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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Apr 24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,444
Posted By Eggnboby
We held out until mid July last year for Aug 20th...

We held out until mid July last year for Aug 20th flights from MAN. Yes we had to drop to hand luggage only (was absolutely fine and we actually loved it!) But got 4 x Virgin direct flights for £2000...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Apr 24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,943
Posted By Eggnboby
Just one point on Drury Plaza at DS. We loved it...

Just one point on Drury Plaza at DS. We loved it there but it cant compare to staying onsite for us (without a car). It was often a ballache getting back from the parks in time for the evening food...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,943
Posted By Eggnboby
If you book with Disney now, as flights are not...

If you book with Disney now, as flights are not released for those dates yet, they are charging around £1300 each return (from Manchester as an example only). People will pay it for peace of mind. If...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,444
Posted By Eggnboby
Me! Looking for 2 adults and 2 kids around 20th...

Me! Looking for 2 adults and 2 kids around 20th August for 14nts. Last year managed to get them mid July for the price I was happy with. Still plenty of time.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,420
Posted By Eggnboby
Surely you save hundreds by flying with Aer...

Surely you save hundreds by flying with Aer Lingus or someone else and paying for the 1903 lounge instead. No big deal for us. Virgin Holidays were always a rip off compared with booking DIY.
Forum: Accommodation 5 Apr 24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,483
Posted By Eggnboby
Location may be important for some. French...

Location may be important for some. French Quarter is close to Disney Springs whereas Coronado is close to Animal Kingdom.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,272
Posted By Eggnboby
This is going to hurt my brain to work this all...

This is going to hurt my brain to work this all out ha ha!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,943
Posted By Eggnboby
Are there any issues though where say, a 7 year...

Are there any issues though where say, a 7 year old enters the park and scans their finger etc and they show as an adult ticket? Can't see the problem myself but would they notice and say anything? I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,943
Posted By Eggnboby
First thing I noticed on that guide is the...

First thing I noticed on that guide is the absence of Blaze Pizza and Polite Pig at Disney Springs. They used to be on the dining plan?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,943
Posted By Eggnboby
Single/Twin air bed from Walmart usually fits...

Single/Twin air bed from Walmart usually fits between the door and first bed. Just stand it up when not in use. You can get extra linen provided also.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Apr 24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,943
Posted By Eggnboby
Is it just me or could the Facebook post just be...

Is it just me or could the Facebook post just be referring to free dining credit like the recent offers? Imagine the fury if so! If it is free dining I imagine it will be for certain resorts and...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Mar 24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,811
Posted By Eggnboby
No tips are paid on the Quick Service Dining Plan...

No tips are paid on the Quick Service Dining Plan and you can eat whenever you all feel hungry. None of this booking what time (and where) you'll be hungry 60 days in advance! We love it!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,185
Posted By Eggnboby
August is our favourite time of year to go and...

August is our favourite time of year to go and has been for 20 years. There are negatives for instance if you dont like the heat, humidity, thunderstorms (we do). Another negative is that Universal...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,895
Posted By Eggnboby
August 2022 14nts School holidays 2 adults, 2...

August 2022 14nts School holidays 2 adults, 2 children, no Disney, £6000 all in.
Feb 2023 7nts Term time, reward flights, no Disney £3000 all in.
August 2023 14nts School holidays, with Disney...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Mar 24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,728
Posted By Eggnboby
It may be friendly to nature but it is definitely...

It may be friendly to nature but it is definitely not friendly to humans.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,283
Posted By Eggnboby
I would only want to pay £500 for direct flights...

I would only want to pay £500 for direct flights when the kids are in school!
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 308
Views: 20,969
Posted By Eggnboby
In my opinion, a poor lineup year is the best...

In my opinion, a poor lineup year is the best time to be at Glastonbury. I don't get the FOMO when having fun doing other things! Trying in the resale and hoping more people than usual dont pay up...
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,565
Posted By Eggnboby
Dont beat yourself up about it such as thinking...

Dont beat yourself up about it such as thinking "What if I checked the car the day before, left earlier, booked a hotel etc". This stuff just happens. Everyone is safe at the end of the day, could...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,518
Posted By Eggnboby
Last Minute always for us! Nothing beats the...

Last Minute always for us! Nothing beats the excitement of starting off with a small countdown (you do need experience though in my opinion). There is always accommodation available, can buy park...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Mar 24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,928
Posted By Eggnboby
In your situation, I would stay at...

In your situation, I would stay at Surfside/Dockside. It is around twice as much as Rosen but you are getting a much nicer resort and pool, not to mention early entry to Universal parks.
Forum: Tickets 14 Mar 24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 793
Posted By Eggnboby
The annual pass rates are really helpful. We got...

The annual pass rates are really helpful. We got a night club level at Portofino last August for £400. Dockside standard rooms go as cheap as £65! Interestingly, we have never been asked to show our...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Mar 24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,728
Posted By Eggnboby
Use your own sun protection. Their one (although...

Use your own sun protection. Their one (although environmentally friendly) will result in unpleasant sunburn for a few days after your visit! Maybe find a better one online that is safe for the...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Mar 24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 905
Posted By Eggnboby
We always try and get one night club level when...

We always try and get one night club level when we go in late August. The past 2 years we have got it for around £400 (we are a family of 4) with an annual passholder discount. Last year they didn't...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Mar 24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,064
Posted By Eggnboby
Doesn't sound like it's for you Shabbadoof. If...

Doesn't sound like it's for you Shabbadoof. If you are considering only eating quick service for 80% of the time and want the odd table service, you will likely spend much more money. We love it...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Feb 24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,379
Posted By Eggnboby
I wouldn't go back to the DDP now to be honest...

I wouldn't go back to the DDP now to be honest because of the planning involved, the time it takes from your holiday and the price of tips. The QSDP, even without the additional snack is enough food...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Feb 24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,379
Posted By Eggnboby
Each to their own. I preferred the QSDP as you...

Each to their own. I preferred the QSDP as you didnt have to plan where you would be on any given day and we didn't spend one cent on tips. With 2 snacks it used to be more than enough food. People...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Feb 24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,379
Posted By Eggnboby
Absolutely! Although it depends if the alcohol is...

Absolutely! Although it depends if the alcohol is available at breakfast in whatever place you're at. Try and get the most expensive one if available. In 2019 I got the cheese toastie thing in...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Feb 24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,379
Posted By Eggnboby
Disney Dining Plan Examples

Now it's back, don't despair if free dining doesn't come back for your dates. Many can pay full price and still do ok.

So, the standard Disney Dining Plan costs an adult £79 per night. Just wanted...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Feb 24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,742
Posted By Eggnboby
I would say "hold your nerve everyone" as I got...

I would say "hold your nerve everyone" as I got some good flights in July last year for August 20th 2 weeks trip. However, that's easier for me to say with Universal annual passes and not doing any...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Sep 23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 82,140
Posted By Eggnboby
Hope you get there by 19:30 so you can enjoy some...

Hope you get there by 19:30 so you can enjoy some food and those free drinks after that long flight. I hate deciding what to eat on travel day. Too tired and brain foggy!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,728
Posted By Eggnboby
I suspect they want to avoid hold ups once on...

I suspect they want to avoid hold ups once on board with passengers trying to store their luggage. I was shocked at the size of some of the bags/cases the US travellers were carrying on board! Some...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Sep 23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 789
Posted By Eggnboby
Second vote for Drury Plaza near Disney Springs...

Second vote for Drury Plaza near Disney Springs. We would absolutely stay there with no park tickets. Balcony is a good size and we only paid £113 a night. Got free hot breakfast every day, evening...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Sep 23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,873
Posted By Eggnboby
Sickies on 192 is way better and there is no...

Sickies on 192 is way better and there is no service charge added!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Sep 23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,572
Posted By Eggnboby
We always buy 1 for our family of four, just for...

We always buy 1 for our family of four, just for cold drinks. We bring an old one for hot drinks as they don't need to be activated to get those. Not sure on the ethics behind getting the coffee/tea...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,728
Posted By Eggnboby
Economy Light experience with Virgin Atlantic

Just wanted to share our experience for those contemplating travelling Economy Light and have never done it before. In summary, do it! It was great!

For context, we are a family of four and travel...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Sep 23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 82,140
Posted By Eggnboby
This place is awesome and a game changer in my...

This place is awesome and a game changer in my opinion.

It will be difficult to disregard this hotel when staying onsite after our first stay there. Booked through Travel Republic at something...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,321
Posted By Eggnboby
Figment popcorn buckets are going for £60 each at...

Figment popcorn buckets are going for £60 each at the moment on ebay. I know it wasn't a Halloween one but think about it. If you get 2 or 3 limited edition MNSSHP popcorn buckets that wont be made...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,321
Posted By Eggnboby
I know it's more likely to be due to the lower...

I know it's more likely to be due to the lower price, but does anyone think there will be people that go in August purely to grab some limited merch to sell on and make the ticket money back ie...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,200
Posted By Eggnboby
May not be passenger's fault remember if they're...

May not be passenger's fault remember if they're slow getting to the buses. Our cases came out last when we flew into Melbourne last year. The tuts and head shakes when we got on our transfer coach...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Aug 23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,527
Posted By Eggnboby
We've just paid £2000 for economy light Virgin...

We've just paid £2000 for economy light Virgin flights (family of four) coming back on 3rd Sep. You could prob get hotel on site even for around £1500. Just forget about Disney World and it is...
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