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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 19, 10:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,628
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
My daughter will turn 17 in three days time and...

My daughter will turn 17 in three days time and we will be at WDW! We will try to get her a badge and all of us first-timer badges, and we will probably wear them all trip
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jul 19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,454
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Time is money - therefore I would pay good money...

Time is money - therefore I would pay good money to save time before and after a long flight. No way would I be willing to travel all the way to a London airport if I can fly from somewhere...
Forum: TV and Film 7 Jul 19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 961
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Thanks for the reply Ellelledee. Do you know if...

Thanks for the reply Ellelledee. Do you know if you can upgrade after boarding the plane, or can I do it on-line before we go?
Forum: TV and Film 6 Jul 19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 961
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Thomas Cook In Flight Entertainment

Hi, I have never been on a flight of more than 4 hours or with IFE, but later this month we are off to Orlando on a 9 hour flight. We booked with Thomas Cook back in September, and I have heard that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jul 19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,629
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
When Thomas Cook moved our flight time (to a more...

When Thomas Cook moved our flight time (to a more inconvenient one ..grr) they also changed our seats - they had DS sitting away from the rest of the family. I phoned and got the 4 of us moved so we...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Jul 19, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,640
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Hi, I paid £293 for one night in RPR right at the...

Hi, I paid £293 for one night in RPR right at the end of July. However this is a very basic room with only 2 beds so some of us, DH and DS will use the room, while me and DD will stay at Cabana Bay -...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Jul 19, 04:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,545
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Even end of July dates took ages to come out. I...

Even end of July dates took ages to come out. I was getting anxious because I wanted to book it for DDs birthday so needed a specific date, anyway it did come out and we have booked it - but months...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Jul 19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Tim Tracker did a follow-up vid where he talks...

Tim Tracker did a follow-up vid where he talks about the menu changes - and shows some of the food. I like the look of the longboat pizzas. And I also love DFB
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Jul 19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,702
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
My once-in-a-lifetime trip is in just two weeks,...

My once-in-a-lifetime trip is in just two weeks, so these closures won't affect me. Interesting to read of a Baymax character meet, I thought I'd read that there used to be one - if it is still going...
Forum: General Chat 3 Jul 19, 04:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,684
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Right - I've been to the USA before, but a work...

Right - I've been to the USA before, but a work colleague said you have a better view of the USA east coast if you're on the right. Don't know if that's true but we picked seats cos we all want to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jun 19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,264
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Hi, I'm going 17th July to 3rd August. Haven't...

Hi, I'm going 17th July to 3rd August. Haven't been before but am looking forward to not being freezing cold whilst watching fireworks. I associate fireworks with English temperatures on 5th November...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 May 19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Hi, I did FPs yesterday (when I could finally...

Hi, I did FPs yesterday (when I could finally access MDE as it was being glitch). I also couldn't get Slinky but no-one was too bothered, after all it is supposed to be just one notch up from the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 May 19, 02:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 822
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
I had difficulty getting onto MDE - using either...

I had difficulty getting onto MDE - using either my phone or laptop. I was hoping to book Fastpasses but couldn't get on until about 12:25 - by which time some rides I couldn't get a morning FP for -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 May 19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,540
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
I am a little concerned - as our flights in 8 1/2...

I am a little concerned - as our flights in 8 1/2 weeks are with Thomas Cook. We paid directly (not a third party) by credit card and we have insurance which covers airline failure, so it's not money...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 May 19, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Thank you. That's put my mind at rest :)

Thank you. That's put my mind at rest :)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 May 19, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Picking up hirecar from the Dolphin

Hi, we are just going to have a car for ten days of our 17-18 day holiday. We are staying in a Disney hotel (OKW) and will use the Magical Express to get from MCO to there - never been on a 9-hr...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 May 19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,699
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
We're not having a separate budget for...

We're not having a separate budget for souvenirs/incidentals, just lumping those and dining all together. We plan to take around £5000 for our 18 day trip ($6500). It seems a lot but it is only $90...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 19, 04:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,848
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
We're going for 18 nights, the 18th being the...

We're going for 18 nights, the 18th being the plane ride back and day 1 travelling so won't do much when we get there that day. Never been to Florida before, and never been on a holiday - as an adult...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,341
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Just the opposite happened with us last...

Just the opposite happened with us last September. Virgin flights had been cheaper than others by some way - but when flights for our dates were released Virgin would've cost us £3600 for 4 (adults...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Apr 19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,903
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
This is a bit of a worry to me. I have no problem...

This is a bit of a worry to me. I have no problem with having my passport on me - it's the "another form of government-issued photo ID from their country of origin" part as I do not even possess such...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Mar 19, 08:51 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 175,648
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Dining for July 2019 17th Olivia's - 8pm -...

Dining for July 2019

17th
Olivia's - 8pm - hallamdisneyfan

18th
Olivia's - 7:30am - hallamdisneyfan
Splitsville - 7pm - hallamdisneyfan

19th
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Mar 19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,147
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Yay! Going to Star Wars Dessert Party

Not a question - just so excited and wanted to share. DD will turn 17 while we are in Orlando. She wants to do Hollywood Studios on her birthday, as we have been to DLP in 2010 and 2012, and she...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Mar 19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,396
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Hi, we're going to Florida for 17 days end...

Hi, we're going to Florida for 17 days end July/early August but we have only booked a hirecar for 10 days, going through alamobrits. We're staying on-site (OKW) so using the Magical Express to get...
Forum: Tickets 21 Mar 19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Are my Universal tickets park-to-park?

Think I may have made a big mistake here. I have bought 4 of Universal Orlando 3 Park Explorer Ticket 2019. On the front is says "Universal Orlando Resort Multi-Day Ticket", and on the back it says...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,336
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Hi, in the early days of planning I came across...

Hi, in the early days of planning I came across this article. https://www.wdwinfo.com/columns/traveling-to-disney-with-a-partner-who-doesnt-get-it.htm
My hubby also thinks he "doesn't do Disney" and...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Mar 19, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Thank you both, fingers crossed then that we get...

Thank you both, fingers crossed then that we get what we requested - but it won't be a big problem if we don't - the whole resort looks amazing.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Mar 19, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
We want to do this. Last time I checked on MDE...

We want to do this. Last time I checked on MDE our dates were not released. DD will turn 17 while on our holiday-of-a-lifetime so we'd like to do something special for her. She can't drink alcohol...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Mar 19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Room Requests at OKW

Hi - we are booked to stay in a 2-bed "villa" at OKW from 17th July, check out 27th July.
I have put in a room request to have a top floor in any building from 30 to 44 as we would prefer an extra...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Mar 19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,489
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Hi, we are staying at OKW in July. We have booked...

Hi, we are staying at OKW in July. We have booked breakfasts at some other resorts - Boma at AKL, Kona Café at the Poly, and Trail's End weekend brunch at FW. We plan to travel to Disney Springs and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 19, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,249
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Hi Yk96, we are also spending about £5000 each...

Hi Yk96, we are also spending about £5000 each and there are 4 of us (2 older kids but absolutely nothing is discounted on account of age for 10-17s).
We need to go in school holidays - puts price...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,418
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Definitely a dessert party. We are hoping to do...

Definitely a dessert party. We are hoping to do the Star Wars one at DHS in July - but they haven't released the dates yet.
We have also booked a character breakfast - Bon Voyage on the Boardwalk...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Mar 19, 10:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,103
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
I got prescription goggles from the internet...

I got prescription goggles from the internet quite cheaply. I cannot see anything without my glasses so a massive help.
ANSVLS I was asked to remove my glasses at Siam Park, but that meant leaving...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Mar 19, 07:07 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 287,806
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
OKW 17/7/19 - 27/7/19 Cabana Bay 27/7/19 -...

OKW 17/7/19 - 27/7/19
Cabana Bay 27/7/19 - 3/8/19
Royal Pacific one night 30/7/19

Flying Thomas Cook MAN-MCO 17/7/19 MT2768
return MCO-MAN 3/8/19 MT2805
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Mar 19, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,844
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
We've had our July holiday booked since September...

We've had our July holiday booked since September and I'm not going to change anything - but I am a big Star Wars fan and I feel a little disappointed that I'll miss seeing GE. :(
Our trip is...
Forum: Itineraries 17 Feb 19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 970
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Thanks for your comments. For us, the kids...

Thanks for your comments. For us, the kids usually get up earlier on holiday than they would at home (school holidays but not being away). Lots of people have also said that the jet lag will ensure...
Forum: Itineraries 10 Feb 19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 970
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
July with DD17 and DS12

Hi, my itinerary is firming up a bit now what do you think of the latest plan? This is our first and probably only visit so want to maximize what we can do.

Arrive (Wed) evening. Check into OKW,...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Jan 19, 12:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 805
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Hi Minimaman, I had exactly the same problem...

Hi Minimaman,
I had exactly the same problem yesterday. I was able to book a restaurant for our arrival day but no more, when I did it on the laptop. Then I tried on my mobile and could see the full...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Jan 19, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 858
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
Unmissable meals/food items

We can start to book some meals at Disney from today, but wanted to ask is there anything we shouldn't miss.

We are a family of four (2A, DD17 and DS12). This trip is a big deal for us - I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,308
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
When we booked Thomas Cook last autumn, it was...

When we booked Thomas Cook last autumn, it was quite a bit cheaper for us to fly MAN-MCO on WEDNESDAY 17th July 2019, than for us to fly the following Friday or Saturday.
Forum: Polls 17 Nov 18, 03:07 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 20,995
Posted By hallamdisneyfan
I voted On Site Disney, but actually we have...

I voted On Site Disney, but actually we have booked a two bed "villa" at OKW. I know it isn't a proper villa but an apartment but we needed three sleeping spaces - the kids will not share either with...
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