Long time no chat. We're down to the mid forties for our countdown to Disney - 45 days left. Disney World has a FastPass+ system where you can book a window of an hour to visit any of the attractions. FastPass+ is a great system and be booked through the MyDisneyExperience part of the Disney… Continue reading Disney Planning 2.0 – FastPass+
Disney Planning 2.0 – Advanced Dining Reservations
The time to make my Disney advanced dinner reservations (ADR) came and went and I didn't do an update about it. So here we go As you probably know, when staying in a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel you can make advanced dinner reservation 180 days from the date of your scheduled arrival to Disney.… Continue reading Disney Planning 2.0 – Advanced Dining Reservations
Movie Review: Incredibles 2
The Incredibles are finally back to our screens after a long 14 years after the original with a fast paced, action packed sequel. Our favourite super hero family pick up right where they left off in the first installment, with the arrival of "The Underminer". "Supers" are still illegal but with a change of perception… Continue reading Movie Review: Incredibles 2
Dorothy Perkins Sale Haul
So I'm not exactly sure how I stumbled across the Dorothy Perkins website but when i did they had a pretty decent sale on. So I bought a few things. Firstly after checking out and paying - I got an email to say that 2 of the items I wanted weren't in stock. I was… Continue reading Dorothy Perkins Sale Haul
Disney Planning update: Animal Kingdom Lodge Pool Reimagining
I got a dreaded email from my travel agent this time last week. It stated: In an effort to continually enhance the Guest experience here at the Walt Disney World Resort, we often refresh our offerings and atmosphere. In preparation for your upcoming visit, we wanted to make you aware that the Resort will be… Continue reading Disney Planning update: Animal Kingdom Lodge Pool Reimagining
Walt Disney World Florida to begin charging for parking
It was announced that beginning March 21st, there will be a fee for overnight Parking at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Currently, parking is complimentary but for all reservation from 21st March there will now be a tiered fee structure depending on the category of resort stayed in. The below is taken from the Disney… Continue reading Walt Disney World Florida to begin charging for parking
Boohoo.com Haul
Friday was payday so I treated myself to some (online) retail therapy. I have a wardrobe bulging with clothes and to be honest I basically wear the same handful of outfits over and over. For some strange reason I still struggle to throw the clothes out. Some of it is due to the original financial… Continue reading Boohoo.com Haul
Movie Review: 3 Oscar Nominees
I had planned to review these in advance of the Oscars last week but life got in the way. Here are my short reviews of 3 Oscar Nominated movies. Three Bilboards outside Ebbing Missouri This movie stars Frances McDormand as a mother who's daughters murder remains unsolved. She uses three billboards on the way into… Continue reading Movie Review: 3 Oscar Nominees
News: Disneyland Paris Expansion
To say I am excited about these plans is an understatement. I read last year that Walt Disney Company had taken a majority share in Euro Disney SCA, the company that owns Disneyland Paris. When I heard this, I knew big plans were on the horizon and on Tuesday, it all became clear. Beginning in… Continue reading News: Disneyland Paris Expansion
Review: The Greatest Showman
I'm a little late to the party but here it is! Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron put the show back into showman with this music packed splendor that is The Greatest Showman. We see P.T. Barnum living the dream when he gives up his day job, and hum drum normal life, to put on the… Continue reading Review: The Greatest Showman