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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Dec 23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,622
Posted By Robyn89
We leave for our trip on 1st Jan. I’m praying for...

We leave for our trip on 1st Jan. I’m praying for warm and cool temps at the same time 🤣🤣 running Dopey so don’t want to melt, but also don’t want to spend the whole holiday in jeans and a jumper 🤣
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Dec 23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,047
Posted By Robyn89
We did 14 nights in October just gone - 2 adults...

We did 14 nights in October just gone - 2 adults and 1 child (age 4 so we pay for him now!) and we averaged around $200 a day and ate mostly onsite. We breakfasted in our Studio, we have a coolbag...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Nov 23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,059
Posted By Robyn89
We holidayed for 2 weeks in October, staying on...

We holidayed for 2 weeks in October, staying on Disney property so didn’t have much in the way of Ubers to factor in. We ate most meals on property/in Disney springs but we took snacks and drinks in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Nov 23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,727
Posted By Robyn89
It’s good to know that’s what locals do. I tipped...

It’s good to know that’s what locals do. I tipped everywhere - Polite Pig, Gideon’s, Blaze etc. I just felt guilty with them stood there looking at me. I didn’t want them thinking I was ignorant 🥹😳🤣
Forum: TV and Film 4 Jul 23, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By Robyn89
Evacuation Documentary

Evening everyone,

For those that have not seen it yet, Channel 4 have just released a 3-part documentary called Evacuation. It’s about the evacuation from Kabul in August 2021 after the Taliban...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,825
Posted By Robyn89
We just completed Verifly for our flight with...

We just completed Verifly for our flight with Virgin on Wednesday so it’s very much alive and kicking at the moment…
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jan 23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By Robyn89
If you did Disney before Christmas then I think...

If you did Disney before Christmas then I think you need to be hitting that sweet spot between the Thanksgiving crowds leaving and the Christmas crowds building up - so probably the first 2 weeks of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jan 23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,047
Posted By Robyn89
Yep! I used one on my 3 year old when we went...

Yep! I used one on my 3 year old when we went last May and will use it again in February. I never let him out of my sight but I know that with the chaos of Disney it only takes a split second doesn’t...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 31 Dec 22, 11:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 717
Posted By Robyn89
Ahh that’s an unexpected treat! Thank you. Happy...

Ahh that’s an unexpected treat! Thank you. Happy New Year
Forum: General DVC Discussion 31 Dec 22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 717
Posted By Robyn89
Monthly Payment of Dues Question

Hey everyone,

We’ve just logged on and paid the dues balance for our two DVC contracts.

We’ve been meaning to do it for a while based on advice from here - but finally got a Wise account with...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Apr 22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 913
Posted By Robyn89
We use the Virgin credit card (with the fee) and...

We use the Virgin credit card (with the fee) and it works perfectly for us. Like many others - most of our routine spending goes on it and we just pay it off at the end of the month.

We’re a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 1,199
Views: 149,777
Posted By Robyn89
Will they not allow you to use them if they all...

Will they not allow you to use them if they all come in the same box? I’m just curious as we’re a party of 5 - but if I need to order 2 boxes of 4 then so be it :)
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 7 Apr 22, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By Robyn89
Thank you so much. They’re visiting for the...

Thank you so much. They’re visiting for the Easter break so I’ll help her with the call while she’s here. We can but try!
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 7 Apr 22, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By Robyn89
DAS Help Please - For my mum

Hi everyone,

We’re due to travel in about 5 weeks and we’re taking my parents with us for the first time.

My mum has finally confessed to me tonight that she’s terribly worried she’s going to...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 6 Apr 22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,745
Posted By Robyn89
That wasn’t the case when we were there in...

That wasn’t the case when we were there in September. We were sent the email for (and subsequently the link to) Ratatouille DVC previews which we made great use of. Don’t see why Guardians would be...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Apr 22, 12:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,745
Posted By Robyn89
We didn’t get the email either and we’re both AP...

We didn’t get the email either and we’re both AP Holders and DVC Members so was thinking at least one of those would trigger the email 🤣
Forum: Shopping in Florida 3 Apr 22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,346
Posted By Robyn89
This all sounds absolutely delicious! It’s really...

This all sounds absolutely delicious! It’s really great reading all of the suggestions as we’re pretty new to going with our tiny human and we’ll be taking my parents too this trip so we’re...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 3 Apr 22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,497
Posted By Robyn89
That does sound like the dream! I call our 2.5...

That does sound like the dream! I call our 2.5 year old son my little fruit fly 🤣 just one of those children that would rather eat a big slice of watermelon or bowl of fruit than have a cookie or...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 30 Mar 22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,497
Posted By Robyn89
Ahh this is amazing, thank you everyone. Seems...

Ahh this is amazing, thank you everyone. Seems like we’ll have a choice between Winn Dixie and Publix. Probably lean towards the Winn Dixie with their being a liquor store nearby. Hubby is a whisky...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 29 Mar 22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,497
Posted By Robyn89
Your go to supermarket

Hey everyone,

We’ve got two weeks in May - a mixture of Old Key West Studio and then 2 bed villa at Copper Creek.

Planning an Instacart delivery to get us set up with the essentials for the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Mar 22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,058
Posted By Robyn89
That’s a great tip - thank you. I had a look on...

That’s a great tip - thank you. I had a look on the Turnpike website and I’ve made a note of the locations of their service stations.

Palm Beach seems like a good place to call it if we want to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Mar 22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,058
Posted By Robyn89
No, we’re on the Virgin flight. When we booked it...

No, we’re on the Virgin flight. When we booked it was due to land just after 1600 but there’s been a schedule change to have us land at 1735.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Mar 22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,058
Posted By Robyn89
Thanks for your replies everyone. Really helpful...

Thanks for your replies everyone. Really helpful and it seems like the turnpike is the best way to tackle it.

We did toy with the idea of staying over in Miami or staying somewhere on the half-way...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Mar 22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,058
Posted By Robyn89
MIA to Orlando - best route

Hi everyone,

We’re driving from MIA to Disney’s Old Key West for our next trip and was just wondering which route everyone recommends?

We’ll be landing at about 1700 on the Sunday evening so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 22, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Posted By Robyn89
Pack snacks in your park bag that will withstand...

Pack snacks in your park bag that will withstand the heat so you always have something on hand that they’ll eat. Our DS was just turned 2 last time we went and with the jet lag and things he would be...
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,071
Posted By Robyn89
Oooh we’re 52 days out and I’m like you, itching...

Oooh we’re 52 days out and I’m like you, itching to get things sorted. Instead of a suitcase, I bought a cheap hanging rail from Argos and hung up mine and my son’s park outfits/holiday clothes. I’ve...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Mar 22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,884
Posted By Robyn89
Had ours today and I got everything I wanted...

Had ours today and I got everything I wanted which included Ohana dinner, Topolino’s and Tusker House breakfast, Oga’s Cantina and Homecomin’ - plus some others that are usually less tricky to get...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 17 Mar 22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,826
Posted By Robyn89
I'm another one quite excited by it - we've got...

I'm another one quite excited by it - we've got direct points for Copper Creek but just last week had an offer accepted on a slightly smaller resale contract at the Poly.

It will be interesting to...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 7 Mar 22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,763
Posted By Robyn89
Ohh we love Gideon's - their night time coffee...

Ohh we love Gideon's - their night time coffee cake cookie is absolutely delicious. I'm not a fan of coffee at all but it's the perfect balance of sweet and rich. Love it.

The best tip we ever had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 31,985
Posted By Robyn89
We applied 8 November (on US site) and our...

We applied 8 November (on US site) and our conditional approval came through today. We’ve been able to book interviews in Orlando for our May trip - hoping to Entry on Arrival but just in case :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,826
Posted By Robyn89
Sonia, you sound like a wonderful mum. I hope you...

Sonia, you sound like a wonderful mum. I hope you have an amazing trip with your children.

We travel in May with our 2 and a half year old, so we’re starting to think about getting him used to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jan 22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,099
Posted By Robyn89
We travelled in September last year and hired a...

We travelled in September last year and hired a car seat but I have to admit, I wasn’t impressed with it. When we collected from the Disney Car Hire place they were all just dumped on a big shelving...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Nov 21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,549
Posted By Robyn89
Hey, We recently travelled with a 23 month...

Hey,

We recently travelled with a 23 month old. Disney provided crib was absolutely fine and he slept no problem, we took our own pushchair and hired a car seat.

On reflection, we probably...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Nov 21, 08:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,367
Posted By Robyn89
Part of the problem of being away for so long is...

Part of the problem of being away for so long is that you have to rely on the opinions of others. We visited in September and we were worried that it wouldn’t be as magical, things wouldn’t be the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Nov 21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,398
Posted By Robyn89
Completed all of the American forms for the...

Completed all of the American forms for the Global Entry programme today. Hopefully it all comes back in time for our May trip. Anyone with recent experience of current wait times?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,522
Posted By Robyn89
I’ve never been in November - but we’ve booked...

I’ve never been in November - but we’ve booked for early December next year so eagerly awaiting feedback from people travelling in the next few weeks.

I hope you have an absolutely wonderful time;...
Forum: General Chat 2 Oct 21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,673
Posted By Robyn89
Another option to consider is a company called...

Another option to consider is a company called Gentle. That’s what we feed our two labs and they do brilliantly on it.

It’s cold pressed raw - so it comes in small pellets and is much easier to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Oct 21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 31,985
Posted By Robyn89
Ok, so we applied at 0900 on Thursday morning...

Ok, so we applied at 0900 on Thursday morning through the Gov.UK website and we got our approval codes at 2200 Friday night. So about 36 hours in total. Now onwards to the US application part! Will...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Oct 21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,832
Posted By Robyn89
It’s bizarre - I can’t imagine buying the pin or...

It’s bizarre - I can’t imagine buying the pin or commemorative Oct 1st map if I wasn’t actually there.

The poor cast members must have had a right day of it yesterday! I think they did a virtual...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Oct 21, 10:03 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,284
Posted By Robyn89
So I watched the Harmonious stream from Disney...

So I watched the Harmonious stream from Disney Parks Blog and it sounded quite shrill and I just was left feeling a bit… meh. Then I watched it on a Paging Mr Morrow vlog and seeing and hearing it...
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