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Forum: General Chat 29 Nov 22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,187
Posted By itsrachelhere
Oh. I had this when with my friend. It's very...

Oh. I had this when with my friend. It's very presumptive that the accompanying person is able to actually push! I have my own mobility challenges at times, especially after being sat in a cramped...
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,698
Posted By itsrachelhere
Oh goodness, no! I am so happy we are back on...

Oh goodness, no! I am so happy we are back on campus. University isn't just about absorbing content, it's about developing your own ideas and learning to be able to articulate these. Particularly in...
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,698
Posted By itsrachelhere
It's doable for sure - but will need to be really...

It's doable for sure - but will need to be really self motivated to go in on days when its dark outside, they have a 9am start and there's say only one session scheduled . This is where I often have...
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,698
Posted By itsrachelhere
Speaking from a lecturer/personal tutor...

Speaking from a lecturer/personal tutor perspective, I think it's important to be realistic about the commute and how far you are prepared to travel each day. I have plenty of students who commute in...
Forum: General Chat 17 Nov 22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By itsrachelhere
I went! He was fab. Venue/sound/acoustics not as...

I went! He was fab. Venue/sound/acoustics not as good as they could be unfortunately.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 4 Nov 22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,248
Posted By itsrachelhere
Hi! We recently went on our first Alaskan cruise...

Hi! We recently went on our first Alaskan cruise. I spent ages and ages researching before deciding on an itinerary - it's quite overwhelming at first! I will talk you through the process I went...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 4 Sep 22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 946
Posted By itsrachelhere
It's hard to say as there's such variety of stuff...

It's hard to say as there's such variety of stuff to do, so depends on your interests.

The Canal House is nice for food and drinks, especially on a sunny day. Bodega for Mexican food and...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 4 Sep 22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,592
Posted By itsrachelhere
I realised later I didn't say anything about...

I realised later I didn't say anything about testing! We had to upload our test results to Verifly. We used DocHQ and did a supervised online test which worked really well - they had the certificates...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Sep 22, 11:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,592
Posted By itsrachelhere
I am very recently back from an Alaskan cruise,...

I am very recently back from an Alaskan cruise, sailing out of Vancouver.

In terms of documentation, you need the following:
- ESTA
- ETA if arriving into Vancouver via air, otherwise not...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Aug 22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,452
Posted By itsrachelhere
I am staying at The Anaheim Hotel this time round...

I am staying at The Anaheim Hotel this time round for the first time. I picked it due to close proximity to the parks, plus the pool is massive (a rarity in Anaheim).
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,424
Posted By itsrachelhere
£1700 + tax per person for us...! Minimum of...

£1700 + tax per person for us...! Minimum of about £50 for economy delight, which is far more realistic!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,424
Posted By itsrachelhere
Wow, madness! It has a minimum amount we can bid...

Wow, madness! It has a minimum amount we can bid unfortunately, which is way way in excess of that!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,424
Posted By itsrachelhere
I don't believe I have that option unfortunately...

I don't believe I have that option unfortunately as I used miles to book the flight.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 1 Aug 22, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,314
Posted By itsrachelhere
I just google to see why you are concerned. The...

I just google to see why you are concerned. The main things seems to be that they have the CE mark on the box. See this information as well: https://breatheassured.com/usa-travel-tests/

I hate...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 1 Aug 22, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By itsrachelhere
Glad you enjoyed it! Would you consider another...

Glad you enjoyed it! Would you consider another Alaskan cruise, but with a cheaper cruise line?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Aug 22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,424
Posted By itsrachelhere
Virgin Atlantic - bid for upgrade query

Hi there,

Hoping someone can help. We are travelling with VA to Seattle very soon. I would like to bid for an upgrade from Economy Classic to Economy Delight, and it looks like there's a few seats...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 19 Jul 22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,892
Posted By itsrachelhere
I imagine the move will be towards giving people...

I imagine the move will be towards giving people personal responsibility and asking them to test before they board, but without the same requirements to report results and for it to be supervised.
...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Jul 22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,227
Posted By itsrachelhere
Sorry to hear that :(. This is the thing -...

Sorry to hear that :(.

This is the thing - it's so different to having to isolate at home where you have a kitchen, fridge etc. You will still need to sort somewhere to stay and will need to get...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Jul 22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,227
Posted By itsrachelhere
This is what I am wondering. It's such a long way...

This is what I am wondering. It's such a long way to go to sit in a hotel room! I would be interested to hear people's plan B. Is it a legal requirement to isolate still, or in theory can you 'get...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Jul 22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By itsrachelhere
You can get a PCR test in the UK, providing it...

You can get a PCR test in the UK, providing it generates a fit for travel certificate. I was planning to do this for the same reason, but then my cruise line changed the policy to say it had to be...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Jul 22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By itsrachelhere
I am pretty sure it was midnight as I was still...

I am pretty sure it was midnight as I was still up and don't remember particularly forcing myself to stay up.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Jun 22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,227
Posted By itsrachelhere
All booked in - bring on the cocktails!

All booked in - bring on the cocktails!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Jun 22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,227
Posted By itsrachelhere
We are. Although just when one of the blackout...

We are. Although just when one of the blackout dates lifts for passholders, so it might even make it worse! Will try and do some dummy bookings over the next few days so I am as prepared as possible!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 18 Jun 22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,227
Posted By itsrachelhere
Thanks! Not helped by the fact that leading up to...

Thanks! Not helped by the fact that leading up to our visit we will be in Alaska with limited internet. Fingers crossed I can have it all booked beforehand. Last time I went it seemed so more...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 18 Jun 22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,227
Posted By itsrachelhere
Reservation for Olga's cantina

Any advice for getting a reservation for Olga's cantina? Its a few days until our booking day, but I have played about on the system over the past few days and haven't been successful in getting...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 May 22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By itsrachelhere
You have a choice of either the PCR up to 3 days...

You have a choice of either the PCR up to 3 days in advance or LFT within a certain amount of time before boarding (for Holland America its no more than 2 days, not sure if that's true for others). I...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 2 May 22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By itsrachelhere
I enquired this with Holland America for our...

I enquired this with Holland America for our cruise from Vancouver, and yep, all ok as long as its dated within the three days and is FDA approved. I much prefer this option as its a long way to go...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 18 Apr 22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By itsrachelhere
The inside passage is the standard route for...

The inside passage is the standard route for Alaskan cruise ships, it just varies in terms of which ports you stop at along the way.

Besides that, other key decisions are which port to leave from...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Apr 22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By itsrachelhere
We have booked Holland America for our cruise in...

We have booked Holland America for our cruise in August. It's over a year since we booked and I have read up loads since/watched a lot of you tube, and I am still happy with this decision. For me...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Apr 22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By itsrachelhere
Whenever I have got a shuttle before they have...

Whenever I have got a shuttle before they have given me a time based on my flight, so I would go with their wisdom! We will have the same schedule and in my head I am expecting we will be heading off...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Apr 22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By itsrachelhere
Thanks! We will have been in the US for over a...

Thanks! We will have been in the US for over a week by that point, so hopefully it will connect to a network a bit faster than it can do when you first arrive in the country.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Apr 22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By itsrachelhere
Thanks both! I like the thought of being notified...

Thanks both! I like the thought of being notified the car is on the way - I always get a bit jittery about waiting!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 12 Apr 22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By itsrachelhere
Transfer recommendations

Hi all,

We are going to be arriving into LAX at 6am, having taken an overnight flight from Anchorage. We have a room booked from the night before onwards so that we will be able to get to our...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Apr 22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,121
Posted By itsrachelhere
I am jealous of you staying in the GC - I...

I am jealous of you staying in the GC - I couldn't quite justify it for our trip as we will have just come off quite an expensive cruise! We are likewise there in August, and am hoping that the nice...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 Apr 22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,071
Posted By itsrachelhere
Just a quick update for anyone else in the same...

Just a quick update for anyone else in the same position. The cruise line (Holland and America) have confirmed that they don't take into consideration the time of the test - the key thing is that it...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Apr 22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,071
Posted By itsrachelhere
Yes, that's what I have seen which gives me hope!...

Yes, that's what I have seen which gives me hope! I am just slightly hesitant as if we get our test at 7am UK time like planned (the earliest slot available), it will technically be 11pm in...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Apr 22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,071
Posted By itsrachelhere
I know what you mean! I will email the cruise...

I know what you mean! I will email the cruise line to get it all confirmed in writing before proceeding. Re. the time difference, if they were saying it had to be 72 hours beforehand, i wouldn't be...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Apr 22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,071
Posted By itsrachelhere
It looks like we are in the same position in...

It looks like we are in the same position in flying out 3 days before the cruise (see my post above). Can I just ask why you are thinking of getting tested on arrival after you have flown, rather...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 5 Apr 22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,071
Posted By itsrachelhere
Just continuing from my ramble above! We also...

Just continuing from my ramble above! We also have option of taking a PCR test 3 days beforehand. So our schedule is as follows - we fly into Seattle on the Thursday and then are staying there...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 5 Apr 22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,071
Posted By itsrachelhere
I am feeling anxious already about making sure we...

I am feeling anxious already about making sure we have access to an approved antigen test. We will be cruising out of Vancouver, so I am not sure if they have different versions of approved tests in...
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