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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Sep 23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,440
Posted By Eccle
I guess as the newer rides use more and more...

I guess as the newer rides use more and more technology there is a degree of inevitability that things will go wrong more often too. Last month HS seemed to have the worse issues, ToT and RnR were...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 15 Sep 23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 32,411
Posted By Eccle
We had the Belgian waffles last month too, they...

We had the Belgian waffles last month too, they were nice but not that big for the cost! The steak looks really good, but sounds quite expensive for a food and drink festival option.

The napoleon...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Sep 23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,869
Posted By Eccle
Mid august, we were in the Disney parks between...

Mid august, we were in the Disney parks between 15th and 25th. We were on-site for our first 5 nights so had early entry, then in a villa. As some general comments on queues:

MK - days when there...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 12 Sep 23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 32,411
Posted By Eccle
Shame the waffle was a bit soggy, we loved Sleepy...

Shame the waffle was a bit soggy, we loved Sleepy Hollow but it was the chocolate and fruit waffle that was the main favourite!

We didn’t go to Longhorns this time around, but tried it for the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Sep 23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,869
Posted By Eccle
We went last month having had a 4 year gap since...

We went last month having had a 4 year gap since our last trip. I was a bit worried that the way I was used to doing things had changed, but actually it was fine. We didn’t pay for Genie+ or ILL, and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Sep 23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 879
Posted By Eccle
Whilst we were there we wondered if September was...

Whilst we were there we wondered if September was the only song they use on that day!
Forum: Accommodation 11 Sep 23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,362
Posted By Eccle
We were there a couple of weeks ago in the villa...

We were there a couple of weeks ago in the villa wing, there weren’t many works and I think they were right round the other side, we didn’t notice them
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Sep 23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 246
Posted By Eccle
We had a standard SUV last month - we had a Ford...

We had a standard SUV last month - we had a Ford Edge and it was fine for the 5 of us, with kids age 14, 12 and 7, and we fitted in 5 big cases too. It could be worth going up to the next size if you...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Sep 23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By Eccle
Would you actually get 2 days of early entry if...

Would you actually get 2 days of early entry if you did that? Both check in and check out day? We did find the early entry good - at MK it was particularly good on a party day as it started at 7.30,...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 11 Sep 23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,494
Posted By Eccle
Monday 21st August - Epcot and Cheesecake Factory

We woke early enough to try for virtual queues for Guardians again, which we were successful with (though I discovered I had to turn off Wi-Fi to be able to get it to work at all now we were...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Sep 23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,318
Posted By Eccle
We got a good AP rate for Portofino club room for...

We got a good AP rate for Portofino club room for last month - it was over £100 a night cheaper than my original booking with ATD, which had previously been the best I could find.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Sep 23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,498
Posted By Eccle
Similar to isaacsmummy, a couple of weeks ago we...

Similar to isaacsmummy, a couple of weeks ago we stayed in the park which closed at 10 after fireworks at 9, we didn’t leave the park until 10.30 but queues were still horrendous then, we were in a...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 9 Sep 23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 32,411
Posted By Eccle
The food has definitely improved since you got to...

The food has definitely improved since you got to Orlando! The Bull and Bear looks amazing, such a shame you started to feel unwell though
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Sep 23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By Eccle
Standard should be fine, we just had one and got...

Standard should be fine, we just had one and got a Ford Edge, we fitted in 5 of us plus 5 cases too (though the cases were a bit tight!)
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 7 Sep 23, 12:00 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 32,411
Posted By Eccle
Hope you have a good journey over, and that the...

Hope you have a good journey over, and that the food improves for you once you are there!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Sep 23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,290
Posted By Eccle
I agree with that too, we were there last week...

I agree with that too, we were there last week and the Hagrid queues were consistently less than they said - on various times some of our family did it, we had a 60 min queue that was actually 30, a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By Eccle
We just got back yesterday, and have been twice...

We just got back yesterday, and have been twice before in the second half of August. It was hot, and much less rainy than previous august trips, but manageable with early starts and breaks in the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Sep 23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 263,778
Posted By Eccle
We picked up our car a couple of weeks ago with...

We picked up our car a couple of weeks ago with no issues, did skip the counter and went straight to the garage and it was fine
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 3 Sep 23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,494
Posted By Eccle
Sunday 20th August - outlets and Rock n Brews

After a lot of early starts and busy parks days, today was a rest day. We had breakfast at the villa with Lucky Charms and bagels we had bought at Walmart. We had decided to head for the Vineland...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 3 Sep 23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,494
Posted By Eccle
Saturday 19th August - villa move and pizza takeaway

I had promised that we would have breakfast from the food court, and after a lot of early mornings that didn’t leave time for it, we had a more relaxed start today to get sorted with packing for...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 3 Sep 23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,494
Posted By Eccle
Our bird friend was great, if you put your hand...

Our bird friend was great, if you put your hand up to the window he would peck at it! Sanaa was really great, I am glad I finally got to do it.



We love Olive Garden, I know it is a standard...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By Eccle
We’re a 5 too though 2 adults 3 kids, we only...

We’re a 5 too though 2 adults 3 kids, we only used it on Tron and Guardians and with a youngest who was big enough to ride but after doing them once decided against them, so maybe they were stricter...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 30 Aug 23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 19,910
Posted By Eccle
It looks overcast and wet from our hotel window...

It looks overcast and wet from our hotel window at Universal this morning, but not particularly windy as far as I can see
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 23, 03:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,310
Posted By Eccle
I agree, as much as we had a great time at...

I agree, as much as we had a great time at Disney, I found the virtual queues stressful - having to wake up to get them even if we weren’t planning an early start, and having no control over which...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 23, 03:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By Eccle
The three riding the second time is no longer the...

The three riding the second time is no longer the case, on our last two trips I could go back on rides with both my older two but this time I have had to pick one who gets to ride again with me.

I...
Forum: Accommodation 30 Aug 23, 03:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 377
Posted By Eccle
Portofino is 4pm and 11am so I assume they are...

Portofino is 4pm and 11am so I assume they are all the same. You can check in earlier and use Express passes though
Forum: Hurricane Advice 30 Aug 23, 03:39 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 19,910
Posted By Eccle
We must have left the parks at a similar time to...

We must have left the parks at a similar time to you. We are at Portofino, just missed a boat so walked with the skies looking grey, had just got to Hard Rock when it started tipping down. We got...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Aug 23, 03:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 626
Posted By Eccle
Are you staying on or offsite? In the last couple...

Are you staying on or offsite? In the last couple of weeks we had 5 nights on-site then time in a villa. We had no issues getting virtual queues at 7am, and by using the early entry hours when...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Aug 23, 03:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By Eccle
When we did it a couple of weeks ago, they held...

When we did it a couple of weeks ago, they held us by the bridge near the entry until 8, then we were allowed over the bridge and held at the end by the entry to France until half past. When they let...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 29 Aug 23, 02:54 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 19,910
Posted By Eccle
We are here, currently at Portofino Bay. We’re...

We are here, currently at Portofino Bay. We’re flying home Friday evening so hoping flights won’t be disrupted, and assuming hotel will look after us if needed (we have club room access too). We...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Aug 23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,142
Posted By Eccle
Mickey and Minnie’s is great fun. Remy’s is ok,...

Mickey and Minnie’s is great fun. Remy’s is ok, but of the new rides it is the only one none of us have felt we wanted to do again this trip
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 24 Aug 23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 15,797
Posted By Eccle
Just caught up on your report, lots of great...

Just caught up on your report, lots of great food. And good to have a few more relaxing days, it does get hard keeping going all the time!
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 24 Aug 23, 04:21 AM
Replies: 620
Views: 68,291
Posted By Eccle
Just catching up on everything, it all sounds...

Just catching up on everything, it all sounds amazing and you packed a lot in. Space 220 looks great, I would have liked to try the lounge but didn’t manage to get a reservation. And well done on...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 24 Aug 23, 01:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,494
Posted By Eccle
Friday 18th August - Animal Kingdom and Sanaa

Another cereal in the room breakfast, and an early start as Animal Kingdom opens at 7.30, the getting up was getting harder! :zzz:

We drove to AK, there weren’t many cars there so we were in the...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 24 Aug 23, 01:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,494
Posted By Eccle
We definitely found the early entry paid off...

We definitely found the early entry paid off whilst on site. Mickey and Minnie’s was the only queue we have found was much longer than the time, and the only time it felt like the LL ratios were...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Aug 23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,560
Posted By Eccle
We paid $545 through Dutch Alamo for 13 nights...

We paid $545 through Dutch Alamo for 13 nights standard SUV from 14th August, collection at MCO, return at car care centre. We’ve got a Ford Edge.
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 23 Aug 23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,494
Posted By Eccle
Thursday 17th August - Hollywood Studios and Saltgrass

Another early start with cereal in the room, the early entry is great but repeated early mornings are tough! We got the Skyliner to Hollywood Studios, we were aiming to get to the Skyliner at 7 but...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 23 Aug 23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,494
Posted By Eccle
Wednesday 16th August part 2

After a break at the hotel we headed back to Epcot on the Skyliner as it was getting close to our Guardians group. I had been back and forth on whether to ride, and had bought and taken some...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Aug 23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,566
Posted By Eccle
I think in that case it is probably worth it...

I think in that case it is probably worth it then, as you’ll be hitting the worst queues
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Aug 23, 04:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,566
Posted By Eccle
Are you staying on site? We found if you get...

Are you staying on site? We found if you get there in good time for the early entry, you can get a lot done. We have done some queues up to around an hour, but haven’t felt we need Genie+
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