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Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Oct 19, 01:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,331
Posted By Lumiere
Having previously lived in Australia for a few...

Having previously lived in Australia for a few years (Nelson Bay NSW if anybody knows it) I'd echo what people have said already about visiting Manly on the ferry. It's a great place to spend a day -...
Forum: General Chat 3 Oct 19, 11:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,551
Posted By Lumiere
Interesting thread, we flew back on the 19th...

Interesting thread, we flew back on the 19th September this year - the weather had been perfect and the whole holiday went to plan but something just didn't feel the same this year?
I certainly...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 3 Oct 19, 01:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,402
Posted By Lumiere
We went for the first time a few weeks ago, we...

We went for the first time a few weeks ago, we just went for the day and wished we had booked to stay overnight in the end.
If I were to do it as a day trip again, I wouldn't set off until well into...
Forum: Social Groups 8 Sep 19, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By Lumiere
We're just onto our 3rd full day and up to now...

We're just onto our 3rd full day and up to now we've been amazed at how quiet it's been. Managed to get in everything in MK on our first day including 7DMT and never waited more than 20 ninutes. HS...
Forum: Social Groups 3 Sep 19, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By Lumiere
We're going down to the hotel at Manchester...

We're going down to the hotel at Manchester airport tomorrow afternoon, currently TC say our flight on Thursday is running as scheduled - Has to be the most stressful run up week i've ever had...
Forum: Social Groups 30 Aug 19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By Lumiere
You'll be fine getting to New York...

You'll be fine getting to New York then... certainly worse places to be delayed if it comes to it :d:
Forum: Social Groups 30 Aug 19, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By Lumiere
We're flying Thursday, and I'm already stressing...

We're flying Thursday, and I'm already stressing so god only knows how you feel! It's due to pass through Orlando on Wednesday morning - The question mark will be when MCO starts accepting flights...
Forum: Social Groups 29 Aug 19, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By Lumiere
We aren't due to fly till next Thursday, and even...

We aren't due to fly till next Thursday, and even I'm worrying that we could be hit by problems if Dorian moves as slow as some of the forecasts are making out!
Forum: Hurricane Advice 29 Aug 19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 627
Views: 98,595
Posted By Lumiere
Did you see much of a knock on effort to your...

Did you see much of a knock on effort to your flight? As in delays etc.?
Forum: Hurricane Advice 29 Aug 19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 627
Views: 98,595
Posted By Lumiere
Correct on the 2 days, everything closed at 9pm...

Correct on the 2 days, everything closed at 9pm Saturday night, and reopened Tuesday morning - Considering the size of Irma, there wasn't a huge amount of damage to the parks. Hopefully Dorian isnt...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Aug 19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 437
Posted By Lumiere
We saw the MNSSHP and although impressive, we did...

We saw the MNSSHP and although impressive, we did feel like we spent quite a while waiting around after our meal for the fireworks to start due to them being an hour later.
Forum: General Chat 28 Aug 19, 08:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,740
Posted By Lumiere
Maybe that's where I arent seeing the drop in...

Maybe that's where I arent seeing the drop in quality then as the pairs I own were still made in the USA?
Forum: General Chat 28 Aug 19, 08:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,740
Posted By Lumiere
Worth remembering that Luxottica also own...

Worth remembering that Luxottica also own Ray-Ban.
I've far too many pairs of sunglasses but my go to pair is still the Oakley Holbrooks with the mirrored and polarized lenses I bought last year -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Aug 19, 07:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 897
Posted By Lumiere
I think the ban on laptops in the cabin was only...

I think the ban on laptops in the cabin was only temporary due to some information the US had recieved at the time. I believe it's back to normal now and the only requirement is you have to be able...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Aug 19, 03:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,929
Posted By Lumiere
K92.3 - Orlando's Number 1 for New Country ;)

K92.3 - Orlando's Number 1 for New Country ;)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Aug 19, 04:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,747
Posted By Lumiere
Exactly Mick, either way it's not going to break...

Exactly Mick, either way it's not going to break the bank.
Hopefully it becomes a successful system, and it may even force the hire car companies hands to cut their fees!
Forum: Social Groups 23 Aug 19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By Lumiere
My wife made me go for the first time when we...

My wife made me go for the first time when we were in our early twenties and we were living in Australia, at the time i couldn't think of anything worse! Now were on our 4th trip in 8 years, and I...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 23 Aug 19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By Lumiere
Have a quick look on their website, you can find...

Have a quick look on their website, you can find individual stores and some things will show you the price, and how many they have in stock.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Aug 19, 04:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,747
Posted By Lumiere
I think like others, I'll just give it a go! ...

I think like others, I'll just give it a go!
Worst case is I get charged twice but the VTP site has a contact number for if that happens. It's obviously a new system so there may well be teething...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 22 Aug 19, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By Lumiere
Never even realised Walgreens sold alcohol, worth...

Never even realised Walgreens sold alcohol, worth noting as there is one round the corner from our Villa - and i've found WalMart to be quite expensive for alcohol.
Forum: Social Groups 22 Aug 19, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By Lumiere
Hopefully this time in 2 weeks we will have...

Hopefully this time in 2 weeks we will have landed at MCO! Check in, Wal-Mart - Then an evening swim will be in order.
These last few months seem to have flown by, but the next 2 weeks i'm sure will...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Aug 19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,747
Posted By Lumiere
I'm thinking of using the VTP for our trip, just...

I'm thinking of using the VTP for our trip, just worried that I end up paying twice through Avis and then through the Toll Pass. Has anyone actually used it yet on here?
Forum: Tickets 20 Aug 19, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By Lumiere
Best price we found a few weeks ago was at...

Best price we found a few weeks ago was at ThemeParkTickets (www.themeparktickets.co.uk) - A quick look shows they've gone up in price slightly since we purchased ours though.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By Lumiere
Certainly for The Beauty & The Beast show, then...

Certainly for The Beauty & The Beast show, then the fast pass section is just the best viewing area as its right in the middle, but we've never wasted FPs as we've always got a decent seat.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 19, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By Lumiere
You tend to just get a good spot middle and...

You tend to just get a good spot middle and centre for the shows. Particularly good for the Fantasmic show in my opinion when we do the dining package.
I may be mistaken but I'm sure there is a fast...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Aug 19, 10:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,254
Posted By Lumiere
I'm biased as we've always stayed at Marriott...

I'm biased as we've always stayed at Marriott Grande Vista and love it there, although this year we are trying Marriott Cypress Harbour so opinions may change!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Aug 19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,427
Posted By Lumiere
I've used them on all my previous trips, and I'm...

I've used them on all my previous trips, and I'm using them again next month - I've never had any problems but then again I've always booked direct.
If it's your first time using preferred you will...
Forum: Polls 15 Aug 19, 10:47 AM
Replies: 47
Poll: Barbeque
Views: 6,852
Posted By Lumiere
I was ever the advocate for charcoal BBQ's but...

I was ever the advocate for charcoal BBQ's but after having a gas one, I much prefer how easy it is to just fire up and use it, far better for those summer evenings after work when you just fancy a...
Forum: Social Groups 12 Aug 19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By Lumiere
We try to travel as light as possible in the...

We try to travel as light as possible in the parks so the cheap ponchos suit us, and the weather in September I've always found to be changeable but generally pretty good, barring the couple of days...
Forum: Social Groups 12 Aug 19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By Lumiere
They're definitely rolling around a little bit...

They're definitely rolling around a little bit too quick at the minute, still seems to be so much left to sort out!
We usually just take a couple of those cheap emergency ponchos that fold up really...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Aug 19, 11:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,504
Posted By Lumiere
Have done September 3 times, and will be there...

Have done September 3 times, and will be there again this September. Barring hurricane Irma in 2017 the weather is usually still very good, and we've found the crowd levels to be pretty good.
HS...
Forum: TV and Film 8 Aug 19, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By Lumiere
:erm: After looking at the selection - even with...

:erm: After looking at the selection - even with premium, I think I'll put some stuff onto my iPad instead!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Aug 19, 08:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 991
Posted By Lumiere
Has anybody actually used it? If I linked it to...

Has anybody actually used it? If I linked it to Paypal and paid using my UK debit card - Would I be charged a foreign transaction fee?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Aug 19, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 991
Posted By Lumiere
https://www.lyft.com/promo-coupon-code-free-rides...

https://www.lyft.com/promo-coupon-code-free-rides

Just been looking myself, think I may use it a few times this year!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Aug 19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By Lumiere
Free with your park entry, although you can get...

Free with your park entry, although you can get reserved seating if you book one of the 'Eat to the beat' packages I believe.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 25 Jul 19, 08:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,167
Posted By Lumiere
Are those teeth whitening strips any good? Was...

Are those teeth whitening strips any good? Was meant to pick some up last time we went but totally forgot.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Jul 19, 08:51 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,606
Posted By Lumiere
Horses for courses, we always hire a car - But I...

Horses for courses, we always hire a car - But I quite enjoy driving, plus we usually stay at Marriot Grande Vista so it's not exactly well connected transport wise. I enjoy the flexibility of not...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 19, 08:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,649
Posted By Lumiere
Usually arrive late on an evening for one reason...

Usually arrive late on an evening for one reason or another so, unpack - fall asleep hungry and dehydrated! Wake up nice and early to grab some coffee's while DW gets up. Then head to Magic Kingdom...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 25 Jul 19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,167
Posted By Lumiere
Edward's Turtle Pie... I always buy a big one at...

Edward's Turtle Pie... I always buy a big one at the start of the holiday for the freezer and crack away at it through the holiday!
Forum: Social Groups 25 Jul 19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 26,471
Posted By Lumiere
Is anybody else worried about Star Wars opening...

Is anybody else worried about Star Wars opening as much as I am? We get there a week or so after it opens and I'm worried that HS will just be unbearably busy! Which is a shame as it's probably my...
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