Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning
9 Jan 18, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 551
Santa Fe Room/Block Plan
We stayed at the Santa Fe in April last year in an accessible room (my wife is a wheelchair-user), and we are thinking of going back this year. We would like to stay in the same room, but...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
9 May 17, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,403
He was originally banned for 6 months under the...
He was originally banned for 6 months under the "totting-up" system. During the second month of his ban, his employers asked him to work a Sunday shift at a branch about 40 miles away (driving is not...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
9 May 17, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,403
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Forum: Intro's and Welcomes
3 Nov 16, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
9 Apr 08, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 593
It's a few years since we went (May 2004), but...
It's a few years since we went (May 2004), but then there was plenty of opportunity to feed the birds - and very strange birds they were, too.
There were keepers walking around with other animals...
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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation
19 Mar 08, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 678
Views: 1,299,543
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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants
15 Feb 08, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 451
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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants
15 Feb 08, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 451
We've eaten there twice - in 2004 and 2006.
...
We've eaten there twice - in 2004 and 2006.
It is probably the most expensive eatery we have ever been in - but the food was undeniably great. In 2004 we felt that the service was a little...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
15 Feb 08, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,266
We split our time 50/50 between Orlando and St...
We split our time 50/50 between Orlando and St Pete's Beach. Orlando first, to get all the "busy" things done, then a relaxing stay in SPB.
It's true that the Gulf Coast is quiet, and there is...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
13 Feb 08, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,366
I would also advise a certain amount of caution...
I would also advise a certain amount of caution with regard to the extra points codes published on some of the "Shopping Deals and Discounts" sites. Tesco are known to be clamping down on this and...
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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants
27 Jan 08, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 918
In May 2006 we ate in the one down by the...
In May 2006 we ate in the one down by the Convention Centre. The meal was great but the bill was completely wrong. I think they were trying to charge us for somebody else's meal as well as our own.
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Forum: Accommodation
16 Apr 07, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 878
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
16 Apr 07, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 475
DW's favourite places in Orlando are
1...
DW's favourite places in Orlando are
1. Seaworld
2. Typhoon Lagoon
So the idea of a water-park run by Seaworld is reason enough to go back next year! I will be watching the website with...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
16 Apr 07, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 3,373
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
16 Apr 07, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,145
I drive a 4x4 in the UK (I frequently tow a...
I drive a 4x4 in the UK (I frequently tow a caravan) so I couldn't cope with anything smaller over there. Last time we upgraded to a Dodge Durango which was absolutely e-nor-mous! - but unfortunately...
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Forum: Beyond the Parks
5 Jan 07, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,135
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Forum: Beyond the Parks
5 Jan 07, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 606
Bear in mind that the pier referred to in this...
Bear in mind that the pier referred to in this website is in St Pete, not St Pete Beach - they are not the same place (they are about 15 minutes drive apart).
Our favourite hotel is the Tradewinds...
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Forum: Accommodation
2 Nov 06, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,048
We've only ever stayed at the HRH, so we can't...
We've only ever stayed at the HRH, so we can't really compare. But for us, it's the sheer BUZZ of the HRH that makes us want to keep going back.
For me, it is summed-up by a conversation we had...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
19 Oct 06, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 779
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
18 Oct 06, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 612
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Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports
28 Sep 06, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 618
lefthanded's return - episode 6 Orlando Part 2
I am not a light sleeper. Generally speaking, once I am asleep I don't recover consciousness until the alarm clock or telephone forces me to.
Thursday 25th May, and we had planned to visit the...
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Forum: Indexes
28 Sep 06, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,137
lefthanded's return - 2006
Episode 1 - Arrival (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=115311)
Episode 2 - Miami (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=115316)
Episode 3 - Key West...
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Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports
28 Sep 06, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 507
lefthanded's return - episode 5 Orlando Part 1
Tuesday 23rd May. Another early start. Up for breakfast in the hotel at 7am, and all packed and on the road by 8:30. The route from Naples to Orlando is fairly straight-forward: I-75, US-17 then I-4,...
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Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports
26 Sep 06, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 587
lefthanded's return - episode 4 Naples
Leaving Key Largo we followed US 1 north through Homestead where we stopped for a quick pancake "fix" in IHOP. Now, if you saw “Invasion” on Channel 5 earlier this year you will know that Homestead...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
26 Sep 06, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 873
I guess they all have bad days. I picked up a...
I guess they all have bad days. I picked up a Durango in Miami and had to change it in Orlando (I-Drive) because it wasn't suitable. They were most helpful. Even went as far as estimating how much...
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Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports
26 Sep 06, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 665
lefthanded's return - episode 3 Key West
Now that we finally had the Durango back, we set off for Key West. I'm not really sure what I expected the journey to be like - but it was pretty unexciting. I think I expected the change to be more...
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Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports
25 Sep 06, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 903
lefthanded's return - episode 2 Miami
We made our way from Miami International airport to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino without too much difficulty. On arriving we were offered self-parking at $9 per day, or valet parking at...
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Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports
25 Sep 06, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 738
lefthanded's return - arrival
We flew into Miami International. We have never used Miami before and I suppose it was no worse than any other international airport.
We had booked a rental car thru Dollar. In Miami, Dollar's...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
20 Jun 06, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,504
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
16 Jun 06, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 431
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
16 Jun 06, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 431
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
16 Jun 06, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,637
Does anyone know if you can still get your...
Does anyone know if you can still get your Frequent Virgin goodies when using Tesco Vouchers? I can understand that we probably wouldn't get the discount, but will we still get the car upgrade, etc?...
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
17 May 06, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 447
Mistify at SeaWorld
I just noticed on SeaWorld's site that the Mistify Fireworks Show will be on from 27th May onwards.
We could go to SeaWorld on Sat 27th, Sun 28th, Mon 29th or Tue 30th. I guess that the Tuesday...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
17 May 06, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 978
Plastic bottle in hold luggage
DW has almost finished packing. I noticed this morning that along with all the other odds-and-ends in the large case, she had packed a small plastic bottle of water. (She needs to take tablets on a a...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
16 May 06, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,259
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
15 May 06, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 424
Mini DV Camcorder Tapes
Can I buy Mini DV Camcorder tapes in the US to use with my British camcorder? I know that their tapes are SECAM while ours are PAL, but I don't know whether that difference is fundamental to the tape...
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
12 May 06, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 920
Not very fast - and once you have mastered the...
Not very fast - and once you have mastered the controls they are surprisingly easy to ride. You lean forward to make it go forward - lean back to brake (or go backwards if you are stopped) You steer...
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
12 May 06, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 920
One of these...
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One of these...
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/510/medium/1378Dsc00973.jpg
lefthanded
I'm in a Sunshine State of mind.
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Forum: Accommodation
12 May 06, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,586
I tried one at Race Rock. It is very good - but...
I tried one at Race Rock. It is very good - but as others have said there really is an awful lot of it. I'm a pretty big eater as a rule and I barely managed a third of it.
Try sharing one between...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
10 May 06, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
I ALWAYS shop around for the best price - and...
I ALWAYS shop around for the best price - and then go in and haggle for an even better deal.
The problem with the post office is that they are tied to the rate which their system shows for that...
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