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Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Jun 18, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By Chrisyd
Vegas - 20th wedding anniversary

Dear all,

We are looking at going away next early July for our 20th wedding anniversary (without the kids :-)). Plan is to do a week, don't trust them alone at home any longer.

Having a quick...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 19 Aug 17, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1,265
Views: 222,174
Posted By Chrisyd
Mobile I am at Tampa outlet right now. If you could post...

I am at Tampa outlet right now. If you could post the Calvin Klein voucher that would be great. I did just sign up as well (not sure how long it will take to get the email through though)

Thanks
Forum: Shopping in Florida 19 Aug 17, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,265
Views: 222,174
Posted By Chrisyd
I just used the code from the original post...

I just used the code from the original post yesterday and it worked fine :grin:

Thank you very much
Forum: Beyond the Parks 13 Aug 17, 02:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 400
Posted By Chrisyd
Boat fishing for 1 - west coast

Hi,

We are staying near Spring Hill and I fancy spending a day sea fishing. I have searched and all I found was to rent the entire boat (great if the rest of the family likes fishing - but they...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 9 Aug 17, 06:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,056
Posted By Chrisyd
We flew out earlier this week and we just went...

We flew out earlier this week and we just went into Crawley (we did the same last year). We went to a curry house (forgot the name) and went to Creams for a sundae (kids loved that, especially as I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 17, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,249
Posted By Chrisyd
The first time I phoned they also tried to charge...

The first time I phoned they also tried to charge me. I called again a few days later and spoke to someone else and explained the situation (blah blah blah) and the lady I spoke to was really good
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 17, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,249
Posted By Chrisyd
We were also on the same time flight from...

We were also on the same time flight from Manchester. I was also a bit nervous so I called BA a month or so back and they changed our flight to the day before (just need to pay for the overnight...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 May 17, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 955
Posted By Chrisyd
We 'were' doing the same as you. I only say were...

We 'were' doing the same as you. I only say were as we decided it was too much of a rush. I phoned BA the first time and they wanted to charge me to change my flight. Last month I tried again and...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 29 Mar 17, 04:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,135
Posted By Chrisyd
This August will be our 3rd trip to Florida. ...

This August will be our 3rd trip to Florida. First time (like everyone) we bought all the tickets and totally shattered after 2 weeks. Last year we did not bother with Disney and although we went...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 17, 07:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,873
Posted By Chrisyd
Thanks for the feedback. Worth a punt, now we...

Thanks for the feedback. Worth a punt, now we will have the stress of getting between the airports in time.

Thanks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 17, 06:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,873
Posted By Chrisyd
Not turning up to first leg

Dear all,

Like a lot of people, we got a great deal to fly to Florida this August. We booked a flight from Manchester to Heathrow and then from Gatwick to Tampa (with BA). We land in Heathrow at...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 28 Nov 16, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,063
Posted By Chrisyd
We love it there - especially the ice cream...

We love it there - especially the ice cream. Family also loved alligatorspotting in the lake (we saw a baby by the bridge). Watching the tame squirrels was also a bit of fun.

It is a lovely...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 16, 09:36 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 63,853
Posted By Chrisyd
Just got back from spending 3 weeks in Florida...

Just got back from spending 3 weeks in Florida (Jersey glitch). Never planned to go back to Florida so soon, but checking the prices we just booked Manchester - Heathrow - Gatwick -Tampa for 8th -...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 13 Aug 16, 10:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,041
Posted By Chrisyd
Just been to Walmart and picked up a few keyrings...

Just been to Walmart and picked up a few keyrings for $1.25 each and at the Disney outlet shop we picked up a load of mugs for 99c
Forum: Beyond the Parks 10 Aug 16, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,113
Posted By Chrisyd
Thanks for the tips. We plan to go there sometime...

Thanks for the tips. We plan to go there sometime next week
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Aug 16, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By Chrisyd
Thea affects were good and although the wait was...

Thea affects were good and although the wait was 45 mins for us, it was 45 mins of walking. Without giving anything away, the idea is great but I was expecting more.. it is not really scary, however...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Aug 16, 01:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 984
Posted By Chrisyd
https://www.universalorlando.com/Resort-Informatio...

https://www.universalorlando.com/Resort-Information/Early-Park-Admission.aspx

Is this not it?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Aug 16, 01:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 984
Posted By Chrisyd
Did you find out as we are doing exactly the same...

Did you find out as we are doing exactly the same tomorrow
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Aug 16, 01:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 962
Posted By Chrisyd
We are doing this tomorrow. What time should we...

We are doing this tomorrow. What time should we get to the hotel to check-in? What do people tend to do if just saying 1 night regarding food I.e. can you go out and come back without having to pay...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Aug 16, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 601
Posted By Chrisyd
We went today. If you are a thrill seeker then...

We went today. If you are a thrill seeker then yes go to Busch Gardens. We hardly went on any rides so in hindsight we would have done something else.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Aug 16, 01:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,801
Posted By Chrisyd
We are staying near champions gate so looks like...

We are staying near champions gate so looks like I now know where we are eating tonight
Forum: Shopping in Florida 3 Aug 16, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 659
Posted By Chrisyd
Looks like some early shopping could be on the...

Looks like some early shopping could be on the agenda this weekend.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 12 Jul 16, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By Chrisyd
cirque du soleil tickets

Hi all,

We are off to Orlando in a few weeks times and finalising tickets and we have just decided (following feedback) to watch this show.

Where do most people buy the tickets for this show...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 16, 09:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,711
Posted By Chrisyd
We are flying to Jersey on EasyJet on the 1st...

We are flying to Jersey on EasyJet on the 1st August mid morning and "starting our holiday" when we get the BA flight back to Gatwick later that day. We will leave our bags in the car during the day...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Jul 16, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By Chrisyd
Thanks very much - all done :-)

Thanks very much - all done :-)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Jul 16, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By Chrisyd
Auto Europe - Alamo Skip the counter

Hi all,

I have been searching the forums but unable to find an answer to my question. I have book a car for 3 weeks via Auto Europe and using Alamo car rental (picking the car up in Miami...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 11 Jun 16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 447
Posted By Chrisyd
Ballet pointe shoes

Hi all,

We are off to Florida in August and my dd needs some new pointe shoes. Are they any cheaper in the states?

Thanks
Forum: Accommodation 18 Jan 16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,387
Posted By Chrisyd
Another big thanks for me on this. ...

Another big thanks for me on this.

Originally booked via Venere for 8th August (1 night) for £245 (not including 12% cash back), now with BA it is £203 (not including 2% cash back). Tempted to go...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Jan 16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 24,716
Posted By Chrisyd
Just book for Monday 8th August (1 night) for 2...

Just book for Monday 8th August (1 night) for 2 adults and 2 kids. The cost was £245 including all taxes at RPR via Venere.com. I went via topcashback for a 12% cashback

I have until August 5th...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Jan 16, 02:17 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 24,716
Posted By Chrisyd
We are going to Orlando between 2nd - 23rd...

We are going to Orlando between 2nd - 23rd August. I have purchased a 14 day tickets (2 adults 2 kids (15 & 12) and I am also seriously considering staying in one of the hotels to take advantage of...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Jan 16, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 677
Posted By Chrisyd
Probably a stupid question. We are going...

Probably a stupid question.

We are going back to Florida next August. We only plan to spend 2 days in Universal parks (like last time). Do I need to purchase park tickets separately or are they...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 Dec 15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By Chrisyd
Basketball - August 2016

Hi,

We are going to Florida for the first 3 weeks in August next year. My son (12) likes basketball and it would be good to take him to a game. I have checked and it looks like the season has...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Nov 15, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 880
Posted By Chrisyd
We must be cruel parents. We went just over 2...

We must be cruel parents. We went just over 2 years ago and did not tell them until we were at the airport (9 and 12 at the time) and they sort of did not get it even after we told them. We are...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Nov 15, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,089
Posted By Chrisyd
We went a couple of years back and my son was 9. ...

We went a couple of years back and my son was 9. He enjoyed it (lovely and quiet) but to be honest we all preferred Windsor. Within a couple of hours we did everything and hit the road.

For the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Oct 15, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1,409
Views: 221,979
Posted By Chrisyd
For those lucky people who (like me) booked the...

For those lucky people who (like me) booked the 'Jersey boomerang' the easyjet flights are now available. Booked 2 adults and 2 kids (15 & 12) from Gatwick on the 1st August for £120 one-way, BA...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Oct 15, 09:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,919
Posted By Chrisyd
Just booked a Chevy Tahoe from auto europe. Went...

Just booked a Chevy Tahoe from auto europe. Went through top cashback for 4% cashback

Pickup: 2nd August (16:30)
Drop off: 23rd August (16:30)

Cost: £728.12

Will keep an eye out to see if...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Oct 15, 03:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,397
Posted By Chrisyd
Yep - you are right. I originally did it for...

Yep - you are right. I originally did it for picking the car up at 3pm on the 2nd and dropping it back at 6pm on the 23rd. Changed to drop car off at 3pm and it came back at £776

thanks
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Oct 15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By Chrisyd
They are good - just going through it and I...

They are good - just going through it and I noticed purple parking then adds on almost £6 for airport access charge. I have received a mail with 20% off but I know it will not be 'like for like'. ...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Oct 15, 01:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,397
Posted By Chrisyd
Thanks - will check again (and hopefully book) on...

Thanks - will check again (and hopefully book) on Friday and if it does go down I will ring them. More money I can save on a car = more spending money :-)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Oct 15, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By Chrisyd
Just want to check We are travelling from...

Just want to check

We are travelling from Gatwick to Jersey (and back) on 1st August.
Holiday extra (I love meet and greet) £51
Purple Parking.com (I love meet and greet) £40.50

This means if...
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