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Forum: General Chat Today, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 185
Posted By KarenG
I used to do this walk all the time, but it was...

I used to do this walk all the time, but it was on my way home via Paddington so being hot wasn’t a problem - Euston Road is quite busy and not the nicest of walks TBH. I’d get the tube :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 10:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 688
Posted By KarenG
Exactly this!

Exactly this!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By KarenG
You are right they’ve not confirmed the dates yet...

You are right they’ve not confirmed the dates yet but it will be Feb 20th to 23rd. It’s always the third week in February :)
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Apr 24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 273
Posted By KarenG
Ah in which case I would double down on my...

Ah in which case I would double down on my suggestion. Are you staying somewhat near the train / bus station? We were a bit of a hike away, half an hour or so, and at the end of a long day our feet...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 14 Apr 24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,609
Posted By KarenG
I’m very hopeful the lack of updates means you...

I’m very hopeful the lack of updates means you are in the air :)

What a lovely room at the Sofitel! Send the wine pourers in my direction please!
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Apr 24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 273
Posted By KarenG
We had four nights in Florence, and had planned a...

We had four nights in Florence, and had planned a day trip to Bologna on the train which we ended up ditching because there was so much else to see and do. If you are already going to Rome and Venice...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 14 Apr 24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 858
Posted By KarenG
We bought direct in 2003, sold a few years later...

We bought direct in 2003, sold a few years later and bought back in again in 2007 ( or 2008, I can’t remember!)

There were some worthwhile perks then and the price difference between direct and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Apr 24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By KarenG
We definitely didn’t enjoy driving into or around...

We definitely didn’t enjoy driving into or around Honolulu around rush hour but (because we were in Waikiki Beach at that point) we tended to be leaving or coming back against the majority of the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Apr 24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By KarenG
I wouldn’t hire a car just to shuttle between the...

I wouldn’t hire a car just to shuttle between the airport and Aulani or the airport and Waikiki (and I think that’s what the recent threads covered) but I absolutely would hire one to explore the...
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,109
Posted By KarenG
I agree totally. This is exactly what we...

I agree totally. This is exactly what we experienced with our in laws, and unfortunately it made life very difficult for them and us for quite a few years, and I don’t want that for myself or my...
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,109
Posted By KarenG
I would prefer to move while I still had the...

I would prefer to move while I still had the control and desire (and physical ability) rather than leave it too long.

I am 50, DH a few years older, and I would like to move to the coast in a much...
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,632
Posted By KarenG
Wow I would have loved to see Siouxsie then! ...

Wow I would have loved to see Siouxsie then!

I was at BMTH at the Motorpoint that night too! Amazing gig.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 822
Posted By KarenG
The last Star Wars event was a while back wasn’t...

The last Star Wars event was a while back wasn’t it….? I wouldn’t rely on that. Like I say many do it I’m sure but I couldn’t risk so much money on it not working out (I am risk averse though).
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 822
Posted By KarenG
Some races sell out within minutes - I have...

Some races sell out within minutes - I have always been online ready with multiple devices before the start time, and have set up an account in advance so I could ‘complete the process’ more quickly...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 822
Posted By KarenG
If you’ve done a half with no training under two...

If you’ve done a half with no training under two hours, you should DEFINITELY submit a Proof of Time to secure a place in an earlier corral.

I can only dream of such speediness 😂
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 822
Posted By KarenG
Hi Mike Opening times for the Expo - this is...

Hi Mike

Opening times for the Expo - this is a guess from me but if you look at this year’s Springtime events

https://www.rundisney.com/events/disneyworld/springtime-surprise-weekend/

It...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 822
Posted By KarenG
We’ve done quite a few. Amazing fun! I will...

We’ve done quite a few. Amazing fun!

I will say the only one we did it April we found it very very hot after sunrise but the races start a bit earlier now and as it’s ’only’ ten miles you may be...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Apr 24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 262
Posted By KarenG
I expect the SV studio at BWV is a good bit...

I expect the SV studio at BWV is a good bit cheaper so that would be a pro :)
Forum: General Chat 4 Apr 24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,898
Posted By KarenG
I do! The online reviews (only four of them)...

I do! The online reviews (only four of them) aren’t great but I really like them :) They do come up a bit big but for some of us that’s a bonus 😂 I have them in black
...
Forum: General Chat 4 Apr 24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,898
Posted By KarenG
I usually always wear stretchy trousers /...

I usually always wear stretchy trousers / leggings and a long T shirt / tunic for comfort and practicality. But last two trips I found some extremely comfy cargo trousers (with stretch ;) ) from M&S...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Apr 24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 584
Posted By KarenG
Unfortunately that is in the ‘most expensive time...

Unfortunately that is in the ‘most expensive time of year’ period so the cheapest room is 27 a night for the weekend (weekends being a bit more costly points wise).

You would expect to pay...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Apr 24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 584
Posted By KarenG
When Mike? I can check how many points for you :)...

When Mike? I can check how many points for you :)

Then the price per point varies depending on the route you use to rent but you’d have an idea at least.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Apr 24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 584
Posted By KarenG
Hi Mike You can book with a Vero Beach owner...

Hi Mike

You can book with a Vero Beach owner at 11 months before your stay or a DVC owner (not Vero Beach specifically) 7 months before check in. Disney also sell rooms but a DVC owner is likely...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 1 Apr 24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,609
Posted By KarenG
Ah well you know I love the Yard House! Very...

Ah well you know I love the Yard House! Very different vibe to Cooper’s Hawk though :)
Forum: General DVC Discussion 29 Mar 24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,228
Posted By KarenG
I am pretty sure they aren’t allowed to do that...

I am pretty sure they aren’t allowed to do that for DVC properties. It’s eleven or seven months prior under the current construct.
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 29 Mar 24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,609
Posted By KarenG
I want to comment on one of those offsite options...

I want to comment on one of those offsite options as I think it’s quite average but as I’m sure I have done previously so won’t! I will though just say … Cooper’s Hawk Winery is sadly missing!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 Mar 24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 334
Posted By KarenG
Are you allowed suitcases on those nowadays? I...

Are you allowed suitcases on those nowadays? I know you travel hand luggage normally but you didn’t used to be allowed to take check in suitcases on those.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 Mar 24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 334
Posted By KarenG
Ahh that was part of my long winded answer! We...

Ahh that was part of my long winded answer! We called an Uber on a Sunday morning and were surprised to see a fare of $150 from Waikiki Beach to Aulani 😦

We left it about an hour as we had a bit...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 Mar 24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 334
Posted By KarenG
I wrote a long reply about avoiding Uber to Ko...

I wrote a long reply about avoiding Uber to Ko Olina and then realised you’re going into Waikiki and will be fine - sorry!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 Mar 24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 334
Posted By KarenG
You’re going to have to get a transfer of some...

You’re going to have to get a transfer of some description as the options to Ko Olina are limited.

Uber may be cheaper (or it may not if surge pricing is in effect) and we found some were...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 29 Mar 24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By KarenG
With my account (an old Sun Trust one so I don’t...

With my account (an old Sun Trust one so I don’t know if the T&Cs are different) as long as I have over $500 in there there are no fees.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Mar 24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,608
Posted By KarenG
Without knowing the breakdown of flight cost vs...

Without knowing the breakdown of flight cost vs hotel it’s hard to comment on which hotels are better.

What other options are you getting in your price point other than the Grove? I’m not sure it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Mar 24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,608
Posted By KarenG
What is your budget? Mid budget means...

What is your budget?

Mid budget means different things to different people and with five in your party most of the onsite options at Disney won’t be mid budget compared to say I Drive or Kissimmee.
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 28 Mar 24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,609
Posted By KarenG
This is brilliant 😂 😂 😂

This is brilliant 😂 😂 😂
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 01:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 576
Posted By KarenG
Hi I think it’s implied but just checking -...

Hi

I think it’s implied but just checking - are you cruising with DCL?

I would probably head to the coast near Port Canaveral for night 1 to avoid going the wrong way and having to double...
Forum: Polls 12 Mar 24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,230
Posted By KarenG
Let us know if you book it and stay there! Looks...

Let us know if you book it and stay there! Looks so cool!
Forum: Polls 12 Mar 24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,230
Posted By KarenG
I would too but partly because I’m desperate to...

I would too but partly because I’m desperate to stay at the TWA hotel at JFK!
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,439
Posted By KarenG
We have flights to Milan for £56 return in...

We have flights to Milan for £56 return in October. Rome was a bit more expensive but still well under £100.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Mar 24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By KarenG
We love Disneyland as it’s jam packed with...

We love Disneyland as it’s jam packed with attractions, and you can bounce between the parks and DTD and it has a ‘feel’ of ‘Walt was there’. We have always found four days a nice amount of time to...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Mar 24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By KarenG
The good news is there are many ‘offsite’ hotels...

The good news is there are many ‘offsite’ hotels within a short walk of Disneyland - in fact some of the offsite hotels are closer than at least one of the onsite ones!
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