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Forum: General Chat 5 Aug 22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,761
Posted By Tracyjj0
I'm very envious of Flamingo Crossing - what fab...

I'm very envious of Flamingo Crossing - what fab accommodation! My son is having the time of his life. The back stage tours they offer the kids on the program are amazing, "money can't buy"...
Forum: General Chat 5 Aug 22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,761
Posted By Tracyjj0
All applications need to go through the agency...

All applications need to go through the agency "Yummy Jobs" (just google it :)). They can apply to go in the summer between their 1st and 2nd year, or between 2nd and 3rd year. Disney made an...
Forum: General Chat 5 Aug 22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,761
Posted By Tracyjj0
Wow that's a good placement! I asked my son if he...

Wow that's a good placement! I asked my son if he was jealous of the people working in Galaxys Edge, but he said they are rushed off their feet, whereas Star Tours is much more chilled out hahahaha!...
Forum: General Chat 5 Aug 22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,761
Posted By Tracyjj0
My son was all set for 2020 too, it was...

My son was all set for 2020 too, it was devastating that they couldn't go that year. Luckily for him they allowed him to go this year, even though he had just finished hie degree. The experience...
Forum: General Chat 3 Aug 22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,761
Posted By Tracyjj0
Fab benefits of Disney Cultural Exchange Program!

My son is currently working at Hollywood Studios on the Cultural Exchange Program as a ride operator on Star Tours. He just sent me these photos from Galaxy’s Edge where he did a behind the scenes...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jul 22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,126
Posted By Tracyjj0
If anyone spots my son, on Star tours, say hi 😊...

If anyone spots my son, on Star tours, say hi 😊 He’s replicating an old photo we have of him doing Jedi training when he was 12yrs old, but improvising with a broom lol...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jun 22, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 870
Posted By Tracyjj0
Snap! My son, Will, flew out on Sunday too! He...

Snap! My son, Will, flew out on Sunday too! He was all set to go in 2020, but we all know what happened there 😩 Anyway, he’s going to be working on Star Tours in Hollywood Studios (great to be...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jun 22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,126
Posted By Tracyjj0
Glad your son's enjoying his placement, so lovely...

Glad your son's enjoying his placement, so lovely that these things have opened up again. My son flies out next Saturday for the Disney summer program, working on attractions at Hollywood Studios. He...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jun 22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By Tracyjj0
I had my passport stolen last week and applied...

I had my passport stolen last week and applied for a new one that needed identification verified. They asked the nominated person my date of birth and address, and to say my photo was a true...
Forum: General Chat 16 Oct 20, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 218,064
Posted By Tracyjj0
Awaiting Covid results!

Awaiting Covid results!
Forum: General Chat 16 Oct 20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,238
Posted By Tracyjj0
I had a red Dansette, which I inherited from my...

I had a red Dansette, which I inherited from my brother when he went to university. Loved it!
Forum: General Chat 9 Sep 20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By Tracyjj0
It depends where you are and what time you go,...

It depends where you are and what time you go, but generally all back to normal here in Milton Keynes
Forum: General Chat 28 Aug 20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,775
Posted By Tracyjj0
We weren’t ready to sell, but fell in love with a...

We weren’t ready to sell, but fell in love with a house in my old home town and rushed our property onto the market a couple of weeks ago. We had 3 agents round to value and when the one we...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Aug 20, 12:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,187
Posted By Tracyjj0
It’s so frustrating isn’t it? I’d be very...

It’s so frustrating isn’t it?
I’d be very interested to hear if you get anywhere with pursuing this. Bonkers that if you’d waited until you’d paid the balance, they would’ve paid out a lot more...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Jul 20, 01:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,187
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile This has given me a bit of hope, as the letter...

This has given me a bit of hope, as the letter from the villa owner is actually dated 30th June, 25 days before travel, so technically claiming within the 28 day period before travel
Forum: Accommodation 17 Jul 20, 12:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,187
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Exactly this! I’m not blaming the villa owner,...

Exactly this! I’m not blaming the villa owner, she’s been very helpful. I’m just kicking myself for not realising that if I’d waited until 28 days, before the rental was supposed to start, instead of...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jul 20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,187
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile The problem there is that there wasn’t any rules...

The problem there is that there wasn’t any rules in place to say they couldn’t rent out their villa. Had I been in Florida already I could still have stayed there I guess. I’ve heard that some villa...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jul 20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,187
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile The problem there is that there wasn’t any rules...

The problem there is that there wasn’t any rules in place to say they couldn’t rent out their villa. Had I been in Florida already I could still have stayed there I guess. I’ve heard that some villa...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jul 20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,187
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile I’m going to go through the huge policy booklet...

I’m going to go through the huge policy booklet this evening- I’m sure it will be there, but I just didn’t even think to check, as we weren’t allowed to travel to Florida as per government advice...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jul 20, 05:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,187
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Beware when you cancel a villa. Travel Insurance claim

I booked a villa for 25th July, from a private renter. BA cancelled my flights on 5th June. I believe government advice was in place against non-essential travel to USA. I let the villa owner know...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jul 20, 01:01 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,910
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile That’s so sad, she must be devastated! My son was...

That’s so sad, she must be devastated! My son was due to take part in the summer program this year, as a character performer (his dream role). On the outside he’s taken it well, but I know he’s...
Forum: General Chat 9 Apr 20, 09:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,910
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile My son hasn’t heard anything official from Yummy...

My son hasn’t heard anything official from Yummy Jobs yet, but apparently when the Universal summer jobs were cancelled, Yummy told the youngsters that they could defer and automatically do their...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,652
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile I never chance driving to the airport the morning...

I never chance driving to the airport the morning of a flight, too many things could go wrong! We booked a hotel at Gatwick using Tesco vouchers, do you have any to use up?
Forum: Accommodation 7 Feb 20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,558
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Hotels.com is my go to choice for all my hotel...

Hotels.com is my go to choice for all my hotel bookings. They have a loyalty scheme too, whereby you get a free night after accumulating 10 nights’ stay. I used a free night, just before Christmas,...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Feb 20, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Go on a site like Holiday extras and select...

Go on a site like Holiday extras and select “hotels with parking”. It will give you lots of options to chose from including deals that combine “meet and greet” parking, hotels with onsite parking...
Forum: Accommodation 31 Jan 20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Opinions on Copthorne hotel for Gatwick

Flying from South terminal Gatwick in July and looking to book hotel with parking. The Copthorne Hotel is the cheapest by £100 for the two rooms I need. They have a shuttle to airport, but no return...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 20, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2,785
Views: 495,750
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Thank you, that’s great 😀

Thank you, that’s great 😀
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2,785
Views: 495,750
Posted By Tracyjj0
Hi can I ask about taking a fly drive with BA? Is...

Hi can I ask about taking a fly drive with BA? Is there much more to pay when you pick up the car, i.e. CDW or anything? It's been a few years since we last went and I seem to remember back then that...
Forum: General Chat 26 Nov 19, 01:30 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,910
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile It was, yes! 😊😊😊

It was, yes! 😊😊😊
Forum: General Chat 26 Nov 19, 01:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,908
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile I believe it’s 10 weeks, he won’t find out which...

I believe it’s 10 weeks, he won’t find out which park until he gets there! He loves them all, so won’t be disappointed 😊
Forum: General Chat 26 Nov 19, 01:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,908
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile My son did Camp America this summer, as a...

My son did Camp America this summer, as a Lifeguard and had a steep learning curve re working hard! 🤣🤣🤣 but he loved it. He’s been determined to work at Disney since his first holiday there, aged...
Forum: General Chat 26 Nov 19, 01:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,908
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Funnily enough my son is a qualified Life Guard,...

Funnily enough my son is a qualified Life Guard, and worked a Center Parcs before Uni, but wanted to do something completely different 😊
Forum: General Chat 26 Nov 19, 01:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,908
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Disney use an agency called “Yummy Jobs”, they’re...

Disney use an agency called “Yummy Jobs”, they’re easy to find via google. My son was given a list of roles, retail, food service, attractions operation etc and had to chose his top 3
Positions. His...
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 19, 09:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,910
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Ah that’s Fab! My son’s just heard today that...

Ah that’s Fab! My son’s just heard today that he’s been selected as a character performer next summer!
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 19, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,908
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Ooh, best of luck to your daughter. So exciting!...

Ooh, best of luck to your daughter. So exciting! 🤞😊🤞
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,908
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Apparently they wait until you’re there and then...

Apparently they wait until you’re there and then do the auditions, so we won’t know until then, but unlikely he’ll be a main character- but very likely he’ll take part in parades. WooHoo!
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 19, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,908
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile Son’s working at Disney World next summer!

My 19yr old son, who’s in his second year at Uni, has just heard he’s been accepted on the Cultural Exchange Program, at Walt Disney World, for next summer! His role is going to be Character...
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 19, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,391
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile My 19yr old daughter had hers out last Thursday...

My 19yr old daughter had hers out last Thursday. Best advice is to work out a thorough drug regime to keep ahead if the pain. She’s on paracetamol, ibuprofen and codeine, along with a medicated...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Nov 19, 03:09 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 15,269
Posted By Tracyjj0
Mobile I love Seven Dwarves Mine Train, as I’m a wuss...

I love Seven Dwarves Mine Train, as I’m a wuss and that’s the fastest ride I can do 😊
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Apr 19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,607
Posted By Tracyjj0
My son is doing it, with a group of university...

My son is doing it, with a group of university friends, for charity (Meningitis research trust) this September. He's had to raise £2500 and his personal expenses added another £1400, but that is...
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