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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 19, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,948
Posted By Nordboy
I haven't been there for a while, and there was a...

I haven't been there for a while, and there was a load of building works going on last time.

In my household, it's known as Shi*hole airport... :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,261
Posted By Nordboy
I used it on the recent visit and have just had...

I used it on the recent visit and have just had the final bill. Used it at a toll booth 13 times, including trips back and fore to the airport, and a trip to Kennedy. Total cost was $13.49.
Easy to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Sep 19, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By Nordboy
Oh, and don't really worry about the fuel...

Oh, and don't really worry about the fuel economy. I took a full service fuel option, used the car daily, multiple destinations during the day/ evening and a trip to Kennedy.

5.3 litre V8 engine,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,165
Posted By Nordboy
As has been suggested, use the 'hard wire'...

As has been suggested, use the 'hard wire' option. That's what I did and the noise cancelling can still be switched on and used even though you're using the wire. I have Sony's mind you, but still...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Sep 19, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By Nordboy
Just got back having had a black Tahoe with 3000...

Just got back having had a black Tahoe with 3000 miles on the clock. It was great. I was told there was only two full size SUV vehicles available. I was offered an Armada but wanted 'american'. Think...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Sep 19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,072
Posted By Nordboy
The great thing about IOA and US is that you can...

The great thing about IOA and US is that you can nip out to citywalk, grab some lunch and then straight back in.

There's a small food court for a cheaper lunch. It's up the stairs by Voodoo...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Sep 19, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 799
Posted By Nordboy
The room with the pre ride 'film' and the...

The room with the pre ride 'film' and the motorcycle (not wanting to give too much away! )
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,702
Posted By Nordboy
Wish my lad (21 yrs old!) wanted a $50 Porg, he...

Wish my lad (21 yrs old!) wanted a $50 Porg, he geeked out and went for a near enough $200 light sabre.

He did get the gold token (gift card) as well, the cashier told him to load it with the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Aug 19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,702
Posted By Nordboy
We haven't left for HS yet! We actually have...

We haven't left for HS yet! We actually have FP's booked for TOT etc so hoping we get a parking space.

Once in there, we'll play it by ear whether to do Galaxy's edge virtual queue or not.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Aug 19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 37,317
Posted By Nordboy
After thinking we weren't going to be able to...

After thinking we weren't going to be able to ride this at all (because I don't do long queues), we did it again yesterday.
Again, waited until the wait time dropped to 120 mins, which was a bit...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Aug 19, 10:37 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 37,317
Posted By Nordboy
We must have been queuing it about this point...

We must have been queuing it about this point today. It was showing 120 mins and the single line was shut. We started the queue and was off the ride in 55 mins.

And it was really good.
Forum: General Chat 27 Aug 19, 10:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,741
Posted By Nordboy
I agree with the Oakleys. I have a pair of carbon...

I agree with the Oakleys. I have a pair of carbon metal frames with polarized lenses (just over two yrs old but really looked after). Been here for 9 days and the lenses have started to badly...
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Aug 19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,614
Posted By Nordboy
Me and the wife did Komandoo earlier this year...

Me and the wife did Komandoo earlier this year for our 25th anniversary. Best hols ever, never bored, loved the snorkelling and scuba diving. Swimming with the turtles etc was amazing.

The resort...
Forum: General Chat 27 Aug 19, 01:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,697
Posted By Nordboy
Seems like loads were in HS. Us too, luckily I'd...

Seems like loads were in HS. Us too, luckily I'd managed to change my fantasmic FP for a TOT earlier in the day (which we ended up doing twice in a row as the queue was only 20 mins and I found the...
Forum: General Chat 25 Aug 19, 12:51 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 23,541
Posted By Nordboy
We're out here now and I'm tipping around 10-15%...

We're out here now and I'm tipping around 10-15%. Why only 10-15?

Because I don't think I've received anything like great service, good maybe, but shouldn't good be the absolute minimum. I think...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Aug 19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By Nordboy
I know Reunion has a great little water park, but...

I know Reunion has a great little water park, but over the years they've really restricted it's use to villa guests so you'd need to check that first.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,196
Posted By Nordboy
Starling account, quick and easy to apply and set...

Starling account, quick and easy to apply and set up. A proper account, all online and protected by the FSA.

It's been brilliant, immediate notifications when it's been used, with the amount in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By Nordboy
This, Starling account, it was very easy to...

This, Starling account, it was very easy to apply, both myself and the wife opened the account before we came out. Cards arrived within days.

It's been so good we just use it everywhere, it...
Forum: General Chat 22 Aug 19, 09:57 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 131,441
Posted By Nordboy
Whilst it would be helpful, not sure why the...

Whilst it would be helpful, not sure why the airline needs to incur extra administration time and costs? Can you imagine how many passengers go through these airlines every year? thousands/ tens of...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Aug 19, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,380
Posted By Nordboy
Not really unfair, the park opens at 9am, they...

Not really unfair, the park opens at 9am, they have 12 hours from closing the evening before in which to get the ride ready for opening time. They're delaying opening every day which I think is...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Aug 19, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,380
Posted By Nordboy
I have them as part of the universal room deal...

I have them as part of the universal room deal. Most of the day yesterday all the ride queues were much less than an hour (usually around 20 mins), apart from Hagrid's ride (when they could be...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Aug 19, 09:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,990
Posted By Nordboy
Used mine last night in T-Rex as a last minute...

Used mine last night in T-Rex as a last minute (couldn't be bothered to walk any further) meal. Quoting 60 mins for a table, with my card, seated in 3 mins!

And the other bonus was I'd just had...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Aug 19, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,083
Posted By Nordboy
Full size SUV MCO

Arrived and got through immigration by about 6.45pm last night. Straight to garage with Alamo, thank goodness as the counter line was huge.

Got to garage, only two vehicles in the Full size line...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Aug 19, 07:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,513
Posted By Nordboy
Sorry, may just be me. How are they going to...

Sorry, may just be me. How are they going to price match their own discounted price? If you mean will they price match the starting price point, then take the vouchers off, then no, I don't think so...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 13 Aug 19, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By Nordboy
Cotswold outdoor do many size duffels, check out...

Cotswold outdoor do many size duffels, check out the mountain equipment ones, they come in sizes from about 30l up to 130/140l if I remember, also do a great 70l one with wheels.

Always on offer...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Aug 19, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,513
Posted By Nordboy
If you're using Tesco vouchers then you have to...

If you're using Tesco vouchers then you have to book through hotels.com as they are tesco preferred supplier.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Aug 19, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,300
Posted By Nordboy
We last went 2015, our magicbands are linked to...

We last went 2015, our magicbands are linked to my account but I'm going on the assumption that the batteries are only designed to last two years, so they won't work (fully)
Therefore if anyone...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Aug 19, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 888
Posted By Nordboy
You have to have a valid park entry ticket, this...

You have to have a valid park entry ticket, this is not included in the hotel price. Staying at one of the premier hotels then gives you the unlimited express passes included.
Forum: Accommodation 10 Aug 19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 888
Posted By Nordboy
I've only recently done this, if I remember...

I've only recently done this, if I remember correctly

- Log on to the clubcard site.
- Turn your points into vouchers for Hotels.com, you'll get a code
- Use the link on the tesco/ hotels.com...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Aug 19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 21,730
Posted By Nordboy
Why does everyone think those staying onsite are...

Why does everyone think those staying onsite are paying a premium? I haven't left the house yet and so far our two week off site holiday for 5 has cost over £10k. I would estimate that all in it's...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 9 Aug 19, 06:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,516
Posted By Nordboy
Do you have to sign up to each individual...

Do you have to sign up to each individual restaurant brand or is there an overall sign up where you get all the vouchers?
Forum: Tickets 4 Aug 19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By Nordboy
Do you have any Tesco vouchers? I just exchanged...

Do you have any Tesco vouchers? I just exchanged £85 of vouchers for triple the value and got a room (and 2 day unlimited express passes) for 5 of us at Royal Pacific for the princely sum of £89. You...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 Aug 19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By Nordboy
There are reports March 2020 for the new show. ...

There are reports March 2020 for the new show.

http://mickeyblog.com/2018/11/20/opening-date-and-details-for-new-cirque-du-soleil-show-at-disney-springs-revealed/
Forum: Accommodation 4 Aug 19, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 737
Posted By Nordboy
Sure you can

Sure you can
Forum: Accommodation 4 Aug 19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 737
Posted By Nordboy
I'm staying there this month. From 17th-31st. ...

I'm staying there this month. From 17th-31st.

Never stayed there before though. Can let you know when we get there though?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Aug 19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,180
Posted By Nordboy
Years ago, when mine were small, we actually used...

Years ago, when mine were small, we actually used to find the closest Wallmart and buy a car seat. Used to work out cheaper than renting one. With the exchange rate, that's probably not the case...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Aug 19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By Nordboy
Stayed in Reunion a few times, the villas and...

Stayed in Reunion a few times, the villas and resort were lovely. This year we've booked a bigger and cheaper villa in Formosa. The pics look amazing, just hope the actual villa is as good!
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 19, 05:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,953
Posted By Nordboy
Yep, definately a Mclaren. I think a 720s

Yep, definately a Mclaren. I think a 720s
Forum: Accommodation 1 Aug 19, 06:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,835
Posted By Nordboy
Oh no! That was so handy for stopping off and...

Oh no! That was so handy for stopping off and doing a shop.

I can't imagine that location will stay empty for long, I'm sure another supermarket will open up there?

Publix it is then, better...
Forum: Social Groups 1 Aug 19, 06:42 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 23,067
Posted By Nordboy
Blimey, so many going in August '19. I better...

Blimey, so many going in August '19. I better cancel as the parks are going to be far to busy at this rate! ;) :)

(17th-31st btw)
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