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Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 176
Posted By Gill H
There has been a recent thread. Mixed...

There has been a recent thread. Mixed experiences!

My experience in 2014 at Gatwick was awful. Only 2 seats available (pouffes at a table next to a couple who talked to us for hours about their...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Mar 24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
Posted By Gill H
Never had one or needed one. Disney transport is...

Never had one or needed one. Disney transport is everwhere and Uber or Lyft are easy.
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By Gill H
Afterwards there were two things we wanted to do...

Afterwards there were two things we wanted to do – sit down and rest our weary bones, and have a little something to eat. We made our way into Westernland and found Pecos Bill’s, which is not a...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By Gill H
The spectacle ended with floats themed to It’s A...

The spectacle ended with floats themed to It’s A Small World, so of course I loved those.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/18798/80dc54730a6c31.jpg
...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By Gill H
Along with the classics you can also see more...

Along with the classics you can also see more modern favourites such as Genie...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/18798/0f49e1fb7ac6e2.jpg

And Rapunzel and Flynn!
...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By Gill H
Once the parade began, it was obvious it had been...

Once the parade began, it was obvious it had been worth the effort.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/18798/f6b69cf4a283bf.jpg

You may remember the Main Street Electrical Parade from WDW...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By Gill H
Refreshed, we headed out again about 5pm to go...

Refreshed, we headed out again about 5pm to go back to the park for the evening. What a contrast, to be able to stroll right up to security and through the entrance without the crowds!
...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By Gill H
The menu (usually referred to as a ‘set’) all...

The menu (usually referred to as a ‘set’) all came at once, elegantly laid out on a tray.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/18798/397728417324c0.jpg

The main dish was ‘roasted kuroge wagyu...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By Gill H
Soon it was time for our lunch booking at...

Soon it was time for our lunch booking at Restaurant Hokusai. We’d been able to get this booking because of staying at the Ambassador. While you don’t have to be staying at the hotel to book...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By Gill H
By now it was almost 10:30 and it was feeling a...

By now it was almost 10:30 and it was feeling a long time since our small breakfast. We had a booking for lunch at 1pm so we didn’t want to fill up too much, but on the other hand, we really wanted...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By Gill H
We made our way into Main Street World Bazaar,...

We made our way into Main Street World Bazaar, the Tokyo version of Main Street. It is completely under cover, which gives it a very different feel from the American or Paris parks. However, we...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By Gill H
Compass of Your Heart: Tokyo 2023 - Day 2

<<Day 2 - Tokyo DisneySea (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=16108458#post16108458)

So here we were, on our first (and only) morning in a Disney hotel. I had set my alarm for 6...
Forum: Social Groups 17 Mar 24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3,135
Views: 92,696
Posted By Gill H
It’s wonderful isn’t it? I think there is a...

It’s wonderful isn’t it?

I think there is a definite heightened style of acting which takes a little while to get used to, but it works.

That first time you see Totoro … mind blowing!
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 16 Mar 24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 492
Posted By Gill H
Definitely not until after the Olympics. But to...

Definitely not until after the Olympics. But to be honest, the good deals at DLP stopped when Disney wholly bought them out, years before the pandemic. Before that, you could guarantee 'under 12s...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 16 Mar 24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 180
Posted By Gill H
If you are going straight to Val d’Europe and not...

If you are going straight to Val d’Europe and not staying in Paris itself, there are plenty of transfer companies. We use BS Transports but I don’t know how they are with child car seats.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 16 Mar 24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 492
Posted By Gill H
Deals are virtually gone since covid. But you...

Deals are virtually gone since covid. But you could always book with the zen guarantee and cancel if an offer appears.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Mar 24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,015
Posted By Gill H
Any thoughts as to whether the next lot of...

Any thoughts as to whether the next lot of itineraries could include some more short Southampton cruises? Or is this it?
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Mar 24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,015
Posted By Gill H
We have only done the Med (Sep 2017) and a...

We have only done the Med (Sep 2017) and a staycation in 2021. We don’t have kids and we hate heat so would rather travel in the autumn.

However, our next cruise won’t be our main holiday so...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Mar 24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 937
Posted By Gill H
It is usually several places. Used to be Mama...

It is usually several places. Used to be Mama Melrose, H&V or HBD. Not sure what restaurants offer it now.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Mar 24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 234
Posted By Gill H
Only been on the Magic but as I understand it,...

Only been on the Magic but as I understand it, dining with others is the norm on all Disney ships. You can request a private table although it is not guaranteed.

When you board you can go and...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Mar 24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,015
Posted By Gill H
I will wait for the next lot of itineraries. We...

I will wait for the next lot of itineraries. We are not tied to school terms and I would rather travel in the autumn.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Mar 24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 648
Posted By Gill H
The next ones will September onwards.

The next ones will September onwards.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 14 Mar 24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 180
Posted By Gill H
Not stayed at either but there is also Residhome...

Not stayed at either but there is also Residhome (although I haven't stayed there myself) which is located right by the back entrance of Val d'Europe station, so will take 5 minutes to get to the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,743
Posted By Gill H
We definitely had to show our boarding passes...

We definitely had to show our boarding passes when we used the No 1 Lounge in Gatwick.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Mar 24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 648
Posted By Gill H
Ugh, I was afraid of this. I heard some awful...

Ugh, I was afraid of this. I heard some awful stories during the staycation cruises (though ours was great and we didn't notice any problems, but that was in September). I had hoped things had...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Mar 24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 648
Posted By Gill H
The next itinerary has dropped and La Rochelle...

The next itinerary has dropped and La Rochelle doesn't seem to be on there (maybe not yet)?

There's a 3 night one to Cherbourg and some 4 and 5 night ones to Spain.

We don't have children so...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Mar 24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 648
Posted By Gill H
Definitely not party cruise types! We just...

Definitely not party cruise types!

We just want to be back on a DCL ship again. Did the Med cruise in 2017 and staycation in 2021, both on the Magic.

Such a shame if people are spoiling things.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Mar 24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 648
Posted By Gill H
DCL Southampton - La Rochelle

Eagerly awaiting the next lot of itineraries which are rumoured to drop today!

I know the US cruises are better value for money but our budget won’t stretch (and we can’t go all that way just for...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Mar 24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By Gill H
They don’t start until quite late in the morning...

They don’t start until quite late in the morning I think?

I would just Uber, then you can have a little booze with your breakfast if you want!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Mar 24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Posted By Gill H
Tons of quick service. In our trips, twice it...

Tons of quick service. In our trips, twice it has been gone 10pm before arriving at our resort because of delays. Third time we got there about 3pm so got the boat to DS and went to Polite Pig...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,465
Posted By Gill H
From my experience in the 70s and 80s, school was...

From my experience in the 70s and 80s, school was a living hell. Bullying was rife and if you were a weird kid like me, well, it was my fault for choosing not to be normal. Teachers and parents did...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Mar 24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,069
Posted By Gill H
While not a fan of Genie+ we didn’t find it was...

While not a fan of Genie+ we didn’t find it was any more to plan than before - in fact less than FP+ when we were sometimes booking 3 rides for a day before we even got on the plane!

We are...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Mar 24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 937
Posted By Gill H
Hollywood and Vine has a bad reputation and...

Hollywood and Vine has a bad reputation and always has, don’t think I would want to eat there.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Mar 24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 937
Posted By Gill H
That is odd. Only done it in 2010 and 2014 with...

That is odd. Only done it in 2010 and 2014 with DDP. Both times the ‘cost’ was the same as a normal meal at Brown Derby - 2 credits. And we got 3 courses.

Both times the seating area was right...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Mar 24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 937
Posted By Gill H
You have to book the package, not just an ADR. ...

You have to book the package, not just an ADR.

Not done it since 2014 but we got given a voucher to show at the queue.

You still need to get there about 40 minutes before as they start giving...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,743
Posted By Gill H
They only let you book 3 hours before your flight...

They only let you book 3 hours before your flight time. Every time I have considered it and done a dummy booking, the system wouldn’t let me book earlier.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 10 Mar 24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 360
Posted By Gill H
We always use BS Transports (formerly RS...

We always use BS Transports (formerly RS Transports). It says shared shuttle but you
virtually never share. Slightly cheaper to pay the driver in cash.
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,065
Posted By Gill H
It is officially spring, as of 1 March! ...

It is officially spring, as of 1 March!

However, it doesn't seem to have stopped raining here since November, apart from when it's been too cold to rain.

I don't mind it myself (I hate heat and...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 9 Mar 24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By Gill H
Skyline is lovely though pricey. Redwood Bar in...

Skyline is lovely though pricey. Redwood Bar in Sequoia Lodge is nice. Red Garter in Cheyenne is fine although we have always found it too busy.
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,465
Posted By Gill H
Thank you for that but I will happily admit I’m...

Thank you for that but I will happily admit I’m 57!
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