Notices

Showing results 1 to 40 of 754
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: gemboss
Forum: Accommodation 25 Mar 24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 553
Posted By gemboss
Stayed in both and POFQ would definitely be my...

Stayed in both and POFQ would definitely be my choice between the two.
Forum: Accommodation 10 Mar 24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 217
Posted By gemboss
thank you ... I'll check out that hotel and will...

thank you ... I'll check out that hotel and will make a note of the drinking spots :-)
Forum: Accommodation 9 Mar 24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 217
Posted By gemboss
Where to stay in Vero Beach

Any recommendations for hotels with a nice pool in Vero Beach? I've looked at Disney but there is not availability for our dates in July. I'm not fussed on being by the beach, but I do like a nice...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jan 24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 903
Posted By gemboss
When we stayed at RPR for 14 nights I asked at...

When we stayed at RPR for 14 nights I asked at check in if we could have a discount on self parking charges. We were sent out to speak to the guy in charge of parking and he reduced cost to half...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Dec 23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,282
Posted By gemboss
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I think,...

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I think, for now, I’m erring towards early July.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Dec 23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,282
Posted By gemboss
September weather

We usually visit during July/August but since we're not tied to school holidays any more, I was considering September for next year. I thought it may be quieter and cheaper but then I realised...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Dec 23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,756
Posted By gemboss
Thank you. I didn’t know you could rent points -...

Thank you. I didn’t know you could rent points - I’ll take at look how to do that.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Dec 23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,756
Posted By gemboss
For those that have already been to Vero Beach,...

For those that have already been to Vero Beach, could you offer some advice please.
I'm planning on visiting Vero Beach next September for 10 days as my DS will be training over there for 6...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By gemboss
We were there for the first 2 weeks in July and I...

We were there for the first 2 weeks in July and I used my Monzo card for everything; no problems whatsoever.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,239
Posted By gemboss
We went for early entry last Monday and arrived...

We went for early entry last Monday and arrived at around 7.45am and the queues were huge. Didn't get through the gates until 8.20am and there was no one checking whether you were eligible for early...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jun 23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By gemboss
thank you :-)

thank you :-)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jun 23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By gemboss
We fly out on Saturday so I’ll let you know what...

We fly out on Saturday so I’ll let you know what we get
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jun 23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By gemboss
Tui Premium meals

Does anyone know what the current Tui Premium meals are please. Just trying to figure out if I need to grab something at the airport outbound for DS as he can be a bit fussy.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jun 23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,534
Posted By gemboss
I hope your solo trip goes well. I've taken my...

I hope your solo trip goes well. I've taken my DS to Orlando yearly for the past 13 yrs (excluding covid years) but he is flying the nest after this year's trip and I am considering going solo next...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,306
Posted By gemboss
we are flying Newcastle to Melbourne with TUI :-)

we are flying Newcastle to Melbourne with TUI :-)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,306
Posted By gemboss
DS is currently sitting his A levels and his last...

DS is currently sitting his A levels and his last exam is on 20th June. The school said the kids needed to be available up to 28th June as the exam boards had agreed contingency dates of 8th and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Apr 23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,177
Posted By gemboss
I just take a bumbag into parks. It’s big enough...

I just take a bumbag into parks. It’s big enough for my phone, money and car keys.

If we took a backpack in to the parks then I’d probably end up filling it with unnecessary things 😬
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Apr 23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,496
Posted By gemboss
Do a dummy booking. Select a package holiday with...

Do a dummy booking. Select a package holiday with the flights you want and opt for select your seat. You’ll be able to see seat availability. Then go back in to flight only, book and pay, then log...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,496
Posted By gemboss
We have booked flight only in premium. We booked...

We have booked flight only in premium. We booked the flights, got a confirmation email straight away then logged in and selected our seats. From 1st email confirmation to 2nd email with seat...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,816
Posted By gemboss
When I first learned that Tui were leaving...

When I first learned that Tui were leaving Sanford and moving operations to Melbourne, I hated the idea of the extra distance. However the convenience of travelling from Newcastle to MLB with 1½hr...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,457
Posted By gemboss
Delta use KLM to fly passengers from UK into...

Delta use KLM to fly passengers from UK into Amsterdam. Connecting flight will then be Delta. Your luggage will be tagged through to final destination. If you are connecting again in USA then you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,457
Posted By gemboss
We haven't flown into Orlando with Delta but we...

We haven't flown into Orlando with Delta but we recently flew to Washington DC via Amsterdam and Detroit on Delta. We were very impressed with them. Would definitely fly with Delta again.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,167
Posted By gemboss
I'm interested to read the replies on this thread...

I'm interested to read the replies on this thread as from next year I will be travelling solo. Have been travelling to Orlando for many, many years but always had DS with me but he's flying the nest...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,501
Posted By gemboss
We fly out in July … wish we had your new flight...

We fly out in July … wish we had your new flight times
Forum: Accommodation 14 Mar 23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,668
Posted By gemboss
We are staying at Disney in July and bought our...

We are staying at Disney in July and bought our magicbands in January. We had to use a VPN and will collect upon check in.

We just bought the basic magicband for $10 each instead of $19.99 each...
Forum: Tickets 14 Mar 23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By gemboss
I bought 2 of the basic Magicbands from Disney...

I bought 2 of the basic Magicbands from Disney direct via MDE (using VPN) and they were only $10 each instead of $19.99 each. We will collect them upon check in.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,432
Posted By gemboss
We had a city break to Rome booked and my DH...

We had a city break to Rome booked and my DH couldn't make it. We didn't notify the airline that he was going to be a no show. We didn't have any problems with the flights outbound or inbound for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,761
Posted By gemboss
I've just come back from a trip to Washington DC...

I've just come back from a trip to Washington DC and I took my HRT patches and tablets in their original boxes with the pharmacy stickers on them. I took them in hand luggage and didn't have any...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By gemboss
Thank you for your reply. No problems with...

Thank you for your reply. No problems with airline; I just wanted to make sure they were ok to take with me before I purchase a set as the last time I took a portable hair styler was in the 90's and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By gemboss
Cordless straighteners on Tui flight

Has anyone taken GHD unplugged straighteners on a Tui flight before? Did you pop them in hand or hold luggage?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Feb 23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,270
Posted By gemboss
My contract is unlimited calls & texts and 250GB...

My contract is unlimited calls & texts and 250GB per month.
02 wanted £13.50/month for 2GB but Airalo was only $8/15 days and I found a $3 which brought the price right down
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,270
Posted By gemboss
We're just back from USA and I turned off my data...

We're just back from USA and I turned off my data roaming on my 02 sim, then added a data eSim from Airalo which worked out a lot cheaper than the data roaming charges 02 were going to charge.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,566
Posted By gemboss
We only wanted basic bands for ease of use as we...

We only wanted basic bands for ease of use as we have memory maker included in our stay. The $10 discount was the only reason we pre-ordered.
Forum: Accommodation 27 Feb 23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,362
Posted By gemboss
We usually spend our full 14 nights at RPR but...

We usually spend our full 14 nights at RPR but have booked Portofino this year as the price was so much cheaper. The works won't bother us as we'll be out all day anyway.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,566
Posted By gemboss
I only bought the normal bands Magicband 2 (not...

I only bought the normal bands Magicband 2 (not Magicband+) They were $10 instead of $19. Ordered them end of January 2023 for our trip in July 2023. The colour choice wasn't fantastic - I think...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,566
Posted By gemboss
We throw our old bands out as we have only done...

We throw our old bands out as we have only done Universal in the past few years. This year we are back to Disney and have ordered new bands to be collected at hotel check in. I had to use a VPN to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,654
Posted By gemboss
Is the Melbourne lounge was included with...

Is the Melbourne lounge was included with Premium? I know the lounge at Sanford used to be included but I don't recall reading about Melbourne lounge. If it is then that's even better!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,654
Posted By gemboss
Sometimes it doesn't cost that much more to...

Sometimes it doesn't cost that much more to upgrade to Premium with Tui and then you have luggage and seat selection included as well as better seats and UK lounge access.
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,180
Posted By gemboss
I should think you would have enough time to get...

I should think you would have enough time to get passports renewed once you're back from Florida. Last time my DS and I renewed our passports we had them back within 2 weeks.

However, I would...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,107
Posted By gemboss
We recently travelled to the USA via Amsterdam...

We recently travelled to the USA via Amsterdam. The airline's online attestation form wouldn't submit so we printed them out and they were collected in at the gate in Amsterdam.
Showing results 1 to 40 of 754

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:34 PM.


Powered by vBulletin - Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
DIBB Savings
AttractionTickets.com

Get £10 off each Disney Ticket with the code ATDIBB10

Get up to £50 off per room at Disney or Universal with the code DIBBHOTELS


theDIBB Blog
One of the the five worlds found in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon... Read More »
Disney announced that a new nighttime show, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” will run nightly at... Read More »
Walt Disney World Resort guests can get ready to have a “glowing’’ good time when... Read More »


theDIBB Menu


Exchange Rates
US Dollar Rates
ASDA  $1.2368
CaxtonFX  $1.2321
Covent Garden FX  $1.2443
FAIRFX  $1.2350
John Lewis  $1.2380
M&S  $1.2178
Sainsburys  $1.2357
TESCO  $1.2364
Travelex  $1.2353
Updated: 15:30 28/03/2024
Euro Rates
ASDA  €1.1447
CaxtonFX  €1.1407
Covent Garden FX  €1.1510
FAIRFX  €1.1432
John Lewis  €1.1457
M&S  €1.1263
Sainsburys  €1.1440
TESCO  €1.1445
Travelex  €1.1435
Updated: 15:30 28/03/2024

DIBB Premium Membership
Did you know you can help support theDIBB with Premium Membership?

Check out this link for more information and benefits, such as...

"No adverts on theDIBB Forums"

Upgrade Now



X