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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 04:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,212
Posted By Nimbus
You only need to declare things like food when...

You only need to declare things like food when entering a country. The declaration is there to check that you aren't bringing in anything that is not allowed into that country.
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 04:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,769
Posted By Nimbus
It seems strange to me (as someone who is not in...

It seems strange to me (as someone who is not in the construction business but does work in engineering) to hear that building standards and quality of materials have worsened over the years. Usually...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 03:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,769
Posted By Nimbus
Again, I know. I was simply adding more to the...

Again, I know. I was simply adding more to the discussion. Taking your point, agreeing with it, and then adding to it. Y'know, like people do in a discussion. I'm not trying to 'educate' you, in the...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 266
Posted By Nimbus
Hmm, yes, I would guess those tickets are...

Hmm, yes, I would guess those tickets are "special" tickets and require park reservations. Though how that actually works is beyond me. :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 01:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,877
Posted By Nimbus
The ticket price wasn't inflated. In fact,...

The ticket price wasn't inflated. In fact, usually the deal included the 14 days for the price of 7 ticket deal.

Instead, I think you mean that you had to pay rack rate for the rooms? This is also...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 353
Posted By Nimbus
As per the first post that the OP posted, there...

As per the first post that the OP posted, there are two things. There's the dining credit (Disney Dining & Shopping Promo Card) which is emailed to you when you check in. Then there's also the...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 01:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,769
Posted By Nimbus
Oh, sure, yes. I get that. And I've seen some...

Oh, sure, yes. I get that. And I've seen some videos of some new builds where the workmanship has been "shockin'" and "rediculous". ;)

I'm just saying that it's not just new builds where the...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 12:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,091
Posted By Nimbus
But that's personal opinion. Personally, I...

But that's personal opinion.

Personally, I wouldn't say that when I first went in 1997 that it was "huge value for the money". It was expensive then and is expensive now and, relatively speaking...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By Nimbus
They have to supply their own bedding and towels...

They have to supply their own bedding and towels.

I think DD is thinking of taking her own with her in her luggage. Otherwise, there is a Target nearby at Flamingo Crossings.
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 11:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,769
Posted By Nimbus
I don't just think it's new builds though. Or,...

I don't just think it's new builds though. Or, putting it another way, every house was a new build at some point.

To give an example, none of the walls in our last house (built in the 1960s) were...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,950
Posted By Nimbus
If you are only wanting to do 3 or 4 days in the...

If you are only wanting to do 3 or 4 days in the Disney parks then these 3 or 4 day tickets would be an excellent choice.

As mentioned, you can buy them from the likes of UndercoverTourist or when...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 266
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, park reservations are no longer required for...

Yes, park reservations are no longer required for dated tickets. The UK 7 day and 14 day tickets are dated tickets. Therefore, you don't need to book park reservations with these tickets.

Most...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 353
Posted By Nimbus
I could've sworn that last year we only used a...

I could've sworn that last year we only used a drivers licence. I don't think we took our passports. It's the first time we've visited since getting photo drivers licences - we've previously had the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 10:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,212
Posted By Nimbus
I don't remember ever writing on the customs form...

I don't remember ever writing on the customs form that we had things like tea bags or biscuits or anything like that. Instead, we used to say what food we had when asked.

As an aside, we were once...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 10:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,877
Posted By Nimbus
Highly unlikely. The free dining deal for...

Highly unlikely.

The free dining deal for this year was released last year and ended last October (I think?). There's currently a free nights deal on for stays this year. The next deal Disney UK...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,769
Posted By Nimbus
We moved into our new build home a year ago...

We moved into our new build home a year ago (Bloor Homes). We’ve not had any problems really, other than just over a dozen minor snags. But then any house you move into will have some minor issues -...
Forum: Tickets 17 Mar 24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,950
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, and as mentioned they can purchase them from...

Yes, and as mentioned they can purchase them from the UK. From, say, UndercoverTourist. Even AttractionTickets sells them, but you have to buy them in Euros:...
Forum: TV and Film 17 Mar 24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 596
Posted By Nimbus
Must be good then. ;) I really enjoyed...

Must be good then. ;)

I really enjoyed League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and that only gets 17% on RT.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,877
Posted By Nimbus
18th April seems like a reasonable guess...

18th April seems like a reasonable guess considering it was 20th April last year. :thumbs-up
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,877
Posted By Nimbus
Usually the offer used to drop around the end of...

Usually the offer used to drop around the end of April, as sha9 stated. Last year, the deal was released on 20th April. Some years it was a little later and came out in early May. So I think we still...
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,763
Posted By Nimbus
I suspect it's laziness. We moved 1 year ago...

I suspect it's laziness.

We moved 1 year ago and I must admit that I still haven't got round to contacting a few charities that I regularly give money to via work to change my address. Mainly...
Forum: Tickets 15 Mar 24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,950
Posted By Nimbus
We do have a decent UK deal. A 14 day ticket that...

We do have a decent UK deal. A 14 day ticket that costs less than twice the price of this 4 day US ticket deal. ;)

And, as mentioned above, anyone can get the 3 and 4 day tickets mentioned in the...
Forum: Tickets 15 Mar 24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 145
Posted By Nimbus
Sounds like you booked a package deal with Disney...

Sounds like you booked a package deal with Disney when the free dining credit offer was on.

When you check in to your Disney hotel you'll be emailed an e-voucher for the dining credit. This has a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 39,713
Posted By Nimbus
I suspect Disney won't want to have two deals...

I suspect Disney won't want to have two deals going at the same time, even if one is for 2024 and the other is for 2025. It might cause some people to be confused. So I'd expect whatever the 2025...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,833
Posted By Nimbus
The only reason we tend to book Disney holidays...

The only reason we tend to book Disney holidays waaay in advance is in order to get the free dining offer. You generally have to book that about a year beforehand. Clearly if you wait until the last...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By Nimbus
Originally when the dining credit offer first...

Originally when the dining credit offer first came out it could only be used on food. Then Disney changed it so that it could be used on both dining and merchandise (hence why it is now called Dining...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,935
Posted By Nimbus
I think the OP is talking about flying direct...

I think the OP is talking about flying direct from Manchester to MCO. Therefore they won't clear immigration in Dublin.

Immigration at Terminal C at MCO is a breeze. We were through in 5 minutes...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,935
Posted By Nimbus
Food is pretty much the same as all long haul...

Food is pretty much the same as all long haul flights. You get a main meal at lunch and a smaller meal for 'tea' (sandwich / roll / pastry). I enjoyed the food.

They also have seatback on-demand...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 618
Posted By Nimbus
The following thread might be of interest: ...

The following thread might be of interest:

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1215908
Forum: Tickets 14 Mar 24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,447
Posted By Nimbus
No, most third parties don’t charge that amount. ...

No, most third parties don’t charge that amount.

OrlandoAttractionTickets.co.uk sells them for £619 for the same date. OrlandoAttractions.com sells them for £613 for the same date. Even...
Forum: Tickets 14 Mar 24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,447
Posted By Nimbus
But the prices for Feb 2025 tickets are already...

But the prices for Feb 2025 tickets are already currently available on Disney’s website. It’s not like FloridaTix are guessing at the prices for tickets that are not currently on sale by Disney.
...
Forum: General Chat 14 Mar 24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,337
Posted By Nimbus
Who knows, halls smoother sausages might become a...

Who knows, halls smoother sausages might become a modern classic in the years to come. ;)
Forum: General Chat 14 Mar 24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,697
Posted By Nimbus
Not overprotective. Just protective. Nothing...

Not overprotective. Just protective. Nothing wrong with that. As the father of a 21 year old daughter, I'd probably be thinking the same as the OP.

However, she is 21. If she also goes to Uni like...
Forum: General Chat 14 Mar 24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,337
Posted By Nimbus
I guess it's a bit like how eating salted caramel...

I guess it's a bit like how eating salted caramel must be like eating a packet of crisps whilst chewing on some caramel toffee. Who the heck thought that would be a good idea? :)

Anyway, it's not...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Mar 24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By Nimbus
I've done EE several times and I still hate the...

I've done EE several times and I still hate the backwards bit. I love BTM. I'm 53, btw. :)

The back of the train will be more thrilling during the forward parts, especially during the drop after...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Mar 24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,014
Posted By Nimbus
You can't put anything onto a MagicBand nor any...

You can't put anything onto a MagicBand nor any money as credit.

The way it works is like most other hotels; you use your MagicBand to charge things to your room. You can then pay off your room...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Mar 24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,071
Posted By Nimbus
I agree with this, though it depends on the...

I agree with this, though it depends on the definition of "planning".

To me, planning means doing something - such as booking things - prior to the holiday. With G+ you can't book anything...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Mar 24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 569
Posted By Nimbus
They have sold out for specific parks. So G+ for...

They have sold out for specific parks. So G+ for MK and HS - and thus the park hopper version as well - have sold out before in the past. However, I still think G+ for AK and Epcot have been...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Mar 24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 569
Posted By Nimbus
It's also worth remembering that hotel rooms are...

It's also worth remembering that hotel rooms are also limited and these can also sell out during peak times. So you need to book the hotel room some time beforehand and not wait until a few days...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Mar 24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,071
Posted By Nimbus
But, the point many of us try to make is that you...

But, the point many of us try to make is that you don't have to do all that planning. You don't have to need that level of "hassle". Many people don't plan their trips to WDW that much - DIBBers tend...
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