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Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Ben1993
Not much California in DCA these days either! 🥲

Not much California in DCA these days either! 🥲
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Ben1993
Hideous name, literally the most common amusement...

Hideous name, literally the most common amusement park name in the world lol. I liked the rumoured “Cinemagic Park” name, unique, represented the new direction of the park and with a French flair and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 321
Posted By Ben1993
If you had 8 days Disney, then 2 Miami I’d say...

If you had 8 days Disney, then 2 Miami I’d say definitely do that, but 5 if a bit short for Disney in my opinion.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 20 Mar 24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By Ben1993
Trip.com has availability for the Grand hotel at...

Trip.com has availability for the Grand hotel at universal, you can’t book very far out though by the looks of it.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 5 Mar 24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 626
Posted By Ben1993
Watched last night, interesting, I do like the...

Watched last night, interesting, I do like the idea of having some “fast passes” booked ahead of time like the old fast pass+ but the fact it works out a couple hundred pounds more expensive than...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 5 Mar 24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By Ben1993
Yes definitely, we printed it to show the...

Yes definitely, we printed it to show the immigration officer in Shanghai.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 4 Mar 24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By Ben1993
I booked toy story hotel through trip.com as it...

I booked toy story hotel through trip.com as it specifically allows you to enter names of all guests in the booking. It was cheaper on there than through Disney too.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,871
Posted By Ben1993
Irrelevant to most UK guests, could work well for...

Irrelevant to most UK guests, could work well for split stays though if you don’t have the usual UK tickets, pop to a water park on your checkout/checkin day for free.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 22 Feb 24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By Ben1993
Owners will make the reservation for you, you pay...

Owners will make the reservation for you, you pay them a certain amount per point. You can use an individual with a good reputation through the dibb or disboards but you might be more comfortable...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Feb 24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,726
Posted By Ben1993
Stayed at both on separate trips in 2022, Cabana...

Stayed at both on separate trips in 2022, Cabana Bay was better for the theming, more expansive pool, 15 min walk to the parks and literally steps from volcano bay. Weirdly, there were things we...
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Feb 24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By Ben1993
Yes they are a very reputable business, they’re a...

Yes they are a very reputable business, they’re a subsidiary of Emirates.
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Feb 24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By Ben1993
Love Singapore. Did 4 nights both times we have...

Love Singapore. Did 4 nights both times we have been. Lots to do, gardens by the bay is a must do obviously. If you like shopping you’ll spend hours in the malls. Sentosa is wonderful, gorgeous...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 3 Feb 24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By Ben1993
Works the same way any Chinese citezans sim does,...

Works the same way any Chinese citezans sim does, everything is blocked. I have Nord VPN though so was able to access everything as normal. I did find though that the vpn wouldn’t work on the Disney...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 26 Jan 24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By Ben1993
5 days isn’t too long in HK in my opinion. Lots...

5 days isn’t too long in HK in my opinion. Lots to see in the city itself, and with decent prices for the onsite hotels I’d stay there and have plenty of relaxing pool time too if you go during a hot...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 25 Jan 24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 582
Posted By Ben1993
You should be fine even on a busy day, you can...

You should be fine even on a busy day, you can always do premier access if it’s really needed. Prioritise the unique mystic manor and grizzly mountain and you may want to get there early and head...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 25 Jan 24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By Ben1993
Just thought of 2 things I think are essential,...

Just thought of 2 things I think are essential, an eSIM so you have data to use the app, there is WiFi but you need a Chinese phone number to access it. Without the app you can’t make standby pass...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 25 Jan 24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By Ben1993
Queue times were not too bad, we got to do...

Queue times were not too bad, we got to do everything that was important to us. Pirates has huge capacity so we did that a few times with a 20-30 minute wait. Tron we waited 20 minutes at the very...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 24 Jan 24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By Ben1993
Just back from Shanghai

Just back from a Kuala Lumpur/Singapore trip with a 2 day stopover in Shanghai at the start to complete the set of Disney parks for me. Quick summary and thoughts…

We did the 144 hour visa free...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 24 Jan 24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 309
Posted By Ben1993
You will have to use your passport for entry to...

You will have to use your passport for entry to Disney if you are doing the park, so you’d have it on you all day then anyway.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Dec 23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By Ben1993
Yes definitely, have booked through hotels.com...

Yes definitely, have booked through hotels.com twice now.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 16 Dec 23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,282
Posted By Ben1993
Yes HK counts as a third “region”/country. You...

Yes HK counts as a third “region”/country. You can fly from country A to china, then fly to country B (Hong Kong).

This website is great for understanding the nuances of it and you can submit your...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 16 Dec 23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,282
Posted By Ben1993
Haven’t done it personally yet but from my...

Haven’t done it personally yet but from my research there’s a big sign for transit without visa and there’s probably not going to be that many other people on the flight doing it so hopefully it...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 13 Dec 23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By Ben1993
Replied to you in Antony’s thread about the...

Replied to you in Antony’s thread about the transit without visa :)
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 13 Dec 23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,282
Posted By Ben1993
We are utilising the transit without visa. How...

We are utilising the transit without visa. How long are you planning on being in Shanghai for? And are you moving around to any other areas in china? You can transit in Shanghai for up to 144 hours...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 7 Dec 23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,282
Posted By Ben1993
Shanghai next month, quick 2 day stopover on the...

Shanghai next month, quick 2 day stopover on the way to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

I will have done every Disney park in the world then!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Nov 23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,696
Posted By Ben1993
Value rooms at AKL sell out almost as soon as...

Value rooms at AKL sell out almost as soon as they become available at 11 months. Looking at the availability on DVC rental store shows there is no availability at all until next October.

We have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Nov 23, 11:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,035
Posted By Ben1993
Whoever is cheapest, which the majority of the...

Whoever is cheapest, which the majority of the time seems to be BA now. I honestly don’t think there’s any difference between them in economy but that’s just my opinion. BA have better arrival times...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Nov 23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,643
Posted By Ben1993
We buy one between the 2 of us, more than happy...

We buy one between the 2 of us, more than happy to share a drink and then refill when it’s empty. Complete waste of $22 for us to have one each imo.
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Nov 23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,371
Posted By Ben1993
Have done it at the end of a Thailand trip and am...

Have done it at the end of a Thailand trip and am going again in January after Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur. It’s a great hub for Southeast Asia so ideal to combine with pretty much anywhere else in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Oct 23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,234
Posted By Ben1993
I have a WDW only trip for next year and...

I have a WDW only trip for next year and hopefully 2025 will be Universal only. I think we can be fairly confident of EU hitting its opening target, it’s very far along and there are no delays as of...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 28 Oct 23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,453
Posted By Ben1993
NPB remained open during refurbishment, the poor...

NPB remained open during refurbishment, the poor guest feedback from this is why the decision was made to fully close the DLH for its current refurbishment.
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Oct 23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,611
Posted By Ben1993
Not personally planning a trip anytime soon, but...

Not personally planning a trip anytime soon, but I wouldn’t have any safety concerns about the UAE etc. (apart from being a same sex couple but that’s a slightly different scenario I suppose). I did...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Oct 23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 39,493
Posted By Ben1993
10 nights POR LGW-MCO BA flights $1000...

10 nights POR
LGW-MCO BA flights
$1000 dining credit
$400 gift card

2 adults - £5173 (with 5% defence discount) all booked direct with WDTC.

Pretty sure the $1400 will cover all our food...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 1 Oct 23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By Ben1993
Yes we used them for everything in May including...

Yes we used them for everything in May including Shinkansen tickets. They were the cheapest from what I could find too and I also got topcashback :) they send an email with a qr code and very clear...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 30 Sep 23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 910
Posted By Ben1993
I can’t specifically remember a plush but there...

I can’t specifically remember a plush but there was definitely chandu merch in one of the little bizarre type shops just to the right of the sinbad attraction opposite the quick service place.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 30 Sep 23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By Ben1993
Never had anything, wouldn’t have occurred to me...

Never had anything, wouldn’t have occurred to me either to be honest and I’ve been to a fair few places in Asia.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 28 Sep 23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By Ben1993
Might be worth booking it and then just amending...

Might be worth booking it and then just amending it on the day, I amended all of our reservations on the day to better fit into our schedule this week.
Forum: Accommodation 28 Sep 23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,477
Posted By Ben1993
If you can afford it then AKL easily. It might...

If you can afford it then AKL easily. It might even work out to do a split stay, book the package wt AKL first to get the tickets, dining credit and gift card and then room only Pop for after maybe,...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 28 Sep 23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By Ben1993
What dates have you booked for? You can book...

What dates have you booked for? You can book dinner reservations as soon as you have your onsite booking confirmed, but they may not have all restaurants and times slots available yet. We managed to...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 27 Sep 23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 918
Posted By Ben1993
Weather is stunning right now too, summer has...

Weather is stunning right now too, summer has stuck around at DLP it seems :)
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