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Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 7 Dec 10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By Nettie
I think a scrapbook is a lovely idea. In it you...

I think a scrapbook is a lovely idea. In it you could show the progress you son has made and how she has helped bring him on.

You have given me some ideas as my son is leaving his special school...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 29 Nov 10, 10:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,626
Posted By Nettie
There is a sticky about special diets with info...

There is a sticky about special diets with info about supermarkets and restaurants. You will have a great time.
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 27 Nov 10, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,859
Posted By Nettie
We went to Florida a few times when our DS was on...

We went to Florida a few times when our DS was on a gluten, milk and some additives free diet. As others have said we found it much easier to manage than here. If you contact Disney and Universal...
Forum: General Chat 19 Sep 10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 26,135
Posted By Nettie
This happened to my friend in April. It got...

This happened to my friend in April. It got sorted in the end but it was very stressful. After saying that there were no seats on their flight they found some in the end after my friend kept on at...
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 10, 09:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,119
Posted By Nettie
I wish we had known to go right at immigration as...

I wish we had known to go right at immigration as I'm told it can be quicker.

Have a great time.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Sep 10, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By Nettie
We are going to the Gaylord Palms. Lots of...

We are going to the Gaylord Palms. Lots of people on the Dibb have been and given good reviews so we are going to give it a try this Christmas.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 10, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,157
Posted By Nettie
Helen, I hope you got this resolved. We just got...

Helen, I hope you got this resolved. We just got our e-mail today from Gemma Baker at virgin Reservation Services who said that we would get the baggage allowance as (like you ) we booked before the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Sep 10, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,157
Posted By Nettie
Just phoned them and they eventually agreed that...

Just phoned them and they eventually agreed that we have two bags each- after saying no first off. They have also said they will e-mail a confirmation-also after saying no at first. Keep going and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Sep 10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,157
Posted By Nettie
I have booked with tcd and was told I would get...

I have booked with tcd and was told I would get two bags each as we booked last October. I have nothing in writing however. I'll ring them again to confirm. It does seem to be a mess and depend on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,581
Posted By Nettie
We had trouble with our Tcd booking and after...

We had trouble with our Tcd booking and after many phone calls and loads of stress we got it sorted out. It took ages and in the end they refunded me some of our booking fees . I pointed out to them...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 7 Sep 10, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By Nettie
If you ring virgin special assistance they will...

If you ring virgin special assistance they will advise you on seats etc. When we first went we got bulk head seats through them and could go in the PE queue to check in so we didn't have a long...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Aug 10, 07:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,426
Posted By Nettie
I phoned tcd today and they said that the fuel is...

I phoned tcd today and they said that the fuel is included with platinum insurance and that you return the car empty.
Forum: Accommodation 24 Aug 10, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,046
Posted By Nettie
After our experience with brittania we wouldn't...

After our experience with brittania we wouldn't stay at any of their hotels. Last time we stayed at the travelodge and parked at T2. It was very reasonable and worked out really well.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Aug 10, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By Nettie
Just wanted to say thanks for the advice - we are...

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice - we are going to buy tickets now as it all sounds great.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Jul 10, 10:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,022
Posted By Nettie
We have been twice and stayed until closing both...

We have been twice and stayed until closing both times. You will have a brilliant day and there is plenty to fill the time - it is really relaxing there. Have a great time.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jul 10, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By Nettie
That's ok -I was going to ask the same questions...

That's ok -I was going to ask the same questions. My kids will be 15 and 13.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jul 10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By Nettie
Universal Studios at Christmas

I just wanted to ask how busy universal gets at Christmas please.
We are trying to decide whether to get tickets as we want to go to WWOHP. We don't want to go if is going to be even busier than...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jul 10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,606
Posted By Nettie
Someone we know in Orlando and who is married to...

Someone we know in Orlando and who is married to a policeman told us to avoid Highway 50 - she said that she wouldn't even stop for petrol there.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jul 10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 795
Posted By Nettie
I always ring Virgin customer services in the uk...

I always ring Virgin customer services in the uk -01293 496900. You need your flight locator number so that you can book your seats with Virgin Atlantic. I can't remember exactly how we did...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 8 Jul 10, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,250
Posted By Nettie
Just wanted to say have a lovely time. Our son...

Just wanted to say have a lovely time. Our son does not have CP - he has an ASD - but in Florida we feel like any other family on holiday if that makes sense. Also there is nothing like the first...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,456
Posted By Nettie
I'm sure I saw a post from someone recently who...

I'm sure I saw a post from someone recently who said that they filled bum bags with snacks and treats for their kids every day and kept what was in there a surprise so that the kids would look...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 5 Jul 10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By Nettie
If you contact guest services they will send you...

If you contact guest services they will send you a list of dairy free foods etc. Publix supermarket will also send you a list if you e-mail them.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jun 10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 733
Posted By Nettie
We flew with AA from Manchester in 2007 and there...

We flew with AA from Manchester in 2007 and there were no seat back TVs then - it may have changed now. I thought I should tell you so you can check and go prepared with DVD players etc for your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 10, 09:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,980
Posted By Nettie
We flew with AA from Manchester in 2007 and they...

We flew with AA from Manchester in 2007 and they didn't have seat back TVs - only on the London flights.
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Jun 10, 06:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,390
Posted By Nettie
We have just booked to go in October and I have...

We have just booked to go in October and I have found Easycars.com have by far the cheapest car hire. We are going to book a Peugeot 308 for a we with full insurance for about £175 . Hope this helps.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 10, 08:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,521
Posted By Nettie
A safer way to Disney might be to go along the...

A safer way to Disney might be to go along the 192 to the 429 toll road which is much quieter. That gets you on to Disney property quickly. However I do agree with everyone else that it would be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 May 10, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 907
Posted By Nettie
The only time we have flown indirect was with AA...

The only time we have flown indirect was with AA from Manchester via Chicago. We had a very negative experience on the way home and there were no seat back TVs from Manchester - they only had them...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 May 10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,357
Posted By Nettie
This will be our first Christmas in Orlando and...

This will be our first Christmas in Orlando and we are going to spend the morning in the pool, have lunch at the Gaylord Palms and play Winter/Summer crazy golf. Can't wait!
Forum: Shopping in Florida 13 May 10, 07:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,911
Posted By Nettie
I'm posting from our Ipad now- friends brought us...

I'm posting from our Ipad now- friends brought us one back from Orlando recently. I was a real technophobe but I love it!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 May 10, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 556
Posted By Nettie
I have booked through tcd and ring virgin...

I have booked through tcd and ring virgin customer service in Britain to make changes etc. The number is 01293 496900.
Forum: Accommodation 11 May 10, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By Nettie
My sister stayed in the Staybridge Suites a few...

My sister stayed in the Staybridge Suites a few years ago and really liked it there. Sorry that I can't tell you any more - only that she was very positive about it.

Jeanette
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 May 10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 908
Posted By Nettie
We have taken bread, cakes etc and it has always...

We have taken bread, cakes etc and it has always made it over fine. My son is not on a GF diet any more so I can't remember the name of the bread we took, but it was one you could get on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Apr 10, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,779
Posted By Nettie
I have booked through Lee three times but have...

I have booked through Lee three times but have never been offered this option. Last time I shopped aound and Lee matched the price for me. He has always dealt with our booking well but I might wait...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By Nettie
We have always booked our Virgin Atlantic flights...

We have always booked our Virgin Atlantic flights through Dial-a-flight and paid a deposite and the balance a few weeks before. We have alaways got a good price from them too.
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 17 Apr 10, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,974
Posted By Nettie
We have flown with Virgin and AA. Virgin have...

We have flown with Virgin and AA. Virgin have always been fine but with AA we were kept up all night by a large group of people who had a 'party' on the flight. They were buying lots of drinks so...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Apr 10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By Nettie
Sorry to jump in - but I just wanted to know if...

Sorry to jump in - but I just wanted to know if soft drinks are included at Gaylord Palms?

Thanks.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,006
Posted By Nettie
Don't be nervous about going DIY. We have always...

Don't be nervous about going DIY. We have always gone DIY and never had any trouble. We have booked a package with TCD this year as it was the cheapest way to go this time - we have had lots of...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Apr 10, 01:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,025
Posted By Nettie
Some friends of ours are there now thay have a...

Some friends of ours are there now thay have a villa two doors down from their family and separate cars. That might be a better arrangement.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Apr 10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,406
Posted By Nettie
My DH finds that having hot showers helps as it...

My DH finds that having hot showers helps as it keep the pores open.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 2 Apr 10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,203
Posted By Nettie
Blue Springs State Park does a great boat tour...

Blue Springs State Park does a great boat tour where you can see lots of wildlife.
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