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Forum: Theme Parks Florida Today, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,182
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, I think I was expecting something more. Then...

Yes, I think I was expecting something more. Then I realised that Universal had said they were releasing details of each area one at a time and hence this month it's the turn of the HTTYD area.

...
Forum: General Chat Today, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 763
Posted By Nimbus
You are right, but I don't understand why anyone...

You are right, but I don't understand why anyone would think the term "Easter eggs" would be 'offensive'? That's just what they are.

Instead, I can understand a shop choosing to market them using...
Forum: General Chat Today, 05:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 740
Posted By Nimbus
Stomach acid is generally more acidic than Coca...

Stomach acid is generally more acidic than Coca Cola.

Also see here which seems to refute the idea that drinking cola is a good idea:
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/health/03real.html
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By Nimbus
In my experience, most hotels on I-Drive do not...

In my experience, most hotels on I-Drive do not have shuttles (free or otherwise) to the parks. Especially not to the Disney parks. I think even less have shuttles since the pandemic. So it is worth...
Forum: General Trip Planning Today, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 723
Posted By Nimbus
We stayed at the Tivoli hotel. Which, despite...

We stayed at the Tivoli hotel. Which, despite it's name, isn't really that close to Tivoli Gardens. But it isn't far, no more than 15 minutes walk, and on that side of the city centre. It was a...
Forum: General Trip Planning Today, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 177
Posted By Nimbus
Copenhagen is a nice city to walk around,...

Copenhagen is a nice city to walk around, although it can be a bit of a trek from one side to the other (eg. from the Little Mermaid statue to Tivoli Gardens).

Some of the museums and tourist...
Forum: General Trip Planning Today, 03:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,172
Posted By Nimbus
I don't think you're necessarily missing out on...

I don't think you're necessarily missing out on anything. It's just that different people have different views and opinions on things and like different things. Some like to go self catering, other...
Forum: General Chat Today, 03:01 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 12,580
Posted By Nimbus
Erm, the insurance recommended by Disney is an...

Erm, the insurance recommended by Disney is an American insurance and it states that it doesn't include pre-existing conditions. So, although some may not ask about pre-existing conditions, they...
Forum: General Chat Today, 02:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By Nimbus
117g of chocolate is a lot of chocolate though. I...

117g of chocolate is a lot of chocolate though. I mean, it's not particularly healthy to eat that much in one go.

I personally wouldn't say I'd be horrified to each that much, but nowadays I think...
Forum: Tickets Today, 02:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,436
Posted By Nimbus
From two days ago in this thread (posts 39 and...

From two days ago in this thread (posts 39 and 41):

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/40625/d669c5ac373fa6.jpg

Theirs was £218 for the 3 day ticket.

As mentioned, the price drops in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By Nimbus
If you are predominantly doing the Disney parks...

If you are predominantly doing the Disney parks then staying in a Disney hotel would be your best option - because it's easy to get to/from the Disney parks from a Disney hotel. However, it will cost...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 02:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,542
Posted By Nimbus
Just to make this clear - there is currently no...

Just to make this clear - there is currently no issue with norovirus in the Disney parks. The Disney parks are not currently plagued with a norovirus outbreak. At all.

Norovirus cases always rise...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Today, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 264
Posted By Nimbus
We tended to head to Hollywood Studios when we...

We tended to head to Hollywood Studios when we knew it would rain for most of the day. Most attractions there (including shows and the like) were indoors. Epcot is also a good shout, although I find...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Today, 01:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,044
Posted By Nimbus
But that's nothing to do with the Quick Service...

But that's nothing to do with the Quick Service Dining Plan. That's just the benefit of eating at quick service restaurants. You can eat at quick service restaurants whenever you want without having...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Today, 12:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,205
Posted By Nimbus
The idea behind basing it on a percentage is...

The idea behind basing it on a percentage is because bringing 4 plates and 4 drinks requires more service than bringing 2 plates and 2 drinks to the table. And 4 meals tends to cost twice as much as...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Today, 12:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,205
Posted By Nimbus
As pointed out in my earlier post with a link to...

As pointed out in my earlier post with a link to a survey on tipping habits, around a third of Americans typically tip 10% or less.

Given that there are over 20 times as many Americans who visit...
Forum: General Chat Today, 11:54 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 12,580
Posted By Nimbus
I will ask DD although I think the policy was...

I will ask DD although I think the policy was provided by Seven Corners. I do know that it was an American policy (it was priced in dollars) rather than a British insurance company. I think it helps...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By Nimbus
I don't know about how much it is on Disney's...

I don't know about how much it is on Disney's website (I can't use a VPN on this laptop) but on UndercoverTourist, the 4-Park Magic ticket with a starting date of 29th May costs $470.42 for adults or...
Forum: Accommodation Yesterday, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 335
Posted By Nimbus
You have to use your keycard to open the gate...

You have to use your keycard to open the gate during normal hours. However, after 9pm (I think) the gate is locked and can't be opened using a room key.

There is another entrance around the corner...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Yesterday, 03:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,205
Posted By Nimbus
The following article makes for interesting...

The following article makes for interesting reading:

https://yougov.co.uk/society/articles/45807-european-and-american-tipping-habits-compared

It looks at the tipping habits of people in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 02:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,697
Posted By Nimbus
Did they? It feels like the same ride, in a...

Did they? It feels like the same ride, in a similar train, going the same route, just with screens either side. I assumed it was mostly a retheme - albeit a significant retheme.

Perhaps a better...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 02:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,321
Posted By Nimbus
My daughter's birthday is in early April and,...

My daughter's birthday is in early April and, here in South Manchester, over the years she's celebrated her birthday by playing in the snow in her big coat and gloves and also celebrated playing out...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 269
Posted By Nimbus
This is what I've experienced in the past: ...

This is what I've experienced in the past:


WDW physical tickets are credit card sized and made of plastic
Universal physical tickets are credit card sized and made of cardboard
Seaworld...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,235
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, I don't actually expect Disney to start work...

Yes, I don't actually expect Disney to start work properly on this before September - this is Disney we're talking about here! But I don't think we can use any lack of an announcement as some...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Yesterday, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,044
Posted By Nimbus
Thanks. Yes, I guess buying the QSDP gave you the...

Thanks. Yes, I guess buying the QSDP gave you the freedom to visit other, more expensive QSDP places that you normally wouldn't visit and indulge in a few more cocktails. And I'm sure that would...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 10:59 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,596
Posted By Nimbus
For 2025? If it follows the usual process then...

For 2025? If it follows the usual process then the free nights offer for 2025 will come out in December later this year and lasts for about 3 or 4 months.

The free nights offer for 2024 is...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,044
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, everyone on the booking for the full length...

Yes, everyone on the booking for the full length of the booking.
Forum: Tickets 26 Mar 24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 690
Posted By Nimbus
You can now park hop whenever you like. You don't...

You can now park hop whenever you like. You don't have to wait until 2pm. This changed back in January earlier this year.
Forum: Accommodation 26 Mar 24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 556
Posted By Nimbus
I've stayed at both but only stayed at CBR...

I've stayed at both but only stayed at CBR pre-Skyliner. I preferred POFQ because it's a smaller resort and looks better (IMO). However, with the Skyliner now in existence, the benefit of being able...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, I was going to say perhaps it's due to a...

Yes, I was going to say perhaps it's due to a (now invalid) ESTA associated with an old passport that's about to expire. I've had that in the past and it confused me as well.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,044
Posted By Nimbus
But would you have normally bought those things...

But would you have normally bought those things if you weren't on the dining plan?



So the dining plan cost you slightly more than if you'd bought your food out of pocket, including...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,841
Posted By Nimbus
This isn't a fake news story. This is people not...

This isn't a fake news story. This is people not reading the article properly and then misreporting the news.

Due to popularity, the D23 event at Anaheim has had to expand into the Honda Center...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,681
Posted By Nimbus
So, looking at mid-August (10th-24th Aug) this...

So, looking at mid-August (10th-24th Aug) this year, flying from Manchester:


Flights are almost £1000 per person (~£4000 total).
Cheapest onsite value hotel (not suites!) costs £2000 for 2...
Forum: TV and Film 26 Mar 24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,778
Views: 151,178
Posted By Nimbus
I thought Glass Onion was good, certainly as good...

I thought Glass Onion was good, certainly as good as Knives Out.

I do think the first part of the film was a bit weak, but it gets better.
Forum: Tickets 26 Mar 24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 690
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, that's correct. A 3-day hopper is a 'normal'...

Yes, that's correct. A 3-day hopper is a 'normal' ticket. It has a start date, and expires 5 days after the start date, and therefore it is a dated ticket. It doesn't require any park reservations.
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,205
Posted By Nimbus
What's worrying is the precedent it sets. I know...

What's worrying is the precedent it sets. I know there are options on the screen shown for 18%, 20%, and 22% but it's implied that this is for 'normal' service whereas 30% and 40% is for 'elevated'...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,596
Posted By Nimbus
In recent years, yes, it's included the likes of...

In recent years, yes, it's included the likes of Pop and All-Stars. However, it's not been the full DDP, but a limited offering (eg. one QSDP "breakfast" credit per person per day).

Several years...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Mar 24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,235
Posted By Nimbus
Disney announced when Splash Mountain would close...

Disney announced when Splash Mountain would close less than 2 months before it actually closed. Similarly, there's a rumour that Test Track will close in July and Disney has yet to announce it - so...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Mar 24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By Nimbus
As Bondy says, there isn't any Disney transport...

As Bondy says, there isn't any Disney transport that goes from Disney Springs to MK. Therefore, you would either need to park at the Transport and Ticketing Center (TTC, also known as MK's parking...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Mar 24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By Nimbus
You are very much allowed to look around the...

You are very much allowed to look around the resorts, go into the reception areas, eat at the resort restaurants, buy things in the resorts shops, etc. You obviously can't go into someone else's room...
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