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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 474
Posted By DonnaD
It is only a light mist unless the wind is...

It is only a light mist unless the wind is blowing towards you. My mother has lost most of the sight in one of her eyes too. She only realised during an eye test though. It must have been even worse,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 474
Posted By DonnaD
They definitely always direct you to the disabled...

They definitely always direct you to the disabled row at the top. You have to specifically ask about the seating at the front. I think they are afraid of people not being able to make it back up the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Mar 24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 473
Posted By DonnaD
That is the parking policy for the general public...

That is the parking policy for the general public throughout the year. You don't even need a Universal ticket for the free parking in that quote.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 02:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 474
Posted By DonnaD
I would suggest just getting there fairly early...

I would suggest just getting there fairly early and speaking to the cast members at the entrance. They fill from the middle out but should make an exception and allow you to sit in the front. There...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Mar 24, 01:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 805
Posted By DonnaD
Sunset Lakes is one of the few villa areas I...

Sunset Lakes is one of the few villa areas I would consider without a car.
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By DonnaD
Yes but far worse things than car issues. What...

Yes but far worse things than car issues. What seemed like a minor brain injury 7 years ago has left our adopted 21 year old permanently disabled and changed all of our lives forever. She had...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Mar 24, 01:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 236
Posted By DonnaD
We were on the Dream recently as a family of 3...

We were on the Dream recently as a family of 3. We had our own table without even asking. The table next to us was a couple on their own. Disney has so many large parties traveling together that they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Mar 24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,701
Posted By DonnaD
I have been using cards for every restaurant meal...

I have been using cards for every restaurant meal (and at gas stations) since we moved to Orlando in 2017. I have never had a card cloned or any fraudulent charges. You are correct that most...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Mar 24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By DonnaD
I have never been asked to do it at Disney but do...

I have never been asked to do it at Disney but do have a blue disabled hang tag that they are used to looking for.

Universal always puts a slip of blue paper under the wiper and tells me to turn...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,701
Posted By DonnaD
For anyone going to an event/game/concert at the...

For anyone going to an event/game/concert at the Kia (Amway) Center, it is completely cashless as well now.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Mar 24, 02:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By DonnaD
Everywhere tourists visit will be stupidly busy...

Everywhere tourists visit will be stupidly busy between Christmas and New Year. Visting the parks before Christmas is definitely a good idea.

Boxing Day doesn't exist in the US and the stores...
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,023
Posted By DonnaD
I would be telling him to buy one in the US...

I would be telling him to buy one in the US especially as it sounds impossible for you. Is it a laptop at least?
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,156
Posted By DonnaD
Yes, Facebook and Instagram are both out in the...

Yes, Facebook and Instagram are both out in the US too.

I would love to be a fly on the wall at Meta headquarters right now.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Mar 24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,688
Posted By DonnaD
We saw one of those somewhere in Atlanta about 25...

We saw one of those somewhere in Atlanta about 25 years ago. The staff couldn't understand why we were ordering 2 cooked to order sandwiches at the counter when the buffet was the same price and had...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 2 Mar 24, 03:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By DonnaD
My 17 year old is obsessed with makeup and...

My 17 year old is obsessed with makeup and skincare. Living 10 min from Rolling Oaks is dangerous for her. I am glad she is going to Uni in the mountains of North Carolina in August! At least she no...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 1 Mar 24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By DonnaD
The Target at Rolling Oaks near Animal Kingdom...

The Target at Rolling Oaks near Animal Kingdom has an Ulta section inside as well as the basic brands. There is also a large Ulta store in the plaza next door.

I would actually reccomend going to...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 1 Mar 24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,688
Posted By DonnaD
Believe it or not they aren't the same. Basic...

Believe it or not they aren't the same. Basic coffee is filter coffee and often poured from a pre brewed pot.

An Americano is a freshly made shot of espresso topped up with hot water. The name is...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 1 Mar 24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,332
Posted By DonnaD
I love the "fresh and healthy stuff" on the menu...

I love the "fresh and healthy stuff" on the menu. That is why it is my favorite for breakfast. It definitely isn't for everyone though. My 17 and 21 year olds don't really like it. Whenever I...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 1 Mar 24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By DonnaD
I am sure that Sea World have not made any...

I am sure that Sea World have not made any changes yet.
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 1 Mar 24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,961
Posted By DonnaD
For now at least you just have to tell them that...

For now at least you just have to tell them that he suffers from extreme anxiety in crowds and struggles to wait in line. They are very unlikely to know what PIP is and at Disney can not and will not...
Forum: Tickets 29 Feb 24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By DonnaD
Only one person in the group need Memory Maker...

Only one person in the group need Memory Maker. It doesn't matter who scans Magic Band/ticket either.

My daughter ends up with friends' pictures if they are on her Disney list even if they are in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Feb 24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,701
Posted By DonnaD
When my back was at it's worse, I used the stick...

When my back was at it's worse, I used the stick on pads that heat up when you break a seal. They lasted a surprisingly long time.

I can't remember what they were called just that they came in an...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 28 Feb 24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,961
Posted By DonnaD
The only ride queues that don’t accomodate...

The only ride queues that don’t accomodate wheelchair users (without DAS eligible disabilities), are ones with stairs like Big Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain. Those both require guests to be...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 28 Feb 24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,961
Posted By DonnaD
We are local passholders. You are suggesting that...

We are local passholders. You are suggesting that when my disabled daughter goes to the parks with 2 friends (and me to push her), one or both of those friends should stand in line by themselves?...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Feb 24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By DonnaD
Back in the 70's, we were staying at the Fort...

Back in the 70's, we were staying at the Fort Wilderness Campground and were allowed to use any of the hotel pools. We spent an afternoon at the Polynesian. It was very different when there were only...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 24 Feb 24, 02:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By DonnaD
Reassure him that there are loads of younger...

Reassure him that there are loads of younger people using wheelchairs in the parks. Some are disabled but many appear to be visiting with sports teams and have sprained ankles etc.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 902
Posted By DonnaD
Exactly this. I drive this route every few weeks...

Exactly this. I drive this route every few weeks at all different days and times. Going to Cocoa the only traffic issue would be due to an accident.

Coming back there can be traffic where the 528...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Feb 24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By DonnaD
They may have meant at Seaworld which has gone...

They may have meant at Seaworld which has gone completely cashless.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Feb 24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,464
Posted By DonnaD
Steak & Shake used to have table service despite...

Steak & Shake used to have table service despite the fast food prices. I believe they don't anymore.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Feb 24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 711
Posted By DonnaD
Definitely could be either of the two mentioned...

Definitely could be either of the two mentioned. Any more details? Winter Park has a much bigger main street and a train station in the middle.
Forum: General Chat 17 Feb 24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,978
Posted By DonnaD
My daughter wasn't even identified as having any...

My daughter wasn't even identified as having any special needs in primary school. She seemed to be fine and be only just below average academically. In reality she had undiagnosed Autism and was...
Forum: General Chat 16 Feb 24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 14,747
Posted By DonnaD
The US equivalent is a Physician Assistant and...

The US equivalent is a Physician Assistant and there are also Nurse Practioners. My Dad was one of the first PAs way back in the early 1970's. Both are very common in the US now across all aspects of...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 8 Feb 24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 727
Posted By DonnaD
There is also a Books A Million at Posner Park...

There is also a Books A Million at Posner Park and a Barnes and Noble at the Altamonte Mall and East Colonial Drive (northeast of downtown Orlando). But all of those are a long way in an Uber from...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 8 Feb 24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 727
Posted By DonnaD
I have bought some great hardbacks there in the...

I have bought some great hardbacks there in the past but it is definitely hit or miss whether there are any.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 8 Feb 24, 04:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 727
Posted By DonnaD
That Barnes and Noble is your best bet if you...

That Barnes and Noble is your best bet if you want a big bookstore. There aren't many around anymore. There are lots of good restaurants in that area as well. Despite being close to I Drive they are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By DonnaD
For your second suggestion, you left out the...

For your second suggestion, you left out the long walk between the Skyliner station at the International Gateway entrance to EPCOT and the monorail station at the main entrance.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Feb 24, 03:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 689
Posted By DonnaD
My daughter has used her US account in the UK...

My daughter has used her US account in the UK without any problems as well.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,406
Posted By DonnaD
ESTAs are individual and not connected to any...

ESTAs are individual and not connected to any family member even for minors. I can't see any way she would need a visa just because you are traveling together.
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 31 Jan 24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,961
Posted By DonnaD
We are local passholders who go for a few hours...

We are local passholders who go for a few hours at a time. I certainly wouldn't want to have to pay for my non disabled daughter or myself to go with my 20 year old who can't even push her own...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jan 24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By DonnaD
There is basically nothing between the airport...

There is basically nothing between the airport and Port Canaveral. Especially true if you are relying on Ubers. There are numerous basic, simple hotels near the airport that would get you a bit...
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