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Forum: General Chat Today, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 53
Posted By Gill H
Or the 18 bus goes right to the Microsoft offices...

Or the 18 bus goes right to the Microsoft offices according to Google maps.
Forum: General Chat Today, 03:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 53
Posted By Gill H
Yep, basically 10 minutes walk away, very easy.

Yep, basically 10 minutes walk away, very easy.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning Today, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 59
Posted By Gill H
If you can avoid all weekends, public holidays...

If you can avoid all weekends, public holidays and French/Spanish school holidays the difference in crowds is significant.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Gill H
Generally the price does not go up, but some...

Generally the price does not go up, but some categories of room may sell out.

When the offer comes out, sometimes they hold back some cheaper rooms until later. So just check you are comparing...
Forum: Accommodation Today, 06:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 638
Posted By Gill H
It should be fine, but we didn't want to leave...

It should be fine, but we didn't want to leave anything in our Disney room safe overnight while we weren't there so we always take them with us anyway.

We've always been able to check in straight...
Forum: General Chat Today, 06:44 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,363
Posted By Gill H
Our kitchen flooded twice yesterday, we can't...

Our kitchen flooded twice yesterday, we can't wash and dry towels fast enough to keep up. It's coming from under one of the skirting boards we think, so needs a builder.
Forum: General Trip Planning Yesterday, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 278
Posted By Gill H
I lived in London 27 years and I think I used a...

I lived in London 27 years and I think I used a black cab twice. Never needed Uber. The tube is brilliant, once you get used to it you will find it a doddle.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,573
Posted By Gill H
Our flights to Japan last year were 13 hours...

Our flights to Japan last year were 13 hours instead of 12 or so because of avoiding Russian airspace.

I lived through the 80s when were all going to be blown up by The Bomb if Skylab didn’t fall...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 07:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,363
Posted By Gill H
Had to go out for milk and bread. Hailstorm,...

Had to go out for milk and bread. Hailstorm, violent winds and torrential rain mean I am soaked through. Kitchen flooding as it often does, so I need to deal with that when I get back
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 14 Apr 24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 127
Posted By Gill H
Nobody cares about the date, but badges are rare...

Nobody cares about the date, but badges are rare. City Hall or one of the hotels may have them but it’s not guaranteed. City Hall may give her a sticker instead.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 890
Posted By Gill H
We booked a delivery last time, on Instacart from...

We booked a delivery last time, on Instacart from Publix. Bought breakfast bars, snacks, cans of coke, plus some mouthwash so we didn't have to risk it spilling in our case!

Got a text when it...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Apr 24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By Gill H
The Freestyle machines will take any cup or...

The Freestyle machines will take any cup or bottle for water.

There are also more and more bottle refill stations appearing in the Disney parks and resorts.
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,570
Posted By Gill H
This. Red flag! I would assume you either stay...

This. Red flag! I would assume you either stay friends, accepting that it is an unequal friendship, or you at least have a conversation so you both know where you stand. It’s definitely not a good...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,573
Posted By Gill H
Nope. There is always something - always has...

Nope. There is always something - always has been and always will be. If it is not deemed safe to travel at some time, the official advice will be publicised everywhere.
Forum: Accommodation 14 Apr 24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 638
Posted By Gill H
Exactly what I had to do last time! Realised our...

Exactly what I had to do last time! Realised our passports were in the safe in POFQ. They did let DH check in and go to the room while I went back via Lyft and back again via another one.

Rooms...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Apr 24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 603
Posted By Gill H
Yes, there is always a way to avoid riding. Just...

Yes, there is always a way to avoid riding. Just ask.
At Forbidden Journey you stand near where they come off the ride.

Tower of Terror has a lift. I was taken to it by a bellboy who got in...
Forum: Sport 13 Apr 24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,673
Posted By Gill H
Well done to the winner. I won in 'real life'...

Well done to the winner. I won in 'real life' and am now £7.40 richer... drinks are on me!
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 13 Apr 24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 24,313
Posted By Gill H
Thing is, only the person and their family can...

Thing is, only the person and their family can know whether it’s a real need or not. For example from your list I would say IBS can definitely need DAS. I’m sure others can think of additional...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Apr 24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 600
Posted By Gill H
If you don’t want characters there are other...

If you don’t want characters there are other breakfast buffet options. Boma is popular.
Forum: Accommodation 13 Apr 24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 756
Posted By Gill H
If you want beignets they are only at Port...

If you want beignets they are only at Port Orleans French Quarter, not Riverside. Both resorts are well worth a visit though and you can easily walk between them.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 403
Posted By Gill H
Until Disney bought out DLP fully, refurbs were...

Until Disney bought out DLP fully, refurbs were small and rare. It’s why Sequoia Lodge still doesn’t have USB sockets - there have only been small refurbs.

Since then Santa Fe, Cheyenne, NPB,...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,570
Posted By Gill H
I would definitely not go down that route! ...

I would definitely not go down that route!

I am so invested in this saga now...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 12 Apr 24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Gill H
They could at least have followed the lead of...

They could at least have followed the lead of Disney's California Adventure and gone with Disney's Paris Adventure? Although apart from Place de Remy there is not much Paris there!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Apr 24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By Gill H
No way can I imagine them adding it on. At best...

No way can I imagine them adding it on. At best you would be charged a price to upgrade. At worst you would need to cancel and rebook.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 12 Apr 24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By Gill H
Ah OK, not stayed at Davy Crockett so obviously...

Ah OK, not stayed at Davy Crockett so obviously it's different there.

And I forgot they have now changed full board to a counter service and table service. It used to be two table service which...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 12 Apr 24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 403
Posted By Gill H
NPB was practically rebuilt in 2017, it won't get...

NPB was practically rebuilt in 2017, it won't get a huge refurb again for years.
Forum: Social Groups 12 Apr 24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3,194
Views: 111,798
Posted By Gill H
Yes, pretty much where we were. Don't mind being...

Yes, pretty much where we were. Don't mind being up in the gods, as WMC is a modern theatre they assume if you've paid, you should be able to see!
Forum: Social Groups 12 Apr 24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3,194
Views: 111,798
Posted By Gill H
We were sitting up in the gods, next to an...

We were sitting up in the gods, next to an elderly lady and her daughter. Before the show, the lady made her way up to her seat with some difficulty, and when she was chatting with us she mentioned...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Apr 24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 600
Posted By Gill H
Just watched a vlog of the opening day. The...

Just watched a vlog of the opening day. The theme is now 'wishmakers' and the characters are ones who have had their wishes come true (which to be honest you could say about most Disney main...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 12 Apr 24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Gill H
The rumours are Lion King for the other land.

The rumours are Lion King for the other land.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Apr 24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 933
Posted By Gill H
Well, the Universal one is at least easier to...

Well, the Universal one is at least easier to understand than the Disney option! Although on our last visit we stayed at the Royal Pacific (so we automatically got Unlimited Express) and it really...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 11 Apr 24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 368
Posted By Gill H
If Sequoia Lodge is not available we stay at...

If Sequoia Lodge is not available we stay at Cheyenne. The immersive theming is great, you really feel you are in the wild west (until you go in the bank and it’s a Starbucks!)
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 11 Apr 24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 400
Posted By Gill H
Ugh, I hate fighting the crowds for the castle...

Ugh, I hate fighting the crowds for the castle show. Seriously thinking of paying the extra for preferred viewing.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 11 Apr 24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 400
Posted By Gill H
Reading along! Agree the shuttle bus is not...

Reading along!

Agree the shuttle bus is not great. We always book a transfer with BS Transports. Even for 2 people it works out cheaper than coach or train and it is so easy, they meet you in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Apr 24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 933
Posted By Gill H
Epic Universe - any guesses re early entry/Express?

So at the moment, if you book any of the Universal hotels, including the two new ones Stella Nova and Terra Luna, you get early entry to the two existing parks, Universal Studios and Islands of...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 11 Apr 24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 121
Posted By Gill H
Remy restaurant on the Fantasy

Our next DCL cruise will be our third, and it’s our first on the Fantasy (done the Magic twice). We’re doing Aug/Sep 2025, three nights to Zeebrugge.

We have done Palo for brunch twice (once with...
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,145
Posted By Gill H
It is hard when a friendship ends and so tempting...

It is hard when a friendship ends and so tempting to try and keep it going against all the odds. I am always the one who tries to keep things alive long after the other person has moved on, so I...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Apr 24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 251
Posted By Gill H
My phone was getting low, thanks to all the food...

My phone was getting low, thanks to all the food photos, so Peter got Google Maps up to try and find the place. It took us a while as the map seemed to want us to keep crossing the road! But...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Apr 24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 251
Posted By Gill H
After a while we stopped at a shop devoted to...

After a while we stopped at a shop devoted to matcha, where you could buy many kinds of food, drink and even souvenirs celebrating the famous green tea powder. But instead of a drink, we were served...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Apr 24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 251
Posted By Gill H
Mari then led us through Ueno Park and told us...

Mari then led us through Ueno Park and told us all about the lotus pond. This would be much more impressive when the flowers were out of course, but it was still nice to walk there.
...
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