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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Apr 20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,066
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
If they do retrospectively change the law, when...

If they do retrospectively change the law, when this is over I'm going to have fun going round spending hours looking at holidays and when I come to pay I'll just write an IOU on a scrappy piece of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,042
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I have similar issues. Some money is due to...

I have similar issues. Some money is due to refund onto a Tandem card, but this is in the process of being closed. I'm due to pay my Amex balance tomorrow and was hoping a refund would go through in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,349
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
We were due to travel to Cyprus with TUI on 29th...

We were due to travel to Cyprus with TUI on 29th. They cancelled all Cyprus up to and including the 28th. My wife kept saying she didn't want to go and we should cancel. I pointed out if we cancel we...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jan 20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,112
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I used these for my trip and they were fantastic...

I used these for my trip and they were fantastic. They recently came up on a deal for £11.99 so I bought another set:...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Dec 19, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I'll ask him again. He made out he had actually...

I'll ask him again. He made out he had actually done it. Maybe he's is confusing it with something else.
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Dec 19, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Claiming back US sales tax

A friend recently told me that if you keep your receipts, when back in the UK there is a desk near luggage collection where they will refund US sales tax.

This is the first I've ever heard of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Dec 19, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,656
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I took a $400 over 2 weeks and ended up using it...

I took a $400 over 2 weeks and ended up using it in Wallmart to get rid. Everything else was band or card. I came back with around $75. Next time I would probably just take what I have left.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Nov 19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
We recently did both. Sadly it was raining when...

We recently did both. Sadly it was raining when we were in Cali Grill so we watched them from inside rather than the viewing terrace. What was interesting was just how far back from the castle some...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 19, 05:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I don't get why people with this dilemma don't...

I don't get why people with this dilemma don't just apply for an ESTA to see what happens. Or is it a case of an ESTA can be approved but later rescinded based on something like this?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 19, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Why doesn't he just apply for an ESTA and see if...

Why doesn't he just apply for an ESTA and see if it's approved?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Sep 19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,422
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I have no issue with the strictness of the law,...

I have no issue with the strictness of the law, and certainly wont be letting my kids have a drink given they are both under 7. I didn't realize they took it so seriously if you even let a child...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Sep 19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Old Key West + value resort questions

For our first trip we stayed in CBR. This meant having the kids in the same room and it was a little bit cramped. I've read OKW has larger rooms with separate sleeping areas. It never comes up when I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 19, 03:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,083
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I tried that recently at many locations across...

I tried that recently at many locations across the parks. I would say around 70% said go elsewhere to get it. Occasionally there was a help yourself area or they were stacked up ready at mobile...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 19, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
This will explain it: ...

This will explain it:

http://support.three.co.uk/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBISAPI.DLL?Command=New,Kb=Mobile,Ts=Mobile,T=Article,varset_cat=roaming,varset_subcat=4157,Case=Ext(EM38751)

It used to be called...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 19, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I think lithium ion batteries have to be in hand...

I think lithium ion batteries have to be in hand luggage. Should they spontaneously combust, which they have a habit of doing, it's easier to get a fire extinguisher to them.

I'm not sure if you...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Sep 19, 04:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,596
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Do you also have to swipe in the tier 2...

Do you also have to swipe in the tier 2 fast-passes to be allowed a 4th tier 1, or can you just let them expire?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 19, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,520
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I recently parked a T2 multistory west. It's a...

I recently parked a T2 multistory west. It's a bit further from the terminal than T2 multistory east (which I've booked for a future holiday), but still about 10 min walk max. I didn't realize there...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 19, 11:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
You can and I have but there are limits on size...

You can and I have but there are limits on size. Not that mine were scrutinised in detail. Am I correct in thinking powerbanks have to be in carry on luggage only?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 19, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Mobile I had the same. I got the address from google. As...

I had the same. I got the address from google. As above keep clicking and it will accept it eventually.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Sep 19, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
We visited docking bay 7 the second day GE...

We visited docking bay 7 the second day GE opened. They took 5 qsdp credits for 4 meals, realised the mistake and then managed to refund 2. Bonus. Sadly kids wouldn't eat the food and I wasn't so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,099
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Thanks Nimbus. Your holiday is pretty much what I...

Thanks Nimbus. Your holiday is pretty much what I want to do next time. 9 + 7 seems like a nice spread.

With only 4 of us is a villa worth it, or would a hotel be better? Whist I am familiar with...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
You'll also probably get an email saying you can...

You'll also probably get an email saying you can now book around 10.30am. Despite this you still won't be able to until 12pm.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 19, 11:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,099
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
That's interesting. I wouldn't mind indirect to...

That's interesting. I wouldn't mind indirect to shave the cost, I would just have be careful it wasn't too close to school starting back. When booking I missed the free dining, but got 4 free nights...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 19, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,099
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Mobile I priced up the same holiday as flights are...

I priced up the same holiday as flights are available July and it's just over £10k. Can only select pirate room at CBR for some reason. Is the price usually less late Aug?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,099
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I should have added it was for 2 weeks. The...

I should have added it was for 2 weeks. The booking with Disney was just over £8.7k. I earned about £300 topcashback and got about 1% cc cashback. Parking, cattery, insurance, spend, bought new...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,099
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Lowest cost for summer hoildays trip?

We've just returned from a late Aug trip. I booked in January and somewhat threw caution to the wind. As it was our 1st trip we just did disney, stayed onsite CBR with dining plan. I booked it all...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I'm on three and have just come back. You do get...

I'm on three and have just come back. You do get 4G. Because there is wifi everywhere I think I only used around 750Mb of mobile data over 2 weeks. I never ran a speed test so can't say how the speed...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,429
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I had Xtractive grey in my last pair of glasses...

I had Xtractive grey in my last pair of glasses. My newer pair I wanted green which in the UK means normal transitions (I think you can get xtractive green abroad though). Initially I missed my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Sep 19, 07:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,591
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Is there an age limit to UC? I'm assuming they...

Is there an age limit to UC? I'm assuming they don't want squealing kids wrecking the ambiance, which kind of rules me out for a few years.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Sep 19, 02:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,591
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Was this £192 per person? Even so I would be...

Was this £192 per person? Even so I would be tempted. I thought UC would be wildly expensive.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Sep 19, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,485
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I've just returned and quickly realized to order...

I've just returned and quickly realized to order alcohol with kids QS adult meals (2 adults 2 kids). We did this regularly through the parks. The only issue I had was that if ordering mobile only 2...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,521
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I wear dailies infrequently. I took some in my...

I wear dailies infrequently. I took some in my hold luggage and they were fine. When I used to wear them for flying I just put a few in the plastic liquid bag. They are way below the limit so no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Sep 19, 01:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,586
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
We fly back tomorrow 7pm and land 8.05am. Kids...

We fly back tomorrow 7pm and land 8.05am. Kids are in school wed with youngest just starting. I'm hoping they will be ok. I intend to try and stay up all tue, even if I don't sleep on the flight. I...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Sep 19, 03:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,456
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Mobile I did it yesterday with my 2 kids as pilots and...

I did it yesterday with my 2 kids as pilots and my wife and I as gunners. I spent a couple of minutes filming so forgot to shoot at first. I really enjoyed it and fancied it again, so we went today...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Aug 19, 10:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,890
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Ordered 3 alcoholic drinks with 3 qs meals today...

Ordered 3 alcoholic drinks with 3 qs meals today at Rosie's in HS using mobile (did the falcon again too :) ). As with backlot when collecting 1 drink had been cut. This wasn't them just giving 2...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 31 Aug 19, 08:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,441
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Mobile We've tipped 20% everywhere except California...

We've tipped 20% everywhere except California grill where we tipped extra as service was excellent. Tip was $70 so in the uk we could manage a meal out on that with a tip. I've been pretty happy most...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 19, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,683
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I tried to convince my mrs to go on it again but...

I tried to convince my mrs to go on it again but she wasn't as impressed as me. I also had to carry my lazy legs 4yr old for most of the queue and it was starting to get hot. I asked about the single...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 19, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,683
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
Just got back from it. Got to the park about 7. I...

Just got back from it. Got to the park about 7. I thought we would need to do the boarding group thing, hence going early, but as above it was walk-in. I'm sure at one point while waiting for the bus...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Aug 19, 09:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,890
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
I'm sure we've ordered 3 drinks previously and...

I'm sure we've ordered 3 drinks previously and not had an issue. It was just this particular occasion the server was being super awkward. It may be a rule that's not generally enforced, or she could...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Aug 19, 01:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,890
Posted By Ricky_Spanish
We were in HS the other day when the big storm...

We were in HS the other day when the big storm hit. We went to backlot and ordered 3 qs meals on mobile, 2 for us and one for the kids to share. I ordered 3 alcoholic drinks. On collecting the food...
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