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Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,131
Posted By Dunc
We tend to do World Showcase at rope drop. We go...

We tend to do World Showcase at rope drop. We go slowly, and look in every shop, every garden and all the nooks and crannies. We'll always find something new. Hate the crowds of later in the day, so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 9,376
Posted By Dunc
1989. Epcot first park. In those days, World...

1989. Epcot first park. In those days, World Showcase opened at 11, with a rope drop (there was no International Gateway. Went straight to Norway, drawn to it by waving Norwegians offering small...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 214
Posted By Dunc
Never had anything except hot and humid in...

Never had anything except hot and humid in October.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,957
Posted By Dunc
I once got similar treatment, and was worried...

I once got similar treatment, and was worried about any return trip to USA, but 7 trips later, there's nothing to report. It was very stressful at the time, but there were no repurcussions.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Apr 24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 991
Posted By Dunc
I would generally agree that standards of service...

I would generally agree that standards of service have dropped considerably over recent years. My last trip to WDW was a while ago. Going on 3 weeks, now. I would like to report that I had 2 positive...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Apr 24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 336
Posted By Dunc
If you like being able to reach over and grab...

If you like being able to reach over and grab food from your neighbouring table, and listen in to their conversations, it's great.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Apr 24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Dunc
To be honest, sliders are a full meal for me!...

To be honest, sliders are a full meal for me! Thanks for the replies - we'll probably look at YC or BW, as our favourite base is Crescent Lake area. It sounds like Club level, plus maybe a couple of...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Apr 24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Dunc
Disney Club level

After a few WDW trips with both of us having problems with food choices, we've decided to change strategy. Rather than eat at random QS places in parks and hotels, we've narrowed our focus to the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 209
Posted By Dunc
You'll be fine. I've got some from 2019 that are...

You'll be fine. I've got some from 2019 that are still operational. Just back from trip with no issues.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Apr 24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By Dunc
The Fountain and Rosa Mexicano - both at Dolphin.

The Fountain and Rosa Mexicano - both at Dolphin.
Forum: Accommodation 16 Apr 24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 823
Posted By Dunc
Yacht Club rooms all have full balconies. No...

Yacht Club rooms all have full balconies. No balconies at POR...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 936
Posted By Dunc
Just back. PE out, UC back (won the auction...

Just back. PE out, UC back (won the auction whilst in US). I'd do PE both ways next time. I actually felt more constricted in UC. And couldn't sleep. I'd always wanted to fly UC. Much preferred PE...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,815
Posted By Dunc
We were there over the same time. Prices are...

We were there over the same time. Prices are crazy. Went to AK, and paid 20 each for ILL on FOP. Safari was down first thing. We decided to get G+ for the day, then saw it was $35pp! Didn't.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Apr 24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,884
Posted By Dunc
Re: M Paul - We didn't have a window seat, but...

Re: M Paul - We didn't have a window seat, but had a perfect window view from about 15 feet away - in fact we could see out of 3 windows. My partner moved to my side of the table. Most people (all...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Apr 24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By Dunc
We were using International Gateway last 2 weeks...

We were using International Gateway last 2 weeks. If you want to do Remy first, my advice would be to get a Uber to the Beach Club. Queues over the France bridge ranged from big to enormous before...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 11 Apr 24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By Dunc
Just back from MCO with Virgin. Check-in desk...

Just back from MCO with Virgin. Check-in desk called a wheelchair person over straight away.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Apr 24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,128
Posted By Dunc
We try to get an ILL for FOP at about 12, then go...

We try to get an ILL for FOP at about 12, then go to Nomads at opening. We always have the sliders, which we share, and I tend to have a couple of adult beverages. It's become a tradition which we...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Apr 24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,884
Posted By Dunc
Just back. We did one ADR, at Monsieur Paul. It...

Just back. We did one ADR, at Monsieur Paul. It was unexpectedly good. Beautiful decor, extremely courteous and professional service (I'm not a fan of over-attentive servers, but here the balance...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 914
Posted By Dunc
Just back. The week before Easter started with...

Just back. The week before Easter started with fairly low crowds for Spring Break, but then ramped up very quickly until about Thursday after Easter, when it started to quieten down a bit. I'm basing...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,229
Posted By Dunc
I must admit that I've never had a problem with...

I must admit that I've never had a problem with BA, although I tend to prefer Virgin due to better cabin crew service - until a couple of weeks ago. The outbound flight to MCO Premium) was shocking...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,958
Posted By Dunc
Leaving this Sunday - 15 nights WDW Dolphin. Just...

Leaving this Sunday - 15 nights WDW Dolphin. Just the two of us.
Flights(PE)LHR-MCO+hotel+transfers £9650
Disney 14 day tix £1038 (roughly)
14 day ECV hire £350
Cattery £1200
Spending money...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Mar 24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 420
Posted By Dunc
We tend to have breakfast pre-park. We are always...

We tend to have breakfast pre-park. We are always up early, making use of jet lag, and once we have done a couple of rides, we go for coffee and pastry at a Joffreys. hardly any queue, and better...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Mar 24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By Dunc
Anyone been to Monsieur Paul recently?

We're going there for dinner in a couple of weeks. Has anyone got any recent opinions, pos or neg? It's a sizeable amount of dosh, and I just wanted to check if it was a good decision...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,628
Posted By Dunc
We take all cash. This trip I'll use a card for...

We take all cash. This trip I'll use a card for our single ADR, but nothing else. We get about $25 in 1's and 5's from currency exchange for first day or so of tips. I occasionally tip housekeepers,...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Mar 24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Posted By Dunc
We had a great meal at House of Blues a few years...

We had a great meal at House of Blues a few years back. Burgers and steaks are excellent. They frequently have live music, but not all the time. There's generally a solo or duo playing outside at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,984
Posted By Dunc
I declared food once - it was just chocolate -...

I declared food once - it was just chocolate - and got sent for a bag x-ray. They just put it through the machine, and didn't ask me to open it. Took about 5 minutes.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 159
Posted By Dunc
Issue linking hotel to MDE

Hello all,
I'm just hoping someone can help me with regards to my holiday with Virgin this weekend. We're staying at the WDW Dolphin, and purchased separate park tickets from Disney, which we linked...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Mar 24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,351
Posted By Dunc
Another vote for The Fountain at the Dolphin...

Another vote for The Fountain at the Dolphin. Their PB&J shake is awesome, and we find it fairly shareable. It's better if you ask for more PB than J. And I get them to hold the M&M's (not literally,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,365
Posted By Dunc
We went early July last year, and didn't really...

We went early July last year, and didn't really notice much difference from any other trip. Having said that, we always rope drop, and always get out of the parks while the big crowds are coming in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Mar 24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 889
Posted By Dunc
The marina at the Poly is pretty good as well.

The marina at the Poly is pretty good as well.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,539
Posted By Dunc
I'm a pretty obsessive planner, and always make...

I'm a pretty obsessive planner, and always make multiple lists and take a trip notebook to record everything. I once did a trip with 12 days from booking to flying. This is where all my previous...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By Dunc
Did the early July period last year. Used rope...

Did the early July period last year. Used rope drop a lot, and had a pool day on the 4th, so no real crowd issues.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Mar 24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By Dunc
Practically anything at the Margarita Bar at...

Practically anything at the Margarita Bar at Disney Springs. Go there late afternoon. They often have live music, which is subtle - not noisy. The view over the lake is lovely, but if you go when...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Mar 24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,351
Posted By Dunc
Sainsburys

Sainsburys
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By Dunc
Thanks, everyone. You've made my day!

Thanks, everyone. You've made my day!
Forum: Accommodation 10 Mar 24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 388
Posted By Dunc
Many thanks, all. I was having tech trouble on...

Many thanks, all. I was having tech trouble on last trip, and was attended to by a very grumpy AK Cast Member who helped me not at all, and gave me the (clearly wrong) info.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Mar 24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By Dunc
I recently saw a collection of all the old paper...

I recently saw a collection of all the old paper Fastpasses for WDW on eBay for £500...and they were free! I'd keep any Disney stuff that's not available any more as a future investment.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By Dunc
ESTA - frequently asked, but worried...

Sorry, I know this is a FAQ, but.. we're flying in 2 weeks, and my wife's ESTA expires about 10 days after our arrival, and before we return. I'm pretty sure it only has to cover arrival, but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,519
Posted By Dunc
I moved abroad in the early 90's, and my mum said...

I moved abroad in the early 90's, and my mum said I needed a decent case, as I'd be flying back to see her regularly... she took me to a luggage shop, and I got a turquoise Samsonite hard shell. It...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By Dunc
I tend to do the same - get enough small bills...

I tend to do the same - get enough small bills from travel money place (we generally use Sainsburys) to cover our first couple of days.
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