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Forum: General Chat 14 Nov 23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 60,866
Posted By mr-paul
I don't think codes are transferable - have to...

I don't think codes are transferable - have to log in and use with the email you registered for the sale.

I haven't received anything for any of the sales... clearly in very high demand! 8 shows...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Oct 23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 29,607
Posted By mr-paul
No doubts it's an expensive holiday. But I...

No doubts it's an expensive holiday. But I managed to do it relatively cheaply for 10 nights in September. I understand many families won't be able to do it like we did, because of the need to travel...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Sep 23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,376
Posted By mr-paul
Been here for the last 8 days and haven't needed...

Been here for the last 8 days and haven't needed to buy Genie+, though probably would've been helpful at Hollywood Studios. We've been rope-dropping most days, and going to Magic Kingdom on party...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Sep 23, 01:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By mr-paul
Absolutely rammed. Did a couple of hours in MK...

Absolutely rammed. Did a couple of hours in MK this morning and it was dead quiet - walked on Jungle Cruise, walked on Tron (with a virtual queue), would've walked on Big Thunder if it hadn't broken...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Sep 23, 03:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By mr-paul
Just been in Epcot this evening (21st) and it was...

Just been in Epcot this evening (21st) and it was indeed Earth, Wind and Fire on our ride of GOTG! Not sure if that was the only song they played all day but would've been fitting.

(PS. What a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Sep 23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 750
Posted By mr-paul
At the Drury Plaza - we were planning Epcot for...

At the Drury Plaza - we were planning Epcot for the fireworks this eve... Think we'll be staying in for a few drinks here instead! Does seem to be easing a bit now but that did come down hard!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Sep 23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,134
Posted By mr-paul
Thanks for all of the responses! I hadn't...

Thanks for all of the responses!

I hadn't seen them at the pin trading shop at Disney Springs, but it was my first night so maybe I was blinded by tiredness! I had only seen the limited edition...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Sep 23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,134
Posted By mr-paul
Magicbands on site right now

Has anyone who is currently at WDW (or has been very recently) seen any of the normal style Magicbands for sale anywhere? Staying at the Drury Plaza so couldn't take advantage of the preorder that...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Sep 23, 03:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,699
Posted By mr-paul
First full day of my trip and we decided to start...

First full day of my trip and we decided to start with Epcot, not MK. What a relief!

Hopefully no more bears (other than those of the Country and Pooh varieties) decide to turn up there in the...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Sep 23, 02:57 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 82,065
Posted By mr-paul
Just arrived here about 5 hours ago. Very...

Just arrived here about 5 hours ago. Very impressed so far!

Checked in, took our bags to the room, and fortunately for us, it was Kickback time! A couple of Cuba Libres and a Margarita were...
Forum: Social Groups 16 Sep 23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 18,960
Posted By mr-paul
Online check-in done, case is pretty much packed,...

Online check-in done, case is pretty much packed, just hand luggage to do... in 24 hours I'll be taking off from Gatwick!
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 12 Sep 23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,957
Posted By mr-paul
Blimey it's expensive. I've always wanted to stay...

Blimey it's expensive. I've always wanted to stay there for a night as I've been to all the other Disney onsite hotels (not HNY since its Marvel refit though) but I don't think I could ever justify...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Sep 23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 82,065
Posted By mr-paul
Thank you 😊

Thank you 😊
Forum: Accommodation 9 Sep 23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 82,065
Posted By mr-paul
Could anyone who has already stayed at the Drury...

Could anyone who has already stayed at the Drury Plaza tell me if there are towels available to use at the swimming pool, or do we need to use our own? Couldn't see anything on their website.

Many...
Forum: Social Groups 7 Sep 23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 18,960
Posted By mr-paul
Consider me a late entrant to the September 2023...

Consider me a late entrant to the September 2023 club!

Flying out on Sunday 17th from Gatwick to Orlando with BA for 10 nights at the Drury Plaza - it's my first visit since May 2003 - when I was...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Aug 23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,431
Posted By mr-paul
A very, very long video, but if anyone is...

A very, very long video, but if anyone is interested in the mechanics of fastpass system and how they effect queues, defunctland's documentary is a must watch.

https://youtu.be/9yjZpBq1XBE
Forum: Sport 1 Aug 23, 01:16 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,453
Posted By mr-paul
Well that was an amazing series. How Stuart Broad...

Well that was an amazing series. How Stuart Broad signed off, just wow.

Six off the final ball he faced.
Wicket from the final ball he bowled.

Just a shame about the rain in Manchester!
Forum: Accommodation 24 Jul 23, 11:07 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 82,065
Posted By mr-paul
I was wondering this myself. It seems it drops...

I was wondering this myself. It seems it drops off to some of the neighbouring hotels, but an Uber between 2 or more people would be a a comparable cost, so leaning towards doing that anyway.
Forum: Accommodation 22 Jul 23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 82,065
Posted By mr-paul
Took a day and a half for them to reply via email...

Took a day and a half for them to reply via email and provide a reservation code for MDE. All linked now, and just over 8 weeks to wait until we go!
Forum: General Chat 22 Jul 23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,006
Posted By mr-paul
Some details here, all done on emission standards...

Some details here, all done on emission standards : https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/ways-to-meet-the-standard

Basically all petrol cars made from 2005 and all diesels made...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jul 23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 82,065
Posted By mr-paul
Have just booked a 10-night stay here in...

Have just booked a 10-night stay here in September through BA holidays - it'll be my first trip to Orlando in 20 years!

Think we've got a good deal - £2140 for two of us inc. flights, so £1070...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 27 May 23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By mr-paul
That's fair enough. No doubt the castle...

That's fair enough. No doubt the castle projections are stunning, I guess just the music controls a lot of the emotion for me and I remember feeling more last year with Illuminations!

Meanwhile,...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 27 May 23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By mr-paul
On the contrary, I think I preferred...

On the contrary, I think I preferred Illuminations. Felt more relevant in terms of film choice - Dreams has a lot of focus on films from around 2010 - Princess and the Frog, Brave, Tangled etc...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 20 Apr 23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,001
Posted By mr-paul
£50 Eurotunnel overnight returns available until 24th May

Just a heads up to anyone who fancies a mini break to Disneyland Paris in the next month, Eurotunnel are currently running a promotion for £50 return crossings for day trips and one-night stays, for...
Forum: General Chat 1 Apr 23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,973
Posted By mr-paul
On the point about elderly people having to pay...

On the point about elderly people having to pay for the licence fee, it was free for all over 75s from 2000 to 2020. It was funded directly by the government, then they made the BBC responsible for...
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,653
Posted By mr-paul
I was 3. Early 1994! Since been in 2000 (10)...

I was 3. Early 1994!

Since been in 2000 (10) and 2003 (12) and haven't been again in the 20 years since. 32-year-old me is desperate for a trip as an adult, it just hasn't fallen into place yet.
...
Forum: Sport 19 Mar 23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,300
Posted By mr-paul
We've matched our points total from last season...

We've matched our points total from last season with ten games to go... I'm really believing something special is happening.

Even if City pip us to the finish line, so proud of this team.

Re:...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,973
Posted By mr-paul
We've seen in the last few week or so the...

We've seen in the last few week or so the pressure that the government puts on BBC News and with the whole Lineker affair.
...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,973
Posted By mr-paul
If you watch absolutely no live TV (including...

If you watch absolutely no live TV (including non-BBC channels) and don't watch anything on BBC iPlayer, you can opt out of paying.
Forum: TV and Film 18 Mar 23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 10,431
Posted By mr-paul
First played the game when it came out in 2013,...

First played the game when it came out in 2013, loved it, and this was equally fantastic. Playing it again for the first time in ten years now and loving seeing the similarities and differences. I...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,973
Posted By mr-paul
Of course the price is going to go up with...

Of course the price is going to go up with inflation, like everything. It sucks, but that the way it is. Over the last decade or so, the BBC has actually had a cut in funding in real terms, and now...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 502
Views: 28,790
Posted By mr-paul
Sure, keep moving those goalposts. Never did...

Sure, keep moving those goalposts.

Never did he say the Conservatives were Nazis.

Why do you have such a big problem with Lineker having an opinion?
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 502
Views: 28,790
Posted By mr-paul
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/108962/152b74...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/108962/152b74e50da51f.jpg
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 502
Views: 28,790
Posted By mr-paul
This story has given the government exactly what...

This story has given the government exactly what they wanted. A distraction from the awful policies they're looking to enforce, which even by their admission, may breach international law. And the...
Forum: General Chat 12 Jan 23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,069
Posted By mr-paul
I am moving into my new place tomorrow, and I...

I am moving into my new place tomorrow, and I have the same problem - an engineer visit is required and that won't be until 7th February. This is with Sky, but it appeared to be the same with every...
Forum: Sport 22 Dec 22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 896
Posted By mr-paul
Don't really care about SPOTY but pleased for...

Don't really care about SPOTY but pleased for Beth Mead as a big Arsenal fan and having been there for the Euro final at Wembley! The way that women's football gripped the nation this summer meant it...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 30 Nov 22, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,281
Posted By mr-paul
I'll miss the mini magnums from the counter...

I'll miss the mini magnums from the counter service meals!

Some of those price rises are hefty. The way of the world at the moment, but when Disney is already very very expensive, it's even more...
Forum: General Chat 5 Nov 22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,138
Posted By mr-paul
I have one with Moneybox - ...

I have one with Moneybox -

https://www.moneyboxapp.com/isa/lifetime/cash/

Very easy to use, all done through an app. Bonus paid in the month after deposit as explained by others. Currently...
Forum: General Chat 21 Oct 22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,898
Posted By mr-paul
I just came back from a week on the Costa del Sol...

I just came back from a week on the Costa del Sol with TUI. We weren't asked for vaccine proof at any time anyway, and masks weren't required on the plane or at the airports.

Masks on buses was...
Forum: General Chat 20 Oct 22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 37,008
Posted By mr-paul
What brilliant news to land back in the UK to...

What brilliant news to land back in the UK to after a week in Spain!

Now give us a general election, please.
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