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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Aug 22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,570
Posted By skellei
We've also done Miami a few times and not had any...

We've also done Miami a few times and not had any issues. The driving is a bit more 'interesting' than MCO or Tampa though :)
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Jul 22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,164
Posted By skellei
Are the Breath Assured Photo Upload Antigen tests...

Are the Breath Assured Photo Upload Antigen tests acceptable ? It's just that their website seems to indicate they are only valid for UK travel

If not, as anyone got any recommendation for video...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 4 Jul 22, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,827
Posted By skellei
Just tried doing the same against out 2023...

Just tried doing the same against out 2023 cruise. Fingers crossed.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Aug 18, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By skellei
We staying in one of the lodges with a partial...

We staying in one of the lodges with a partial view for one night last year.

We are planning to return next year because 1 night just wasn’t enough for an experience such as this - we are also...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 11 Jul 18, 09:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,982
Posted By skellei
To add a slightly different viewpoint. I am a...

To add a slightly different viewpoint. I am a regular runner - I have done the GNR 3 times and numerous other half marathons. The GNR was the first one that I did - and as a charity runner- and also...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 10 Dec 17, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,451
Posted By skellei
Do you recommend it ?

Do you recommend it ?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Sep 17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,852
Posted By skellei
Are you still allowed to just pay a deposit if...

Are you still allowed to just pay a deposit if you are only booking a hotel for a couple of days ?
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Aug 17, 09:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Posted By skellei
We've been to both San Francisco and San Diego...

We've been to both San Francisco and San Diego and you definitely need at least 3 nights in both. By this stage, however, we had pretty much done San Francisco (albeit with packed days) but I though...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Aug 17, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,331
Posted By skellei
Definitely no prescriptions. We've taken them...

Definitely no prescriptions. We've taken them through numerous times. This is the first year, though, that Manchester Airport insisted they were put in plastic bags (normally we just leave them in...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Aug 17, 09:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,338
Posted By skellei
But it's a holiday, you have to have the things...

But it's a holiday, you have to have the things that you enjoy. I will remember about McDonalds. Meanwhile, the kettle is safely packed and ready for our next visit to the USA (it takes a lot of...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Aug 17, 09:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,338
Posted By skellei
Vodafone do the same if you opt into their world...

Vodafone do the same if you opt into their world traveller program. One extra thing to be aware of is that their day starts and ends at midnight in the capital city of country you are travelling in...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Aug 17, 07:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,750
Posted By skellei
We just spent 4 days in Palm Springs - it was...

We just spent 4 days in Palm Springs - it was very hot reaching around 110 each day and only cooling to around 90 at night. I agree that there isn't a great deal to do - Aerial Tramway, Thousand...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Aug 17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,050
Posted By skellei
Agree regarding Griffith Observatory - we only...

Agree regarding Griffith Observatory - we only went to see the Hollywood Sign but were very surprised at just good the observatory was. Trouble was that we had only planned on spending a hour or so...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 12 Aug 17, 06:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,743
Posted By skellei
iPhones actually switch themselves off so should...

iPhones actually switch themselves off so should be ok. It's the ones that don't that are likely to be a problem - my Kindle failed in Florida last year when I left it out on the heat
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Aug 17, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,743
Posted By skellei
One extra thing - be very carefully with leaving...

One extra thing - be very carefully with leaving electronics in a hot car for any length of time. The circuits don't always cope very well with heat
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Aug 17, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,634
Posted By skellei
Also we found in easier to stay closer to the...

Also we found in easier to stay closer to the place and pay a little more rather than stay a little bit away. We find that the hardest thing is getting the kids out of where we are staying and into a...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Aug 17, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,634
Posted By skellei
Our kids (who are slightly older than yours)...

Our kids (who are slightly older than yours) loved biking over the Golden Gate bridge - visiting Alcatraz (they were reluctant at first because they didn't know what all the fuss was about but then...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Aug 17, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By skellei
Aria and Mirage (I thought the Aria was slightly...

Aria and Mirage (I thought the Aria was slightly better but had bigger queues when we went)
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Aug 17, 04:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,750
Posted By skellei
Mobile It rained for a number of hours on our final day...

It rained for a number of hours on our final day (which also happened to be the day we biked the bridge). Hoodies were definitely required because it became like a miserable UK rainy day but shorts...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Aug 17, 04:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,338
Posted By skellei
We also have a styrofoam box (which has now seen...

We also have a styrofoam box (which has now seen better days after a couple of weeks on the road) and a plastic box for non fridge stuff :)

NB. If anyone is in Palm Spring before the weekend and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 17, 07:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,338
Posted By skellei
Mobile ... and it the packing cubes that I was referring...

... and it the packing cubes that I was referring to. Just couldn't remember what they were called.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 17, 07:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,338
Posted By skellei
Mobile Just milk and things which would normally be kept...

Just milk and things which would normally be kept in a fridge but aren't too dangerous if we get it wrong e.g. Cheese, butter, ketchup. We did have meat but took a decision that we didn't trust that...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 17, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,750
Posted By skellei
Mobile LA - Vegas - Yosemite - SF - Pismo - San Diego...

LA - Vegas - Yosemite - SF - Pismo - San Diego and today we go to Palm Springs
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 17, 06:37 AM
Replies: 506
Views: 278,023
Posted By skellei
Amy. In our case it was just simply around...

Amy. In our case it was just simply around prioritising against everything else that we wanted to see on our Road Trip. Like many people on this thread, I thought San Diego always sounds like...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 17, 05:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,684
Posted By skellei
Try Groveland - it's a one street 'town' which...

Try Groveland - it's a one street 'town' which has the oldest saloon in California.It's worth visiting (we stayed there for a few days) and only about 40 to 50 miles from Yosemite.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 17, 05:45 AM
Replies: 506
Views: 278,023
Posted By skellei
We were originally a little unsure on San Diego...

We were originally a little unsure on San Diego but after spending a couple of days here, I couldn't recommend it more. The Old Town was fantastic. We used Uber to get around (our first tine) and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 17, 03:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,338
Posted By skellei
Mobile ... and San Diego needs more than just 2 nights.

... and San Diego needs more than just 2 nights.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Aug 17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,221
Posted By skellei
To be fair, the breakfast at the hotel isn't too...

To be fair, the breakfast at the hotel isn't too bad. A classic American Breakfast with real sausage :) for $14
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Aug 17, 06:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,338
Posted By skellei
The other thing that we have done is to plan...

The other thing that we have done is to plan breaks at villas so we can have family chill time and also get all of the washing done.

I also meant to add a number 15.

15. You may start off...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Aug 17, 04:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,338
Posted By skellei
West Coast Tips

We are currently on the final leg of our West Coast trip so I though I'd share some of our learning points with the forum in case in helps others (please note they are only my personal view)

1. If...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Aug 17, 02:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,750
Posted By skellei
Today we went to Alcatraz at around lunchtime and...

Today we went to Alcatraz at around lunchtime and it was definitely hoodie weather. No problem with shorts (most men had them on) but i don't remember seeing anyone in a t shirt - even my son wanted...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 3 Aug 17, 05:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,743
Posted By skellei
It would depend on the area. We have done this in...

It would depend on the area. We have done this in the more remote places. However, you certainly couldn't do that in San Francisco which gets a lot of smash & grab from cars
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 3 Aug 17, 05:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,750
Posted By skellei
Report from day 1 in San Francisco. We arrived at...

Report from day 1 in San Francisco. We arrived at around 2 PM - it was sunny with the car reporting temps of between 72 and 80. Very pleasant with everyone in shorts and t-shirts. By around 6 or 7,...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Aug 17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,981
Posted By skellei
If we ever come again, i would definitely look to...

If we ever come again, i would definitely look to visiting early morning or early evening. It's much more relaxed and pleasant like it should be rather than having to queue and compete for car...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Aug 17, 05:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,981
Posted By skellei
We went part the way there - there were a few...

We went part the way there - there were a few cars heading up but we were also watching time before dark and it looked quite a long way so concentrated mainly on the valley
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Aug 17, 05:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,750
Posted By skellei
Thanks for all your responses. We will be there...

Thanks for all your responses. We will be there by this evening so will let you know

My son and I only have shorts but I do wear them at times in the winter in the UK so fingers crossed on this...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Aug 17, 05:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,981
Posted By skellei
We went back this evening - got to Yosemite...

We went back this evening - got to Yosemite valley at around 6:30 and found it to be a great time to visit - no queues - loads of places to park and it's far more relaxed/ enjoyable. The additional...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Aug 17, 01:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,266
Posted By skellei
We hired a car from from Avis at LA just over a...

We hired a car from from Avis at LA just over a week ago - they just wanted photo driving licence and of course a credit card.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Aug 17, 01:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,981
Posted By skellei
We drove through it from East to West on Sunday...

We drove through it from East to West on Sunday. There were long queues to get into the NP (but really nice views to take in whilst we were queuing so not as bad as it sounds). Once in the park most...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Aug 17, 12:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,750
Posted By skellei
Anyone currently in San Francisco ?

We arrive tomorrow for a few days and i am now starting to panic as to whether we have enough cold weather clothing, particularly for my daughter who tends to feel the cold very easily !. We all have...
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