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16 Apr 13, 09:09 AM |
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Thanks Hayley
I agree the beauty of a second trip is you have more of an idea of what to do and not what to do Neil got the US maps from Tom Tom as they where half price Yes flights are our big worry, lots of people have managed to pick up good priced flights so fingers crossed we can Should arrange a Dibb meet at Lakeside/Bluewater Katie |
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16 Apr 13, 09:23 AM |
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Thanks Sarah
Yes we were very proud, one of the best highlights of the trip I must commend you on your photo skills many a time Neil has been reading your trip report and asked me to come over and have a look at your photos, very talented Katie
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16 Apr 13, 09:26 AM |
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Thanks Lauren
Our DD loved wearing them and I am going to by a couple of pairs to put away for when we go back Katie |
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16 Apr 13, 09:56 AM |
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Just a quick update, last week it was Katies birthday (21 again ) and we surprised her with a trip too Harry Potter World, I would like to start off by saying myself and the kids are not the biggest Harry Potter fans (the kids find the films a bit scary! ) but Katie loves them, here are some pics
Well we all loved it and we would highly recommend it, especially if you are a Harry Potter fan! If you did already know you have too pre-book tickets which is a good thing as therefore it is never too busy! We got there for our time slot and proceeded to queue, you are then led into a cinema in small groups were you watch a short film and then the screen goes up and you are left with two big gold doors which then open and you are then in the grand hall which is very impressive, they give a little speech then you are aloud to walk the tour on your own at your own pace. They have got loads of displays, items videos etc to keep you going and I would say it would take about 3hrs too do it all at a nice pace. They do sell Butterbeer! but not the frozen one Its not quite Florida but still excellent Katie managed to get a sorting hat which she loves and will be using it at the school she teaches at! The gift shop is massive and very expensive! Neil
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16 Apr 13, 10:22 AM |
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What a fab day ! I would love a visit to the studios and great for getting in the Florida mood ... I am dreaming of frozen butterbeer now mmmmm ( non frozen would do though) I bet the sorting hat goes down a treat in school !
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16 Apr 13, 10:35 PM |
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Thanks Katie, i've had a look on the TomTom website and i definitely think it will be cheaper buying the maps here than hiring a sat nav over there
The Harry Potter studio tour sounds like a great day out, i've only ever heard good reviews. My youngest 5yrs, loves the idea of Harry Potter but i've only let him watch the first film as they do get a bit dark. This year will be our first visit to the WWoHP, so really excited A Dibb meet sounds on the cards x
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17 Apr 13, 07:53 PM |
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The best thing about having a Tom Tom here with US map on it is that you can save loads of favourites on it, the only down side is that you can only have US or UK maps on it at one time
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17 Apr 13, 11:45 PM |
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Hi Neil
Really ! Didn't know that, won't be able to do it until last minute than as my husband needs the TomTom for work. Did it take long to do? I'm contemplating the fact, whether it's feasible to just find your way around with a Mapman's Map and rely on roadsigns
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18 Apr 13, 12:10 AM |
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Not sure if it is because my Tom Tom has not got a lot of memory? Mind you it is a newish one! It does not take long to do just need to hook it up to a computer and sync it
When we went in 2011 I hired one from ebay for about £30 I think and he put loads of parks etc onto it and the villa we where staying at, if you are interested I can try and did out info I thought the same as you re Mapman etc but I have got to be honest I thought the sat nav was a godsend! Just takes away all the doubt! |
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18 Apr 13, 12:25 AM |
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Hiring one from ebay, i like the sound of that! If you could find out who you used that would be great, but please don't go to any trouble. I'll have a little look on ebay
I agree the sat nav will hopefully just relieve the stress of driving over there, as like most married couples we nearly get divorced when travelling anywhere in the car!
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