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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Jun 19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,853
Posted By Kerenza
Thanks everyone. Tom Morrow - The Miami...

Thanks everyone.

Tom Morrow - The Miami flights are because we're going on a cruise for the last 6nts, so we are going to try to be sensible with our packing to save tripping over cases in our...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Jun 19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,761
Posted By Kerenza
Windsor Hills or Solterra

Stayed twice at Windsor Hills 4+ years ago, and loved the proximity to Disney staying in a house with a pool.
Like the look of the new kids pool/splash pad area.

Finally heading back in Oct half...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jun 19, 10:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,853
Posted By Kerenza
Will we squeeze 4ad 2ch and 3 cases into a Fullsize SUV?

My H, 2 children and I are flying to Miami, then driving up to Orlando.
Part way through the trip my parents are joining us, and would prefer not to drive.

We'll be fine day to day with a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jun 19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By Kerenza
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jun 19, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By Kerenza
Universal when you're not going to Horror Nights - Eating in Cafe 4?

We're heading to Orlando in Oct, and the 19th is our son's birthday.

We're staying offsite, but wondering about treating ourselves to the night of the 18th in one of the hotels that give express...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 May 19, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 769
Posted By Kerenza
What's changed since 2014?!

We were fortunate to visit Orlando 3 times in 4 years, between 2011 and 2014, but haven't been able to get back for a while.

We did DIY in a villa at Windsor Hills and visited mostly Disney, but a...
Forum: Accommodation 24 May 19, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 971
Posted By Kerenza
Its my daughter that's the Kerenza. My name was...

Its my daughter that's the Kerenza. My name was too common for a username ;)
Nice to hear someone else with the right spelling!
Forum: Accommodation 24 May 19, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 971
Posted By Kerenza
Which villa community? Proximity to Disney / Universal, nice pool villas?

Finally returning to Orlando 5 years after our last visit, and very excited!

We'll be there for 11 nights.

Last time we stayed in a Windsor Hills pool villa, which was fabulous.

Now the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Oct 16, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,606
Posted By Kerenza
Tips for first time visit to Disneyland

So Weds night we're off to Halloween party, then we have the following 2 1/2 days to explore.
Any tips on getting the best out of the parks?
We've done Disneyworld Florida several times. Last time...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Oct 16, 11:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By Kerenza
Mobile Where to eat on Vegas strip?

Just arrived in Vegas. Have planned the big stuff - Mystere tonight, Grand Canyon trip tomorrow, and Tournament of Kings on Friday.

Wondering where's good for breakfast and dinner on the strip?...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Oct 16, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Posted By Kerenza
Help!

Have been juggling rather too much lately, but was just about holding it together and on track to be ready to fly out on our first West coast adventure next Sat.
Then our daughter was sick and off...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Sep 16, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By Kerenza
Hi, Sorry for not replying. Work keeps getting...

Hi,
Sorry for not replying. Work keeps getting in the way of planning!
Thanks for the suggestions :grin:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 21 Sep 16, 11:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,293
Posted By Kerenza
Most efficient way to see the 'highlights' of LA?

We were planning a week in LA - 3nts Anaheim, and then 4 to explore LA - life is so busy at the mo, so not had as much time as I would like to do my homework.

It feels like we 'should' see the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Sep 16, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By Kerenza
Help us plan our week in LA area...

We're in LA area for 7 nights, finishing with the last 3nights in Anaheim to do Disney.
Our kids are 5 and 8.

Don't mind splitting the first 4 nights over 2 hotels, but would be glad of tips on...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Sep 16, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By Kerenza
Celebrating a 6 year old's birthday while in Vegas! - Show / Dinner / Hotel recs?

So we've got 2 weeks on the West coast and think we'll be doing San Francisco, Vegas and LA.

We've just got the international flights into SFO and out of LAX booked so far, but working on the rest...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Jul 16, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 810
Posted By Kerenza
Flying with Norwegian Premium vs Virgin

I spotted on here someone mentioned Norwegian for flight deals, and it does look like we'll save money with them vs Virgin.
My question is, we were hoping to use our virgin miles and upgrade to...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Jul 16, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 781
Posted By Kerenza
Best flight timings and from the West coast in terms of jet lag / travelling with kids?

Any thoughts on best times to fly to and fromSan Francisco / LA?

Probably flying with Virgin so can fly direct at 11.50am or 3.40pm

Wondering if 3.40pm is better, as we might all get a few...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Jun 16, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 954
Posted By Kerenza
Thank you everyone. That's the sort of...

Thank you everyone.
That's the sort of itinerary I had in mind tonic, though hadn't thought of flying down to San Diego rather than driving.

Cantcook - Good point about the age of the kids. I...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 May 16, 10:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 954
Posted By Kerenza
Advice for a West Coast newbie please - 2W SF -> LA inc Disney

Hi!

Having had 3 fab trips to Florida since 2012 we've decided to try the West Coast this year.
We always go around October half term - this year probably the week before and week of the kids...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 2 Nov 14, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 774
Posted By Kerenza
Mobile Thanks x

Thanks x
Forum: Beyond the Parks 2 Nov 14, 03:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 774
Posted By Kerenza
Can you watch fireworks from the beach at Polynesian at the moment?

We have an ADR at Ohanas for dinner on Weds and I'm considering cancelling so that we can watch Frozen holiday wish and Wishes from inside the park.

Heard a few mediocre reviews of the food, can't...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Oct 14, 03:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 555
Posted By Kerenza
Thanks. Got fingers crossed it won't be broken...

Thanks. Got fingers crossed it won't be broken and If I get there pretty early and use single rider I can get Gringotts done and have a good look around before meeting up with the family and catching...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Oct 14, 12:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 555
Posted By Kerenza
Universal early entry and HP advice please

We are staying on site at Universal tomorrow night, so we have early entry and express passes for the next 2 days :grin:
DH isn't mad on HP or roller coasters and our little ones are only 4 and 6,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Oct 14, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 827
Posted By Kerenza
We're dropping the kids to the childcare centre...

We're dropping the kids to the childcare centre one night on our forthcoming trip and having a meal at the Cali grill - like you I'm more Disney mad than hubby, and he hates the crush at the parks...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Oct 14, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,019
Posted By Kerenza
Beware credit card 'non sterling transaction fees'

I know that most of you know this already, but I thought it was worth pointing out again while I am thinking about it!

Our villa owner automatically charged the same CC we had given for our $250...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 15 Oct 14, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By Kerenza
Advice re buying a GoPro in the US please!

I purchased a GoPro 3+ Black from eBay 2/52 ago, from a seller with good feedback ratings and prev apparently successful sales of the same and other items like iPads.
Unfortunately, despite now...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Oct 14, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,232
Posted By Kerenza
Thanks all. OH is OK with the idea of me escaping...

Thanks all. OH is OK with the idea of me escaping to do the odd class - the kids will be happy in the pool, he can read the paper, I can grab some groceries on the way there/back, and H might trade...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Oct 14, 10:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,232
Posted By Kerenza
Thanks for the tip about Celebration and the Park...

Thanks for the tip about Celebration and the Park run! :grin:
Looking forward to fun ways to offset the holiday calories!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Oct 14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,232
Posted By Kerenza
I have seen the gym at WH - it is pretty good,...

I have seen the gym at WH - it is pretty good, but I'm not a big gym fan, would rather just go for a run, esp as the weather should be good. Find having a class gives me a date to work towards, keeps...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Oct 14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,232
Posted By Kerenza
Gym/exercise classes near WDW?

I know you don't go to Orlando to go to a fitness class, but back at home work and a young family always gets in the way of regular exercise, and I would love to take the advantage of having hubby...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Oct 14, 10:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,965
Posted By Kerenza
We did Disneyland Paris with our son when he was...

We did Disneyland Paris with our son when he was 4 weeks old - was a dream as he mostly snuggled in my wrap sling, woke for a feed if we sat down, then snoozed back off again.
Was able to give our...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Oct 14, 11:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,274
Posted By Kerenza
You buy them at the park.

You buy them at the park.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Oct 14, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By Kerenza
It's my son's (4th) birthday on the 19th! We're...

It's my son's (4th) birthday on the 19th!
We're spending that day on the plane, but because of the time difference we'll be making the most of early starts in the first week and hope to get to HS...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Kerenza
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=8...

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=833287&highlight=whatsapp
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 14, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Kerenza
We used Whatsapp for free texting between our...

We used Whatsapp for free texting between our party on park WiFi.
There was a thread with some great suggestions recently, will see if I can hunt it down...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By Kerenza
We are going for 3 weeks (in 2 weeks time!...

We are going for 3 weeks (in 2 weeks time! :grin:), and still trying to work out what to fit in and how many rest days!
We do feel we need some rest days as our children are 6 and 4yrs, and it is a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Oct 14, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,274
Posted By Kerenza
I think I had the option to choose international...

I think I had the option to choose international shipping or collect at Will Call when I purchased (ages ago too!), and definitely haven't had a card, but it is linked on MyDisneyExperience account,...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 4 Oct 14, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By Kerenza
Newbie GoPro advice!

I blame you lot, as I've taken the plunge and bought a GoPro!

I've also bought a mount for rucksack strap, as I can't see me wearing the chest strap (vain!), but want it hands free, as one of my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Oct 14, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By Kerenza
I don't think that you can from when I've heard...

I don't think that you can from when I've heard this q asked before.
The bands are your room key / account etc, and are only activated on collection at check-in.
We are offsite 2weeks before our...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 1 Oct 14, 10:13 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,774
Posted By Kerenza
Fab footage JoRollo - what mount were you using?...

Fab footage JoRollo - what mount were you using? Is it difficult to know what you are capturing without a screen?
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