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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,467
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
We're planning on taking about $500 cash. Mostly...

We're planning on taking about $500 cash. Mostly for tips but also emergencies. Last trip at Epcot there was lightning in the area so all the card machines went down and I was dying of thirst with no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Feb 24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,320
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
I've finally caved, after years of reading the...

I've finally caved, after years of reading the recommendations, and got myself a pair of Sketchers GoWalks :) So light and comfy! I don't know if it's just me but they came up MASSIVE so sent back...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Feb 24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 554
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
I’ve used a Caxton card on various trips and...

I’ve used a Caxton card on various trips and always found it fine. Our last visit we had a TUI card which was also fine (I also lost it, so had to call and have it cancelled which was handled well)
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Feb 24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,119
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Exactly this. If we went all the time I might...

Exactly this. If we went all the time I might think about it, but our average is every 6 years currently!

We used the TUI card in 2018 on our trip and found it straightforward. Just like using a...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 1 Jan 24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Dave & Busters could be fun? They have a big...

Dave & Busters could be fun? They have a big arcade, VR, pool tables etc.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,157
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Grocery deliveries

We're planning on having some groceries delivered to the resort to save us having to bring/pack too much. Is this fairly easy to do? I've signed up to Instacart and I know there are a few other...
Forum: General Chat 1 Jan 24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,201
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Late to the party here, but I've been in cat...

Late to the party here, but I've been in cat rescue for 10+ years. You've done everything right and are doing a great job. Well done :) Hopefully she has started to eat a little by now.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 730
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Us too! It's been 6 long years and missed out on...

Us too! It's been 6 long years and missed out on our honeymoon in 2020. Now we get to take our son
Forum: General Chat 23 Dec 23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,042
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Myself and DH are practically frothing at the...

Myself and DH are practically frothing at the mouth in excitement for this. If it doesn’t end up going ahead, it would be a huge shame.
Not only would it pump billions into the local economy, but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 753
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
I don’t think it does if memory serves ☹️ We took...

I don’t think it does if memory serves ☹️ We took our son to visit family in Canada and had to take a travel kettle and a couple of Nuby Rapid Cools. Much more faffy than the prep machine but worked...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Sep 23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,870
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
As others have said, park reservations are being...

As others have said, park reservations are being done away with as of Jan 2024 🙂 So that frees things up quite a lot!
I’m not sure if I’m late to the party, but it sounds like Genie+ will soon be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,580
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
This is very handy info, thank you! I am leaning...

This is very handy info, thank you! I am leaning towards the Pop as I’m hoping to bring it home and our boot is tiny, so feel it would be a more convenient option in terms of storage.
Also good to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,580
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Thank you everyone for your replies 😊 We’re now...

Thank you everyone for your replies 😊 We’re now torn on baby jogger vs silver cross. If it survives 2 transatlantic flights we’re hoping to keep it, so really it’s now down to which is more...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,580
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Which stroller did you take?

Apologies if this is on the wrong board but I couldn’t decide which was most appropriate 🙈

Our next trip will be a few days after my son’s 3rd birthday, so we will most definitely need a stroller...
Forum: General Chat 4 Sep 23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,573
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
The Boots curl cream has a cult following and...

The Boots curl cream has a cult following and works really well!
I usually do curl cream and gel or mousse and gel. It’s more about the method than the product I find. Shampoo hair as normal, but...
Forum: General Chat 6 Aug 23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,432
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
I had testing for BRCA1 as my mum died of breast...

I had testing for BRCA1 as my mum died of breast cancer before age 50 and my maternal cousin also had breast cancer multiple times and tested positive.
They didn’t say I needed any sort of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 May 23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,087
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
With Vodafone you can purchase a roaming pass,...

With Vodafone you can purchase a roaming pass, which will allow you to use your normal data allowance. Three used to be the best for roaming as it was free, but I believe they now offer roaming...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
We've booked 24th April - 8th May. Pricing was...

We've booked 24th April - 8th May. Pricing was £700 more expensive with Disney, but they were offering $400 gift card vs $200 with Virgin. So Virgin still working out cheaper overall. Plus the $500...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,212
Views: 137,799
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Looking to be 20th April

Looking to be 20th April
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1,212
Views: 137,799
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Same here :cry: completely messes up my original...

Same here :cry: completely messes up my original plans! Going to have to do a lot of weighing up options now
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Apr 23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,212
Views: 137,799
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Myself and a couple of friends are practically...

Myself and a couple of friends are practically salivating waiting for the offer to be announced. Still mourning the loss of our 2020 honeymoon trip.
From what I've read and heard, Disney aren't...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 19 Oct 22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
We just got back from DLP with an 18mo and 20mo...

We just got back from DLP with an 18mo and 20mo. The Eurostar leg of the journey was fine, but after connecting at Lille onto the SNCF train it was an absolute nightmare. Nowhere to store baggage...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Sep 22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 243
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Toronto Car Hire

Due to some very sad family circumstances, I need to take a last minute journey to Canada.

Last minute car hire prices are obviously very expensive, but I’ve found some good deals with companies...
Forum: General Chat 15 Sep 22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,030
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Good luck! Fingers crossed for you :) xx

Good luck! Fingers crossed for you :) xx
Forum: General Chat 11 Sep 22, 06:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,226
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
I was in secondary school at the time and they...

I was in secondary school at the time and they wheeled out a tv for us to watch some of the news coverage. I don’t remember feeling any particular way until I got home just in time to see the north...
Forum: General Chat 9 Sep 22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 28,837
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
I feel quite compelled to go to the funeral,...

I feel quite compelled to go to the funeral, which is not something I expected to feel.

Apparently the funeral is meant to happen 10 days after her death, which will be either next Sunday or...
Forum: General Chat 9 Sep 22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 23,450
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Plenty of tears in this house. What a strange...

Plenty of tears in this house. What a strange feeling that such a constant in our lives is suddenly gone. She seemed a genuinely lovely person with a quick wit. Imagine some of the stories she would...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,500
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
We have a Caxton card which works well. You can...

We have a Caxton card which works well. You can top up via the app and withdraw from ATMs.

We've taken cards from Tui in the past which also worked well and had a spare card too so me and DH...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,657
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Ooof, yes, exactly this. I can think of a few...

Ooof, yes, exactly this. I can think of a few occasions where my parents asked me if I wanted to go somewhere and I said no. And then got upset because I wasn't going!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,657
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
I really feel for you OP. Teenage girls are hard...

I really feel for you OP. Teenage girls are hard work. I know I definitely was!

If I were you, the next time you see her just ask her (calmly!) if she still wants to go. Aside from the new...
Forum: General Chat 8 Sep 22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
I have a "gel" (latex) pillow and it's...

I have a "gel" (latex) pillow and it's incredible! I think it cost about £65, but at the time I had such terrible shoulder and neck pain that I was willing to try anything. I checked the brand and...
Forum: General Chat 8 Sep 22, 10:38 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,653
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
We aim to do the whole house once a week over the...

We aim to do the whole house once a week over the weekend. Two full time jobs and a toddler means we don't have a lot of time for housework but we do our best!
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 8 Sep 22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 858
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Thanks everyone. Feeling reassured now! :)

Thanks everyone. Feeling reassured now! :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
We booked through a lovely woman called Amanda. I...

We booked through a lovely woman called Amanda. I got an email from her to say that she's fully remote now as part of the Retail Home Team so she should be able to help! :)

T: 0344 472 9617
E:...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 7 Sep 22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 858
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Indirect Eurostar - transfer times?

This is going to be a little long winded, so I hope I can explain myself clearly!

We have booked St Pancras to Lille via Eurostar, but the 2nd leg from Lille to MLV via thetrainline (SNCF) and the...
Forum: General Chat 7 Sep 22, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,575
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
Fire Reported in World Showcase

https://insidethemagic.net/2022/09/disney-world-epcot-fire-show-ld1/

I do hope it’s not too serious 😢
Forum: General Chat 26 Aug 22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,422
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
That sounds awful OP ☹️ Leaving MK at the end of...

That sounds awful OP ☹️ Leaving MK at the end of the night can be horrendous at the best of times. Add in a thunderstorm and I can only imagine the chaos.

I’ve heard from various sources that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Aug 22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,378
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
That's really good to know, thank you! When it...

That's really good to know, thank you! When it comes to crunch time on the flights, I'll try and make sure we fly from LGW instead of LHR (if we opt for BA). They're roughly the same distance from...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Aug 22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,378
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
BA vs Virgin - WWYD?

I'm sure this dilemma has been tossed around many times before on the dibb...

It's been a long time since I've flown with Virgin, but even back in 2003 their planes were lovely and fresh!

BA on...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Aug 22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 736
Posted By MsMinervaMouse
For big coasters your best bet is probably Busch...

For big coasters your best bet is probably Busch Gardens, but it's a fair drive away out in Tampa. It's rarely that busy outside of the school holidays. Are you there now?

Universal and IOA have a...
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