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Forum: General Chat 4 Sep 21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 338
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Posted By burns3466
I would love to attend this event and I am in...

I would love to attend this event and I am in London and available on 1st October!
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Nov 19, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By burns3466
Mobile Thank you. Apparently the new Dreamliner does...

Thank you. Apparently the new Dreamliner does have seat back screens so that’s a bonus. Good to know the leg room is ok. That makes me less anxious!
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Nov 19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By burns3466
Anyone flown on Westjet Dreamliner?

Hi

We are off to Vancouver in July 2020 and had everything booked. Then Air Transat decide they are scaling down their flights from the UK to Vancouver and cancelled our outbound flight on 13th...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 May 19, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,482
Posted By burns3466
Thanks for the tip - all of this is going in my...

Thanks for the tip - all of this is going in my Canada holiday file!
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 May 19, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,482
Posted By burns3466
Thanks - I'll definitely look into that :-)

Thanks - I'll definitely look into that :-)
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Apr 19, 04:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,482
Posted By burns3466
All booked! Now collecting hire car and getting...

All booked! Now collecting hire car and getting ferry to Nanaimo on the 5th day, driving to Ucluelet, spending 4 nights there, then driving to Victoria and staying for 4 nights before going on to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Apr 19, 01:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,482
Posted By burns3466
Hi Mel - so our other option could be that after...

Hi Mel - so our other option could be that after our 4 nights in Vancouver, we get the ferry to Nanaimo and drive (approx 3 hours) to Ucluelet. Spend 4 nights in Ucluelet (whale watching, bear...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Apr 19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,482
Posted By burns3466
Thanks for the comments. I am now convinced by...

Thanks for the comments. I am now convinced by so many people telling me Ucluelet is amazing, that we definitely must go there :grin:

I think, given the choice, we would rather not go straight...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Apr 19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,482
Posted By burns3466
Thanks Mel. When you say the drive to Victoria...

Thanks Mel. When you say the drive to Victoria took 5-6 hours, was this including stops along the way? Ucluelet does look lovely and I've heard it is great for whale watching. I suppose it's just...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Apr 19, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,482
Posted By burns3466
Thoughts on Canada itinerary

Hi Dibbers

I've already posted a few weeks ago about the trip my husband and I (and our teenage daughter) are planning for next year to Vancouver for our silver wedding anniversary. Never been...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Mar 19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,199
Posted By burns3466
Really appreciate all the comments - thank you!...

Really appreciate all the comments - thank you! Couple more questions: is Whistler basically a ski resort? If so, not sure we would want to go there. Also, if we hired a car, can someone just tell me...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Mar 19, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,199
Posted By burns3466
No I haven't priced it individually, mainly...

No I haven't priced it individually, mainly because having not been to Canada before, I like the thought of being looked after by a travel company who know what they are doing and who can make sure...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Mar 19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,199
Posted By burns3466
Quote and suggested itinerary from Canandian Affair for July 2020 trip

Hi dibbers

So I've received a quote and suggested itinerary from CA and was wondering if any seasoned travellers to Canada could let me have their comments on it and the benefit of their...
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Feb 19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By burns3466
I hadn't even thought of using Airbnb, so that's...

I hadn't even thought of using Airbnb, so that's also something to consider, thanks. So many options! I think Vancouver and Vancouver Island are still our preferred destinations, we just need to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Feb 19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By burns3466
Ooooo...just found a link to the Banff airporter...

Ooooo...just found a link to the Banff airporter which if we decided to go with skalexander's suggestion could pick us up from Calgary airport and take us to Banff for $67.99 each. This company has...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Feb 19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By burns3466
Thanks everyone, really appreciate your tips x ...

Thanks everyone, really appreciate your tips x

With Canada being such a huge place and with so many options about where to fly to and what places to visit as a 'must-do' and as a first time...
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Feb 19, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By burns3466
Cost of travelling to Canada

Hi guys

Look, I know the question I am about to ask is a bit like 'how long is a piece of string'? Everyone's holidays are different, with many variables depending on your preferences for what...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 15 Nov 18, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,492
Posted By burns3466
So glad you posted about your trip. I was...

So glad you posted about your trip. I was wondering if you had had a good time after you commented on my trip report back in April saying you were a bit nervous about going and was wondering if...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 May 18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
Posted By burns3466
Hotel Parco dei Principi was lovely. We were...

Hotel Parco dei Principi was lovely. We were there beginning of April. Staff were amazing, hotel was beautiful and there are also landscaped gardens to walk around. They also run a little shuttle...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 12 Apr 18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,966
Posted By burns3466
Awww..thanks Redfox5, glad you enjoyed it and...

Awww..thanks Redfox5, glad you enjoyed it and that it's helped get you in the mood for September :-) I'm sure you will have a fabulous time!
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 23 Mar 18, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,966
Posted By burns3466
The stormtrooper was really excellent and it did...

The stormtrooper was really excellent and it did make me smile! We did prepare ourselves for it being cold in February but the amount of snow that fell in a short space of time totally surprised us!...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 22 Mar 18, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,274
Posted By burns3466
Awww, little Molly is so sweet! You also took...

Awww, little Molly is so sweet! You also took some really great photos. What a lovely trip you all had, and I agree (as we were there the same week as you) it was so very bitterly cold and by the...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 16 Mar 18, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,966
Posted By burns3466
Thanks Duchy. Yes, very different climate in DLP...

Thanks Duchy. Yes, very different climate in DLP - real snow as opposed to Blizzard Beach style! From what I heard and read as part of my research before our trip, I think this park has definitely...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 16 Mar 18, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,966
Posted By burns3466
Let it snow, let it snow... the cold never bothered me anyway - going home

So, today we were going home... we did some last minute packing, dropped our cases off at the hotel reception, grabbed some breakfast and then went off to enjoy our last few hours in the parks.

It...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 11 Mar 18, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,380
Posted By burns3466
Agreed Lizzie. Bit haphazard in clearing it for...

Agreed Lizzie. Bit haphazard in clearing it for guests but I suppose Europe doesn’t have the suing culture of the US. Would have been quite funny if they had Elsa on top of one of the snow ploughs 😂
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 10 Mar 18, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,380
Posted By burns3466
Let it snow, let it snow...the cold never bothered me anyway! 2nd full day

... I forgot to mention that the previous day I had managed to sort out the blown up phone charger problem (refer to travel day report on the Eurostar).

My DD was getting more and more anxious...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 9 Mar 18, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,907
Posted By burns3466
Thank you :-) It was a good day and I was...

Thank you :-) It was a good day and I was surprised at just how much we managed to get done! This proved to be very lucky for us because the snow really kicked in the following day...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 8 Mar 18, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,907
Posted By burns3466
Let it snow, let it snow...the cold never bothered me anyway! First full day

I woke to the chirpy tones of Mickey Mouse telling me it was time to have fun in the parks and wishing me a great day... I can think of worse ways to be woken up at 7am :) It was still dark outside...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 28 Feb 18, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,584
Posted By burns3466
Thank you DDM :-) This is my first trip report...

Thank you DDM :-) This is my first trip report so appreciate your feedback!
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 27 Feb 18, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,584
Posted By burns3466
Let it snow, let it snow...the cold never bothered me anyway! Travel day

4th February 2018

Lots of firsts today! My DD and I have never been on a holiday just the two of us before, never been to DLP and never been on the Eurostar so today started off with a very...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 9 Feb 18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,512
Posted By burns3466
Let it snow, let it snow...the cold never bothered me anyway!

Where to start?

This trip has been a long time coming. Originally way, way, way back in 1993 when I was 19 years old (a lot slimmer and with less wrinkles!) and newly engaged to my (now)...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 2 Feb 18, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,333
Posted By burns3466
Thanks Gill. Yeah, the 15 euros each per day...

Thanks Gill. Yeah, the 15 euros each per day would be what it would cost to use our breakfast voucher as part payment to eat in the hotel restaurant. The New York charge 25 euros for an all you can...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 1 Feb 18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,333
Posted By burns3466
Do I have to have breakfast in the Parks?

So, my daughter and I are going to DLP on Sunday for 4 days and as part of the deal we got with Magic Breaks, we have the full board plus dining plan included. I only realised recently (after...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 9 Jan 18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,963
Posted By burns3466
I think I must have mis-read the closure list on...

I think I must have mis-read the closure list on the DLP website because I did make a point of checking before I booked. I thought I saw that it was closed in January but I read it as being open...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 9 Jan 18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,963
Posted By burns3466
Gutted Phantom Manor is closed when we go in February!

I am so gutted. Going to DLP for the first time ever with my daughter on 4th Feb for 3 nights. We originally had booked for end of Nov 17, but had to move it to Feb because daughter couldn't get...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 11 Dec 17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,600
Posted By burns3466
Many thanks Gill. I'll check out your trip...

Many thanks Gill. I'll check out your trip report too :-)
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 8 Dec 17, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,600
Posted By burns3466
Thanks Geoff and Sarryb. I'll take a look at...

Thanks Geoff and Sarryb. I'll take a look at your trip report Geoff and perhaps pick somewhere else to go instead of Cape Cod.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 8 Dec 17, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,600
Posted By burns3466
That's good to know - thanks! We're on the Full...

That's good to know - thanks! We're on the Full Board Plus meal plan. I checked the online menus to see what set menus we would get and they all look really nice.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 8 Dec 17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,600
Posted By burns3466
I can't find DLP restaurant reviews on the dibb

Hi
Maybe it's me being stupid, but I can't seem to find any DLP restaurant reviews on here (they all seem to be for Florida). I have booked dinner at Captain Jacks, Cape Cod and Chez Remy for our...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 1 Nov 17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,335
Posted By burns3466
I didn't realise there was a freephone number. I...

I didn't realise there was a freephone number. I was using this one:

+33 1 60 30 40 50

Thank you. I'm not sure anyone on here would want the booking as the plan for the day was to spend the...
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