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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Sep 23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 209
Posted By jwkav10
Vegetarian Options/California Grill

Hi all,

Head out to WDW this month - it's been a few years!

Mrs first time to WDW and she's vegetarian, in previous visits I know California Grill had a separate vegetarian menu, I've booked it...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 14 Aug 23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By jwkav10
Thanks Aero! How long did your experience...

Thanks Aero!

How long did your experience last? And if there are no manatees - do you think it's still worth going for a Kayak/Swim round there?
Forum: Beyond the Parks 14 Aug 23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By jwkav10
Crystal River in late September/October

Hi all,

I'm travelling between Orlando and Georgia in late September/early October but I've got a day to kill whilst travelling up.

Considering going over to Crystal River as it's some thing...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Aug 23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 812
Posted By jwkav10
Good idea - I've looked at this -...

Good idea -

I've looked at this - Undercover Tourist currently coming out the cheapest. Nothing else getting close! I did wonder though about them linking the reservations so it's handy to know...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Aug 23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 812
Posted By jwkav10
Good to know - thank you!

Good to know - thank you!
Forum: Accommodation 7 Aug 23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 812
Posted By jwkav10
Honestly trying to just save a few £ - We never...

Honestly trying to just save a few £ - We never expected to going to Orlando (We need to be in Atlanta by the Sunday) So this is just an additional mini pre Atlanta holiday that we never planned for!...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Aug 23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 812
Posted By jwkav10
Disney Luggage transfer

Hi everyone!

Potentially looking at a split stay (either 2 nights in All Stars and then 2 nights in Coronado, or 1 night All Stars, 2 nights Coronado and then back to all stars) - all driven by...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Aug 23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By jwkav10
What is your Genie+ battle plan?

Hi Everyone,

Really intrigued to hear how people go about using Genie+ and making the most out of it? Are people stackers or are they people who use at 9am and onto the next?

Rather...
Forum: Tickets 27 Jul 23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By jwkav10
1 Day Park Tickets for Disney/Unviersal

Hi everyone -

It's been a good few years since I've been on here...

My girlfriend is competing for GB in a Kayaking Championships in Georgia in October, and it turns out its cheaper for us to...
Forum: Accommodation 31 Jul 19, 03:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,835
Posted By jwkav10
We stopped in Formosa Gardens in 2016. The...

We stopped in Formosa Gardens in 2016.

The villas are huge - there was 5 couples and a very excited 5 year old. We never really felt on top of each other which I think is the most important thing...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jul 19, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,479
Posted By jwkav10
We went in October in 2016. For us it was...

We went in October in 2016.

For us it was High 20's/early 30's most days - really nice considering the humidity dropped considerably.

Also in the 2 weeks we were there in rained for a grand...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Jun 19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 898
Posted By jwkav10
Definitely invest in one! 1.) It links...

Definitely invest in one!

1.) It links everything and its so much simpler than faffing about getting your card out every 2 seconds to get into the park or to enter the fastpass queues.

2.) You...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Jun 19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,620
Posted By jwkav10
We stopped here for the first time last April...

We stopped here for the first time last April. We've booked for May 2020! 6th - 22nd.

Firstly all of the renovations will be done by July 2019 (next month) - so don't worry about any...
Forum: General Chat 17 Jun 19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,173
Posted By jwkav10
We have a savings tin (well actually an old...

We have a savings tin (well actually an old squash bottle that we burned a coin hole into...). Literally same thing - Mrs always wants to open it so she can be "organised" (Where is the fun in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jun 19, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,669
Posted By jwkav10
On the flight (TUI) can you take a battery back...

On the flight (TUI) can you take a battery back to charge devises on board?

Yes you can

We are flying into Sandford, how bad is immigration here?

We found it okay - took about half an hour...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Jun 19, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,037
Posted By jwkav10
There was when we travelled with them last year...

There was when we travelled with them last year. Believe they used Mears coaches 😊

And if you're going from Sanford - the transfer took about 45 minutes. But we did wait about 40 minutes at the...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Jun 19, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,699
Posted By jwkav10
You can actually see the bridges now on google...

You can actually see the bridges now on google maps...https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/73091/597ec9a2e60c2a.jpg
Forum: Accommodation 7 Jun 19, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,699
Posted By jwkav10
We stopped in Ranchos 7A last year and loved it -...

We stopped in Ranchos 7A last year and loved it - it's so quiet and peaceful - but is a bit far away from everything but the new bridges may have changed that.

Quiet a lot of people like Casitas 4...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Jun 19, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By jwkav10
Ours took about a week to link. Have heard some...

Ours took about a week to link. Have heard some peoples take up to 2 or 3 though so I wouldn't panic :)
Forum: Accommodation 5 Jun 19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By jwkav10
Yes all the refurbishments will be done. I...

Yes all the refurbishments will be done.

I believe all/most of the room refurbishments are complete now.

The Grad Destino Tower and 3 Bridges Bar and Grill is due to open in early July this...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Jun 19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,810
Posted By jwkav10
What a fantastic dilemma to have - most of us on...

What a fantastic dilemma to have - most of us on here can only dream...

Fair play to them for becoming surgeons and I'm sure you'll have an amazing time!

Go all out for a one of the suites on...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Jun 19, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,991
Posted By jwkav10
Definitely agree - go with CSR - beautiful resort...

Definitely agree - go with CSR - beautiful resort and the new upgrades are going to take it to another level again.

We can't wait to go back next year.

For us it's not worth the dining upgrade...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Jun 19, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,718
Posted By jwkav10
You won't regret it and I still don't understand...

You won't regret it and I still don't understand why CSR comes in so much cheaper.

Rooms are so nice (best moderate room IMO), the resort is lovely with the lake and the bridges will make the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 May 19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,546
Posted By jwkav10
I mean I've just been had a quick look at prices...

I mean I've just been had a quick look at prices (had a quick look on Attraction Tickets Direct).

Disney All Stars Resorts, With breakfast and memory maker (Fastpass is included for everybody so...
Forum: General Chat 29 May 19, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,062
Posted By jwkav10
We had a semi-similar experience! On the way...

We had a semi-similar experience!

On the way in to Sanford we landed on time - luckily we were one of the first people of the plane. Arrived at passport control probably about 50-100 people back...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 May 19, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By jwkav10
Agree with Jaspercat10 above! Satuli Canteen...

Agree with Jaspercat10 above!

Satuli Canteen in AK
Be our Guest or Columbia Harbour House in AK
Sunshine Seasons/Tangerine Cafe in Epcot
Hollywood Studios... - not really anywhere! Heard...
Forum: Accommodation 28 May 19, 10:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
Posted By jwkav10
I really think they are 2 completely separate...

I really think they are 2 completely separate holidays.

When we stopped in a Villa it was with a larger group - you do feel like you can really chill away from the parks in the comfort of your own...
Forum: Accommodation 24 May 19, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By jwkav10
We went April last year (2 adults) and 3 days...

We went April last year (2 adults) and 3 days into the holiday with the dining plan and we'd not spent a penny.

I think in the end for 11 nights we ended up spending about £800 - £900 but that...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 May 19, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 946
Posted By jwkav10
You'll have no problem whatsoever. We are...

You'll have no problem whatsoever.

We are very similar - head early to the park, gets to Midday/Lunch and we get out of the heat and either go to Disney Springs or back to the pool.

We stopped...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 May 19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,354
Posted By jwkav10
Early - Always do my first one for around 9.30am...

Early - Always do my first one for around 9.30am - 10am, get into the park, either go to a headline attraction straight away, or if you already have a a fastpass for that, go and do some of the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 May 19, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By jwkav10
Agree with everyone's points on here. - Plan...

Agree with everyone's points on here.

- Plan your days way in advance. Remember some parks now have a tiered system, so you need to plan multiple days at each parks.

- Work out your must do...
Forum: Accommodation 21 May 19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,307
Posted By jwkav10
We're very lucky to have stayed here in the past...

We're very lucky to have stayed here in the past. A lovely gated community with Disney 10-15 minutes away.

It's location to the 192 means so many shops/restaurants are accessible, and whether you...
Forum: Accommodation 21 May 19, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By jwkav10
We stopped in Ranchos - building 7A. Lovely...

We stopped in Ranchos - building 7A.

Lovely and quiet area, easy to get to the bus stop- would 100% stop there again.

Only downside is that it was a 10 minute walk to the main...
Forum: Accommodation 21 May 19, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,995
Posted By jwkav10
Apologies as took a little while to respond! Busy...

Apologies as took a little while to respond! Busy few days!

We stopped in Ranchos, it was lovely and quiet. Can't remember our exact room but we're on the second floor of 3. One pro tip - if...
Forum: Accommodation 16 May 19, 05:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,995
Posted By jwkav10
Stopped there last April - have booked to go back...

Stopped there last April - have booked to go back next May!

Making this simple:

Pros:
Rooms are fantastic - the best moderate rooms from what I've seen so far.
Resort is beautiful, especially...
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,172
Posted By jwkav10
Believe there is just the 1 hot tub. Really...

Believe there is just the 1 hot tub.

Really good size however - I know we spent many a night in there talking to other resort guests which was lovely.
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,172
Posted By jwkav10
Personally think they're really good. Free...

Personally think they're really good.

Free towels and quite a lot of sunbeds too.

You obviously have the big Mayan Temple which is great for the kids to look at and you also have the water...
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,172
Posted By jwkav10
We stayed there last year and have booked to go...

We stayed there last year and have booked to go back again in May 2020.

Resort is huge - (think it's bigger than Magic Kingdom in terms of footprint) - however the bridges to the new bar really...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 May 19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By jwkav10
First of all welcome to the DIBB - and don't be...

First of all welcome to the DIBB - and don't be worried about getting the bug - it's happened to us all...

We've booked through Attraction Tickets Direct for the 8th May next year at CSR (Might...
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By jwkav10
I can't really comment on CBR as I've never...

I can't really comment on CBR as I've never stopped there, but I have stopped at CSR and we've just booked to go back next year (8th May).

It was our first stop on Disney when we went last April,...
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