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Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,556
Posted By Thorpy
We travelled to 40 mins to Manchester on the day...

We travelled to 40 mins to Manchester on the day for years. When we flew out of Glasgow, 4hr drive was too much of an inconvenience so we booked a hotel. the biggest benefit was leaving when we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By Thorpy
Runger Lane is our Favourite, or Wilmslow and...

Runger Lane is our Favourite, or Wilmslow and Hickories smokehouse
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By Thorpy
We've had ESTA's since they were a thing. as per...

We've had ESTA's since they were a thing. as per the others, as soon as you have the passports you will travel with, get ESTA's sorted. If nothing lse it give's you peace of mind. We usually get 2...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Aug 23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By Thorpy
I'm not sure that's the answer I wanted. We've...

I'm not sure that's the answer I wanted. We've just being discussing how the monorail at MCO is a right of passage part of the holiday.
Forum: Accommodation 8 Aug 23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,504
Posted By Thorpy
Is Parking at the hotel free? We've booked the...

Is Parking at the hotel free?
We've booked the room at RPR and only have the broad outline of turning up early, and getting the fastpasses, then heading out for the day.
Is is that simple ?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Aug 23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,287
Posted By Thorpy
It's almost certain that there will be relief...

It's almost certain that there will be relief crew on board for a transatlantic flight to Orlando due to the duration being over 9 hours. So that's a minimum of 3 pilots.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By Thorpy
It's amazing, I feel like we're newbies, despite...

It's amazing, I feel like we're newbies, despite my 16yr old having double figures in trip numbers and us having been regulars for years before the pandemic, and having been since.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,171
Posted By Thorpy
When the kids were little, I used to think in...

When the kids were little, I used to think in terms of how many hands we had between us and how many things that needed hands to carry or pull them. Rucksacks worn the uncool way helped massively, as...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,386
Posted By Thorpy
I sense you are taking the Mick... question is...

I sense you are taking the Mick... question is are you taking Joan as well ? :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Aug 23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By Thorpy
Presentation document wallet for us. Getting a...

Presentation document wallet for us. Getting a run out in a couple of weeks. :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Aug 23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By Thorpy
Is mears connect in terminal C, or will we have...

Is mears connect in terminal C, or will we have to trek up to A/B ?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Aug 23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,396
Posted By Thorpy
I think all the documentation you might take is...

I think all the documentation you might take is all to deal with the 1% of cases where they either are concerned about something, or you just happen to be unlucky enough to be the one random one they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Aug 23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 66,769
Posted By Thorpy
MAN-MCO Aer Lingus 23rd Aug 11:00 EI35 MCO-MAN...

MAN-MCO Aer Lingus 23rd Aug 11:00 EI35
MCO-MAN Aer Lingus 4th Sept 17:45 EI34

Please, if you don't mind obliging me.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jul 23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By Thorpy
I'm very much of the opinion that you get what...

I'm very much of the opinion that you get what you get and it's all much of a muchness, so would never have thought to ask the question. That said we also try them for the first time in August, and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jul 23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,585
Posted By Thorpy
This is the definitive case, for the sake of a...

This is the definitive case, for the sake of a couple of sheets that can save you loads of hassle ...why not.

We travel with what mrs T and the kids call Dad's dodgy dossier. :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jun 23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,396
Posted By Thorpy
In 2009 we took our nephews (12 & 14)might want,...

In 2009 we took our nephews (12 & 14)might want, so they were our respective sisters kids. They both had their respective father surnames. Myself and Mrs Thorpy never married, so she has her original...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,764
Posted By Thorpy
In our house it's called Dads Dodgy dossier :)

In our house it's called Dads Dodgy dossier :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,764
Posted By Thorpy
When I was more office based, I would always...

When I was more office based, I would always weigh up the (slight) inconvenience of printing it, and how much hassle it would potentially save if there is a problem.

Basically if printing is not...
Forum: General Chat 13 Nov 22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 21,689
Posted By Thorpy
For me that was the start of the gouging, when UK...

For me that was the start of the gouging, when UK tickets had memory maker "included", but went up a significant amount. Then they introduced parking at resorts...etc etc.
Forum: General Chat 13 Nov 22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 21,689
Posted By Thorpy
This has been said a lot in various threads, that...

This has been said a lot in various threads, that those in the "had enough" camp are simply jaded and the company doesn't care because it has a nice stream of first time visitors have no experience...
Forum: General Chat 7 Nov 22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 21,689
Posted By Thorpy
I miss checking in with Magical express, as once...

I miss checking in with Magical express, as once you'd done that you knew you were getting looked after the whole way.
Forum: General Chat 6 Nov 22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 21,689
Posted By Thorpy
I'm also in the camp that has had enough. The...

I'm also in the camp that has had enough. The pound doesn't help, as if it was really strong, we might still be seeing value, but over the last few years they've added charges and reduced service...
Forum: General Chat 6 Nov 22, 04:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,114
Posted By Thorpy
I second the runger lane PI, and Port Orleans...

I second the runger lane PI, and Port Orleans Riverside. More luxury doesn't necessarily mean better to me. Clean comfortable, and does what you need without breaking the bank is my sweet spot.
Forum: General Chat 2 Nov 22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,544
Posted By Thorpy
how much of the current numbers is down to post...

how much of the current numbers is down to post covid trips, and how many first time visitors will be queueing up for next year? How many of those first time visitors are going away giving positive...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Oct 22, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,248
Posted By Thorpy
Well for me it was originally a holiday of a...

Well for me it was originally a holiday of a lifetime in 03 to keep Mrs Thorpy happy (she'd been before and dragged me). The way life turned out, that was effectively our honeymoon (we skipped the...
Forum: General Chat 19 Oct 22, 10:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,544
Posted By Thorpy
I listened to this weeks Disney Dish podcast...

I listened to this weeks Disney Dish podcast about the trials and tribulations of just getting in the park... only reinforcing my view that it's the company being destroyed by management rather than...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 17 Oct 22, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By Thorpy
We flew MAN-FRA-MCO this summer and they were...

We flew MAN-FRA-MCO this summer and they were absolutely fine. Last time (probably) on a 747 :(
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 22, 12:01 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,544
Posted By Thorpy
I will be straight up that I have no marketing...

I will be straight up that I have no marketing training whatsoever, but I do have opinions.(more than I need according to mrs Thorpy), and a few questions.

We went in May, and I was between jobs,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Oct 22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,924
Posted By Thorpy
I was sat in Toronto for 9 hours instead of 5...

I was sat in Toronto for 9 hours instead of 5 last May, and guess what I'm still alive.
I also feel that whilst OP has a point, it's not enough of a point to warrant compensation. For me, the price...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Oct 22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,183
Posted By Thorpy
Well it has us without a trip booked for the...

Well it has us without a trip booked for the first time since 09, and that's after I was made redundant after 21 years in May, went on the previously booked trip, and then started a new job the day...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 15 Oct 22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,122
Posted By Thorpy
The expense was noticeable when we went in May,...

The expense was noticeable when we went in May, to the point this is the first time in years when we don't have a trip booked... and the first time I've felt like coming on the dibb in ages as well.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jun 22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,969
Posted By Thorpy
It's quite easy to forecast, but impossible to...

It's quite easy to forecast, but impossible to predict. Yes you can schedule arrivals to be nicely apart, but that relies on every plane being able to leave it's other airport at exactly the right...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jun 22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,576
Posted By Thorpy
It's a form for the U.S. that basically declares...

It's a form for the U.S. that basically declares your party to be covid vaccinated/free. I asked the exact same question about 3.5 weeks ago...then promptly forgot to go sort one out. We remembered...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jun 22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,641
Posted By Thorpy
We forgot the attestation forms, remembering we...

We forgot the attestation forms, remembering we were supposed to do them as we were in the arrival hall. (25thMay) Nobody mentioned it, or asked for them. We had submitted the barcode details when we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jun 22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,072
Posted By Thorpy
Realised as we were in the immigration queue that...

Realised as we were in the immigration queue that somewhere along the way we’d completely forgotten about this form. Expected a telling off from immigration officer, but instead they didn’t even ask...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,072
Posted By Thorpy
We are flying Wednesday... We've got covid tests...

We are flying Wednesday... We've got covid tests booked, and vaccination records printed.

Is this form an alternative, or an attempt to speed things up ?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,072
Posted By Thorpy
Attestation forms ?

Are these a new thing ?
what are they for ?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 496
Posted By Thorpy
I remember a case a long time of a person that...

I remember a case a long time of a person that was entitled to 2 pieces, and took just the one. They charged him because it was very slightly overweight. The irony of course being that if he'd taken...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By Thorpy
You keep entering the same stuff, eventually you...

You keep entering the same stuff, eventually you will get a box that asks if you are sure, you tick it, and it progresses.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 May 22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,368
Posted By Thorpy
Aer Lingus only started flying from Manchester...

Aer Lingus only started flying from Manchester post pandemic, so the answer is no... but who knows in the future, as it's certainly a way forward.
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