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Forum: General Chat Today, 05:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,033
Posted By Nimbus
And even if it is broke, don't fix it because...

And even if it is broke, don't fix it because we're now used to it's "features".
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation Today, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,010
Posted By Nimbus
The weird thing is, there have already been Lynx...

The weird thing is, there have already been Lynx routes from the airport to places like Intl Drive - such as #42 mentioned above - that, arguably, were better than this new route. And I don't...
Forum: General Chat Today, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,511
Posted By Nimbus
Yes, I've seen them put on the old "less than xx...

Yes, I've seen them put on the old "less than xx calories per pack" label. Which they achieve by simply reducing the pack size, not by making the contents any less calorific. Nice one.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Today, 01:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,019
Posted By Nimbus
And if people keep on going then it means they...

And if people keep on going then it means they aren't really that bothered about getting less for more money. They must still be happy to go.

Of course, if customer numbers dropped drastically...
Forum: General Chat Today, 12:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,511
Posted By Nimbus
I would prefer it if the prices simply went up...

I would prefer it if the prices simply went up rather than them keeping the price the same but reducing the amount you get in the packets.

I wonder whether it'll get to the point where they end...
Forum: General Chat Today, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,511
Posted By Nimbus
I quoted the very same article in my post. So,...

I quoted the very same article in my post. So, yes, I was aware this had been settled by Walkers.

Still, if you turn the claws upside down then they do look like monsters.
Forum: General Chat Today, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,511
Posted By Nimbus
Firstly, a grab bag is not what I would call a...

Firstly, a grab bag is not what I would call a regular bag.

Secondly, I'm not talking about cost when I say it's a con. It's not a financial con, more of an expectation con. It's a con in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,510
Posted By Nimbus
Not particularly on purpose, but we booked...

Not particularly on purpose, but we booked flights for early June this year just ~2 weeks ago. So they were booked about 2 months before the flight. The direct flights from Manchester cost us £380...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 05:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,511
Posted By Nimbus
You assume each piece is one of their clawed...

You assume each piece is one of their clawed feet. If you turn them the other way up, they're monsters.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/walkers-officially-confirms-monster-munch-22998005...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 04:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,033
Posted By Nimbus
Considering the amount of (minor) uproar there's...

Considering the amount of (minor) uproar there's been in the past when the DIBB's UI (or HCI as it is around these parts) has changed slightly before, I can understand why Stu/Simon might want to...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,511
Posted By Nimbus
Multipacks are a right con. Rather than getting a...

Multipacks are a right con. Rather than getting a pack containing multiple bags that are the same size/weight as the individually-bought bags, the bags are a smaller size instead. Why? If the regular...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 04:01 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,674
Posted By Nimbus
It was ok yesterday and also generally ok today...

It was ok yesterday and also generally ok today. I mean, it was hardly summer and still a bit chilly out, plus in rained in the evening, but it's not been too bad.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By Nimbus
I don't believe this has ever been the case, it...

I don't believe this has ever been the case, it certainly hasn't been my experience.

As the answer from PlanDisney that princessjilly posted above, the 14 day tickets have always included 14 days...
Forum: Social Groups Yesterday, 03:43 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,215
Posted By Nimbus
Disney tickets now bought and linked! Still have...

Disney tickets now bought and linked! Still have Seaworld tickets to buy.

This year is a bit weird because it's the first time since 2014 that I haven't had any detailed plans regarding which...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 02:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,457
Posted By Nimbus
That's similar to me. I buy Gundam (and, erm,...

That's similar to me. I buy Gundam (and, erm, "thirdparty") model kits from Japan and China.

Some sellers will prepay the UK VAT on my behalf (eg. AliExpress) and therefore there's nothing else...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By Nimbus
OrlandoAttractionTickets are cheaper. Tickets for...

OrlandoAttractionTickets are cheaper. Tickets for 2 adults and 1 child starting on 6th August 2024 come to £1461 on OAT's website. So roughly £40 cheaper.

That also includes free tickets to...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 561
Posted By Nimbus
If you'd entered a theme park on each and every...

If you'd entered a theme park on each and every day starting on the 12th March then the 7 days entry would be on 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th. Therefore you wouldn't be able to enter a...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,067
Posted By Nimbus
There might be a number of people somewhere at...

There might be a number of people somewhere at Universal who have an idea what they are thinking of going to do with regards to the tickets. However, the person who answers these general emails won't...
Forum: Tickets Yesterday, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 169
Posted By Nimbus
As mentioned, there is no such thing as a...

As mentioned, there is no such thing as a combined Disney/Universal ticket. Instead, there are combination deals with bundle both a Disney ticket and a Universal ticket together for one price which...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 10:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,023
Posted By Nimbus
I think a family Minions coaster would be a good...

I think a family Minions coaster would be a good fit there. Something similar to Slinky Dog Dash but maybe a bit longer? Or something like the new How To Train Your Dragon coaster coming to Epic...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Yesterday, 10:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,023
Posted By Nimbus
It's purely speculation based on the fact that...

It's purely speculation based on the fact that RipRideRockit is often down and a bit rough and thus the author of the rumour thinks it should be closed. With Epic opening in summer next year then it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,457
Posted By Nimbus
True. But that would mean asking the forwarding...

True. But that would mean asking the forwarding company to lie on the customs note. Because this doesn't classify as a gift and, I suspect, the value is over £39 anyway.

BTW, every time I've had...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Apr 24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 934
Posted By Nimbus
Personally, I don't think it'll make much...

Personally, I don't think it'll make much noticeable difference to the other parks both before and after Epic opens.

I think those parks will still be busy during Spring Break & Easter. The...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Apr 24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 934
Posted By Nimbus
That assumes the same number of people visit...

That assumes the same number of people visit Orlando as before. If that's the case then there will be 25K less visitors going to the other parks on any particular day - so roughly 3.5K visitors less...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Apr 24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By Nimbus
In terms of costs, I would suggest this rule of...

In terms of costs, I would suggest this rule of thumb:

For each person in your group, assume:
- 1 Genie+ for each park (so 4 days of Genie+), average of $30 per Genie+
- 2 ILLS (out of the 5...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Apr 24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By Nimbus
Disney doesn't release the prices of Genie+ and...

Disney doesn't release the prices of Genie+ and the Individual Lightning Lanes in advance. You only find out on the day.



As HORSE mentioned above, thrill-data keeps a record of past prices of...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Apr 24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,019
Posted By Nimbus
From a guest point of view, it's a bit rubbish. ...

From a guest point of view, it's a bit rubbish.

From a business point of view, it makes some sense for Disney to do what they've done. As long as it doesn't put too many people off - which it...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Apr 24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,019
Posted By Nimbus
That's what they used to do. They only used to...

That's what they used to do. They only used to have one waterpark open from late autumn to early spring.

Post 2020, Disney has decided that it's more cost effective (to them!) to only open one...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Apr 24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 934
Posted By Nimbus
Epic Universe is a brand new, separate theme park...

Epic Universe is a brand new, separate theme park to the existing Universal parks (Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay). It will be around 3 or 4 miles away from where the existing...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,021
Posted By Nimbus
Not sure what you mean? By paying to...

Not sure what you mean?

By paying to upgrade, it means you want to swap one of the QS credits per day you get for a TS credit per day and you want to prepay for those TS meals. Yes, you still have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 9,689
Posted By Nimbus
I do think people sometimes forget the days of...

I do think people sometimes forget the days of folk cursing the old paper fastpass system because of how fastpasses would run out for the popular rides or because they'd have to queue just to get a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,781
Posted By Nimbus
According to Disney's info, the park tickets...

According to Disney's info, the park tickets automatically 'activate' on check in. That's when the 18 day period starts.

If the 18 day period of your tickets started when you first entered a park...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,781
Posted By Nimbus
That's incorrect. The 18 day validity period...

That's incorrect.

The 18 day validity period starts on the start date selected (if bought separately) or the check in date (if bought as part of an onsite package). It's got nothing to do with...
Forum: UK Theme Parks 22 Apr 24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,129
Posted By Nimbus
Ah, I see. :thumbs-up Interesting side...

Ah, I see. :thumbs-up



Interesting side note, but I'd heard somewhere that Universal may not be able to build a Harry Potter themed land in the GB resort because Warner Bros has the exclusive...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Apr 24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 692
Posted By Nimbus
BTW, the only things added since 2019 are: ...

BTW, the only things added since 2019 are:

At Universal Studios: Bourne Stuntacular and Villain-Con Minion Blast (I haven't done either)

At Islands of Adventure: Hagrids and Velocicoaster (both...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Apr 24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 295
Posted By Nimbus
Do you now have to buy a Halloween bag at the...

Do you now have to buy a Halloween bag at the Spooktacular? They used to be free.

And, just to echo what was said above, the 'free' Spooktacular event at Seaworld is not scary and very family...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Apr 24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 692
Posted By Nimbus
There's a reason for that. The title said "best"...

There's a reason for that. The title said "best" non-rollercoaster rides. ;) :)

(I kid - I like the ET ride).
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,457
Posted By Nimbus
Ah, if you've found somewhere fairly inexpensive...

Ah, if you've found somewhere fairly inexpensive that posts packages to you for less than what you've saved then that sounds great. Excellent result! :thumbs-up

As for VAT, in theory you should...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,425
Posted By Nimbus
May, August and September have tended to...

May, August and September have tended to generally have lower crowds than the rest of the year. This indication is nothing unusual.

Of course, "quiet" at WDW is often not quite the same as quiet...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,457
Posted By Nimbus
I assume the US PO Box company are charging you...

I assume the US PO Box company are charging you to ship the bands from the USA to the UK? And I wouldn't be surprised if the cost to ship them was more than $10 for each band.

If so, then it means...
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