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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,787
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We got a good price this year from Admiral. A...

We got a good price this year from Admiral. A group of three adults, all with underlying conditions.

I always shop around. 😁
Forum: Tickets 11 Feb 24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,304
Posted By Jedi_Angie
I am keeping an eye on Disney 14-day tickets, and...

I am keeping an eye on Disney 14-day tickets, and going direct is saving me around £40 per adult compared to elsewhere. Also, top cash back is offering 3% cash back at the moment.
Forum: Accommodation 27 Jan 24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 967
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We are booked in Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas,...

We are booked in Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, near Disney Springs. No resort fees and free parking.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Oct 23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Can thoroughly recommend Raglan Road - we spent...

Can thoroughly recommend Raglan Road - we spent Hogmanay there in December 2018. All the Irish dancers and musicians were there (they usually work in shifts) and the atmosphere was fabulous...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Oct 23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 279
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Domestic timings. Flown from Aberdeen many times...

Domestic timings. Flown from Aberdeen many times.

Two hours ahead is fine - you could probably be later! 😁
Forum: Beyond the Parks 3 Jun 20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,304
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Many thanks for the suggestions! :)

Many thanks for the suggestions! :)
Forum: Beyond the Parks 1 Jun 20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,304
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Planning a non-park trip

We have flights and a townhouse booked for October - we were originally planning on a few park days and a few water park & minigolf days, but we’re now scrapping all that and trying to plan days out...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Jan 20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Yes, we did it in October. When you’re booking...

Yes, we did it in October. When you’re booking MDE give them a flight number of a flight due the morning you want to check in.
Forum: Accommodation 24 Dec 19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,351
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Thanks for the replies!

Thanks for the replies!
Forum: Accommodation 22 Dec 19, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,351
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Thanks for the reply! Only facility we...

Thanks for the reply!

Only facility we definitely want is a hot tub, which most of them seem to have. A bar that shows sports would be nice, but not compulsory. We are happy to drive and don’t...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Dec 19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,351
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Condo recommendations

Looking for recommendations for a condo resort or similar rental properties in Orlando. We are also considering hiring a villa, but many are much larger than we need (there are 4 of us), and we feel...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,416
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Thanks again for all the replies. Possibly...

Thanks again for all the replies.

Possibly dumb question - do transition lenses still darken if you’re wearing a baseball hat? :grin::cool2:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Sep 19, 11:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,416
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Many thanks for all the replies - that’s...

Many thanks for all the replies - that’s definitely given me food for thought!

My son has fairly severe autism and so he will never drive, so that’s not an issue. Until now he wears his normal...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Sep 19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,416
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Transition lenses

Anyone use transition/reactolite glasses in Florida? I am considering buying some for my adult autistic son, but his optician said some people have told him uk-bought versions may not work so well in...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 22 Aug 19, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By Jedi_Angie
New Years Eve at Raglan Road was ace - two...

New Years Eve at Raglan Road was ace - two countdowns, once at 7pm when it’s the new year in Ireland, then again at midnight. Loads of dancers & live music, great atmosphere.
Forum: Accommodation 30 Jul 19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,100
Posted By Jedi_Angie
I usually do a couple of loads during a two week...

I usually do a couple of loads during a two week stay. To dry non-tumble-able clothes, I hang them in the room, on hangers and on the clothesline over the bath. The air-con dries them in a day or so...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 May 19, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 651
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Link ticket, link hotel reservation, FP window...

Link ticket, link hotel reservation, FP window opens at 60 days. At least, that’s how it worked for us last year. :grin:
Forum: Accommodation 20 Apr 19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,244
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We are spending our first night at the hotel in...

We are spending our first night at the hotel in MCO this year, then getting the ME over to AKL early the next morning. :grin:
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Apr 19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,797
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We were there end of December. Walked into the...

We were there end of December. Walked into the bar (early afternoon) and asked if it was okay to have drinks and the bread service. There were no tables left in the bar so they took us to a spare...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Apr 19, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 924
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We always go if we’re not on Dining Plan. I was...

We always go if we’re not on Dining Plan. I was delighted to be able to have a glass of wine there last trip. :grin:
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 9 Apr 19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Had an excellent glass of wine at Wine Bar George...

Had an excellent glass of wine at Wine Bar George - reasonable price, too.

I’ve had nice wines in other places as well - as mentioned, they usually have a wine list. I prefer Italian or French...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 Mar 19, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,402
Posted By Jedi_Angie
My votes would be for: Trader Sam’s (loved...

My votes would be for:

Trader Sam’s (loved the ‘entertainment’)

Nomad Lounge (if you can get a seat - managed to catch sunset here, so beautiful)

Geyser Point (brilliant wait staff, lovely...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Mar 19, 06:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,049
Posted By Jedi_Angie
In Florida you’re better off hanging stuff up in...

In Florida you’re better off hanging stuff up in the room - the air con dries things much faster than hanging it outside. There should be a pull-out washing line over the bath; I’ve also hung things...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Mar 19, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Yes, we did. :)

Yes, we did. :)
Forum: Accommodation 18 Mar 19, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We stayed there over New Years and thought it was...

We stayed there over New Years and thought it was good. It was clean, friendly staff, ten min walk to DS, pool, etc fine. All as expected for a HI. We’d go back, no problem. :grin:
Forum: Accommodation 27 Feb 19, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 561
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We were at Raglan Road last New Years Eve and had...

We were at Raglan Road last New Years Eve and had a great time. Loads of entertainment, and they had a countdown at 7pm (when it turned midnight in Ireland) then again at midnight in the USA. I’d go...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Feb 19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Haven’t had food there but stopped for a glass of...

Haven’t had food there but stopped for a glass of wine. Best wine I’ve had in the States, and not too expensive! We managed to get seats at an upstairs window overlooking a live guitarist & the...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Feb 19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 318
Posted By Jedi_Angie
New Years recommendations, please!

We had a great time this past New Years staying at the Holiday Inn Disney Springs, and now we’re thinking ahead to next New Year.

Can anyone recommend an off-site hotel that would be particularly...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Feb 19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We also stayed at the Holiday Inn recently. It...

We also stayed at the Holiday Inn recently. It was brilliant just strolling over to Disney Springs whenever we wanted. We used Uber to and from MCO - it was around $40 each way. We only did one park...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Oct 18, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,105
Posted By Jedi_Angie
I’ve had similar threads moved to General Chat,...

I’ve had similar threads moved to General Chat, too. A shame, since I find them very helpful before I travel.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 11 Oct 18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 781
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We are staying at the Holiday Inn Disney Springs...

We are staying at the Holiday Inn Disney Springs for NYE, so we can walk back from DS. Never been at this time of year before - we’ve heard DS is fun for NYE. :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 18, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We’re going for the first time for NYE this year...

We’re going for the first time for NYE this year. We’re staying at the Holiday Inn across from Disney Springs - we plan on doing DS on NYE so we can walk home afterwards. Have a look on YouTube for...
Forum: General Chat 5 Aug 18, 10:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,237
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Ours came with a plastic jar, with a lid that had...

Ours came with a plastic jar, with a lid that had a clip on it. Instructions said you could wet the towel then store inside the jar and it would stay cool for the whole day. We found we had to re-wet...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Aug 18, 11:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Are you aware that most ‘sit down’ restaurants in...

Are you aware that most ‘sit down’ restaurants in the US do food ‘to go’? Denny’s, Applebees, etc. - they were a life-saver when my autistic boys were younger. Stopped off at the restaurant of our...
Forum: General Chat 3 Aug 18, 06:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,237
Posted By Jedi_Angie
We got a couple of these, too - were great during...

We got a couple of these, too - were great during our recent trip to London. I was very sceptical, but they did stay cold for quite a while!

Interesting thing we noticed - the white one stayed...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 25 Jul 18, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Their website says you need a ‘medical...

Their website says you need a ‘medical certificate, signed and stamped by a doctor’. So ... not sure? Maybe email or phone them to see?
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 21 Jul 18, 01:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 632
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Just back - Sequoia, half board & green card

Just back yesterday from my first DLP visit, and I wanted to offer help to anyone visiting soon.

1. First time abroad with just myself and my severely autistic DS - I was nervous, but all went...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jul 18, 02:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,026
Posted By Jedi_Angie
I’d let the hotel know a week or so before you...

I’d let the hotel know a week or so before you go. :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 18, 10:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,026
Posted By Jedi_Angie
If you’re staying at a hotel, let them know in...

If you’re staying at a hotel, let them know in advance. We celebrated our 25th at Yacht Club and got a lovely upgrade! :)
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 7 Jul 18, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By Jedi_Angie
Thanks for the replies. :) Re. Our package -...

Thanks for the replies. :)

Re. Our package - Expedia has a deal on at the moment which includes park tickets and ‘free dinner for each night of your stay’. I know this isn’t one of the normal meal...
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