Just in case anyone's interested, I received my confirmation email on April 13, and the temporary letter arrived a week later (I had asked them to send one when I applied).
My card hasn't arrived yet, but there's a fortnight to go before we travel, so I still have hope that I'll have it in my grubby paws to take with us. I just think it would be nicer to have the proper card, although I know the letter will do the job.
We are there for half term week too - see you in Salon Mickey!