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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Jun 23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,220
Posted By sparklegem
We went to Kona Cafe for lunch on our daughters...

We went to Kona Cafe for lunch on our daughters birthday during our first trip in 2015 and we loved it. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. They made a big fuss of my daughter, I'd...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Apr 23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,345
Posted By sparklegem
Our last trip in 2017 we did a split stay between...

Our last trip in 2017 we did a split stay between universal and disney. We didn't hire a car for the same reasons you're stating and didn't regret it. We jumped in a taxi at the airport, again to get...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Apr 23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By sparklegem
Great Car Hire Prices - August

The car hire prices on US car hire are looking really good at the minute and have come down by more than £200 since I last checked about a month ago. Might be a good time to book for second half of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Mar 23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By sparklegem
Anyone Used AZ Rentals @ Tampa Airport

As above, I've found a good deal on kayak but would just like a bit of reassurance. Any recent experience would be great.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Accommodation 13 Feb 23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By sparklegem
Not stayed at RPR but I can confirm that the...

Not stayed at RPR but I can confirm that the rooms at PB are huge!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Feb 23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 295
Posted By sparklegem
Airport Parking & Roofbox

Has anyone ever parked at Heathrow with a roofbox on?

We are gonna need it to fit the luggage of 6 of us in our 7 seater car, as with one rear seat up we loose boot space.

Any experience of...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 4 Feb 23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By sparklegem
Thanks everyone. Most of the above things we've...

Thanks everyone. Most of the above things we've done lots, but still a bit too much walking for my FIL. WMSP is a firm face of ours and would be a good option, but the inlaws aren't that bothered for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Feb 23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,599
Posted By sparklegem
We're good with train travel and cost isn't an...

We're good with train travel and cost isn't an issue as my partner works on the railway and we benefit from a big discount. However, my OH is quite sure that strike action will still be going on in...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 4 Feb 23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By sparklegem
Family Day Out West Midlands - Reduced Mobility

We are visiting my in laws in the West Midlands at half term and we are looking for somewhere to go as a family. We've been to all the usual places over the years and have enjoyed some really nice...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Feb 23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,599
Posted By sparklegem
Does the national express go direct to Heathrow?

Does the national express go direct to Heathrow?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Feb 23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,599
Posted By sparklegem
Northerners with Heathrow Flights

We live in Yorkshire and we are flying from Heathrow (Manchester flights were extortionate). Those who live in the North and fly from Heathrow, how do you manage the travel to and from the airport?
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Jan 23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By sparklegem
Disney - Evening Only Visits

I understand that if you book a park day you can't hop to another park until after 2pm.

What if you don't want to go to any park until after 2pm?

Second week we like to go to the parks mid to...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jan 23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By sparklegem
We have only stayed at Portafino, but the rooms...

We have only stayed at Portafino, but the rooms are huge! We stayed in a standard room and couldn't believe how big it was. I agree that it is quite sterile and it didn't feel that family orientated,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 23, 01:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,301
Posted By sparklegem
I've just booked Heathrow to Tampa via Atlanta...

I've just booked Heathrow to Tampa via Atlanta for August. It was £637 each!

The booking is with KLM, but the flights are virgin and Delta. Both their prices were ridiculous!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Jan 23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,140
Posted By sparklegem
Thanks everyone! Yes, the plan is to drop it at...

Thanks everyone! Yes, the plan is to drop it at the care care centre early on the 2nd day and then get dropped off at whatever disney park were going to that day. Then later in the hol we will do...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Jan 23, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By sparklegem
Thanks everyone! I've just booked our flights and...

Thanks everyone! I've just booked our flights and we are going via Atlanta with a 3 hour connection.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Jan 23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,140
Posted By sparklegem
Disney Car Centre - Off Site Guests

Can you use the Disney car centre when not staying on site?

For example, could I pick up the car from Tampa airport and drop it at Disney car care? Then would they still take us say to Magic...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jan 23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By sparklegem
Thank you x

Thank you x
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jan 23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By sparklegem
There are options with multiple airlines, virgin,...

There are options with multiple airlines, virgin, AA, Delta, BA, KLM, AF...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jan 23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By sparklegem
Flights Without Baggage

I'm gonna book my flights and I notice that often the flights without checked baggage included are around £200 cheaper per person (sometimes more).

If I book the no checked baggage option, will I...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Jan 23, 01:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By sparklegem
Experience Regarding Atlanta Flight Change

We've changed at Philadelphia and Chicago before and both were fine. I know JFK has a bad reputation for flight changes and delays, but I don't know much about Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson other than...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Dec 22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,030
Posted By sparklegem
Flight App Recommendations

The hunt is on now for flights at a good price. Recommendations of apps to regularly check would be greatly appreciated.

I've had excellent results from Netflights previously, but I'm not loyal.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Sep 22, 07:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,592
Posted By sparklegem
Been twice in October and I would say the weather...

Been twice in October and I would say the weather is perfect. Mid twenties in temp, no humidity and hardly any rain. Pool or water park every day and plenty of sun tanning.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Aug 22, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,059
Posted By sparklegem
Breakfast at Boma in AKL was so good we went back...

Breakfast at Boma in AKL was so good we went back again in the same holiday. Buffet was delicious and the staff were wonderful. Also it's a beautiful hotel, worth a little trip just to see that.
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Aug 22, 05:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,217
Posted By sparklegem
Sorry to hear this, we had a very different...

Sorry to hear this, we had a very different experience. They were amazing in disney with our sons dairy issues, really went above and beyond. We found eating off site gave him very little choice and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Aug 22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,194
Posted By sparklegem
We changed at Philadelphia last time and it was...

We changed at Philadelphia last time and it was good, even though we missed our connection because we were late leaving Manchester. We were just on the next flight a couple of hours later with no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,446
Posted By sparklegem
Looking for last 2 weeks of Aug. I'm prepared to...

Looking for last 2 weeks of Aug. I'm prepared to go to £600 each, but would go indirect for a better price. We had a good experience going indirect last time, even though we were delayed and missed...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Sep 21, 11:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,215
Posted By sparklegem
We have stayed there and walked around to a...

We have stayed there and walked around to a tapenyaki restraunt on the main road, outside the hotel grounds. There was a wallgreens next door where we picked up a few snacks too.

If you walk over...
Forum: Itineraries 25 Mar 21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,412
Posted By sparklegem
As mentioned above, consider just doing Disney...

As mentioned above, consider just doing Disney and save yourself a fortune in park tickets. We have taken the kids twice now, had 14 day tickets both times and there still is loads we haven't...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 21, 06:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,425
Posted By sparklegem
We have rented twice (Kingdom Strollers & Simple...

We have rented twice (Kingdom Strollers & Simple Stroller Rental) and I would highly recommend!

Yes you can buy one for half the price in Wallmart, but the rental ones are a dream to push (even...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 14 Jun 19, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,295
Posted By sparklegem
Mobile Thank you for your replies, this is the kind of...

Thank you for your replies, this is the kind of info I have been looking for 😁
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 14 Jun 19, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,295
Posted By sparklegem
Mobile Taking Girlguides to DLP

Hi!

We are thinking of organising a trip to DLP with our Girlguide unit. I've been to WDW three times but never to DLP. We will most likely book with a company like PGL but I'm hoping that there...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Oct 17, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By sparklegem
Mobile Great, thanks. I'm very excited xx

Great, thanks. I'm very excited xx
Forum: Accommodation 13 Oct 17, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By sparklegem
Mobile Thanks very much x

Thanks very much x
Forum: Accommodation 13 Oct 17, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By sparklegem
Portofino Bay / AKL ? Resort fee

We fly on Monday (eeek) and it's just dawned on me that last time we had to pay a resort fee on arrival.

We are booked into Portofino Bay for 3 nights, booked through travelbag and then onto AKL...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Oct 17, 12:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,227
Posted By sparklegem
Mobile They are both great but Blizzard Beach is my...

They are both great but Blizzard Beach is my fave. My kids loved both though.
Forum: General Chat 2 Oct 17, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 920
Posted By sparklegem
Mobile OK I'll have a look x

OK I'll have a look x
Forum: General Chat 2 Oct 17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 920
Posted By sparklegem
Mobile That is what I thought but if I lock them and...

That is what I thought but if I lock them and they can't get in, they will ruin them. Tempted not to lock them as we don't usually, but if the locks are there it feels like we should.
Forum: General Chat 2 Oct 17, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 920
Posted By sparklegem
Mobile They were bought in the designer outlet at York...

They were bought in the designer outlet at York so the same models are not visible on the website. I've looked at the current ones online though, they have the same locks but it does not say anywhere...
Forum: General Chat 2 Oct 17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 920
Posted By sparklegem
Mobile Hmmm, dare I take the chance?

Hmmm, dare I take the chance?
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