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Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Mar 20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,753
Posted By DJBenz
I like the cut of your jib! I am also ploughing...

I like the cut of your jib! I am also ploughing on regardless and making sure that everything is no cost should it be cancelled. Personally, I think the whole thing will have blown over by July so...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Mar 20, 10:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,753
Posted By DJBenz
Same boat for me. I've booked flights to SFO for...

Same boat for me. I've booked flights to SFO for July, and now just in the process of booking hotels. Don't even know if Corona Virus will be a thing by then or if the whole trip will have to be...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Mar 20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By DJBenz
Noted, thanks. We'll be seeing a fair bit of the...

Noted, thanks. We'll be seeing a fair bit of the coast as we drive the PCH from LA to SF but I'm sure we can fit in a stroll/cycle at the beach.



Me & DW, and kids 18,14 and 12. I'm sure they...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Mar 20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By DJBenz
Thanks. :) Yes, I'm planning on doing some other...

Thanks. :) Yes, I'm planning on doing some other stuff in LA, not just the parks. Hoping to maybe have a day off as well, as the rest of the trip is quite full on!

What would you suggest in LA...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Mar 20, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,283
Posted By DJBenz
Mobile Last year we did a road trip starting in NY,...

Last year we did a road trip starting in NY, driving to Cape Cod then to Peabody (Close to Salem) and finally Boston.

I know you don’t want to drive but Cape Cod is an amazing holiday spot.
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Mar 20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,174
Posted By DJBenz
FWIW, I book the same rate via Gourmet Society...

FWIW, I book the same rate via Gourmet Society every year.

I’m not a Gourmet Society member and have never been asked to show membership.

You could just use the Tastecard link given earlier in...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Mar 20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By DJBenz
Mobile Thanks! We did whale watching last year in...

Thanks!

We did whale watching last year in Cape Cod (East Coast road trip) so not too bothered about doing it again.

Will look at the timings in Yosemite. We’ve got a great AirBNB booked...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Mar 20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By DJBenz
How long in LA to do Disney & Universal?

I'm putting together a West Coast tour which will include staying in Anaheim to do Disney and Universal (I know Universal is the other side of LA from Anaheim, so maybe not the best location).
...
Forum: General Chat 16 Dec 15, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 526
Posted By DJBenz
http://www.nimbacreations.com/special-effects-make...

http://www.nimbacreations.com/special-effects-makeup-materials/

With professional SFX materials, you will be looking at expensive prices!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Nov 15, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By DJBenz
We did this in October, dropping DW & DS7/DD9 at...

We did this in October, dropping DW & DS7/DD9 at MNSSHP while me and DS13 went to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal.

For the MK entrance it's the far right lane (buses, taxis etc.) Just tell...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Nov 15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By DJBenz
Will definitely add this to my policy at renewal...

Will definitely add this to my policy at renewal time.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Nov 15, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,489
Posted By DJBenz
When I paid for food in Universal during...

When I paid for food in Universal during Halloween Horror Nights the girl on the till was really chatty and as I handed over my Halifax card she said "Oh gosh Halifax again, why do you Brits all have...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 24 Nov 15, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,600
Posted By DJBenz
Drove past here many times on our hol but never...

Drove past here many times on our hol but never had the time to go in. DS 13 would have loved it, but I think they had a 16-year age restriction for shooting live rounds.
Forum: General Chat 24 Nov 15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,559
Posted By DJBenz
So the Americans can get it down their necks as...

So the Americans can get it down their necks as quickly as possible is my guess, they don't like to hang around where food is concerned.

I know exactly what you mean though, I felt the same way...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Nov 15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,489
Posted By DJBenz
Another vote for Halifax Clarity, used it in...

Another vote for Halifax Clarity, used it in October and it was perfect. Even got the best rate on currency by withdrawing cash (at RaceTrac - free ATM) and paying it off instantly via online...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Nov 15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By DJBenz
I have an annual Insure and Go policy too, that...

I have an annual Insure and Go policy too, that covers my youngest son's epilepsy. Cost £80 for the year for five of us, mainly because the epilepsy has been well under control for many years.
...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 24 Nov 15, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 377
Posted By DJBenz
FOUR! So much easier to glide the cases...

FOUR!

So much easier to glide the cases round an airport. I managed our two large ones full of shopping on the way home through Gatwick. Easy for the kids to handle the smaller ones when you've...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Nov 15, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,142
Posted By DJBenz
Love Thailand, went there for my honeymoon in '96...

Love Thailand, went there for my honeymoon in '96 (Bangkok and Hua Hin) and back again in '97 (Bangkok only). Have just put together an itinerary for a family holiday there next year, PE Flights, 5...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Nov 15, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By DJBenz
Big Thumbs Up for Alamo

Just wanted to add my experience with Alamo on my recent trip. Booked with Alamo in 2013 and had no problems, so didn't hesitate to book again for October this year.

First off I had completed my...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 17 Nov 15, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 570
Posted By DJBenz
There's quite a lot of Walking Dead merchandise...

There's quite a lot of Walking Dead merchandise available in the Universal Studios park shops.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Nov 15, 03:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,799
Posted By DJBenz
Just got back on Monday, for the previous three...

Just got back on Monday, for the previous three weeks it was 30°C most days, only dropping to around 27 in the evenings. We saw one afternoon of light rain showers, and one evening with a heavy...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Nov 15, 12:39 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,292
Posted By DJBenz
The worst part of US table service IMO.

The worst part of US table service IMO.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Nov 15, 12:22 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,292
Posted By DJBenz
Going to add to this thread now that I'm back...

Going to add to this thread now that I'm back home (first morning at work, boo!) with some info that we learned from a friendly young chap in Longhorns who was serving us.

We were talking to him...
Forum: General Chat 7 Nov 15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By DJBenz
Well a low to add, with a couple of highs: ...

Well a low to add, with a couple of highs:

We got to the airport last night and DS7, the only one who hadn't been ill so far, started throwing up at the check in desk. Obviously Virgin wouldn't...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Nov 15, 06:11 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,292
Posted By DJBenz
I think you've missed the point. The 'idiot card'...

I think you've missed the point. The 'idiot card' wasn't printed on the bill (which I agree is commonplace), it was a separate slip of paper that started "We're often asked about the culture of...
Forum: General Chat 6 Nov 15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By DJBenz
I think because we enjoyed the parks so much last...

I think because we enjoyed the parks so much last time we expected to do exactly the same and enjoy it as much, which wasn't the case. Universal, yes, because it moves quickly (and last year's busy...
Forum: General Chat 6 Nov 15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By DJBenz
Last day, chiilin' - Highs and not-so-highs

So it's the last day of our Orlando trip, been here since the 19th October and have the use of our villa for the day until we leave to get our 8pm flight home tonight. :(

So here's my highs,...
Forum: Itineraries 6 Nov 15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,187
Posted By DJBenz
I just think people set themselves up for...

I just think people set themselves up for disappointment if they think the guides are any way indicative of how their day is going to pan out.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Nov 15, 04:16 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,292
Posted By DJBenz
Still on Orlando time (fly home at 8pm tonight)...

Still on Orlando time (fly home at 8pm tonight) so missed all the replies to this thread. Rob's card is brilliant, wish I'd had it with me for this trip although to be fair most of the places have...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Nov 15, 12:36 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,292
Posted By DJBenz
Restaurant 'idiot card' suggesting 25% tip is customary

We went to the Texas Roadhouse a few nights ago for dinner as we'd enjoyed it so much in 2013. Food and atmosphere were as good as we remembered, but I was a little surprised when the bill came with...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Nov 15, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1,100
Views: 58,622
Posted By DJBenz
Anyone go on November the 1st? It was absolutely...

Anyone go on November the 1st? It was absolutely RAMMED! Expected it to be quiet, but most of the waits were up to an hour by 8pm. All the merch was 50% off though, so every cloud and all that.
...
Forum: General Chat 16 Oct 15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By DJBenz
School Holiday Case Thrown Out of Court

I know this is always a contentious issue on the DIBB, so please don't use this thread to argue the rights/wrongs of term-time holidays.

facebook.com/BBCSouthToday/videos/923665614390696


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Forum: General Chat 14 Oct 15, 01:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,375
Posted By DJBenz
In the film all of the family members 'get away'...

In the film all of the family members 'get away' in that there's no retribution on them. They returned in the sequels. Only one of the tourists (Marilyn Burns) escapes the clutches of the family at...
Forum: General Chat 14 Oct 15, 10:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,375
Posted By DJBenz
Are there any other kinds of films? :) Horror is...

Are there any other kinds of films? :) Horror is my absolute fave and I've been co-running a horror website (http://www.horrortalk.com) for 12 years now.

I go to Frightfest in London every year,...
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 15, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,080
Posted By DJBenz
That's not a big spider, this is a big spider: ...

That's not a big spider, this is a big spider:

http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article4477381.ece/ALTERNATES/s1227b/PAY-Goliath-Bird-eating-Spider.jpg
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 15, 11:10 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,766
Posted By DJBenz
Been to Sharm and it feels very safe, don't...

Been to Sharm and it feels very safe, don't worry. :)

In general though, I would avoid Islamic countries at present. Geoff's post above just illustrates how badly things can change for the worse...
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 15, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,650
Posted By DJBenz
You might want to correct the spelling mistakes...

You might want to correct the spelling mistakes if anyone was going to use them. ;)
Forum: Beyond the Parks 7 Oct 15, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,090
Posted By DJBenz
Haven't been, but might well give it a go, looks...

Haven't been, but might well give it a go, looks like it could be fun. There's also this one at Winter Haven: http://theshallowgrave.com/
Forum: General Chat 5 Oct 15, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,309
Posted By DJBenz
Yay! Glad you got these leeches off your back! :d:

Yay! Glad you got these leeches off your back! :d:
Forum: General Chat 5 Oct 15, 09:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,529
Posted By DJBenz
In addition to not having power of arrest, I'm...

In addition to not having power of arrest, I'm pretty sure dog wardens don't have the power of stop and search, so the conversation could just go:

Warden: Do you have poo bags?

Dog Walker: Yes...
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