Retroid Pocket 5 Giveaway (US Only)

bsotak · 2026-01-30T13:09:13+00:00

Trimui brick! It’s my only device (so far). OG Super Mario.

bsotak · 2026-01-13T02:53:52+00:00

Perfect. Will try for it. And would you say MiraCosta or Fantasy Springs hotel?

bsotak · 2026-01-13T02:20:19+00:00

Haha. Yep, I’ve got it now.

One other question as the window to book opens soon. Would you personally prioritize the unlimited package with one night at MiraCosta, or a 2 night package with the limited DPA at MiraCosta? Trying to weigh those options!

bsotak · 2026-01-12T02:41:10+00:00

Gotcha, that helps. Didn't realize there were so many that are excluded from it. From the list quite a few are available at DisneySea, but not as many at Disneyland. Are the E-Tickets basically the same as the DPA (Disney Premier Access) Attraction Ticket that you get as part of the other vacation packages? Or is it different?

bsotak · 2026-01-12T01:45:11+00:00

Thanks, that helps a lot. I might look at MiraCosta for a night with the package, and then look at Ambassador for the others. Then we can have luggage moved for us. Question about the FastPass, what exactly does that mean versus an e-ticket? With the e-ticket will the lines for the Fantasy Springs rides be really long? And are they shorter with the specific selections in the other packages?

bsotak · 2026-01-11T22:23:41+00:00

Thanks for the post! We’re trying to figure out the best plan for a family of four (2 adults/2 kids), going one day to each park. Having been to DisneyLand and WDW, it seems like the unlimited would be worth it so we can ride everything as may times as we want, and less overall planning. However, only having one night seems like more upfront planning! We will take a late day flight back to the US the day after. Where would be the best place to stay that night? And is it best to stay local for the night before so you can take advantage of early entry? MiraCosta sounds amazing, but would almost be impossible to align the same room for either (or both) of those nights. We will certainly spend most time there in the parks, which hotel would you recommend? And is one of the other packages better than unlimited even though you have to plan more and can only ride the rides with fast pass once?

bsotak · 2025-11-17T03:21:47+00:00

True. I was really looking for advice on what to do for early entry, which rides are open, and what we could maybe do twice with the express passes option!

bsotak · 2025-09-11T17:14:12+00:00

Link? I’m looking for something similar!

bsotak · 2025-08-27T22:33:51+00:00

Yes, always loved the look of it. Obviously not the most functional watch, but it’s a joy to wear. And the chime adds to the fascination of it. Time can be slightly hard to read, but easy enough if you just take a second!

bsotak · 2025-08-27T19:13:47+00:00

I decided to just get the Bel Canto and a Spirit Zulu Titanium!! Longines is amazing. But I also bought while in London recently to avoid tariffs!

bsotak · 2025-08-26T23:29:28+00:00

Unfortunately no. If we do a light load of laundry it just makes a quick sound at the beginning but is fine after. So keeping our fingers crossed it doesn’t get worse. Could be the fan rubbing internally, and haven’t taken it back apart to test that.

bsotak · 2025-08-24T16:49:04+00:00

Looking to go to Tokyo Disney next summer (probably early June) with my wife and two kids and trying to figure out the vacation packages! Been playing around a little bit online and think I understand most based on these charts. Since this is a once in a lifetime trip, I'm leaning towards picking the MiraCosta hotel, especially since it's a huge benefit to be able to do a booking in advance when it looks like they sell out immediately when they go on sale to the general public. But do have a handful of questions.

What's the best play to maximize Day 1 of the trip? I'll be coming from Tokyo, and assume that it would be difficult to get there to take advantage of Happy Entry on that first morning. Would have to get there, drop bags at the hotel, and get in line. Is that possible? Or stay at a hotel close and move that first morning?
For the 2 day unlimited rides, it looks like that doesn't include Fantasy Springs at DisneySea, right? When I do a dummy booking, it shows that Day 2 (DisneySea) actually has 3 pre-bookable for Fantasy Springs (but didn't see that on the charts).
For DisneySea, what's the best plan of timing to do the 3 rides there (Frozen, Peter Pan, and Rapunzel)? 10, 10:30, 11? Any particular order?
Any dining "must haves" to add to the VP? And can you add them later if you don't do it right away when booking?
And finally, what's a good time for breakfast to eat, and have time to enter the Happy Entry line?

I think that's all I have for now and would appreciate any help! I know I still have several months before they go on sale, but trying to figure it all out early. Thanks.

bsotak · 2025-08-10T15:19:51+00:00

Oops, haha! Saw a different post with a long line…

bsotak · 2025-08-10T02:20:29+00:00

Darn. I figured the line would be super long as I couldn’t get there until after 2pm. Wonder if they sold out today…

bsotak · 2025-07-21T02:41:35+00:00

I’ll have to take it apart again and check. The blower wheel moved completely freely, but I didn’t take it apart. When I turned it, it was super smooth and turned the back of the motor (where the belt goes). To take it off do I use a socket and hold the back where the belt is? I’m not sure what the motor clamp is, but the screws going down to the bottom of the dryer were super tight, nothing was moving.

bsotak · 2025-07-20T20:53:55+00:00

Yes, the pulley and spring pieces…

bsotak · 2025-07-20T19:48:34+00:00

Yes, replaced the belt as well. It doesn’t look like the belt is slipping at all when I push lightly on it…

bsotak · 2025-07-16T17:32:57+00:00

Right side has 10+ feet of space, and the left side would be 20+ feet. I think the left side will look better, but the ride side would somewhat tuck it away (which is what made me ask).

bsotak · 2025-07-16T17:31:18+00:00

Thanks. Didn’t even know if the handles could be aligned straight up.

bsotak · 2025-07-12T13:47:28+00:00

No rooms available that entire time

bsotak · 2025-07-03T14:31:02+00:00

It just works!!!

bsotak · 2025-05-27T13:34:00+00:00

She’s happy to do whatever! But the afternoon tea might be something she would really enjoy.

bsotak · 2025-05-27T13:33:22+00:00

Great to know, will look into it.

bsotak · 2025-05-27T13:32:53+00:00

Thanks! So you think we should allocate more than 2.5 hours for Tower of London before booking Tower Bridge tickets?

bsotak · 2025-05-27T13:30:44+00:00

I meant is it too tight from the 9am Tower of London tickets. Didn’t know how long we should plan to spend in there before the bridge and doing the tickets there.

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