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Forum: Social Groups 26 Jan 24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 589
Views: 24,012
Posted By Siddex
I did the marathon last year and loved it! I...

I did the marathon last year and loved it! I never knew about the challenges, the balloon ladies, being swept, riding rides, etc, etc. I have learnt it all since.

I am hoping to get into the Dopey...
Forum: Social Groups 26 Jan 24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 589
Views: 24,012
Posted By Siddex
The balloon ladies are like the tail runners,...

The balloon ladies are like the tail runners, they start right at the back and are a visual indicator to the participatants of who they need to stay in front of. And they genuinely have balloons...
Forum: Social Groups 18 Jan 24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 589
Views: 24,012
Posted By Siddex
Did anyone on here do the Disneyland Half this...

Did anyone on here do the Disneyland Half this past weekend?

Seeing lots of posts on social media about various issues and apparently it was a bit of a mess!
Forum: Social Groups 3 Jan 24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 24,012
Posted By Siddex
I second that, good luck everyone, please update...

I second that, good luck everyone, please update on this thread, love hearing about the Run Disney events.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Aug 23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,141
Posted By Siddex
The scariest for me is not Florida but Lex Luthor...

The scariest for me is not Florida but Lex Luthor Drop of Doom at Six Flags Magic Mountain. I usually love drop towers but as this one is bolted to the side of the Superman ride every time one of...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 14 Aug 23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,035
Posted By Siddex
Enjoyed reading this and the return of your brand...

Enjoyed reading this and the return of your brand of humour. Looking forward to the rest.
Forum: Indexes 14 Aug 23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,281
Posted By Siddex
Excited to be reading of your adventures once...

Excited to be reading of your adventures once again.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 May 23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,665
Posted By Siddex
This is what happened to us after a 9.30pm...

This is what happened to us after a 9.30pm reservation at Oga's whilst staying at POR. Went to the bus stop, a CM came over confirmed where we were going and then radioed for a bus. We had it...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 18 Apr 23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,013
Posted By Siddex
Great to see you back and so looking forward to...

Great to see you back and so looking forward to your trip report updates.

Sorry for the loss of your Mam.
Forum: Social Groups 12 Apr 23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 24,012
Posted By Siddex
Well done to everyone who got in to various races...

Well done to everyone who got in to various races and good luck on doing them next year, they are such fun events.

I was tempted, got past the waiting area and had a choice of every event, but...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 28 Mar 23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,662
Posted By Siddex
Parking is quite restricted around that area, we...

Parking is quite restricted around that area, we went in January and the limited car park there was full. So we drove up the road a little way and parked at one of the diner / gift shop car parks. We...
Forum: Social Groups 25 Mar 23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 589
Views: 24,012
Posted By Siddex
With the marathon this year, I secured my place...

With the marathon this year, I secured my place first and then planned around that. But registration was in April 2022 for the January 23 event, so had plenty of time.

Registration can be...
Forum: Social Groups 22 Mar 23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 24,012
Posted By Siddex
Yes, there is that. I was supposed to be waiting...

Yes, there is that. I was supposed to be waiting for 2025 for Dopey, just those races are so addictive!
Forum: Social Groups 22 Mar 23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 24,012
Posted By Siddex
I did a test booking to prepare for Marathon...

I did a test booking to prepare for Marathon weekend next month and as you say it was an interesting process. Disney really cant get their IT correct.

My wait time was over an hour on 2 devices, 1...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,120
Posted By Siddex
Hi, I usually go for the last 2 weeks of the...

Hi,

I usually go for the last 2 weeks of the English Summer holidays and the parks are generally quiet epecially tailing off towards the end of the holiday.

Last year was slightly unpredictable...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Feb 23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,285
Posted By Siddex
I would second this, same time tour for us back...

I would second this, same time tour for us back in August and we also saw the parade being readied and the characters without heads!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Feb 23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,192
Posted By Siddex
I went for the same 2 weeks last August. I only...

I went for the same 2 weeks last August. I only purchased it 3 times during our 2 weeks. Twice for HS and once for MK, never for Epcot or AK. We were staying onsite so we used early entry as much as...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Jan 23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,571
Posted By Siddex
Me too! I do like both, just last visit Twin...

Me too! I do like both, just last visit Twin Peaks shaded it for us on the food quality.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Jan 23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,571
Posted By Siddex
I went to Twin Peaks a couple of weeks ago and I...

I went to Twin Peaks a couple of weeks ago and I have to say the food was lovely. The burgers we had were great, the place was very clean including the washrooms.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Jan 23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By Siddex
I have seen other people that have had their gift...

I have seen other people that have had their gift card emailed to them, but I've (luckily) been twice in the last few months and both times had to collect it from Disney Springs.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Jan 23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By Siddex
Hi, The dining credit will come via an email...

Hi,

The dining credit will come via an email and includes a barcode that can be scanned by vendors. I just took a screenshot of the code and showed that to each dining place to get them to scan...
Forum: Social Groups 18 Jan 23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 589
Views: 24,012
Posted By Siddex
I never thought of doing the rides! There was...

I never thought of doing the rides! There was only a 5 min wait for Everest. I did pass 2 ladies in Animal Kingdom who were running holding full pints!

Congratulations on doing Dopey, I so want to...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Jan 23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By Siddex
I can also confirm that both Hooters and Twin...

I can also confirm that both Hooters and Twin Peaks serve Guiness, allegedly!
Forum: Social Groups 18 Jan 23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 589
Views: 24,012
Posted By Siddex
Hi All, Been back a couple of days after...

Hi All,

Been back a couple of days after doing the Disney Marathon last weekend. How did everyone else get on who took part in events that weekend?

I loved it, was great to run around the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,342
Posted By Siddex
I loved Miami and the keys, but it is a lot of...

I loved Miami and the keys, but it is a lot of driving for 4 nights. If you wanted to see another part of Florida, you could go to the Gulf Coast. It is beautiful out there with lots of great beaches...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Nov 22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,661
Posted By Siddex
I had the same worries as you before my visit in...

I had the same worries as you before my visit in August, but we had a great time and loved every moment of it.

Admittedly the park reservations / ILL / Genie + changes have taken a lot of...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Oct 22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,893
Posted By Siddex
Thanks for sharing your experience in the standby...

Thanks for sharing your experience in the standby lines. It is a personal thing if you buy Genie + or not. For a large party that $15 per person per day cost can add up quickly.

Back in August, I...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 24 Oct 22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,833
Posted By Siddex
I really liked both from August this year. Key...

I really liked both from August this year. Key West seems to be wnning on this thread. With 4 nights I would take a leuisurely drive down the keys and explore some of the great things on the way,...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 14 Oct 22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,632
Posted By Siddex
I drove from Key West to near Orlando a couple of...

I drove from Key West to near Orlando a couple of months ago, it did take all day, we did have a few stops on the way though. It is around 400 miles and will take about 7 hours non-stop.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Oct 22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,310
Posted By Siddex
My experience was toitally different (Virgin...

My experience was toitally different (Virgin flight and afternoon arrival). Through the airport and outside waiting for a taxi within an hour.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Oct 22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By Siddex
In answer to the OP's questions: *how is...

In answer to the OP's questions:

*how is best to get there? / *roughly how much would it be?
Not sure it is best, but it is easy to get a taxi outside the arrivals terminal, set fare of $35 and...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 29 Sep 22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
Posted By Siddex
I would say this was long enough, depends how far...

I would say this was long enough, depends how far you want to go down. I recently spent 4.5 days there and this included 2 days at Key West.

I also recommend the turtle hospital and Robbies.
Forum: Accommodation 29 Sep 22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,352
Posted By Siddex
I like the Premier Inn at T4, you can transit...

I like the Premier Inn at T4, you can transit between terminals FOC and I have always got good rates for this hotel. Walkable from T4 (covered walkway).

Used it before a couple of times before...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 26 Sep 22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By Siddex
C4rla, How did you get on? I am interested...

C4rla,

How did you get on? I am interested in visting this Parkrun whilst I am there for the Disney Marathon in January. Went to the Weedon Island Preserve one a few weeks ago and had a great...
Forum: General Chat 21 Aug 22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By Siddex
In Miami Now - Travel Experience

Hi All,

Currently in Miami and it’s 4am. Jet lag kicking in! Would thought I would give a quick overview of my experience travelling yesterday from Heathrow Terminal 3 into Miami with Virgin.
...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Aug 22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,127
Posted By Siddex
From Norwich, thanks for the info.

From Norwich, thanks for the info.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Aug 22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,127
Posted By Siddex
Thanks, will take that route now. Checked and our...

Thanks, will take that route now. Checked and our tickets are valid for that route.

Will be great when it is direct.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Aug 22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,127
Posted By Siddex
Can you check the timetables of your operator? I...

Can you check the timetables of your operator? I am travelling to London on Friday too with Greater Anglia and my timetable is showing as normal.

I thought I had got lucky travelling on Friday...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Aug 22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,004
Posted By Siddex
What browser are you using? I find it really...

What browser are you using? I find it really glitchy and half the content does not load on Firefox but fine on Chrome.
Forum: Accommodation 4 Aug 22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,863
Posted By Siddex
Loved our stay there, good villa, excellent...

Loved our stay there, good villa, excellent location and a nice villa community. Where we were, we never had any noise problems.
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