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Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 270
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
You can get the i trolley red or green as they...

You can get the i trolley red or green as they both go to Seaworld and then Aquatica
Forum: Accommodation Yesterday, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
We were there last September. It didn't look like...

We were there last September. It didn't look like that - the only work was on the outside of one of the buildings next to the road leading to the hotel.

The club room was excellent and wont be...
Forum: Accommodation Yesterday, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
We stayed there in September. It is great. The...

We stayed there in September. It is great. The pool is bigger than it looks and nice and quiet. You can use the Sapphire Falls Pool (and ferry service) as it is literally 2 minutes away across the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Apr 24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 954
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Toothsome Strong Water Tavern at Sapphire Falls

Toothsome
Strong Water Tavern at Sapphire Falls
Forum: Accommodation 10 Apr 24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Or you could walk to Volcano Bay and get the bus...

Or you could walk to Volcano Bay and get the bus to RPR, depending on what time you are setting off. I would walk to RPR as it is a nice walk.

You can also do this from Endless Summer - bus to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,320
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Have you considered flying to Miami and driving...

Have you considered flying to Miami and driving up. A lot cheaper than Orlando in my experience (especially if you go from London rather than paying the Manchester 'tax' that seems to apply for us...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 315
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Atlanta airport is huge - but has an internal...

Atlanta airport is huge - but has an internal tram between terminals which works really well

We went via Atlanta to Vegas in March - immigration was 10 minutes. Security was also very quick with...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Apr 24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,709
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
They dont have a fridge to use in most of the...

They dont have a fridge to use in most of the hotels - minibars with their ludicrous fees instead. No room in there for your own stuff. Very poor IMO but they need to get you to buy their drinks...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Apr 24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,438
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Wynn buffet is superb. The mexican in Mandalay...

Wynn buffet is superb. The mexican in Mandalay Bay is good.

Not a sit down but possibly our favourite eatery was Tacos el Gordo opposite resorts world.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Apr 24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 578
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
We went to Vegas in March for 7 nights. As the...

We went to Vegas in March for 7 nights. As the hotels are close together and we hadnt been before we stayed at 5 different hotels. Have you considered splitting your stay between MGM and one of the...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Apr 24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,293
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
We stayed at Aventura last year and whilst the...

We stayed at Aventura last year and whilst the pool is nice enough, the ones at Portofino and Sapphire Falls are far better. It is a real perk at Universal being able to use the pools at other...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Mar 24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,341
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
The dining is well worth the money if you are...

The dining is well worth the money if you are going to eat 2 main meals and have some snacks. Some of the food is poor - the BBQ at both Seaworld and Busch is very good though.

Chick Fil A at...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Mar 24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
No. You would have to buy another one at VB...

No. You would have to buy another one at VB. Totally separate.

You do get early opening though, use that as it is a great perk. Best time to go to Volcano Bay
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 23 Feb 24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 974
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Uncle Julios is excellent. Sign up to their...

Uncle Julios is excellent. Sign up to their loyalty deal and you get a free tableside guac (which tastes superb)
Forum: Accommodation 11 Feb 24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,737
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Stayed at Dockside and Cabana Bay in last couple...

Stayed at Dockside and Cabana Bay in last couple of years. Loved them both. Room was nicer at ES but the resort is better at CB. Both good choices

I would pick CB if money not a factor but either...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Feb 24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Get the boat to Citywalk and catch the Lynx (38 i...

Get the boat to Citywalk and catch the Lynx (38 i think) from the stop in the parking area. It goes down I Drive just past Pointe

(anyone can use the Endless Summer buses, dont have to be staying...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jan 24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,112
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Capacity and busy are 2 different things. There...

Capacity and busy are 2 different things. There are still big queues, share that demand out between 2 water parks and it is good for customers.

Closing 1 of the water parks in winter is fair...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Jan 24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,112
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
And it is a massive perk - absolutely the best...

And it is a massive perk - absolutely the best time to go.

Disney will never open the 2 water parks at the same time again until attendance starts taking a big hit (perhaps when Epic Universe...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Jan 24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,124
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
We stayed at Dockside and Aventura last year. ...

We stayed at Dockside and Aventura last year.

The room at Dockside was nicer. Aventura beat it in all other areas. Having a water park a 5 min walk away is fantastic. Both were very nice though. I...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Jan 24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 81,998
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
A question for anyone who has stayed here please...

A question for anyone who has stayed here please.

Can you check in early and have a breakfast (like you can at the club hotels at Universal?
Forum: Accommodation 6 Jan 24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
I wouldn't bother with early opening at the theme...

I wouldn't bother with early opening at the theme parks if staying at the deluxe hotels - go to Volcano Bay instead as early opening there is a far better perk

Hagrids is still rammed at early...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Dec 23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Get an Uber and go to Uncle Julios - fabulous...

Get an Uber and go to Uncle Julios - fabulous Mexican. Join their loyalty club and get a free tableside Guac as well

We have been to San Angel and it was bang average
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Nov 23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,485
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
This is a big issue for me. I love the Disney...

This is a big issue for me. I love the Disney water parks and I liked going to both on different days as they have different types of attractions at each one - plus the theming is great at both.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Nov 23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,225
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
You can pool hop - you just ask the Concierge for...

You can pool hop - you just ask the Concierge for a key for the pool. A key from a different hotel won't open the gates, they arent supposed to

The club at a different hotel I would agree it won't...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Nov 23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,732
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
We stayed there in September - room was great,...

We stayed there in September - room was great, bus service excellent and pool really nice. We didnt have any issues with noise.

Only slight downside was size of resort, our room was a fair walk...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Oct 23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,072
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Yes. Flew from Manchester with them in August -...

Yes. Flew from Manchester with them in August - flight was on time and landed an hour early! Plane was not quiet as nice as a dreamliner but the entertainment was good, the food was standard and it...
Forum: Accommodation 1 Oct 23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,541
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
If you are staying for 2 weeks you will get a...

If you are staying for 2 weeks you will get a good discount booking with anyone (Universal do a % discount system which goes higher the longer you are staying and changes depending on the time of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Oct 23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
I think the bus service at Disney is excellent...

I think the bus service at Disney is excellent. The times we have stayed onsite we have had very few issues or long waits. For me it is one of the reasons we stay onsite (most of the others have now...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Sep 23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,880
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Portofino RPR Hard Rock In that order...

Portofino
RPR
Hard Rock

In that order. Stayed at all 3 more than once. RPR the most as that is the cheapest (and before we discovered just how good Portofino is) All very nice though and would...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
We flew with Aer Lingus 2 weeks ago. They didnt...

We flew with Aer Lingus 2 weeks ago. They didnt weigh or measure our carry on luggage (we only took carry on so had 2 cases) at either end. A lot of people had carry on and there was plenty of room...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 23 Sep 23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
I agree. I also think RPR is a nicer hotel than...

I agree. I also think RPR is a nicer hotel than Hard Rock (not much in it as both great)

Keep the 80 and spend it on a nice meal or some overpriced alcohol :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,081
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
A lot of places have gone - Tony Roma, Copper...

A lot of places have gone - Tony Roma, Copper Canyon Grill, Tommy Bahamas, Johnny Rockets, Brick House. the Ci Cis pizza in the nicer bit of I Drive, most of the Pointe complex!

I think the area...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Sep 23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
The one at Bahama Breeze that comes in a pineapple

The one at Bahama Breeze that comes in a pineapple
Forum: Accommodation 20 Sep 23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,257
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
We stayed there a couple of weeks ago (4th time...

We stayed there a couple of weeks ago (4th time we have stayed there)

Rooms are very similar to the ones at Rosen International - but you have the big advantage that it is a hotel rather than a...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 19 Sep 23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 10,024
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Thank you for writing these - enjoying them

Thank you for writing these - enjoying them
Forum: Beyond the Parks 19 Sep 23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
If you like Gators you will love it. We have been...

If you like Gators you will love it. We have been 3 times. The show where they hang chickens over the water is incredible.
Forum: Accommodation 19 Sep 23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,397
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Nothing wrong with Cabana Bay (bit big but i like...

Nothing wrong with Cabana Bay (bit big but i like it) but Portofino is in a different league. We stayed at both last year and loved them both for different reasons.

Cabana Bay has great pools, the...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Sep 23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,549
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
We were there last week. The only work we saw was...

We were there last week. The only work we saw was on the exterior walls on the approach to the lobby from the main road (you can see it from the bus window as it approaches the parking area)
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,765
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Thank you for your comments :)

Thank you for your comments :)
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Sep 23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,085
Posted By Jimsdadhalifax
Just back - a few recommendations

Uncle Julios - superb Mexican restaurant at Icon Park. We went twice it was that good, everything tastes freshly made and with quality ingredients. We joined their loyalty programme and you get a...
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