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Forum: General DVC Discussion 18 Jan 24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,485
Posted By akhurstf1
A couple of years ago Wise started offering the...

A couple of years ago Wise started offering the option for a US bank account which would give the correct account details so DVC so that we could start paying for our dues monthly via direct debit...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 18 Jan 24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,485
Posted By akhurstf1
We paid all last year with wise and they have...

We paid all last year with wise and they have taken this month’s payment too. I even got the email from DVC saying thank you for payment.
Forum: The Great British Mickey Waffle Chat 3 Jan 24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 189
Posted By akhurstf1
Episode 102: Reflections of 2023: Looking Back and Moving Forward - January 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew4mRnPiP5E

Join us for our first episode of 2024 as we take a look back through Disney's memorable moments in 2023. From the 100th celebrations to another D23...
Forum: TV and Film 28 Nov 23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,053
Posted By akhurstf1
Really enjoyed this episode and felt a return to...

Really enjoyed this episode and felt a return to form for the Doctor Who that I really enjoy. Thank you RTD, David Tennant & Catherine Tate - also Disney for the funding for a better show :)

I did...
Forum: The Great British Mickey Waffle Chat 28 Nov 23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 497
Posted By akhurstf1
The Great British Mickey Waffle - Celebrating 100 Episodes!

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/79238/a5ff121f090945.jpg

Our latest episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle podcast is a celebration of everything we’ve achieved since starting in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,561
Posted By akhurstf1
We stayed at Riviera in a Tower Studio and also a...

We stayed at Riviera in a Tower Studio and also a studio at Grand Floridian in June. We fell in love with the Riviera and can’t wait to return.

The GF on the other hand was nice but for the cost...
Forum: The Great British Mickey Waffle Chat 7 Nov 23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,057
Posted By akhurstf1
So after 4.5 years - we finally manage to get...

So after 4.5 years - we finally manage to get everyone from The Great British Mickey Waffle together

We had an amazing time at the Disney100 Exhibition in London and there maybe some more meet ups...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,088
Posted By akhurstf1
I’d recommend speaking to our friends over at...

I’d recommend speaking to our friends over at Portwood Travel - Neil & Karen will be able to help and advise.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Nov 23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,078
Posted By akhurstf1
We are back home now and survived driving in...

We are back home now and survived driving in Florida for the first time. I was a bit anxious but will definitely be hiring a car on future trips if the price is right.

We landed at Terminal C and...
Forum: Tickets 17 Oct 23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,384
Posted By akhurstf1
I’ve had some friends upgrade last week - they...

I’ve had some friends upgrade last week - they were told in Disney Springs they couldn’t but they asked the next day in Epcot and it wasn’t an issue. It’s so frustrating that they have been so...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Oct 23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,078
Posted By akhurstf1
We’ve gone for the Model 3 standard range - it...

We’ve gone for the Model 3 standard range - it was £225 for the week through hertz
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Oct 23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,078
Posted By akhurstf1
We’re renting a car for the first time next...

We’re renting a car for the first time next Sunday. We’ve decided to go and try out a Tesla. I have a couple of friends in Orlando who have them and say the superchargers are simple and easy to...
Forum: TV and Film 4 Oct 23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,749
Posted By akhurstf1
We enjoyed this season. We have been humming...

We enjoyed this season. We have been humming ‘Which of the Pickwick Triplets did it?’ For weeks

I don’t want to wish time away but bring on series 4
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Oct 23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,842
Posted By akhurstf1
We’d love to join - we had it down to try and...

We’d love to join - we had it down to try and watch the fireworks from the poly but this would be even better
Forum: The Great British Mickey Waffle Chat 2 Oct 23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,057
Posted By akhurstf1
The Great British Mickey Waffle Meet Up

The GBMW team have been able to coordinate their movements and are all going to visit the Disney100 exhibition at the Excel on the same day!

If you are planning to visit, why not join us and we...
Forum: The Great British Mickey Waffle Chat 2 Oct 23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 448
Posted By akhurstf1
Episode 96 - Happy Halloween! Show us your Pumpkins!

In this episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle, we get a little carried away with our reminiscences of our Disney 100 segment memories of the 90’s with a reminder of a time when DVD’s and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Oct 23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,660
Posted By akhurstf1
We’ve taken the plunge and booked a Tesla from...

We’ve taken the plunge and booked a Tesla from Hertz for a week later this month. We drive a hybrid Toyota at home and I’m really looking forward to trying a Tesla. Also this will be the first time...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Oct 23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,842
Posted By akhurstf1
We would be interested - we’re there for a week...

We would be interested - we’re there for a week from the 22nd to 29th October
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Aug 23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,011
Posted By akhurstf1
We have a DJI gimbal and find it much easier to...

We have a DJI gimbal and find it much easier to use for filming stable shots. Also has 3 feet on the bottom so we can use it on a flat surface. We've only been checked at security because we take...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By akhurstf1
We were just talking about this last night. We've...

We were just talking about this last night. We've been in February, May, June, September, October, November & December (would have been easier to say which months we haven't been).

Out of all the...
Forum: General Chat 16 Aug 23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,922
Posted By akhurstf1
We're going on the 4th of November. Can't wait as...

We're going on the 4th of November. Can't wait as we're going to be meeting up with fellow podcasters from The Great British Mickey Waffle. This will be the first time that some of us have met in...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Aug 23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,107
Posted By akhurstf1
Definitely, Coronado Springs - we've stayed there...

Definitely, Coronado Springs - we've stayed there 3 times. Twice we were in Casitas and the other was the GD Tower. The tower feels like staying at a deluxe resort without a balcony.

The bus...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jul 23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By akhurstf1
So far so good - easy to join and I like how you...

So far so good - easy to join and I like how you can add followers from Instagram
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Jun 23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,922
Posted By akhurstf1
Blaze Pizza is our favourite pizza at Disney...

Blaze Pizza is our favourite pizza at Disney (sorry Via Napoli). If we're not feeling that hungry we'll usually share one. For around $12 it is really good value and if you are a passholder you also...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 27 Jun 23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,988
Posted By akhurstf1
We've just back from an amazing trip and we spent...

We've just back from an amazing trip and we spent the weekend catching up with some of our favourite vloggers.

YouTube:
Theme Park Bazza
Mammoth Club
Adam Hattan
Cheers Ears
The Kershaws...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Jun 23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,398
Posted By akhurstf1
We have always raved about Ale & Compass but we...

We have always raved about Ale & Compass but we had a very poor experience for breakfast in December. We will be skipping it this time but look forward to going back in the future.

The previous...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Jun 23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By akhurstf1
From what I understand you have to be staying at...

From what I understand you have to be staying at a Deluxe or DVC villa on the day of the Extended Evening Hours.

So you would lose that benefit when you check out of Contemporary and check in at...
Forum: TV and Film 1 Jun 23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,806
Posted By akhurstf1
What an incredible ending to an absolutely...

What an incredible ending to an absolutely brilliant show. Who knows if there will be any spin-offs but I'm desperate to read Trent's book :)

This Friday at 10.30 pm we will be going live on The...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 May 23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,837
Posted By akhurstf1
In my opinion, I would avoid Chef Mickey's. The...

In my opinion, I would avoid Chef Mickey's. The place can be very loud and the food isn't that great. I think the best Character Breakfast in Walt Disney World is Topolino's Terrace at Riviera...
Forum: Social Groups 16 May 23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 835
Views: 32,574
Posted By akhurstf1
Definitely not mad - A solo trip sounds great...

Definitely not mad - A solo trip sounds great especially one at AKL. We went for a week last December and considered not getting tickets but in the end, we bought them so we could experience...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 May 23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,261
Posted By akhurstf1
I'm so excited for this. We're celebrating our...

I'm so excited for this. We're celebrating our 10-year wedding anniversary next month and have treated ourselves to Keys to the Kingdom, Wild Africa Trek & Hollywood Studios After Hours!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 May 23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By akhurstf1
I've used the Skype app to purchase a cheap USA...

I've used the Skype app to purchase a cheap USA calls package. It's really easy to do and sometimes you get an offer with free mins.
Forum: General Chat 3 May 23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 3,577
Posted By akhurstf1
Yes please

Yes please
Forum: TV and Film 2 May 23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,386
Posted By akhurstf1
Going tomorrow straight after work. We've been...

Going tomorrow straight after work. We've been watching the recaps on YouTube from New Rockstars. I have a feeling this film may have a similar emotional impact just like Endgame.
Forum: Social Groups 2 May 23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 33,230
Posted By akhurstf1
This is great to hear - anything that makes...

This is great to hear - anything that makes traveling easier is good in my book :)
Forum: General DVC Discussion 2 May 23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By akhurstf1
Hi We go next month and we had good luck...

Hi

We go next month and we had good luck when it came to our 7 months. We had booked SSR at 11 months and switched to a split stay between Grand Floridian and Animal Kingdom Lodge.

We'll...
Forum: Guest Services 17 Mar 23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,603
Posted By akhurstf1
Hi Alison, Congratulations on recording your...

Hi Alison,

Congratulations on recording your first podcast. I'm the editor and one of the hosts of The Great British Mickey Waffle (The podcast you will find on The Dibb).

It's a relatively...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,106
Posted By akhurstf1
At the beginning of The Great British Mickey...

At the beginning of The Great British Mickey Waffle we did do trip shoutouts but then Covid happened and we paused this segment - we’re happy to bring it back as we can now travel again
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jan 23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,363
Posted By akhurstf1
Consider staying at the airport the night before...

Consider staying at the airport the night before you fly (especially if it is a morning flight) as this takes a lot of the stress out of what if an accident happens and the traffic is bad etc.

We...
Forum: General Chat 17 Jan 23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 9,435
Posted By akhurstf1
We applied for ours on Sunday 8th January and...

We applied for ours on Sunday 8th January and they both arrived yesterday. A really quick turnaround and much better than the 10 weeks it says on their website.

ESTA's now completed - let the...
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