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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Nov 19, 11:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,847
Posted By Tj28
I really like it. We were there at the same time...

I really like it. We were there at the same time as friends this year - we used a touring plan, they didn’t. We literally got on about twice as many attractions. Also got fantastic tips from the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Oct 19, 12:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,601
Posted By Tj28
We had exactly the same when I flew home 6 weeks...

We had exactly the same when I flew home 6 weeks ago. Panicked a bit, but it was fine and we were all together.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Oct 19, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,077
Posted By Tj28
We were there from the 19th - 4th Sept. I...

We were there from the 19th - 4th Sept. I thought it was pretty quiet apart from the first couple of days. At the end of the trip we had the Dorian effect, so the parks were very quiet. But even...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Oct 19, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By Tj28
There is a Star Wars shop in Disney springs where...

There is a Star Wars shop in Disney springs where you can do this for I think $27. Daughters bought these 6 weeks ago and they have definitely had their money’s worth from them!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Oct 19, 10:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,756
Posted By Tj28
We were there this year with Dorian. On the one...

We were there this year with Dorian. On the one hand we had the uncertainty about whether we were going to be hit, on the other hand, parks were so quiet we got so much done!
BA holidays were...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Oct 19, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By Tj28
Yes I was about to say Typhoon Lagoon. Had a...

Yes I was about to say Typhoon Lagoon. Had a meet a month ago without any queue and got some great photos.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Sep 19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,361
Posted By Tj28
We had never been to universal before this year...

We had never been to universal before this year and we found we wanted longer time than lots of people suggest. We had one park day with normal queues (but was pretty low crowds), 2 days with FOLP,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Sep 19, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,470
Posted By Tj28
I’m surprised about the comments about universal...

I’m surprised about the comments about universal. I heard a lot about universal being quieter on sundays and that certainly was our experience this summer.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Sep 19, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By Tj28
If you get the uk tickets with it included, it’s...

If you get the uk tickets with it included, it’s all automatically linked in MDE. If you have magic bands, all your photos magically appear! If you have the tickets, then swipe them at the end of...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Sep 19, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
Posted By Tj28
We weren’t that impressed with Smuggers Run, but...

We weren’t that impressed with Smuggers Run, but the land itself looks amazing and there are lots of fun touches. We saw R2D2 wandering around one shop, stormtroopers stopped to have stern words...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Sep 19, 07:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,801
Posted By Tj28
We went recently and my DDs 10 loved it. But...

We went recently and my DDs 10 loved it. But they wouldn’t have coped on our last trip age 6. It’s fun but quite intense. I enjoyed it, more of a thrill ride than I expected.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Sep 19, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 259
Posted By Tj28
I personally would book 3 and then you can try...

I personally would book 3 and then you can try and swap one, or try and use them up early and then grab extra.

FOP does release some more one the day, we snagged one at 13.01 for about an hour...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Sep 19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,320
Posted By Tj28
We were delayed leaving by over an hour, and also...

We were delayed leaving by over an hour, and also were sat towards the back of the plane so it was almost 5pm by the time we got our meal. So I definitely would grab something or have snacks to keep...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By Tj28
We have just been for our second time. We had a...

We have just been for our second time. We had a longer trip, 16 days instead of 13, and went to universal and Disney. We had planned to see more of the local area but didn’t as we were having so...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Sep 19, 12:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 795
Posted By Tj28
We stayed onsite at RPR on 28th August. Didn’t...

We stayed onsite at RPR on 28th August. Didn’t need it, but it was still nice to have. On the first day at lunchtime we did 8 water rides in a row without queues and then headed back to get...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Sep 19, 12:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,376
Posted By Tj28
I was actually pleasantly surprised about the...

I was actually pleasantly surprised about the locker situation after all that I read about it. We always have a least one rucksack in the parks. However with universal we brought a soft backed one...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 19, 10:39 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,261
Posted By Tj28
I had no idea! If I had knows, I wouldn’t have...

I had no idea! If I had knows, I wouldn’t have worried so much about turning it off. :grin:
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Sep 19, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By Tj28
It should be fine. DH tends to use one of these...

It should be fine. DH tends to use one of these for car keys, $20 plus potentially things like mobile phones. He tends to pop around his neck and under clothes. He has lots of these little bags as a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Sep 19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,117
Posted By Tj28
There are lots of photos on rides at volcano bay...

There are lots of photos on rides at volcano bay. We got a lot of fun ones from a couple of days there.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Sep 19, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Posted By Tj28
The water tastes so much nicer than 4 years ago -...

The water tastes so much nicer than 4 years ago - not sure what they have done? The only one that was horrible was Adventureland in MK. So we ditched that bottle as soon as we got to Tomorrowland as...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,261
Posted By Tj28
We had an Avis car, but the guy at the Avis desk...

We had an Avis car, but the guy at the Avis desk just told us we needed to turn the transponder off. When we checked in the car, this could be done by closing their tag (a bit like shutting a book)...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 6 Sep 19, 09:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,526
Posted By Tj28
I got some cheap clothes at the Old Navy outlet...

I got some cheap clothes at the Old Navy outlet store on the 535. Not masses of choice there, but some bargains still to be had.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Sep 19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By Tj28
Have you booked your flights yet? The BA fly...

Have you booked your flights yet? The BA fly drive can be incredible value.
Forum: Accommodation 6 Sep 19, 08:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,878
Posted By Tj28
We stayed at RPR last week and I loved it. ...

We stayed at RPR last week and I loved it. Everything is conveniently close and the pool is lovely. The pool bar has great food. The shipwrecked nachos were $15 I think and fed a family of 4 for...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Sep 19, 08:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,403
Posted By Tj28
I would probably say Blizzard Beach for that age...

I would probably say Blizzard Beach for that age range.
Forum: Accommodation 31 Aug 19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,408
Posted By Tj28
We like compass bay, also off Poinciana. Walmart...

We like compass bay, also off Poinciana. Walmart a couple of minutes away and a number of restaurants within walking distance.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 31 Aug 19, 05:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,784
Posted By Tj28
Hi Jamie, worth checking your insurance. My...

Hi Jamie, worth checking your insurance. My policy states that I am covered for accommodation to the same standard that I am currently in. Can’t advise on Disney hotels I’m afraid.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 31 Aug 19, 04:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,057
Posted By Tj28
@howley, it may be worth contacting Disney about...

@howley, it may be worth contacting Disney about the FPs. On an American site someone mentioned that they spoke to Disney when their trip was postponed and their FPs were moved to an alternative...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 31 Aug 19, 03:27 AM
Replies: 627
Views: 98,626
Posted By Tj28
That’s my suspicion too which is why we haven’t...

That’s my suspicion too which is why we haven’t contacted them again this evening even though it’s a 24 hour helpline.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 31 Aug 19, 03:26 AM
Replies: 627
Views: 98,626
Posted By Tj28
Jamie, are you with BA or BA holidays? We have a...

Jamie, are you with BA or BA holidays? We have a fly-drive so are with BA holidays. Their number is 44 208 707 4461. They were really helpful earlier and switched us to a Monday flight from Tuesday...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 31 Aug 19, 01:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,793
Posted By Tj28
We are the same as our management company has...

We are the same as our management company has been rubbish. Been trying to get hold of them and they are not returning calls.
We actually thought we would be ok as our flight was moved forwards...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 19, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By Tj28
I paid the same price. Although we won’t be back...

I paid the same price. Although we won’t be back within the year, the year package made most sense for us as the trips were over a couple of weeks.

There are far fewer photographers in the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Aug 19, 02:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,521
Posted By Tj28
We were there on Thursday. Amazing park. I...

We were there on Thursday. Amazing park. I think we had a fairly quiet day, so not sure I would recommend especially getting there extremely early if off-site. We got to park garages about 8.30...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 26 Aug 19, 02:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By Tj28
We loved Canada and would like to take our...

We loved Canada and would like to take our daughters there. We have been to east side (Toronto to Quebec) and Calgary/ rockies to Vancouver. If we were to take the kids, we would fly to Vancouver...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Aug 19, 01:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,366
Posted By Tj28
Likewise, we got FPs today at 1pm for 3.45 slot...

Likewise, we got FPs today at 1pm for 3.45 slot. Saved us a long queue! Amazing ride.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Aug 19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,755
Posted By Tj28
We bring loads with us, all family has pale skin...

We bring loads with us, all family has pale skin and burn easily. We got really burnt arms in a water park last time using the banana boat spray on stuff. So I prefer to use a factor 50 from home...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Aug 19, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,965
Posted By Tj28
Husband explained that it’s not a NASA launch...

Husband explained that it’s not a NASA launch which is why it’s not on their website. Very tempted - we had planned a rest day for that day so it doesn’t mess up my plans :d::d:

We are likely to...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Aug 19, 11:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,965
Posted By Tj28
I have just been trying to find out more about...

I have just been trying to find out more about this. KSC seems to have one listed for the 22nd but the NASA one doesn’t have it listed. Is that the one you are thinking of doing? One of my...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Aug 19, 10:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,003
Posted By Tj28
This is exactly our plan in 2 weeks time. We’ve...

This is exactly our plan in 2 weeks time. We’ve not been to universal before and my twin daughters are massive HP fans. I will report back on how it goes!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 19, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By Tj28
Using up old travellers cheques

Hi everyone
I’ve got a shiny new Starling card and planned to used that, but have just found $300 in TCs. If I bring them to Orlando, will I be able to use them anywhere? How tricky is it as they...
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