Q&A | Holiday Plans | Life Update 

It’s strange how you can feel so close to people you’ve never met, but I had a wee tear listening to you talking about your redundancy Jim. You’ve done so well getting another job as quickly, which is a testament to your character. You are all still the most genuine and sincere family I’ve seen on RU-vid, not to mention funny. Both of you have THE funniest one liners, and Jimmy is hilarious too🤣🤣 I wish you all nothing but health and happiness…don’t be strangers on here ❤

Good to see you both ❤ Hope you all have a lovely summer and good luck in the new job Jim x

Great to have you back, appreciate your honesty and openness.

Had to leave a comment to say welldone and keep going. I am so happy things are on the up for you all. Jim, you are a warrior 😊🙏

Im sure i speal for the gazillions out there but boy, do we miss you guys on our telly box!! You saw many of us through dark times of 2020 and beyond and your warmth abd dry wit was just what the doc ordered. However, we appreciate you guys have your own path in life and this was just a chspter of that. But, wanted to say a mahoosive thank you to you and yours for some fabulous vlogs. All the best

So happy to have you back on my screen. Love your honesty and transparency, you’re always a breath of fresh air 🫶🏼

Really missed seeing you both! Sorry to hear about your work Jim, so happy you have hollie to help you get through tough times! Sounds like you have so much to look forward to over the next few years! I’m the same always love having something to plan and research keeps me going when days are long and hard having something to look forward to is the key! Thank you for always being amazing and providing the giggles xx

I'm sorry to hear about your redundancy, Jim. You are so right about having a dog around. Lost my dad in May, and for both my mum and I, our dogs have been a great help. Something special with having a pet.

Hey there, what a lovely surprise to see you both, glad to hear all is well given the rocky start to the year, you seem to be making some very sensible steps and wish you blessed happy times ahead 😀

Congrats on 20K subs! I remember the good old days of 2017 when I first starting watching you. Jimmy was so much younger. It's incredible to see him grow up to be the awesome lad he is today.

So glad to see that both of you are keeping well and have bounced back from a very rough start to the year. You guys deserve a bit of luck and positivity,hopefully the best is yet to come 🙏🏻 x

So happy to see you! Sorry you hit a rough patch, but with your wonderful family and positive outlook, it looks like things are heading in a good direction! No worries about consistency of vlogs, you do you and we will be lucky to tag along when we can!

So good to see you guys,hope you are all well, x

Hi Folks, thanks for sharing this life update. Very sad to hear of Jim's Redundancy and all the scares that it brings. Jim is a positive person. He is moving forward with his life and it will prove to be a happy new chapter that unfolds. Great to hear that your dog helped you through the tough days x

So lovely to see you both ❤

Love you guys and I will be sitting here waiting for your next video. ❤

So nice to watch this catch-up vlog. Sorry to hear about Jim's redundancy and all the worry with that but glad to hear he found another job. Enjoy your holiday this year and your cruises sound really exciting. We are planning Disney World in a few years, your previous Disney vlogs are great for getting inspiration! 🙂

Love your vlogs! Been watching you for years ! You gave me the best insight to Florida 6 times of going later you always taught me new tips and tricks on every trip ! We went last year ! Lost the vibe slightly things have changed so much ! And we have realized there’s more important things like you and the hardship of this country that it’s putting on us ! We will be there again one day ! Xxxx but the best thing is keep these vlogs going that you do so amazingly! Your so natural at it ! A lovely family giving fabulous Info to us all ! Please dont stop ! My family adores your vlogs ! 😊❤️❤️

You're my favorite vloggers - Orlando or not and honestly...... this video is a breath of fresh air and shows the realness of life instead of this fake life of multiple, several week holidays a year like some do to 'show off'. Thank you both for being so open about life and glad things are much better now like the new job etc! 🙌 Looking forward to future videos!

Thanks for the update, really enjoyed watching, hope the weather is good for your holiday to Skegness x

Hi guys 👋🏻 lovely to see you both back on YT. Sorry to hear about loosing your job Jim glad you have found another though, and glad to see planning is back on your agendas. Hope you all enjoy our summer I will keep an eye out for your next update 😊

Lovely to see you both - sorry to hear the last few months have been a little tougher than usual. Your right its good at points like that to have things to focus on. Holly was obviously brought into your life for a reason.

Hi guys, great to 9:17 see you both, glad to hear your all ok now. Just back from our Florida trip, thanks for all your tips 😊

I was made redundant last year and it was such a shock. Horrible time. Well done for getting another job and yay for having Holly to help you through ☺️

Ho guys! So happy to see you! Sorry to hear about Jim's job, but glad he has found a new one. We lost our dog at the end of last year, but have since gotten a new puppy. They literally are everything, they truly bring so much joy!

How to have a FAB Monday evening......... watching you two😊 glad your all doing well.. Good luck in your new job Jim.. see ya next time 😊

Missed you guys, good to see you again.

Nice to see you both and lm so glad everything has worked out for your family . I'm with Jim Tower of Terror, my favourite ride.

Nice to see you both again. Sorry to here about the redundancy, the unknown and uncertainty is so overwhelming, but hope you’re settling into your new job. Enjoy your upcoming trips and look forward to Jim at the helm in Skegness. Take care. M

Glad to see you both and sorry to hear about your redundancy. Onwards and upwards . Thank you for answering my question also ! X

Nice catch up guys. So sorry to hear about Jim’s job but glad you kept positive and are all sorted. Love that you’ve booked a few cruises - my favourite! Thanks for answering the question haha! Look forward to the vlogs. Having a countdown is the best! ✨ x

Really sorry to hear that news, Jim, but glad you’ve got a few trips booked to look forward to. Semi-gutted you didn’t book Disney just for the vlogs haha. Great to see you guys again! 💙

Great to see you back on our TV 😊 definitely missed you're vlogs. Really glad to hear things are back on track after Jim's redundancy and love your honest chats and always keeping it real, you guys deserve a gifted trip to Euro Disney 😂😂

Hey guys! So nice to see you. Sorry to hear about Jim’s job, but glad you have a new one sorted. Very excited for your upcoming holidays!!! 🚢 nothing like a countdown. Glad you are well x P.S I also said fast passes to the pre Covid Disney question!

It’s our Winnie’s 🐾 two year gotcha day tomorrow, can’t imagine life without her, dogs hold a really special part of your heart and are truly part of the family.

Really enjoyed this video. Sorry to hear Jim had lost his job, but glad he has found a new one . 🎉 Glad you are all well 🎉

Lovely to see you guys and catch up! Sorry to hear about the redundancy and I’m glad that is behind you now! How exciting to have the upcoming holidays to look forward to, cruises seem to be very popular atm & I can see why at that price!! We are looking at Disneyland Paris for a few days this summer, just me & the girls because we have New York booked for December as our eldest will be turning 21 😱!! Take care guys xxxx

So good to see an update! I still maintain that an American Mid-west themepark road trip would be the most EPIC vlog series. I can't think of anyone who would appreciate the coaster history more than your family!

Nice to see you guys... 🎉❤

Excellent and interesting video, looking forward to the next vlog 🙂

So so glad your all doing well 😀- i was made redundant in 2016 and it knocked me sideways so glad to see Jim had Holly to keep him going - also lost my mum day we flew to Florida in Feb this year, were all doing well now though and the buzz of the trip got us through - nothing like planning stuff to look forward to - Sending Positive vibes

Good to see you all . Take care

Sorry about the redundancy mate, I had the same last October. Good to hear you're back in the saddle quickly though!! Glad you are all doing well!

You guys make me laugh bring a smile to my face and yes no matter how bad our day is a dog is always there to make us happy

What a treat with a new video! We are inside today here in Las Vegas. Yesterday was 117. I am sorry about your position but glad you got it sorted. Our German Shepard/Rottweiler mix puppy is 6 months old now and going through the terrible two's lol. Pro tip: don't get a puppy when your over 60 years old. She wears us out but I can't imagine life without her now. We are biting the bullet and taking our grandmunchkin on a Disney cruise next year to Alaska. Best wishes for a great summer. I imagine young Jimmy is growing fast! Thanks as always for sharing your corner of the world and for the tips on travel. If you go to California a trip to Knottsberry Farm is a must bc they have some great coasters.

Really sorry you got made redundant Jim! It’s happened to my partner 3 times so know the stress you go through when it happens and how it messes with your head. Love to see people being so sensible with holidays and focussing on mortgages and really balancing life - love that you’ve shared this thank you! We’ve done Iona and going on her again this year absolutely love it

Hey guys, hope you had a nice christmas. It's been a tough year, probably the worst of my life but im pushing through. I used to watch your alton towers and weekend vlogs during covid, just thought I'd drop by and say hi. At alton towers, I've seen theme parks worldwide and another family vlogging channel but never you guys - a channel that I actually watched 😅 Maybe we can have a natter at the towers if i ever do catch you 😂 Wishing you well for 2024, keep pushing through the hard times if you have any as I will keep pushing, God bless 🙏

Well, just like to say that your Planet Hollywood Cancun Videos were great, used all your tips for it so we were Steps ahead before we got there. Going to look back at some more of your vids for inspiration for our next holiday.

Aww it’s so lovely to see you both back I’ve really missed your vlogs. So sorry to hear about Jim’s job, he looked really emotional when talking about how much Hollie has helped him, bless him 🥰 so glad you’ve got some holidays planned to look forward to. We’re going to London over the summer doing the Harry Potter tour, any tips? Omg I’ve been pricing up going Universal just for Stranger Things HHN 🙈🙈prices are ridiculous though even just for a few nights! Hope Jimmy is well? Jim you was not wooden doing your vlog you was a real pro 😄have a good week and I’ll look forward to your next vlog ❤xxx

We’ve just come back from a Norwegian cruise on Iona… it was wonderful! You’ll have a great time.

Just watched the new Q&A video. Brilliant as always. Roller Coaster year to say the least! Sorry to hear of the redundancy but happy that you have found another job 😊 Can’t wait for you guys to go on another cruise 🚢. Sounds like you need it! (Your previous cruise vlog is/was one of my favourites!) If you ever get the opportunity to go to Universal Hollywood, I’d recommend it. Backlot tour = Hill Valley square = the clock tower 🤩 (at least it was when I went there back in 96/97. Still got the Pitball! 😉) Thanks for posting and sharing your Life updates. Followed you guys since before Covid and your videos never fail to make me smile. They also helped me get through the pandemic. Kept me sane!! 🌹✌️🫶

Lovely to see you both again and catch up, good to hear life’s treating you all ok. Glad Jim had found a new job, hope that’s all going well? Xx

Great to have a catch up video. Glad to hear your all doing well and good luck whatever the future holds. 😀 😊 👍 😀 😂

Sorry to hear about your job Jim, but great news you have a new one. Dogs are life and they are amazing at making us feel better. Currently in Orlando and I did speak to Steph a couple of days back saying we were heading to Panda Express for the orange chicken, it did not disappoint! Also I can see Epic Universe from the 12th floor of the Rosen Plaza! Looking forward to any future vlogs, have a good one 😁

That was a Fantastic Price that you got on the P&O Ferry. When the time comes have a holiday to remember. X

Great to see you both and that your well. Nice to hear an update and what's going on. Skegness will be good, we moved up to Lincs in Feb and liking it alot, getting out and about. Skegness is about 40 mins from us. Good for a few hours out. Can recommend the climbing area, mini golf, lots of amusements. On hand you have good whippy we go to Fifis on the front, the donkeys are great 👍 fish and chips we recommend Harry Ramsbottoms cooked fresh and good value for money. Look forward to seeing the vlogs. Take care

So happy to see and hear you both! So sorry to hear about the job redundancy but really happy to hear you're back working. I have to keep reminding myself that you film for fun. I love vicariously enjoying your vacations and "hanging out" with your "old" home vlogs. (As an American, I really enjoy watching British life.) Though we don't know each other personally, I think of you all often and hope you're doing well. I'm in Southern CA, and you're right. You don't want to drive from Disneyland to Universal Studios Hollywood, depending on the time of day. We have a special kind of traffic, aka, almost bumper to bumper cars. We have a lot of people on the road. Take good care and hope to "see" you again! :) Barbara

Atlantis The Palm was one of our fave holidays ever! The waterpark entry made it worth the price for us, we ended up going every day!

Its so lovely to see you both. Sorry to hear about your redundancy. We’re off on a mini cruise next week and if we like it we’ll book a longer one for next year so may need to pick your brains 😀

Just got back from Orlando on a big family trip, my 4 year old niece absolutely loved Tower of Terror, it was her favourite ride and we ended up riding twelve times over three days and Hollywood Studios! Absolutely our favourite Disney park! Glad you're both doing well, and loved this video!!

Loved it guys, thanks for covering my question about epic universe 😊..thats our thinking as well we have one eye on 2025 😂 the saving has started already

Just caught up with your Q&A. So sorry to hear about your redundancy Jim, so glad you have now got another job. Brilliant news. Was great to see you again, have missed you on our screens. We had a "Hame 'll dae mae" holiday this year. (Translation- Home will do me holiday). Didn't go anywhere, just days out and jobs around the house. You'll have a great time in Skegness. Looking forward to seeing what exciting stuff you get up to, if you vlog it. Take care x

Hi guys! Just catching up on your vlog now! Sorry to hear about Jim’s redundancy but pleased to hear that he has another job. Things always work out in the end ❤. Your holiday plans for this year and next sound amazing 😊. Hope you all have a lovely summer. Take care ❤

Lovely to have you back, sorry to hear about your redundancy, my hubbie was made redundant after 23 years last year, big changes, but now self employed and going good! We are doing a west coast cruise next oct, it stops in Oregon, and will be looking for all the goonies filming locations!!

Hey Steph (and Jim) so lovely to see you both, I’ve missed you ☺️ Sorry to hear about Jim’s job, I’m glad he has found something. Also super happy you’ve got your cruises to look forward to 😊 I sit exactly where you said in the theatre Steph - a few weeks ago we went to see Hamilton and sat in the front row in the stalls, I absolutely loved it from there - yes I could see the saliva sprays 🫣 but it was great otherwise I am front row, in the middle in the dress circle. I’m going to see Somewhere Over the Rainbow in Aug for my birthday and Les Mis in Sept and then that’s it for this year but defo want to do more theatre visits next year if I can afford to 🙈 I hope little Jimmy is well, take care 😘 xxx

Ooh we are cruising for the first time in 4 weeks on Iona - to the Norwegian Fjords, not quite the deal you guys got but still pretty good for the 4 of us, can't wait! The 14 year old has got 'fed up' of Florida (what?!) so we are trying to find alternative holidays now to keep him happy (if he's happy we're happy etc etc..). Hopefully the new job will work out for Jim - my husband got made redundant just before the pandemic (crappy timing) but now he's in a much better role and loving life!

Hi guys , lovely to see you Sorry to hear about redundancy Jim Iv been there it’s been turbulent to at the least I was hoping to retire with then , it’s getting used to ours if changes may be little to others but big to us . Family so important getting through these changes 🥰 you guys always make us smile with your adventures sending much love Nikki 😍

I just want to say I miss your videos! You’re my favorite RU-vid family!

I'm a bit late to the party. So glad you are all doing well and congrats Jim on getting a job quickly after being made redundant. It isn't an easy experience to go through so glad to see you are doing well.

Be good if you did a wee video ahead of your next trip. Great to hear you guys are going back to Orlando!

Great to see you sorry about the redundancy. Just back from Dubai will give you feed back at the weekend once washing and gardening up to date - Kevin & Cyndy

Hi. Nice to see you. I catch up with this later. Just leaving for my night shift x

Great vid guy, too may bits I want to touch on but Jim sorry to hear about your redundancy and your so right about dogs, they are just the most loving and amazing animals and they just know when you need them and just bring so much joy 🐶 I love how you only make vids you would want to look back on and not just to put out content & I think that’s what’s make your videos so good as it’s genuine, and honestly you guys are the reason we have just started vlogging our trips as I know we will love watching them back. You guys are the best and love your honesty through the vlogs , 😊

So Good to see you both and its great Jim got a job straight away..You will be missed at HHN.🎃I do HHN on my own as my Hubby stays in the Hotel.

Another cracking video, have missed watching you guys, you always make me laugh!! Sorry to hear about Jims job, having gone through the same thing back in 2016, i know how he felt but glad things are now good workwise and family wise. Take care and i cant wait for your next video!!

Great that you are back, wishing you all health and happiness and obviously success in all you do. Your videos are a highlight form a fellow Derbion, surprised we have never met. We are in Mickleover but I grew up in Melbourne and am often there, oh well maybe one day we will bump into each other. All the best, looking forward to the next one already

Can’t wait for epic🥰🍾🥂

So sorry to hear about your redundancy Jim, glad you have found a new job. Take care all!

Really enjoyed your vlog especially over log down thanks 😢 thanks 😊

Great to see you back again, you have been missed. Sorry to hear about your redundancy Jim but glad you have found another job. So happy to hear that your dog Holly is bringing you such joy. I lost my rescue dog Fudge on 21st April. She was nearly 16 and nobody could ever take her place. I am 73 and have had at least one dog ever since I was 9. I’m finding it so hard to live without her, and most days I don’t even want to. Enjoy every second with her. X

Lovely to have an update from you guys! Hope little Jimmy is okay? Would love to see Holly in your videos too! I was made redundant in 2019, it's never a nice process to go through emotionally or financially, well done for getting a new job! We've been to Planet Hollywood this year and now we've booked Abu Dhabi WB hotel in September. All your fault lol! No seriously, we have very similar tastes and I've decided2023 is the year for our movie themed holidays! Your vlogs help me so much with the decision as they are so informative and answer all the questions I have. I am a little worried some of the rides may be too much for me but also super excited about Sea World! We've done Dubai twice and the first time we stayed at the Atlantis and went to Motiongate so if you have any questions, please do get in touch. Take care of yourselves!

Such a shame these stopped vlogging, really good advice and content, loved there honesty and tips, we used several recommendations at Universal. Great family, hope there all safe and healthy.

Lovely update. My wife has watched your channel for a while, she was using you guys for research for Disney which was our trip last year for 3 weeks, loved it of course. Also thanks to you guys we just got back from Abu Dhabi, the WB hotel and Yas Island. We had an absolutely brilliant time, such a fantastic experience for all of us. Our daughters loved it as did we. We can’t wait to go back there. We are planning on 2025 as we are off to China next summer. As it was far too hot for walks to Yas Mall, the free bus service to all the places was perfect. Sea World was outstanding, we’ve never seen anything like it. We also found out that WB hotel will be including Sea World tickets in their packages soon which is great news as we had to pay separately on this trip, but it worth it anyway. Anyway, looking forward to watching your next adventure.

Love the video, btw what has been your favorite theme park?

Sorry to hear about your redundancy Jim but pleased to hear you’ve got another job now. Wow that price for Iona is unbelievable! I’m now looking to book Virtuosa for next May to celebrate my folks 70th birthdays, forgot you guys had done it might have to re-watch your vlogs now 🚢

Just came to send well-wishes. Hope you guys are doing well!

So glad to see you on our screen again ❤ Sorry to hear you made redundant, congratulations on your new job though! We’re the same with TUI we’re adamant that we won’t fly with them again after our last trip to Florida, so tempted to join that Facebook group to read along🤣 Krispy S’more did a great series on doing California by public transport may be worth a watch if you are considering doing LA. Loved Sub Terra back in the day really want to get back to Towers at some point especially to take Isabelle to CBeebies Land. Take care guys ❤

Looking at PO, What a bargain. Enjoy guys you deserve a great family holiday after everything you've been through this year. XX

Happy New Year to the three of you. Has this channel finished? Real shame if so, loved the content.

Thought you had stopped doing videos 😢Sad to hear you got made redundant as I know you love your holiday breaks . Glad to see you back

Aaargh I was only thinking about you all the other night and was going to message see how you all were, I hope things get better for you all sorry about your ups and downs , love to you all

Lovely family ❤

Have been on Iona six times, deck 8 is a bit strange but you still get to sit out and have some fresh air when you want also location for the ships facilities is great. My wife's top tip is to book a couple of Olive groves as soon as you get on as they're usually fully booked a couple of days into the cruise.

Lovely video both. Have missed you. So sorry about your redundancy Jim. Happened to me a few years ago. It’s not the best………especially not with the way the world is right now. Hope you guys will be vlogging your next trips. Look forward to them xx

We were just thinking about you guys the other day and wondering what you were up to. Any holiday plans? Miss your vlogs.

Aww miss seeing you guys on the box! Looking forward to the Butlins vlog, we’ve been talking about going while I’m on MAT leave cos I work in a school and it’s sooo much cheaper term time 👍 gonna go Skeggy too

Sorry to hear about your redundancy Jim! Been made redundant myself in the past and it’s not a nice feeling! Glad to hear you’ve got a new job! Tower of Terror is up there for me too - if you do get to Japan I definitely recommend DisneySea as their version of ToT is SO good!

Sorry about your redundancy & glad to know you got a new job within the year. Completely sensible to pay as much of your mortgage this year as you can. We were so happy to go back to WDW in Summer 22 after having no holidays anywhere since 2019 but it was just not the same. Losing Fast Passes and proper Early Magic Hours is a HUGE impact. Plus we were fleeced for hotel parking and cleaning you had to phone up to get. Park reservations don’t work on a long holiday and we had to go to guest services a few times to swap parks. Glad they’re getting rid of it. We paid for lightning lane for Rise and Guardians. Guardians is amazing. We bought Genie Plus on 2 days and I was up from 7am with alarms set on my phone stacking rides for the late afternoon into evening. Your head is in your phone rather than focusing on enjoying your holiday. We also felt that they had severely cut back on hotel entertainment like drawing classes, crafts and movie nights. We had been planning Japan for this year but got spooked they might bring back some of their Covid travel restrictions so we’ll perhaps go another year. So….this year we ditched Orlando because WDW broke our hearts a bit last year and went to Cornwall for 10nights with hubby, daughter and cocker spaniel. Weather was a bit bleak several days but it was a fraction of the price & we got a break from work and time together. Enjoy Skegness. I hope you have a brilliant time xxx

My family got off Iona today, Deck 8 and loved it, will pm you as otherwise this will become an essay 🤣

Hey guys nice to see you 😂😂