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Forum: Shopping in Florida 16 Apr 24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By sky13
I wandered in in February. There were some cute...

I wandered in in February. There were some cute Disney designs but they were on the expensive side. Can't remember the exact price but remember looking at them and being very tempted but decided they...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Apr 24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 793
Posted By sky13
I've done 2 at Epcot and 2 at MK. Epcot -...

I've done 2 at Epcot and 2 at MK.

Epcot
- 1st one was great, seem to recall the queues were pretty short. In fact Soarin was only loading the centre section of the theatre...
- 2nd one - we just...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 888
Posted By sky13
Not familiar with BA but I have a holiday booked...

Not familiar with BA but I have a holiday booked where I'm in economy on the way out and business on the way back... Decided to do it this way as I'll then have a nice flight to look forward to at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,162
Posted By sky13
I have Airtags and use them both for travelling...

I have Airtags and use them both for travelling and in my day to day life!

Times when I've liked having an Airtag when travelling

Seeing the luggage appear next to the plane just before...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Apr 24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 220
Posted By sky13
Stayed at AoA a couple of years ago with 5 of us...

Stayed at AoA a couple of years ago with 5 of us in a room.

The main room has a sofa pull out bed that's queen sized (I think), and a pull down bed that's also queen sized (I think). The pull down...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,331
Posted By sky13
Last trip I mainly used a Disney Loungefly,...

Last trip I mainly used a Disney Loungefly, mainly because using a Disney themed backpack in the parks made me feel happy! It worked well in that it was just large enough for me to fit what I needed...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,346
Posted By sky13
I've tracked a couple of flights between...

I've tracked a couple of flights between Singapore and London and they're now taking a rather interesting zig zag route to avoid multiple places on the map and the flight is definitely going to take...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By sky13
I've only seen a few of the Christmas decorations...

I've only seen a few of the Christmas decorations at resorts (Contemporary and Beach Club) and I'm not sure which resorts have good decorations these days but I'm guessing Yacht Club, Boardwalk and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 940
Posted By sky13
I don't tend to bring that much in the way of...

I don't tend to bring that much in the way of snacks with me, but I usually try to do a Walmart shop on my first/second day. Take an Uber/Lyft there from Disney and back (though after my experience...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Apr 24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 477
Posted By sky13
I stayed at GDT earlier this year (for 9 nights)...

I stayed at GDT earlier this year (for 9 nights). Also previously stayed at BC/BCV but 8 years ago so memory of that stay is a bit hazy!

Anyway I loved GDT. Loved how the tower was so central and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Apr 24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By sky13
Well it looks like I have gone for both Heathrow...

Well it looks like I have gone for both Heathrow and Gatwick in the end! Arriving into Heathrow and departing from Gatwick...

Came down to availability of flights in the end. I think in the end I...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Apr 24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 846
Posted By sky13
Stayed in All Star Sports last year, and in the...

Stayed in All Star Sports last year, and in the last 2 years have stayed in quite a variety of Disney resorts across value/moderate/deluxe categories. Would be happy to stay there again!

All Star...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Apr 24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By sky13
Thanks all, looks like no major difference...

Thanks all, looks like no major difference between Heathrow and Gatwick besides how easy it is to get to the airport (depending on where you are coming from) and the hotels! And yes does seem like...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Apr 24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,459
Posted By sky13
I just stayed at GDT at CSR in February this year...

I just stayed at GDT at CSR in February this year and absolutely loved it - it's now one of my favourite Disney resorts probably on par with WL.

CSR is a huge resort. Staying in the tower helps...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Apr 24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By sky13
I think the problem is that there is no really...

I think the problem is that there is no really low crowd times at Disney anymore...

I went in mid-end Feb this year, and late Oct/early Nov 2022, so similar time periods to what you are looking...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Apr 24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By sky13
Heathrow or Gatwick?

If you had a choice between flying out of Heathrow or Gatwick, which would you prefer?

Doing a bit of trip planning and I can fly out of either Heathrow T2 or Gatwick North.

Will probably be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By sky13
I have an Airfly Pro and it works great!

I have an Airfly Pro and it works great!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Apr 24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By sky13
I was there in late February and the GOTG VQ...

I was there in late February and the GOTG VQ wasn't being enforced. Yes they disappear off the app once the hour passes. But you can still scan in at the queue - the light will turn blue but the CM...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Apr 24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By sky13
Unofficially, the VQ return times for GOTG are...

Unofficially, the VQ return times for GOTG are not being enforced. You could be in boarding group 1 and turn up at 8.59pm and they will still let you into the queue. This could of course change at...
Forum: General Chat 1 Apr 24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 856
Posted By sky13
I've not read a Song of Ice and Fire... but I'm a...

I've not read a Song of Ice and Fire... but I'm a Wheel of Time reader and have often seen it being compared to ASOIAF. So possibly Wheel of Time might be an option?

The great thing about Wheel...
Forum: Accommodation 1 Apr 24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By sky13
I don't live in the UK and usually book WDW...

I don't live in the UK and usually book WDW resorts through the USA website.

Probably the one major issue for booking through the USA website from the UK is needing a VPN. One trip I was in the UK...
Forum: General Chat 31 Mar 24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,784
Posted By sky13
I'm another non make up wearer! In my...

I'm another non make up wearer!

In my university days I'd use some foundation, blusher, eyeshadow, and lipstick for formal events. But in the last few years I've pretty much not used any make up...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Mar 24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,177
Posted By sky13
I think if I had to choose I'd go for DHS -...

I think if I had to choose I'd go for DHS - relatively small park (so not huge distances to walk in the rain between attractions), lots of rides are indoors and not affected by rain, a couple of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Mar 24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By sky13
These days I quite like using Aerolopa for seat...

These days I quite like using Aerolopa for seat maps since they show the actual configuration of seats relative to windows etc... If I got the correct aircraft this should be the Aerolopa seat map...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Mar 24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 957
Posted By sky13
I just saw a post from BA on Instagram showing a...

I just saw a post from BA on Instagram showing a great view of London from the right side of a plane. Can see Tower Bridge and the London Eye!

I recall getting a great view of London once from the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Mar 24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By sky13
I went last year and it was a really long meal...

I went last year and it was a really long meal. According to my notes my reservation time was 6.15pm, and I think I only left the restaurant around 9.30pm or thereabouts!

I would have liked to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Mar 24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,343
Posted By sky13
Took a couple of 18 hour flights recently and...

Took a couple of 18 hour flights recently and paid for seats that were almost right at the very back (on this particular plane/configuration these are the best seats in the cabin and actually cost...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Mar 24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,494
Posted By sky13
I really liked the Ahi Tuna Nachos from Yak and...

I really liked the Ahi Tuna Nachos from Yak and Yeti at AK, but they're not really your traditional nachos...

Really liked the burger at Hard Rock Cafe. But the service was abysmal when we were...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,035
Posted By sky13
I passed on my first attempt in my 20s. Had a...

I passed on my first attempt in my 20s. Had a great driving instructor who made learning to drive really fun.

Unfortunately I haven't driven for quite a few years now, cars where I am are just...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 26 Mar 24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By sky13
I flew out of MCO at the start of this month and...

I flew out of MCO at the start of this month and spent a bit of time wandering around the terminals and I think the NASA store has closed. I remember it as being around the corner from Universal and...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Mar 24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 371
Posted By sky13
Yes they still do this although I've not...

Yes they still do this although I've not personally used this myself. I asked about it when I checked in at All Star Sports last year (as was doing split stays that trip) and the CM said they do...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Mar 24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By sky13
Was in CSR tower last month and there was a...

Was in CSR tower last month and there was a Keurig in my room.

But I always bring a travel kettle with me when I travel, means I have a reliable source of hot water for tea (and cup noodles if...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By sky13
Thanks - so sounds like I can't really plan...

Thanks - so sounds like I can't really plan around it then (since I'd be booking my flights probably around 2-3 months before)...
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By sky13
Sorry to jump on this thread - but how early are...

Sorry to jump on this thread - but how early are strikes/disruptions announced?

Thinking of planning a trip later this year at the moment, and if I know there are strikes/disruptions I'd move my...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 24 Mar 24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By sky13
I personally would book with the airlines...

I personally would book with the airlines directly. For peace of mind and so that it's easier to talk to the airlines if I need to.
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 895
Posted By sky13
Favourite book is Prisoner of Azkaban. But this...

Favourite book is Prisoner of Azkaban. But this is partly because I first started reading the series when only the first 3 books were out, so read them multiple times... but didn't read the next 4...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Mar 24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 354
Posted By sky13
I went last September, it was a very nice meal...

I went last September, it was a very nice meal and I'm glad I did it once... but I am not sure if I'll be back as it was really a lot of food and took up the entire evening! It's currently in my "one...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Mar 24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 503
Posted By sky13
I feel the walking trails are very similar to a...

I feel the walking trails are very similar to a zoo. Can be fun but depends on how interested you are in seeing the animals.

Since it's a walking trail you can go through it at your own pace... so...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 21 Mar 24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 224
Posted By sky13
Could also consider ANA and JAL perhaps?

Could also consider ANA and JAL perhaps?
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,674
Posted By sky13
Very interesting reading this thread for me as I...

Very interesting reading this thread for me as I live a long way away from the UK and am currently contemplating booking a holiday in the UK if I can find reasonable flights and can get the annual...
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