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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
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Posted By hellin family
Yes I think we will definitely go back. The...

Yes I think we will definitely go back. The convenience of skyliner is just awesome. Rooms are lovely, lots of food options - Le Petite Cafe is great. My DD's fave hotel though is the Gran Destino...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,681
Posted By hellin family
I did notice a shopping outlet mall on the drive...

I did notice a shopping outlet mall on the drive in to Vero but not tonnes of anything else. The hotel had tonnes of activities though, if you are into that - a full list for every day, including...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,681
Posted By hellin family
Sorry for late reply - I brought flu back from...

Sorry for late reply - I brought flu back from the holiday and have been wiped out with it. It's definitely big enough for 3 adults - we had 2 double beds in one room, and the kitchenette and a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Nov 23, 01:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,681
Posted By hellin family
Just back - Disney's Vero Beach and Grand Floridian notes

Hello

Just back from our two week trip. We stayed in a villa for part of the time and then did A LOT (actually we all agreed too much!) hotel hopping to try some out that we've not done before.
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Nov 23, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By hellin family
Got home yesterday - bites are still looking...

Got home yesterday - bites are still looking vicious but I always react badly.

Two new ones appeared more recently after we watched some fireworks on one of the hotel sandy beaches, so I think it...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Oct 23, 02:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By hellin family
Not sure- we’d been in our accommodation for...

Not sure- we’d been in our accommodation for 5nights already by then and problem free. So we thought maybe discovery cove. But might not be!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Oct 23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By hellin family
Discovery cove insect bites

Went to Discovery cove and woke up next day covered in pretty horrific bites - all of us! Horrid. Trying to work out if it definitely was Discovery cove or something else, anyone else attacked by...
Forum: General Chat 24 Aug 23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,507
Posted By hellin family
I had a build up of skin cells under the nails...

I had a build up of skin cells under the nails after a year or two of constant gel nails. The nails lifted up away from the beds and they were all bruised and red. Looked horrific. I had to use...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By hellin family
Thanks everyone - I thought so, but DH wanted the...

Thanks everyone - I thought so, but DH wanted the Dibb's opinion!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Aug 23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,211
Posted By hellin family
We went last year in August so we could take...

We went last year in August so we could take advantage of a longer holiday as we have to go in school hols. We knew it would be hot but my goodness - Day 1 in magic kingdom - I looked like I had just...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By hellin family
Odd question (!) about express pass collection at Royal Pacific

Hi all

Asking on behalf of DH who says someone will know the answer but it is a weird one!

We are staying a night at Loews RPR and will need to collect the Express passes on check in. But! We...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jul 23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,903
Posted By hellin family
Thanks so much - went back and did a requote for...

Thanks so much - went back and did a requote for SAGA, must have done something wrong first time, and second time it came out cheaper than BUPA and that was with more benefits and protected no claims...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jul 23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By hellin family
Great stuff! They will be pleased. Thanks all.

Great stuff! They will be pleased. Thanks all.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jul 23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By hellin family
Halloween Horror Nights first timers - can you stay in park all day?

Hi everyone

DH and DS have bought HHH tickets for this year. Me and DD (she's only 12) will have a lovely relax in the hotel instead! We'll leave the park and leave them to it - we'll be at Loews...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jul 23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,903
Posted By hellin family
That's interesting - SAGA quoted me twice as...

That's interesting - SAGA quoted me twice as much. very odd!
Forum: General Chat 13 Jul 23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,903
Posted By hellin family
Thanks everyone that's been helpful and some...

Thanks everyone that's been helpful and some useful things to note. Much appreciated!
Forum: General Chat 9 Jul 23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,903
Posted By hellin family
Can anyone tell me about BUPA?

Hi

Considering private health insurance and have been looking at Bupa but it's all new to me and I don't understand how it works - can anyone help please?

1. If I take out a policy online, do...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jun 23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,692
Posted By hellin family
We took DD at 3 months and didn't have a sky cot...

We took DD at 3 months and didn't have a sky cot - we just took turns with her and to be honest she was easier than entertaining her 3 year old brother on the flight.

We took a baby carrier thing...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 May 23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,613
Posted By hellin family
Aw shucks... Now the thing is, do I share...

Aw shucks...

Now the thing is, do I share this info with DH or just let him sing. Hmmmmmmmm I will give it some thought.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 May 23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,613
Posted By hellin family
Can you SING for free parking?

So listening to the Giovanna Fletcher podcast on Disney today, and a guest says if you sing as you approach the car park booths where you pay, they let you in for free. She said they tested it and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 May 23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By hellin family
Thank you - I didn't think of that. Don't want to...

Thank you - I didn't think of that. Don't want to drag it all the way back over if they won't do anything.:d:
Forum: Accommodation 20 May 23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,091
Posted By hellin family
We did a couple nights Caribbean Beach resort...

We did a couple nights Caribbean Beach resort last August to benefit from skyliner - which is great. We requested a room close to skyliner and got it, which was great, but that means quite a walk to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 May 23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By hellin family
Has anyone returned a lightsaber to Savi's workshop - do they replace broken ones?

Hi all

DS did the build your own lightsaber at Savi's workshop last August and we got it home successfully but now it is faulty.

Do you think we can take it back for replacement/repair when we...
Forum: General Chat 20 Feb 23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 74,853
Posted By hellin family
Thanks ScoopsAhoy.

Thanks ScoopsAhoy.
Forum: General Chat 20 Feb 23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 74,853
Posted By hellin family
Because its been passed to the Coroner, does that...

Because its been passed to the Coroner, does that mean the police are not investigating further and that it is indeed a tragic and sad accident? I didn't understand the significance (if any) of that...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Jan 23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,642
Posted By hellin family
We had a couple of nights to fill last August...

We had a couple of nights to fill last August between villas and chose CRB. We requested a room close to the Skyliner and we got the closest block. it was amazing and a game changer with the Skyliner...
Forum: General Chat 1 Jan 23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,034
Posted By hellin family
Push that door open! We went in August - first...

Push that door open! We went in August - first time in 3 years due to pandemic. We did a long 3 week trip and hubby said it might be four years till we come back - everything is so expensive. DS ...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Nov 22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,008
Posted By hellin family
Have been to Florida about 12 times I think, this...

Have been to Florida about 12 times I think, this year we did Discovery Cove for the first time. OMG LOVED IT! Won't be able to go back to Florida without a visit here. My DH's fave too. He can't...
Forum: General Chat 4 Nov 22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,858
Posted By hellin family
I agree this is a bonus. The bit I need structure...

I agree this is a bonus. The bit I need structure in is the amount and quality of work. I keep using the phrase 'we can't have her dabbing about on Twinkle!' I work from home so can accommodate home...
Forum: General Chat 4 Nov 22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,858
Posted By hellin family
Tricky isn't it - that's why I would like to...

Tricky isn't it - that's why I would like to enrol with an online school for a structured curriculum/day.
Forum: General Chat 4 Nov 22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,858
Posted By hellin family
Yes please, - shall I message you?

Yes please, - shall I message you?
Forum: General Chat 4 Nov 22, 06:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,858
Posted By hellin family
Home schooling advice - online schools

Hello

We are having to have conversations in our house about home schooling - not something I ever considered before so all new to me. If we did do this, we would want a very structured system...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Sep 22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By hellin family
Makes it seem real having something booked 🤣

Makes it seem real having something booked 🤣
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Sep 22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By hellin family
Cheap car parking April 24

Returned from a lovely 3 week trip last week and already browsing (as you do) to go back! I think we've settled on 2 weeks April 24 because the August heat was so exhausting. Can't book much as we do...
Forum: General Chat 4 Sep 22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,376
Posted By hellin family
Thanks all - off to research bean to cup machines!

Thanks all - off to research bean to cup machines!
Forum: Accommodation 2 Sep 22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,789
Posted By hellin family
Do you know of any one bed DVC’s that have 2...

Do you know of any one bed DVC’s that have 2 queen beds in the bedroom and then the queen sofa bed in lounge? Is it always a king? Thanks
Forum: Accommodation 2 Sep 22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 711
Posted By hellin family
I made a request for ground floor and near the...

I made a request for ground floor and near the skyliner as part of the check in process and got both! We were really pleased. Otherwise it can be a long walk!
Forum: General Chat 2 Sep 22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,376
Posted By hellin family
Help me buy a coffee maker please - your recommendations

Hello all

I've thought about getting a pod type coffee machine for a while and when in our Disney hotel recently really liked the Kueric machines but can't seem to get them over here. Can you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Aug 22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,083
Posted By hellin family
When we came back through passport control at...

When we came back through passport control at Gatwick last week, we heard the family next to us being asked for a letter of consent. I think it was an American family coming on holiday here.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 Aug 22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,386
Posted By hellin family
Yes month of birthday and can be used in that...

Yes month of birthday and can be used in that month and the month after I believe.

We went to Rainforest cafe in Disney Springs a fortnight ago - had booked a table online well in advance. But...
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