile We used them on our return leg from Florida this...

We used them on our return leg from Florida this year. The Dreamliner planes are new and very nice, however, we had a 3 hour delay, I think that in the rush to turnaround the plan they did not fully...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Sep 18, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,218
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile We went around mid day and put our two sons on...

We went around mid day and put our two sons on the standby list. You can then turn up 30 or 40 mins prior to any show. If people do not turn up, it goes to the standbys and you are prioritised based...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 240,842
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Just got back from our first family Disney trip...

Just got back from our first family Disney trip. Got the bug!
I have managed to use my Virgin airmiles to get outbound flights (2 adults and 3 children) for £611in August. Hoping that I can pick...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 18, 09:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,369
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile I’ve also just got an email informing me of...

I’ve also just got an email informing me of flight change in September, I’ve only got the return leg with Norwegian... is a pain as the previous flight meant we had a full day on the last day, with...
Forum: Itineraries 31 Dec 17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,954
Posted By TheDuke
I think I will focus planning on the Disney trip...

I think I will focus planning on the Disney trip and go with the flow with the universal as per your advice.

Want to book the super hero character meal at universal though.

We have got the...
Forum: Itineraries 31 Dec 17, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,954
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Thanks for the advice on the EMH. We have...

Thanks for the advice on the EMH.

We have got the 14 day ticket through Disney, so think it’s possible to Park hop, so will consider the option to switch parks at 10/11 ish. Would you try and use...
Forum: Itineraries 29 Dec 17, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,954
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Many thanks for the advise. Gives me a good...

Many thanks for the advise. Gives me a good starting point for planning! . Think I will plan for morning half day park visits and chill/play it by ear in the afternoons.

Was right re: start wars!...
Forum: Itineraries 28 Dec 17, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,954
Posted By TheDuke
Planning starts now!

Hi,
We have taken the plunge and have booked for next summer.

We have 3 boys who will be 9,7 & 2.

We are travelling mid August, have 8 nights at Portofino Bay in universal and then 14 nights @...
Forum: Tickets 26 Nov 17, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Thanks will give the planning forum a go.

Thanks will give the planning forum a go.
Forum: Tickets 26 Nov 17, 08:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Thanks lyn1. That’s put my mind at ease. Just...

Thanks lyn1. That’s put my mind at ease. Just need to work out how many days to set aside for planning for going to universal, IOA and volcano bay.

With a 2yo, 7 yo and 9yo, not sure how many...
Forum: Tickets 25 Nov 17, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Three day explorer /staying on site

Hi,
I have just purchased the universal 3 day explorer ticket for our trip next August.

We will be staying on site at Portofino bay for eight days before moving to Disney for 2 weeks.

With...
Forum: Tickets 24 Nov 17, 09:20 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 17,815
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Hi. In considering the swim package for August...

Hi.
In considering the swim package for August. We are a family of 5, my youngest will be turning 3 in September.

I am assuming that we would have to split into two groups of two for the dolphin...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Oct 17, 08:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 511
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Transfers to Miami

I am planning our first Orlando family trip for August next year (me, wife and 3 children 2, 7 and 9 year old).

I have used airmiles for flight from Gatwick to Orlando, but have not booked return...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Oct 17, 08:17 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,146
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Thanks for the advice, the two older children are...

Thanks for the advice, the two older children are boys, 9hrs sitting together, think I will go for a two and a 3 with me sitting with the two older boys. Will try and get a back row.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Oct 17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,146
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile I booked direct using my airmiles.. the booking...

I booked direct using my airmiles.. the booking is visible via the virgin app, there is an option to reserve seats and seat/row 19 is available... I will try and see if I can reserve them after the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Oct 17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,146
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile I've just booked PE flying Gatwick to Orlando for...

I've just booked PE flying Gatwick to Orlando for August next year, having looked at the link in this thread, I think I can reserve my seats now for free.

There are 5 of us travelling. We have a 2...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Oct 17, 09:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,244
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile I was checking the virgin app this evening and...

I was checking the virgin app this evening and noticed some availability for my dates going out. Called Virgin and have held direct PE flights mid August gatwick to Orlando for me wife and 3...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Oct 17, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,244
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Thanks for the heads up on the Fort Lauderdale...

Thanks for the heads up on the Fort Lauderdale option, will look into drive times to Orlando for that.

I've saved air miles for a number of years, not sure if it's worth it, based on the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Oct 17, 10:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,244
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile had not considered Miami, just had a look.. there...

had not considered Miami, just had a look.. there are reward flights from Miami on the return leg.

might look into that option. Thanks!

I guess there's an option to either drive from Orlando...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Oct 17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,244
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Called Virgin today, there does not seem to be...

Called Virgin today, there does not seem to be any available reward flights on or around the dates at the moment..

Prices for standard flights seem really high at the moment. What is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Oct 17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,244
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Thanks for the response, will give Virgin a call...

Thanks for the response, will give Virgin a call and see what the price comes in at.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Oct 17, 09:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,244
Posted By TheDuke
Mobile Air miles and flight planning

Hi,
I am currently planning our first family trip to Orlando. We are looking to go in August next year for 3 weeks, I have so far booked two weeks at the port Orleans waterside resort for two...
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