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Forum: Hurricane Advice 29 Aug 23, 01:51 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 20,351
Posted By BallisticJack
We were in a Walmart near I-Drive mid afternoon...

We were in a Walmart near I-Drive mid afternoon and didn't see any evidence of panic buying. Plenty of water, bread and other staples. No long queues for fuel either.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 28 Aug 23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 20,351
Posted By BallisticJack
Checking in. Staying in a villa in Windsor Hills...

Checking in. Staying in a villa in Windsor Hills. Not too worried about the hurricane here in Orlando but will prepare nevertheless. Very worried that flight home on Thursday evening from Tampa will...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 26 Aug 23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,897
Posted By BallisticJack
Although a lot of us our flying in/out of Tampa...

Although a lot of us our flying in/out of Tampa this year. We're here at the moment and due to fly back Thu night. Will be keeping a close eye on this one...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Aug 23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By BallisticJack
Another tripit user here. Great app. I use to...

Another tripit user here. Great app. I use to print everything out and pop in a folder similar to other posters above but decided a few years back to save destroying a small forest every holiday and...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Jul 23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,396
Posted By BallisticJack
We’ve stayed in Oneida Loop 3 times (2013/15/17)...

We’ve stayed in Oneida Loop 3 times (2013/15/17). It’s a little north of the water treatment plant but we never smelt anything. I’m assuming it was there then.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By BallisticJack
I see what you did there. ;)

I see what you did there. ;)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jul 23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,883
Posted By BallisticJack
Excel spreadsheet for general planning...

Excel spreadsheet for general planning (itinerary, spends, restaurant list, packing list).
Evernote (has iOS app) for tickets, ESTAs, confirmations, insurance docs, paperwork etc. Try to avoid...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 May 20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By BallisticJack
Given all the uncertainty in the house build lead...

Given all the uncertainty in the house build lead times why don't you just get your conveyancer to declare the dates that don't work from a completion date standpoint (i.e. when you are due to be...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Aug 19, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,476
Posted By BallisticJack
I paid £1,135 for 24 days with Alamo for a Dodge...

I paid £1,135 for 24 days with Alamo for a Dodge Caravan in July/Aug this year - pick up and return from LAX. My advice would be book through Andy at Discount Florida Car Hire once you know your...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 21 Aug 19, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By BallisticJack
Take in the strip casinos Maverick Helicopter...

Take in the strip casinos
Maverick Helicopter tour to SkyWalk (Grand Canyon) via Hoover Dam and back along the strip.
Concert (we saw Britney)
Gun Range (we went to Machine Gun America)
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 17 Aug 19, 07:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,122
Posted By BallisticJack
We stayed in the family suite at this hotel three...

We stayed in the family suite at this hotel three weeks ago. It was basic, clean and reasonably spacious. Location was great. Also booked direct. Would stay here again, especially given how expensive...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Aug 19, 04:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By BallisticJack
Echo the comments about Dylans Tour and Emily...

Echo the comments about Dylans Tour and Emily (Your LA Tours). Both were superb.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Jul 19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,493
Posted By BallisticJack
Thumbs up ...and another vote for Andy from me!

...and another vote for Andy from me!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 May 19, 06:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 954
Posted By BallisticJack
Mobile We also booked with Andy. Great prices.

We also booked with Andy. Great prices.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 May 19, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 600
Posted By BallisticJack
Mobile We’re heading there for three nights in August...

We’re heading there for three nights in August. We have the following planned:

Some gentle hiking trails in the Emerald Bay Area.
Horse Riding
Hiring a speed boat
Lounging at a beach resort
...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Apr 19, 05:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,713
Posted By BallisticJack
Mobile E&O Kitchen (near Union Square) for Asian food...

E&O Kitchen (near Union Square) for Asian food was good.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Jan 19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By BallisticJack
Mobile I would use Uber. Also found Uber really...

I would use Uber. Also found Uber really convenient to get around the strip.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Jan 19, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,665
Posted By BallisticJack
Not wanting to hijack the thread but OP might...

Not wanting to hijack the thread but OP might also be interested... does anyone have any views on whether the Flash Passes (aka Express Pass/FastPass+) are worth it? They do three flavours - Regular,...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Jan 19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By BallisticJack
DW & I went in late June 2016 and as MaxPower...

DW & I went in late June 2016 and as MaxPower says layers are the best option. In some districts it was t-shirt and shorts, but on Alcatraz it was jeans+t-shirt+hoody+windstopper. I was just about...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 3 Jan 19, 10:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,781
Posted By BallisticJack
Also struggling to find anything under £800 (with...

Also struggling to find anything under £800 (with luggage) direct to LAX from London in the summer hols. Hoping for the price to get to £500.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 31 Dec 18, 10:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,560
Posted By BallisticJack
Thanks for taking the time to do the trip report...

Thanks for taking the time to do the trip report. Don't study too hard!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Nov 18, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By BallisticJack
Thank you. Appreciate the response.

Thank you. Appreciate the response.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Nov 18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By BallisticJack
Thanks for responding. This is very helpful...

Thanks for responding. This is very helpful. :thumbs-up
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Nov 18, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By BallisticJack
That's a great price but I don't have much AVIOS...

That's a great price but I don't have much AVIOS on my account currently. :(
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Nov 18, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By BallisticJack
Mobile Thanks Karen.

Thanks Karen.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Nov 18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By BallisticJack
Hawaii Flight Costs - What's a good price?

Hi,

I was hoping someone could advise on what is a good price for flights to Hawaii from Los Angeles?

For the last couple of months LAX-->Oahu-->Maui-->LAX is coming in at about £475 for the 3...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Sep 18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,238
Posted By BallisticJack
Mobile Thanks again for all the responses so far. A...

Thanks again for all the responses so far. A decent size Oahu/Maui thread might be useful to others in the future that are considering tagging Hawaii on to a West Coast adventure.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Sep 18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,238
Posted By BallisticJack
Thanks for all the tips so far guys. Keep 'em...

Thanks for all the tips so far guys. Keep 'em coming as you're fuelling my thinking. Very much appreciated.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Sep 18, 10:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,238
Posted By BallisticJack
Hawaii Must Dos

Hi all,

At the end of our next summer West Coast adventure me, DW, DS(16), DS(14) & DS(11) are planning 16 nights in Hawaii - 8 days in Oahu, following by 8 days Maui.

I've read the travel...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 1 Sep 18, 07:21 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,781
Posted By BallisticJack
Mobile Great idea, thanks.

Great idea, thanks.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Jul 18, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,198
Posted By BallisticJack
100% agree. It was an excellent tour when we did...

100% agree. It was an excellent tour when we did in June 2016.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 1 Mar 18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By BallisticJack
Thanks for the input!

Thanks for the input!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 1 Mar 18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By BallisticJack
Thanks again for responding Karen.

Thanks again for responding Karen.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 18, 11:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By BallisticJack
Thanks for responding. Looking for the first...

Thanks for responding.

Looking for the first week to be activity based (aimed at teenage boys) so sounds like Oahu may hit the spot on that front.

For the 2nd week we would, ideally, be looking...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 18, 10:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By BallisticJack
Will look into that. Thanks again for taking the...

Will look into that. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 18, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By BallisticJack
Two weeks :grin:

Two weeks :grin:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 18, 10:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By BallisticJack
Thanks both. To be honest my reason for Lake...

Thanks both. To be honest my reason for Lake Tahoe is that we wanted to get some brief R&R in after a busy first 10 days and we always liked the idea of a renting a house on the lake. Will look into...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 18, 09:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By BallisticJack
Thanks for responding. I am very conscious of the...

Thanks for responding. I am very conscious of the 1-2 night stops. I didn't want to rush the PCH so I know I've added in an extra overnight stop along the way to ensure we have plenty of time to stop...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 18, 08:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By BallisticJack
I haven't go that far yet. So if you have any...

I haven't go that far yet. So if you have any recommendations/tips I'd be keen to hear them if you have time to drop down your thoughts. :)
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By BallisticJack
That makes a lot of sense. Thanks.

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks.
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