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Post by richie22 on Nov 11, 2018 19:19:30 GMT
Booked it this afternoon for next summer, Jesus h Christ.... I’ve never lost so much money so quickly in my life, not counting a trip to sinless in Blackpool when On a weekend bender. My question to you is how to plan the two week trip, bought Disney and universal passes through tui, any travel tips much appreciated.
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Post by sharpy on Nov 11, 2018 20:31:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2018 21:15:07 GMT
^^^^ This The people on the Dibb are fanatics and no stone is unturned Have a great time I'm jealous |
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Post by lordherefordsknob on Nov 12, 2018 7:22:45 GMT
Booked it this afternoon for next summer, Jesus h Christ.... I’ve never lost so much money so quickly in my life, not counting a trip to sinless in Blackpool when On a weekend bender. My question to you is how to plan the two week trip, bought Disney and universal passes through tui, any travel tips much appreciated. Comfortable shoes. |
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Post by Northy on Nov 12, 2018 8:00:38 GMT
Im there next week, it will be thanksgiving, I'll avoid it like the plague.
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Post by murphthesurf on Nov 12, 2018 8:02:55 GMT
Booked it this afternoon for next summer, Jesus h Christ.... I’ve never lost so much money so quickly in my life, not counting a trip to sinless in Blackpool when On a weekend bender. My question to you is how to plan the two week trip, bought Disney and universal passes through tui, any travel tips much appreciated. Comfortable shoes. DEFINITELY. And (large) Elastoplast in case of blisters. |
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Post by elystokie on Nov 12, 2018 8:06:40 GMT
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Post by mattyd on Nov 12, 2018 8:55:56 GMT
Unless it has moved visiting Disneyland whilst staying in Florida is very ambitious, it's a good 4 or 5 hour flight, not even sure if you can fly direct from Orlando to LA.
Personally I'd stick to Disneyworld.
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Post by murphthesurf on Nov 12, 2018 9:49:01 GMT
Booked it this afternoon for next summer, Jesus h Christ.... I’ve never lost so much money so quickly in my life, not counting a trip to sinless in Blackpool when On a weekend bender. My question to you is how to plan the two week trip, bought Disney and universal passes through tui, any travel tips much appreciated. These bits and pieces are more of a 'Visiting Disney and Universal Studios - for when you get there' rather than travel tips, but I hope you might find them of use - I reminded myself of them by checking what I posted on a similar thread we had at the beginning of the year: 'Front of the Line' passes: If you go to anywhere where there will be long queues all over the place - eg. the huge theme parks - it should be possible to buy 'Front of the Line' passes for anything you want to go on - ignore the price and just get them - they're SO worthwhile. I haven't been to Florida and my recommendation is based on both Disney and Universal Studios Los Angeles, but the set-up for all the touristy places/things will be the same. This is a tip to save time rather than money, but, believe me, when you glide past everyone in the massive queue and get straight on to the ride you'll be SO glad you got the pass. One ride worth knowing about is the Jurassic Park Ride. You pootle along a little 'river' in a boat about 8 feet wide and 25 feet long, in tranquil and very leisurely fashion, hugely enjoying the fun of seeing and hearing some of the Jurassic Park-type animals on the riverbank and then you go into a long dark tunnel/cave. At the very end of this tunnel the boat comes to a stop and very slowly and gradually tips until it's practically standing vertically on its front end - it then stays still, like that, for (what seemed like) maybe 20 or 30 seconds whilst you suddenly get a projected image of a giant T-Rex right in front and roaring at you, before the boat rushes, or more like zooms at rocket speed, down through a water chute. This boat-tipping was especially nerve-shredding as I was sitting on the very back row of the boat and so was highest with a much greater distance to fall. Quote: "Flaaaaaaaaamin' Nora……." I literally thought 'we're all gonna die……..' - but we all just got soaked to the skin from the water chute and couldn't stop laughing when it was all over and we were back on dry land. Don't miss it! And let me just also mention this in case there's another same ride there called the Tower Lift-Drop - this apparently leaves riders traumatised for life, or quite a while, anyway. I didn't partake - I stood watching all the ashen-faced survivors people and jibbering wrecks staggering or crawling walking off it for a while first and decided to give it a miss as I was over there on my own and there was no-one to fly the body back. So you've been warned, as this ride apparently is really an experience you might not want to repeat! |
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Post by flea79 on Nov 12, 2018 12:17:38 GMT
went earlier this year
make use of the disney app on the phone to book ride places, you can have 3 at a time booked, saves queuing
use hotel shuttle buses for disney parks as the parking is so expensive if you are driving yourself, the buses are much more regular for disney than universal
Universal, just drive!
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Post by lordherefordsknob on Nov 12, 2018 12:51:28 GMT
went earlier this year make use of the disney app on the phone to book ride places, you can have 3 at a time booked, saves queuing use hotel shuttle buses for disney parks as the parking is so expensive if you are driving yourself, the buses are much more regular for disney than universal Universal, just drive! If you are driving go to Disney springs ( the shopping centre) it's free to park there then get the free disney busses to where ever you want. Also if you're a space geek like me, go to NASA about a 50 minute drive away my favourite part of the holiday. Also the rides at universal are far better than at disney. |
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Post by flea79 on Nov 12, 2018 12:53:26 GMT
went earlier this year make use of the disney app on the phone to book ride places, you can have 3 at a time booked, saves queuing use hotel shuttle buses for disney parks as the parking is so expensive if you are driving yourself, the buses are much more regular for disney than universal Universal, just drive! If you are driving go to Disney springs ( the shopping centre) it's free to park there then get the free disney busses to where ever you want. Also if you're a space geek like me, go to NASA about a 50 minute drive away my favourite part of the holiday. Also the rides at universal are far better than at disney. yes forgot about the disney springs trick, we generally took a hotel bus and that was fine for us rides are so much better at universal, the harry potter ones are especially good and the new fast and furious ride! But Disney is just pure magic and fantasy |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2018 7:42:32 GMT
Are there any fans of blizzard beach?
I'd visit there as soon as it opened and not leave until closing
Felt like a teenager when I was there
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Post by flea79 on Nov 13, 2018 9:34:42 GMT
Are there any fans of blizzard beach? I'd visit there as soon as it opened and not leave until closing Felt like a teenager when I was there we went this year and it has to be said we were not loving it that much, just wasnt our thing anymore, it didnt help the wave pool was shut as somebody had nearly drowned in it.... there was some very lovely ladies on show, especially the mexicans! is that why you felt like a teenager? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2018 10:45:07 GMT
Are there any fans of blizzard beach? I'd visit there as soon as it opened and not leave until closing Felt like a teenager when I was there we went this year and it has to be said we were not loving it that much, just wasnt our thing anymore, it didnt help the wave pool was shut as somebody had nearly drowned in it.... there was some very lovely ladies on show, especially the mexicans! is that why you felt like a teenager? Haven't been for years, but are you thinking of typhoon lagoon (((Big wave))) Or just the ordinary waves at blizzard? |
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Post by flea79 on Nov 13, 2018 10:46:32 GMT
we went this year and it has to be said we were not loving it that much, just wasnt our thing anymore, it didnt help the wave pool was shut as somebody had nearly drowned in it.... there was some very lovely ladies on show, especially the mexicans! is that why you felt like a teenager? Haven't been for years, but are you thinking of typhoon lagoon (((Big wave))) Or just the ordinary waves at blizzard? im sure we did blizzard beach as it was all the snow theme everywhere, was not a fan of that bloody cable car that took us up to the top of the mountain thing, if anything the magic of Disney slipped here a bit, was a little tired i thought |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2018 11:31:39 GMT
Haven't been for years, but are you thinking of typhoon lagoon (((Big wave))) Or just the ordinary waves at blizzard? im sure we did blizzard beach as it was all the snow theme everywhere, was not a fan of that bloody cable car that took us up to the top of the mountain thing, if anything the magic of Disney slipped here a bit, was a little tired i thought 😁I haven't been since 2006 I was in my late forties yet was running around trying everything like a teenager I think it stems from my younger days of wishing I was aqua man or marine boy ☺ |
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Post by richie22 on Jun 30, 2019 1:36:26 GMT
To update the thread. Currently sat drinking overpriced beer in universal, Orlando .... where to start. Nothing is cheap here even Walmart for a twelve pack is scandelous $14.95 for 12 of your finest wife beater as opposed to $7.25 per can/bottle in hotel(universal resort hotel) . The parks are generally good, except magic kingdom that I can say caters for 0-7 age group and nothing more, food ...... scandelous !!! Animal kingdom was good , do it if you get the chance. So to both the universal parks....I-drive reminded me of Blackpool when the lights are on.... and the locals are funny old soles, polite and well mannered but weird. Tuesday topped 110 and the silly cunts were still going around with Harry Potter capes on.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 5:16:47 GMT
To update the thread. Currently sat drinking overpriced beer in universal, Orlando .... where to start. Nothing is cheap here even Walmart for a twelve pack is scandelous $14.95 for 12 of your finest wife beater as opposed to $7.25 per can/bottle in hotel(universal resort hotel) . The parks are generally good, except magic kingdom that I can say caters for 0-7 age group and nothing more, food ...... scandelous !!! Animal kingdom was good , do it if you get the chance. So to both the universal parks....I-drive reminded me of Blackpool when the lights are on.... and the locals are funny old soles, polite and well mannered but weird. Tuesday topped 110 and the silly cunts were still going around with Harry Potter capes on. If you've gone there for yourself...to drink ale etc then bigger fool you Disney is for a holiday of a lifetime for the kids Is it expensive?...very much so For me personally Universal and blizzard beach were best My kids loved SeaWorld magic kingdom and universal and typhoon lagoon None of us touched any alcohol we were too busy exploring and driving around new places Sorry it wasnt for you rich but to line it up with blackpool is ridiculous I live just outside that shithole |
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Post by harryburrows on Jun 30, 2019 5:22:14 GMT
im sure we did blizzard beach as it was all the snow theme everywhere, was not a fan of that bloody cable car that took us up to the top of the mountain thing, if anything the magic of Disney slipped here a bit, was a little tired i thought 😁I haven't been since 2006 I was in my late forties yet was running around trying everything like a teenager I think it stems from my younger days of wishing I was aqua man or marine boy ☺ Instead of just a wet blanket ? |
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Post by harryburrows on Jun 30, 2019 5:25:11 GMT
im sure we did blizzard beach as it was all the snow theme everywhere, was not a fan of that bloody cable car that took us up to the top of the mountain thing, if anything the magic of Disney slipped here a bit, was a little tired i thought 😁I haven't been since 2006 I was in my late forties yet was running around trying everything like a teenager I think it stems from my younger days of wishing I was aqua man or marine boy ☺ I'm taking my family this Christmas , and I'm late ish middle age 😉😉 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 5:25:34 GMT
😁I haven't been since 2006 I was in my late forties yet was running around trying everything like a teenager I think it stems from my younger days of wishing I was aqua man or marine boy ☺ Instead of just a wet blanket ? We looked good walking down blackpool sea front tho didnt we?....wet blanket and mr magoo 😁 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 5:28:01 GMT
😁I haven't been since 2006 I was in my late forties yet was running around trying everything like a teenager I think it stems from my younger days of wishing I was aqua man or marine boy ☺ I'm taking my family this Christmas , and I'm late ish middle age 😉😉 Haha You wont make it back Deep vein thrombosis 😁👍 Or those pesky kids will find their way into the cockpit and you'll end up in china |
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Jun 30, 2019 7:21:04 GMT
Get a car and head to the nearby coast, there are some fantastic beaches within an hour on the Atlantic coast.
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Post by lordherefordsknob on Jun 30, 2019 7:44:52 GMT
Did it a couple of years ago as a once in a lifetime experience.
Going back later in the year for when star wars land opens.🤣
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Post by xchpotter on Jun 30, 2019 8:06:21 GMT
I’ve been lucky enough to go 4 times when the age of my kids ranged from 5 to 11 and last time when they 15 to 21. Every time was different as the kids grew into different things. The first trip was about the traditional Disney parks and character meets, the later ones about the bigger thrill rides and shark dive experiences.
I absolutely love the place and the culture which although a bit false and cheesy is innocent enough.
You can get good deals with tickets and be sensible with money. We self catered but still found diners away from the parks reasonable value.
Will definitely be going back, hopefully when I’m a granddad and start a whole new experience again with little ones....just hope I’m not too frail for The Hulk ride.😂😂
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Post by telfordstoke on Jun 30, 2019 9:24:23 GMT
We have booked for Easter 2020, know a lot of people who have taken kids out school to do it but see8ng as wife is a teacher, that’s a non starter for us. Booked villa and flights and guy in-laws know over there is sorting park tickets etc so am working on principle he knows what he’s doing. 6 of us going, 2 kids and the in-laws are coming and splitting costs between us basically, can see this being only time we go as it’s flipping expensive and we’re planning on self catering or most of it with occasional nights out. Youngest has her birthday when over there so we may book a night in a Disney hotel so she can wake up in the park on her birthday but, like most things, will depend on £$
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Post by lordherefordsknob on Jun 30, 2019 9:30:10 GMT
I’ve been lucky enough to go 4 times when the age of my kids ranged from 5 to 11 and last time when they 15 to 21. Every time was different as the kids grew into different things. The first trip was about the traditional Disney parks and character meets, the later ones about the bigger thrill rides and shark dive experiences. I absolutely love the place and the culture which although a bit false and cheesy is innocent enough. You can get good deals with tickets and be sensible with money. We self catered but still found diners away from the parks reasonable value. Will definitely be going back, hopefully when I’m a granddad and start a whole new experience again with little ones....just hope I’m not too frail for The Hulk ride.😂😂 Best ride by far is The Mummy so many unexpected twists and turns. Looking forward to Star wars land now. |
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Post by richie22 on Jun 30, 2019 12:06:16 GMT
To update the thread. Currently sat drinking overpriced beer in universal, Orlando .... where to start. Nothing is cheap here even Walmart for a twelve pack is scandelous $14.95 for 12 of your finest wife beater as opposed to $7.25 per can/bottle in hotel(universal resort hotel) . The parks are generally good, except magic kingdom that I can say caters for 0-7 age group and nothing more, food ...... scandelous !!! Animal kingdom was good , do it if you get the chance. So to both the universal parks....I-drive reminded me of Blackpool when the lights are on.... and the locals are funny old soles, polite and well mannered but weird. Tuesday topped 110 and the silly cunts were still going around with Harry Potter capes on. If you've gone there for yourself...to drink ale etc then bigger fool you Disney is for a holiday of a lifetime for the kids Is it expensive?...very much so For me personally Universal and blizzard beach were best My kids loved SeaWorld magic kingdom and universal and typhoon lagoon None of us touched any alcohol we were too busy exploring and driving around new places Sorry it wasnt for you rich but to line it up with blackpool is ridiculous I live just outside that shithole I didn’t come here just for the ale, to be honest it’s been too hot during the day to drink anything like that sort of stuff, in general a good holiday which were still finding new spots everyday. I stand by my Blackpool comment but would only apply that to idrive in the 2/3 miles we’ve been too around icon park. Some of the universal rides ‘transformers’ and the log flume( name escapes me) are amazing. My kids are 14 and 9 and generally we’ve catered easily for both, usually it’s a battle to get them to do what the other wants. |
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Post by followyoudown on Jun 30, 2019 20:21:03 GMT
To update the thread. Currently sat drinking overpriced beer in universal, Orlando .... where to start. Nothing is cheap here even Walmart for a twelve pack is scandelous $14.95 for 12 of your finest wife beater as opposed to $7.25 per can/bottle in hotel(universal resort hotel) . The parks are generally good, except magic kingdom that I can say caters for 0-7 age group and nothing more, food ...... scandelous !!! Animal kingdom was good , do it if you get the chance. So to both the universal parks....I-drive reminded me of Blackpool when the lights are on.... and the locals are funny old soles, polite and well mannered but weird. Tuesday topped 110 and the silly cunts were still going around with Harry Potter capes on. If you've gone there for yourself...to drink ale etc then bigger fool you Disney is for a holiday of a lifetime for the kids Is it expensive?...very much so For me personally Universal and blizzard beach were best My kids loved SeaWorld magic kingdom and universal and typhoon lagoon None of us touched any alcohol we were too busy exploring and driving around new places Sorry it wasnt for you rich but to line it up with blackpool is ridiculous I live just outside that shithole SeaWorld has gone downhill since they stopped feeding trainers to the whales, looked really rundown the last time I went 2 or 3 years ago. Busch gardens is a drive but much better I thought, Gatorland is good the first time you go but fuck off am I going on the wire slide above it. Kennedy is good to visit too, I also thought dennys and ihop were pretty reasonable for breakfasts or lunch. |
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