Single Parent taking 2 daughters.

[JamelUK]

Originally Posted by NatsyNoo

I think, from my Top Gear viewing experience, you need to have a hi-visability jacket in the boot of your car if you are driving on the continent in case you break down. The police are apparently quite hot on it and stop Brits to check they have one

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Just to confirm that the vest MUST be kept in the CAR with you, NOT just in the boot, and you need a warning triangle with you as well...

Originally Posted by The AA

REFLECTIVE JACKETS & WARNING TRIANGLES IN FRANCE

The French Road Safety Department has confirmed that:

From 1st October 2008 all drivers in France, including drivers of vehicles registered outside of France, must have one warning triangle and one reflective jacket in their vehicle.

This regulation, which we understand does not apply to two and three wheeled vehicles, will be enforced with on-the-spot fines of between €90 and €135.

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[Guest]

I think it's a high viz vest for everyone in the car too so that'll be 3 then!

Make sure you practice the headlight adjusters as they're fiddly. We usually put them on whilst on the Eurotunnel as you shouldn't have them on whilst on UK roads obviously.

Edit: differing opinions on how many high viz jackets you need - The AA says one per car, the Camping club and a few others say one per person. Might be worth getting one per person anyway just to be sure.

[JamelUK]

Originally Posted by HelenaB

I think it's a high viz vest for everyone in the car too so that'll be 3 then!

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Nope - just the driver - see above

I think the advice of one per head is good though .
The europeans dont really do "hard shoulders" like we do, so if you breakdown and all need to get out of the car, a high viz is a great idea.

[Guest]

Thankyou everyone for all the advice, I am sooo excited I don't know how long I keep my gob shut about the surprise hahaha it's already killing me but I want to do it that way, I have been scouring ebay for some autograph books, some disney ears and T-shirts etc and will make up a little box for each of them and put it on the end of their bed the night before, so that they wake up and wonder what the heck is going on! , then I will probably burst and start running round the house like a complete loonie shouting "we're going to Disneyland" Yaaaay! whilst the kids wet themself with excitment!
Ok so plan of the day... order some High Viz vests and magnetic GB sticker and headlight doofers!
I am completely away with the fairies(Disney ones of course) as far as making a plan, I don't think my OCD heart can take anymore worry, but will try, we will deffo come back, so not gonna crucify myself if we dont fit it all in, A couple of great pics with the characters and some great video will satisfy me and the girls until the next Disney trip probably at the end of the year. Gonna listen to the DIBB cast again and keep reading the trippies, thanks all xx

[Guest]

I booked online on Sunday and got my confirmation through which I printed off, however I have noticed that it hasnt come out of my bank yet, is this normal?

[JamelUK]

Originally Posted by mummy2two

I booked online on Sunday and got my confirmation through which I printed off, however I have noticed that it hasnt come out of my bank yet, is this normal?

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Yup - very normal for DLP. It can take them a while to take payment.

Its DIBBCast #4 you want for DLP info.
Im not sure who the presenter is, but he's very good..

And here is an exclusive for you!

Ssssh!

You cant tell anyone okay?
Really - NOBODY can know, understood?

<coughs>DIBBCast "Project X" - mid August 2010<coughs>

But you didn't hear it from me. Mums the word.

[Guest]

Ok I promis to keep quiet lol!
Ok I have just looked at my AA breakdown and got this deal online, could someone tell me if this is cheap , Normal price

AA European Breakdown
£38.40 for the single trip
What the cover includes

* 24/7 English-speaking assistance
* £2,000 claim limit per party per trip
* Roadside repairs or tow to nearest repairer
* Vehicle recovery back to the UK or onwards to your original destination
* Alternative travel up to £1,200 per party
* Emergency accommodation up to £500 per party

Parts and labour provides:

* Up to £500 towards parts and garage repairs after you've called us

[JamelUK]

Originally Posted by mummy2two

Ok I have just looked at my AA breakdown and got this deal online, could someone tell me if this is cheap , Normal price

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Thats what I buy. Works for me!

[Guest]

Thanks, just purchased it with £9 cashback Bargain!

Originally Posted by JamelUK

Thats what I buy. Works for me!

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[Guest]

im a single mum of 2 ds 11 and dd 9, we are going the same time as you and staying in the Santa Fe !

im more than happy to PM you my mobile in case you want to meet up of in case of emergancy, we have been many times but this is the first time for just me and the kids, we have been away on our own lots before though, you will have a blast !

we are really excited now did my first ADR for dinner at Inventions on sat 28th, really looking forward to it, but the cost EEEEK

walking from Santa Fe is nice especially in the morning, is not very far and nice to stroll along working of breakfast before you hit the rides.

anyway, just tried to pm you but cant , let me know if you want to meet up somewhere, happy planning xxxx