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Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 152
Posted By Nimbus
I don't know about how much it is on Disney's...

I don't know about how much it is on Disney's website (I can't use a VPN on this laptop) but on UndercoverTourist, the 4-Park Magic ticket with a starting date of 29th May costs $470.42 for adults or...
Forum: Accommodation Yesterday, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 318
Posted By Nimbus
You have to use your keycard to open the gate...

You have to use your keycard to open the gate during normal hours. However, after 9pm (I think) the gate is locked and can't be opened using a room key.

There is another entrance around the corner...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Yesterday, 03:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,845
Posted By Nimbus
The following article makes for interesting...

The following article makes for interesting reading:

https://yougov.co.uk/society/articles/45807-european-and-american-tipping-habits-compared

It looks at the tipping habits of people in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 02:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,477
Posted By Nimbus
Did they? It feels like the same ride, in a...

Did they? It feels like the same ride, in a similar train, going the same route, just with screens either side. I assumed it was mostly a retheme - albeit a significant retheme.

Perhaps a better...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 02:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,160
Posted By Nimbus
My daughter's birthday is in early April and,...

My daughter's birthday is in early April and, here in South Manchester, over the years she's celebrated her birthday by playing in the snow in her big coat and gloves and also celebrated playing out...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 242
Posted By Nimbus
This is what I've experienced in the past: ...

This is what I've experienced in the past:


WDW physical tickets are credit card sized and made of plastic
Universal physical tickets are credit card sized and made of cardboard
Seaworld...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,183
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, I don't actually expect Disney to start work...

Yes, I don't actually expect Disney to start work properly on this before September - this is Disney we're talking about here! But I don't think we can use any lack of an announcement as some...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Yesterday, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 959
Posted By Nimbus
Thanks. Yes, I guess buying the QSDP gave you the...

Thanks. Yes, I guess buying the QSDP gave you the freedom to visit other, more expensive QSDP places that you normally wouldn't visit and indulge in a few more cocktails. And I'm sure that would...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 10:59 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,302
Posted By Nimbus
For 2025? If it follows the usual process then...

For 2025? If it follows the usual process then the free nights offer for 2025 will come out in December later this year and lasts for about 3 or 4 months.

The free nights offer for 2024 is...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 959
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, everyone on the booking for the full length...

Yes, everyone on the booking for the full length of the booking.
Forum: Tickets 26 Mar 24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 679
Posted By Nimbus
You can now park hop whenever you like. You don't...

You can now park hop whenever you like. You don't have to wait until 2pm. This changed back in January earlier this year.
Forum: Accommodation 26 Mar 24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 551
Posted By Nimbus
I've stayed at both but only stayed at CBR...

I've stayed at both but only stayed at CBR pre-Skyliner. I preferred POFQ because it's a smaller resort and looks better (IMO). However, with the Skyliner now in existence, the benefit of being able...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, I was going to say perhaps it's due to a...

Yes, I was going to say perhaps it's due to a (now invalid) ESTA associated with an old passport that's about to expire. I've had that in the past and it confused me as well.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 959
Posted By Nimbus
But would you have normally bought those things...

But would you have normally bought those things if you weren't on the dining plan?



So the dining plan cost you slightly more than if you'd bought your food out of pocket, including...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,806
Posted By Nimbus
This isn't a fake news story. This is people not...

This isn't a fake news story. This is people not reading the article properly and then misreporting the news.

Due to popularity, the D23 event at Anaheim has had to expand into the Honda Center...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,622
Posted By Nimbus
So, looking at mid-August (10th-24th Aug) this...

So, looking at mid-August (10th-24th Aug) this year, flying from Manchester:


Flights are almost £1000 per person (~£4000 total).
Cheapest onsite value hotel (not suites!) costs £2000 for 2...
Forum: TV and Film 26 Mar 24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,778
Views: 151,147
Posted By Nimbus
I thought Glass Onion was good, certainly as good...

I thought Glass Onion was good, certainly as good as Knives Out.

I do think the first part of the film was a bit weak, but it gets better.
Forum: Tickets 26 Mar 24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 679
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, that's correct. A 3-day hopper is a 'normal'...

Yes, that's correct. A 3-day hopper is a 'normal' ticket. It has a start date, and expires 5 days after the start date, and therefore it is a dated ticket. It doesn't require any park reservations.
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,845
Posted By Nimbus
What's worrying is the precedent it sets. I know...

What's worrying is the precedent it sets. I know there are options on the screen shown for 18%, 20%, and 22% but it's implied that this is for 'normal' service whereas 30% and 40% is for 'elevated'...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,302
Posted By Nimbus
In recent years, yes, it's included the likes of...

In recent years, yes, it's included the likes of Pop and All-Stars. However, it's not been the full DDP, but a limited offering (eg. one QSDP "breakfast" credit per person per day).

Several years...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Mar 24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,183
Posted By Nimbus
Disney announced when Splash Mountain would close...

Disney announced when Splash Mountain would close less than 2 months before it actually closed. Similarly, there's a rumour that Test Track will close in July and Disney has yet to announce it - so...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Mar 24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 450
Posted By Nimbus
As Bondy says, there isn't any Disney transport...

As Bondy says, there isn't any Disney transport that goes from Disney Springs to MK. Therefore, you would either need to park at the Transport and Ticketing Center (TTC, also known as MK's parking...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Mar 24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 450
Posted By Nimbus
You are very much allowed to look around the...

You are very much allowed to look around the resorts, go into the reception areas, eat at the resort restaurants, buy things in the resorts shops, etc. You obviously can't go into someone else's room...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Mar 24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,845
Posted By Nimbus
They do. But that tipping wage structure is based...

They do. But that tipping wage structure is based on tips being voluntary. There is a legal requirement that makes it clear that tips cannot be mandatory - the customer is free to determine how much...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Mar 24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,845
Posted By Nimbus
Yay, a tipping thread! :cool2: And, I...

Yay, a tipping thread! :cool2:



And, I would also point out, that it is a voluntary additional payment for good service. This is true in the USA as well as in the UK.

Just because tipping is...
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,973
Posted By Nimbus
Except they don't. Or at least they often don't. ...

Except they don't. Or at least they often don't.

I was going to mention that, based on personal experience, I find a screaming child (or, even worse, a sick child throwing up) in the back seat to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,666
Posted By Nimbus
Not sure I quite understand? I assumed you...

Not sure I quite understand?

I assumed you had already booked a 14 day holiday. You are then considering moving the outbound flights to 3 days earlier giving you 17 days in total in Orlando...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Mar 24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 362
Posted By Nimbus
We've stayed at the DoubleTree at Seaworld as...

We've stayed at the DoubleTree at Seaworld as well. As mentioned, it's a fairly easy walk to Seaworld from there. And there's an I-
Ride stop outside to get up and down Intl Drive.

The hotel...
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By Nimbus
Erm, I think the title of this thread needs a bit...

Erm, I think the title of this thread needs a bit of amending. ;)
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,973
Posted By Nimbus
There is already a stronger sentence though. A...

There is already a stronger sentence though. A dangerous driving charge can lead to imprisonment as well as a 12 month ban and having to take a retest. This applies to those who are caught driving...
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,239
Posted By Nimbus
I suspect that, because your body's immune system...

I suspect that, because your body's immune system has ramped up to fight off whatever virus you might have that's causing you to feel "off colour", that immune system is now attacking the little chip...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 553
Posted By Nimbus
We've always taken various medication in our hand...

We've always taken various medication in our hand luggage - whether it's DD's asthma inhalers, DW's tablets, travel sickness tablets, paracetamol, etc - and never taken any prescriptions with these...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Mar 24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By Nimbus
There are various places around the parks where...

There are various places around the parks where you can meet characters. They are marked on the park maps. For example, you could meet Safari Mickey and Minnie at Animal Kingdom:
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Mar 24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By Nimbus
You can buy 1 or 2 day tickets to Universal from...

You can buy 1 or 2 day tickets to Universal from OrlandoAttractions.com or UndercoverTourist.com. Or, as mentioned above, in the Universal app. Or, of course, at the entrance to any of the Universal...
Forum: DIBB Reporter Photo Trip Reports 25 Mar 24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 177
Posted By Nimbus
It wasn't difficult. The main pain is having to...

It wasn't difficult. The main pain is having to go to the big Disney Store at Disney Springs. Then you just need to ask someone where to pick up the free gift cards - it was at the right hand side of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,940
Posted By Nimbus
That's similar to us. We went at the end of May...

That's similar to us. We went at the end of May one year just as Tropical Storm Beryl hit. It was windy and really rainy for some of the holiday. Whereas when we went in August it barely rained at...
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 12,433
Posted By Nimbus
Blimey, it's an expensive do, isn't it? Another...

Blimey, it's an expensive do, isn't it? Another £160 for the visa appointment at the embassy (appointment booked for just under 3 weeks time), £21 for premium delivery, around £25 for the SEVIS fee,...
Forum: Tickets 24 Mar 24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, you can also buy them from Orlando...

Yes, you can also buy them from Orlando Attractions. Here’s a link to the 1 day Universal tickets:

https://www.orlandoattractions.com/tickets/universal-orlando-1-day-tickets

Like Disney...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Mar 24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 193
Posted By Nimbus
Or wait until you are over there and then book it...

Or wait until you are over there and then book it - you don’t need a VPN then.

I booked a couple of days beforehand and there was plenty of availability. Admittedly this was at the end of last...
Forum: DIBB Reporter Photo Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By Nimbus
Thanks! :wavey:

Thanks! :wavey:
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