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Forum: Accommodation 21 Jan 21, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,324
Posted By stardoman
We usually go to Orlando for 4 weeks and hire a...

We usually go to Orlando for 4 weeks and hire a villa as my husband doesn't cope well when we are all in one room. The last two times we've stayed at Disney for 5 nights as a holiday within our...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jan 21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By stardoman
Wow, there's loads on there I want to build. ...

Wow, there's loads on there I want to build. Thanks for that :-)
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 16 Jan 21, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 961
Posted By stardoman
Where to start planning ?

Would like to take my family to Japan in the summer of 2022. Although the summer is not ideal, its the only time we can go. We usually go on holiday once every 3 years and go for 4 weeks.

Is...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Jan 21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,515
Posted By stardoman
I went to Germany last year but booked very last...

I went to Germany last year but booked very last minute. Thought at one point that we would have to quarantine on our return, but discovered that if you transit through a country and basically stay...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Nov 20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,578
Posted By stardoman
I booked DC for our last visit but had to cancel...

I booked DC for our last visit but had to cancel. Cancelling was fine, there was no hassle at all. Got all our money back. Also, due to exchange rate movements we go slightly more back, but this...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Aug 20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,592
Posted By stardoman
Getting home from Germany

I've been in Germany for a few weeks with my car. I'm coming home next weekend. Now that France, Belgium and Holland have been taken off the list I thought I would have to self isolate.

Reading...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Aug 19, 08:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,576
Posted By stardoman
We decided to queue up on our last full day...

We decided to queue up on our last full day regardless of queue length. The queuing time was 180 minutes but we actually waited less than 90 minutes. I heard a rumour that they list the wait time...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Aug 19, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By stardoman
We love Efteling in Holland. You can stay on...

We love Efteling in Holland. You can stay on site and you get entry into the theme park while you stay there.

We've also stayed at centre Parcs in Holland and like Het Heijerbos (No sure of the...
Forum: Tickets 11 Aug 19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,255
Posted By stardoman
We were told the same price. I didn't think it...

We were told the same price. I didn't think it was worth it for us. If we go back we'll pay £499 again. Think its now unlikely we'll get back within the year or if we do we won't do Disney.
...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,163
Posted By stardoman
We went to Kennedy 3 weeks ago and there were no...

We went to Kennedy 3 weeks ago and there were no cashless tolls. However, there was one unmanned toll and this was 75cents which you throw into a bucket. If you don't have any change, buy a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Aug 19, 04:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,064
Posted By stardoman
We were there 2 weeks ago and have another night...

We were there 2 weeks ago and have another night booked this week. We didn't bother with the early opening because only two rides were open at this time. One of them was the Minions one, can't...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Aug 19, 05:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By stardoman
I don't see why it would cost £1500 to go to...

I don't see why it would cost £1500 to go to Universal. Also, it can be cheaper to book a night in the hotel than buy the Express Tickets. I've just booked Royal Pacific for Thursday night and paid...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Aug 19, 04:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By stardoman
If its too late to cancel you can amend it for a...

If its too late to cancel you can amend it for a future date. I had to do this last week.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Aug 19, 04:06 PM
Replies: 613
Views: 72,170
Posted By stardoman
Same here. I somehow missed the middle names off...

Same here. I somehow missed the middle names off two of our ESTAs and no questions were asked. We travelled here in July (we're in Orlande now).
Forum: Beyond the Parks 31 Jul 19, 03:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,322
Posted By stardoman
I don't like LA either. I didn't like San...

I don't like LA either. I didn't like San Francisco last time either - too many homeless people and the city was quite dirty. Saw a man do a poo on the pavement.

But I love San Diego. Have been...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 30 Jul 19, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,650
Posted By stardoman
Thanks. Love the photos, the ones of the...

Thanks.

Love the photos, the ones of the craftsmen make me think of San Diego.

I've been looking at Trip Advisor and have noticed that there are bus tours. Think my sons would love the...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 30 Jul 19, 02:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 652
Posted By stardoman
We used Thompson Aire and it was brilliant. We...

We used Thompson Aire and it was brilliant. We were the only ones in our balloon but we are a family of 5. It was a small family run organisation and felt more personal because of it. Would highly...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 30 Jul 19, 02:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,650
Posted By stardoman
St Augustine

Hi,

We were in MacDonalds the other day and a stranger came up to us and struck up a conversation. He's lived in Florida all his life and told us to make sure we visited St. Augustine.

We've...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 Jul 19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By stardoman
We did this one a few years back and it was...

We did this one a few years back and it was brilliant. Much, much better than the Disney ones. Not as busy and the characters played with us for ages. Gru pretended he was in love with me nad was...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 6 Jul 19, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By stardoman
Hi, I've just googled it and it looks great...

Hi,

I've just googled it and it looks great. Thanks.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 6 Jul 19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By stardoman
Things to do near Silver Moon

We want to go to Silver Moon drive in movies and I was wondering if anyone knew of other things that we could do in the area so we could make a day of it.

Thanks.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 6 Jul 19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,729
Posted By stardoman
Wow, that sounds amazing. Might add this to our...

Wow, that sounds amazing. Might add this to our list.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 6 Jul 19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,284
Posted By stardoman
We really miss Disney Quest, loved playing all...

We really miss Disney Quest, loved playing all the old games there. Might have to try and do a few days around Clearwater.
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Jun 19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,045
Posted By stardoman
A few years back we got the train from Amsterdam...

A few years back we got the train from Amsterdam to Efteling. We went again this year and it worked out much cheaper to hire a car than for 4 of us to go on the train. We hired a car from...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jun 19, 01:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,243
Posted By stardoman
What is the 10:37 trick?

What is the 10:37 trick?
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Jun 19, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,834
Posted By stardoman
We love San Diego and have been there twice, the...

We love San Diego and have been there twice, the first time for 3 nights and the second time for 7 nights. It still didn't feel like long enough. We enjoyed taking the train to the border wtih...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 19, 07:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,463
Posted By stardoman
I always try to make each trip slightly...

I always try to make each trip slightly different, whether its eating in differnt places or doing an activity we've not done before. For example, one year we did indoor skydiving and another year we...
Forum: Tickets 15 Jun 19, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By stardoman
We've had the preferred pass in the past and got...

We've had the preferred pass in the past and got discount on the Harry Potter merchandise in the parks. This pass doesn't have the blackout dates.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jun 19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By stardoman
I've just spoken to the travel insurance company...

I've just spoken to the travel insurance company and they've confirmed I'm find to go on holiday. In fact, I going on holiday next week to Greece and I asked whether I could go or if I could claim...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,989
Posted By stardoman
I did ours recently and it took 24 hours.

I did ours recently and it took 24 hours.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Jun 19, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By stardoman
Wow, that didn't even occur to me. Looking on...

Wow, that didn't even occur to me. Looking on the airline website I should be fine as it says I can fly after 5 days and it will be around 7 weeks. Will let my travel insurance know as well.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Jun 19, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By stardoman
Visiting Disney / Universal after an operation

Hi,

I'm a bit worried. I was rushed into hospital on Bank Holiday Monday and had my gall bladder removed 2 days later in a keyhole operation. We are due to arrive in Florida on the 14th of July...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jun 19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,831
Posted By stardoman
Is this card good to use abroad as well?

Is this card good to use abroad as well?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 19, 02:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,667
Posted By stardoman
I would go. A friend of mine died of breast...

I would go. A friend of mine died of breast cancer at just 42 years old, leaving a husband and 3 teenagers. There is no point having money in the bank, go and have fun as none of us know how long...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jun 19, 02:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,484
Posted By stardoman
I've lost 4 stone 6 pounds in the last 7 years,...

I've lost 4 stone 6 pounds in the last 7 years, but its happened very, very gradually. So gradually that no one has noticed. Think this is the best way as it stays off.

Don't think I've changed...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jun 19, 10:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,823
Posted By stardoman
Here's my story. Slightly different...

Here's my story.

Slightly different situation as my relationship had always been a bit up and down. We were 18 when we got together and were engaged though we didn't live together and hadn't set...
Forum: Tickets 30 May 19, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By stardoman
Thanks, that's such a relief as I'd done an add...

Thanks, that's such a relief as I'd done an add and my fastpasses already.
Forum: Tickets 30 May 19, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By stardoman
Collecting Disney Magic Bands

We are staying at All Star Music and I've just noticed it says we can check in at 3pm. Is there anyway we can do this earlier. We don't need the room, just want the Magic Bands so we can hit the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 May 19, 12:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By stardoman
We alwsys enjoy the character meals in Universal...

We alwsys enjoy the character meals in Universal. In fact you've just inspired me and I've booked a Marvel Superhero dinner. Have only done breakfast before and found them to be much better than...
Forum: General Chat 29 May 19, 11:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,443
Posted By stardoman
My 21 year old sons girlfriend staysbover...

My 21 year old sons girlfriend staysbover occasionally - a couple of times a year. I have no issue with her staying in my son's room. They are going to have sex and I'd rather that they were safe...
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