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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Sep 22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 209
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Posted By ghints
We went on 16th August, second time we had done...

We went on 16th August, second time we had done MNSSHP so happy to offer some thoughts:

- we went with a plan but it was thrown into disarray after a 1 hr 45 min queue to see Pooh/Tigger etc...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jul 22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,188
Posted By ghints
That was my point - DD9 is now double jabbed but...

That was my point - DD9 is now double jabbed but we could not have got proof before we travel, so will just tick the unvax box on the declaration and "promise" to test after 5 days...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jul 22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,188
Posted By ghints
What have others done - we fly on Sunday and have...

What have others done - we fly on Sunday and have not sorted out the proof for DD9, as she only had her second jab at the weekend. I was assuming we could just tick the "unvaccinated" box on the form...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 May 22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,831
Posted By ghints
Early breakfast at McD's on the 27 (near the I4...

Early breakfast at McD's on the 27 (near the I4 junction), watch the hot air balloons go over the villa and then the "big shop" at WalMart (3 trolleys, last time... ). Normally a quick trip to Target...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 22, 09:23 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 31,440
Posted By ghints
Great tips, DIBBers - a few that we have learned...

Great tips, DIBBers - a few that we have learned over the years:

- Take photos of all park tickets and your photopass(es)
- Use the coin machines in Publix for a treat at the end of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Dec 21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By ghints
I had made a flight booking and paid in full for...

I had made a flight booking and paid in full for next summer when 2 cancellations for trips this year gave me 2 separate vouchers.

I gave them the booking ref for the flight which had been paid...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,876
Posted By ghints
Please just take another quick look at your...

Please just take another quick look at your passport, as there have been a few issues on the expiry date recently on European travel. No idea whether the US will take the same stance.

For some...
Forum: General Chat 3 Oct 21, 03:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,895
Posted By ghints
We did a renewal for DD9 about 3 weeks ago...

We did a renewal for DD9 about 3 weeks ago. Probably need to keep trying as it worked fine for us. The confirmation has to come from a professional (accountant, police, teacher etc.) and you now...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 21, 12:26 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 15,379
Posted By ghints
It is now just over a week since we booked (5...

It is now just over a week since we booked (5 PAX, flight only). I checked this morning and the flights are now £1,150 more than we paid on release day.

I accept that they continue to fluctuate...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 15,379
Posted By ghints
UPDATE... just checked same flights on BA.com...

UPDATE... just checked same flights on BA.com today and they are now £600 more expensive than we paid (5 people). Good luck DiBBers !
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 21, 09:42 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,012
Posted By ghints
Some really good points on this thread and my...

Some really good points on this thread and my over-riding thought is that we are all a little bit older and the "Magic" was very different when we were young (and not paying - sorry Prugone (my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 15,379
Posted By ghints
We typically book on release date and this year,...

We typically book on release date and this year, due to some work commitments, I had actually looked at BA pricing literally as they release compared to later in the day. As a result, I got up at 1am...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 Sep 21, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Posted By ghints
WDW Marathon - what if we can't get there?

A few weeks back, with talk of an Autumn reopening, I took the plunge to fulfil a long-held ambition to run the Dopey challenge at the WDW marathon weekend.

Looking less likely that we will be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,575
Posted By ghints
We go in the summer each year (late July-late...

We go in the summer each year (late July-late August). Flight only prices for BA seem to be around the £1k/seat mark, which is probably 10% higher than usual. Demand is high becasue:
- per the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Aug 21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,866
Posted By ghints
Pricing certainly seems ridiculous at the moment,...

Pricing certainly seems ridiculous at the moment, making us think twice about a BA fly-drive. We'll see what September brings but incredible that there is a £4k difference for a 31 day hire of a...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 29 Jul 21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,143
Posted By ghints
Not a specific "deal", just what I felt was a...

Not a specific "deal", just what I felt was a good price for BA flight/hotel/car for 6 days. I did take a chance and book it before the WDW dates were officially released, so I suspect things may...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 28 Jul 21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,143
Posted By ghints
OK, so I have signed up for Dopey as it has...

OK, so I have signed up for Dopey as it has always been an ambition of mine. Will be my 15th marathon and have done plenty of halves, so no problem with the runs themselves. However:

- never done...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 29 Jun 21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,067
Posted By ghints
Booked this evening... 2 rooms for 7 of us...

Booked this evening... 2 rooms for 7 of us (Golden Forest rooms at the Sequoia) - start of Easter hols for 3 days/2 nights.

Wanted the DIsneyland Hotel to make up for the Covid-cancelled trip...
Forum: Tickets 17 Jun 21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,166
Posted By ghints
Go there on either a Monday or Tuesday morning...

Go there on either a Monday or Tuesday morning and get there when it opens (normally about 10am, I think). You will practically have a theme park to yourself for a few hours, it really only picks up...
Forum: Tickets 9 Jun 21, 03:44 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 23,451
Posted By ghints
UPDATE... UPDATE... UPDATE Well, it has...

UPDATE... UPDATE... UPDATE

Well, it has been one week short of a full year, but, having largely given up since my last call, the postman dropped a strange letter through the letterbox with a US...
Forum: Accommodation 23 May 21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,829
Posted By ghints
Even in peak summer months, you should have no...

Even in peak summer months, you should have no trouble finding a villa/pool for the equivalent of about £100/night. Not sure I have even seen Disney budget hotels for that price... the dining...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 May 21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,616
Posted By ghints
We are lucky enough to be able to do it when we...

We are lucky enough to be able to do it when we go each year (longer break seems to work better for my job, which is project-based, than odd weeks every so often). A few tips we've picked up along...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 May 21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 747
Views: 103,301
Posted By ghints
I think that today was the final nail for us...

I think that today was the final nail for us. We're supposed to fly on 17th July.

Too many things have got to happen...
- We won't know until 7 June at the earliest whether US moves green...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 May 21, 07:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,143
Posted By ghints
Also hoping to be able to run the Dopey Challenge...

Also hoping to be able to run the Dopey Challenge in 2022. Still not seen any news on when they are likely to release, but I guess they are waiting a little while longer to see how travel starts...
Forum: Tickets 3 May 21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 23,451
Posted By ghints
Thanks for the replies Ended up on the phone...

Thanks for the replies

Ended up on the phone to Disney for c.2.5 hours, only for their AP desk to tell me that I had been elevated to their "priority list". They couldn't offer me a gift card and...
Forum: Tickets 3 May 21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 23,451
Posted By ghints
Anyone got any tips on how to get through this? ...

Anyone got any tips on how to get through this?

- I cancelled in June last year
- The AP would have had about 4 months left on it
- I telephoned every month from Aug-Jan but, given that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Dec 20, 12:35 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,512
Posted By ghints
Got mine yesterday (amazon) - must now have 10+...

Got mine yesterday (amazon) - must now have 10+ of the last 15 years (would love to see the first copy to see how things have changed).

Many thanks as ever, Simon and Susan. Let the planning...
Forum: Tickets 18 Nov 20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 23,451
Posted By ghints
Yes, when you take account of processing fees and...

Yes, when you take account of processing fees and the margin they make on currency conversion, you will lose close to £25, compared to a refund back through your CC at the Mastercard/Visa prevailing...
Forum: Tickets 16 Nov 20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 23,451
Posted By ghints
Thanks for posting the number, I called them at...

Thanks for posting the number, I called them at the weekend about our AP. On hold for about 35 minutes and then a very polite and bubbly cast member came on to tell me that she couldn't tell me when...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Sep 20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By ghints
Their definitions are really confusing but I...

Their definitions are really confusing but I think that we have figured out there are 4 types of SUV:

1. Group L (Premium SUV) is the big stuff - Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon XL or Ford Expedition
...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 16 Sep 20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,751
Posted By ghints
We have spent a fair amount of time over the...

We have spent a fair amount of time over the years on Longboat Key. Only 2 hours from Disney, incredible beaches, relaxed atmosphere and not as busy as Clearwater/Naples etc. If you want a complete...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 58,889
Posted By ghints
You need to speak to your insurers, as policies...

You need to speak to your insurers, as policies differ. I had exactly the same question about the FCO advice at the time of booking but my insurers said that the only relevant date is TRAVEL date. We...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 29 Jun 20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,386
Posted By ghints
Latest news is more positive, though ...

Latest news is more positive, though

https://wdwnt.com/2020/06/cirque-du-soleils-drawn-to-life-to-possibly-debut-this-fall-despite-bankruptcy-announcement/
Forum: Tickets 29 Jun 20, 08:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,154
Posted By ghints
Had an email from them last Thursday to say they...

Had an email from them last Thursday to say they have actioned the refund of our tickets and they should be in our account in 3-5 business days. Nothing yet, but I guess this is only day 2 or 3...…...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 29 Jun 20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,386
Posted By ghints
Cirque du Soleil... bankruptcy protection filed

In case you were waiting to see the show (or get a refund)…

https://wdwnt.com/2020/06/cirque-du-soleil-files-for-bankruptcy-as-result-of-covid-19-pandemic-no-strategy-for-show-reopenings/

Also...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jun 20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,563
Posted By ghints
We've made bookings for both the 28th July and 4...

We've made bookings for both the 28th July and 4 August next year (Epcot both days).

When we mistakenly tried to book a 22nd day, it randomly deleted one of the other bookings.

Must be a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jun 20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,563
Posted By ghints
21 Day ticket, all 21 days booked for late...

21 Day ticket, all 21 days booked for late July-mid August 2021. Went on there around 11am, no wait at all. Amazingly easy, compared to last week's fiasco...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 20, 02:22 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 43,030
Posted By ghints
The 60-day thing seems to be causing a lot of...

The 60-day thing seems to be causing a lot of confusion.

Firstly, I would take anything that CMs tell you on the phone with a pinch of salt. Recent experience of both DLP and WDW holiday...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 43,030
Posted By ghints
Hmmmm……...so I had a 21-day Ultimate ticket and I...

Hmmmm……...so I had a 21-day Ultimate ticket and I would have been able to (try and) book for 21 dates when it opens but then I pay $500 to upgrade to an Annual Pass and I can now book only 3 days ! ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jun 20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,454
Posted By ghints
It has been really interesting to see how...

It has been really interesting to see how different companies have behaved...…

BA - Another well done for BA - two trips cancelled, waited less than 5 minutes to speak to someone, no-one pushed...
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