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Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Aug 21, 05:22 PM
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Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Ahh, that's me then! My Wife says she is offended...

Ahh, that's me then! My Wife says she is offended as she is 6 years younger than me and not 60 yet.:pgig::pgig:
Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Aug 21, 04:54 PM
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Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Hopefully they are wrong. The last thing we...

Hopefully they are wrong. The last thing we want.:pgig:
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Mar 21, 04:09 PM
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Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
That’s where SSR really comes in to its own and...

That’s where SSR really comes in to its own and also it’s not a bad walk from OKW albeit a bit further.
Makes it so easy when I want a drink so can ditch the car.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 20 Feb 21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Thanks for the update. It looks like a Lawyers...

Thanks for the update. It looks like a Lawyers fest is looming.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Jan 21, 03:03 PM
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Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
YT. Makes sense as the Carousel is so small that...

YT. Makes sense as the Carousel is so small that to crack on with the Grandstand probably keep more Tradesmen on site.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Aug 20, 06:48 AM
Replies: 570
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Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Hi. Already being discussed on here. ...

Hi. Already being discussed on here.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1178689
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Mar 20, 07:42 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Cooking now. I will PM you the address to use by...

Cooking now. I will PM you the address to use by 8.00pm
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Mar 20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 570
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Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
I remember your post. The room was in Block 4 and...

I remember your post. The room was in Block 4 and that Block was half under renovation and half not, hence the issues.

I would be E Mailing SSR a week before your arrival explaining what happened...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Mar 20, 06:43 PM
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Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
I think the Grandstand is perfect for what you...

I think the Grandstand is perfect for what you want such as bus stop, Turf Club and Palette and drinks station.

The renovated rooms are 'preferred' so you cannot use them with your booking as you...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Mar 20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
I suspect those disgusting dispensers aren't in...

I suspect those disgusting dispensers aren't in the un renovated rooms due to cost as they will get slung when the renovation occurs.

What doughnut decided the best place for them is at the back...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 6 Mar 20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
They keep getting dragged away to other...

They keep getting dragged away to other contracts. The Guys are going well, when they are there!

Collapsing beds at the Riviera didn’t help them.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Jan 20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Mmm, that's one for you to decide. Port Orleans...

Mmm, that's one for you to decide. Port Orleans is very nice so a difficult decision to make.

I suspect the SSR rooms will suit you better with the small kitchen as that gives more flexibility.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Jan 20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 570
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Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Somewhat, you will spot that when you pay cash...

Somewhat, you will spot that when you pay cash for a room there are different prices. Namely preferred areas and non preferred areas.
I know the WDW UK website doesn’t have preferred prices very...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Jan 20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Sorry if I have confused you. Are you a DVC...

Sorry if I have confused you. Are you a DVC Member or paying cash?
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Jan 20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
By Sept a very good chance I would say. But not...

By Sept a very good chance I would say. But not 100% guaranteed.

However the crux will be will they release cash preferred rooms as they are not as available as the cash non preferred ones.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 15 Jan 20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
I was pretty accurate then with my timescale. ...

I was pretty accurate then with my timescale.

The big issue is they have huge gangs but regularly take them off site for other jobs. Good business sense but slows the process down. However I lay...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 26 Dec 19, 11:01 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
It’s all for show and to satisfy the guests who...

It’s all for show and to satisfy the guests who are environmentally conscious.

The reality is it’s all done to save money and make more profit. Disney dump their garbage all over the land they...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 24 Dec 19, 07:08 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
YT. As I predicted then. Congress park will be...

YT. As I predicted then. Congress park will be wrapped up in January or just into February.

I suspect Block 3 has been released back to inventory as it wasn't far off when we left on the 23rd...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Dec 19, 08:15 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
We are sorted for May as we nabbed a reasonable...

We are sorted for May as we nabbed a reasonable PE price and then managed to get very reasonable prices for UC upgrades.

For August we are PE as the upgrade prices are insane - over £1200 each per...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Dec 19, 07:46 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
No updates that I have spotted lately sorry. ...

No updates that I have spotted lately sorry.

However if anybody is prepared to fund my Wife and I we are prepared at great personal inconvenience to drop everything and fly out at a moments notice...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Nov 19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
That was us many many years ago. We were...

That was us many many years ago. We were considering a March trip but ditched that idea as I have been putting off doing the dining room for 2 years so will start it in mid January.

Maybe I will...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 26 Nov 19, 08:33 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Spooky! The day we check in.

Spooky! The day we check in.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 26 Nov 19, 07:38 PM
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Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
We need it back by May though.:spin::spin:

We need it back by May though.:spin::spin:
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Nov 19, 01:19 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Mmm, difficult to say. The gangs they are...

Mmm, difficult to say.

The gangs they are using disappear em masse for days at a time so they must be running other contracts and stand down during certain periods. Good financial sense.

They...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Nov 19, 08:13 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
It appears we were the first on this forum to...

It appears we were the first on this forum to stay in a refurbished room and we also got a stunning view!

Overall I would rate the previous rooms as 25 out of 100. The current ones as 99 out of...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Nov 19, 09:26 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Ha ha. You will have to wait.:spin: We are...

Ha ha. You will have to wait.:spin:

We are in the Delta Lounge and the WiFi isn't great.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Nov 19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
No problems. Makes sense.

No problems. Makes sense.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Nov 19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
SSR Owners. We have just checked out and I have a...

SSR Owners. We have just checked out and I have a ton of photos of the Studio. Plus some really annoying things that kept my Wife awake due to bright lights shining:spin:

However as a Tradesman I...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Nov 19, 12:41 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Ali. Yes that's the one you always stay in. Bus...

Ali. Yes that's the one you always stay in. Bus stop view.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Nov 19, 12:32 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Had a wander today. Block 4 now completely in the...

Had a wander today. Block 4 now completely in the contractors hands. Cherry pickers moved to start the external painting and Tradesmen all over it.

Block 3 has the furniture being installed so...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 19 Nov 19, 09:56 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Block 3 is coming along nicely. Most of the new...

Block 3 is coming along nicely. Most of the new TVs were on this morning so that highlights the internal painting is coming to an end.

Block 4 looks empty now

However some days there are...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 16 Nov 19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
A message for Saratoska. Ali, as we speak...

A message for Saratoska.

Ali, as we speak your room is under renovation. Walked past it yesterday and saw a load of Guys working in there.
Pity they can't sort the view for you though:cry:
Forum: General DVC Discussion 15 Nov 19, 10:45 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Agreed, because as we all know this refurb has to...

Agreed, because as we all know this refurb has to last at least 10 years and maybe more.

As an aside 4 painters descended on a Studio room yesterday in the Block we are in and repainted the whole...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 15 Nov 19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
The wear and tear has already started sadly!...

The wear and tear has already started sadly! Scratched cantilevered box top, marks on the wall etc and it's only 4 weeks old!

Never mind I have removed all the excess grout on a tile in the...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Nov 19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Ha ha. Never hopefully. The thing is it...

Ha ha. Never hopefully.

The thing is it suits us perfectly. I accept it may not suit others. For example no 5th bed. Some like traditional furnishings whereas we prefer minimalist and very modern.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 12 Nov 19, 12:53 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Jill. Ahh thought it must have been Block 4. Not...

Jill. Ahh thought it must have been Block 4. Not good enough to mix Guests and construction.
I wonder if the damp smell was caused by leaks in the bit they are working on? I lay odds it is.

It...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Nov 19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
I'm sure this is not a refurbed room. I will...

I'm sure this is not a refurbed room. I will check the numbers later.

A quick thought it's in the block that is half released for renovation. Not good.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 9 Nov 19, 12:21 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Sadly nowhere to put them out of the way. The...

Sadly nowhere to put them out of the way. The under sink place was excellent I agree.

There are a couple of places to use but will always be on show.

I have left them where Bell Services put...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 7 Nov 19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
No refurb news today as of yet! Glorious sunshine...

No refurb news today as of yet! Glorious sunshine now.

So here is the 7.30am photo instead. Off to the sun lounger in 45 mins.:)

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/81675/ae87d0c7a343b7.jpg
Forum: General DVC Discussion 7 Nov 19, 01:44 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,379
Posted By Mr Tom Morrow
Don't have the room next to me then! I snore for...

Don't have the room next to me then! I snore for Great Britain! The kids always said if they had been out clubbing they could hear me as they walked up the road in the early hours of the morning!
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