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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 19, 10:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 756
Posted By kevin68uk
Thanks everyone, I am travelling Premium and you...

Thanks everyone, I am travelling Premium and you would think two 32kg bags would be enough, but with the other half having a zillion nieces and nephews it may be challenging on way back to fit...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 19, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 756
Posted By kevin68uk
Mobile Thomas cook extra bag

I know I can prebook an extra bag in UK for 50 each way, but can I book it for the return flight only, when I am in Orlando.

Tc webchat didn’t fill me with confidence
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Feb 19, 12:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 953
Posted By kevin68uk
Financial reasons, fair enough. Otherwise what a...

Financial reasons, fair enough. Otherwise what a faff, less time in disney or universal, more time at crowded airports and in the air. No sir, not my thing at all
Forum: Tickets 17 Dec 18, 11:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By kevin68uk
Mde, tickets and linking

Hi

Disney hotel Reservation with ddp and tickets booked for May. Its linked on mde and recently i have seen tickets added for the booking.

I know cant do fastpass until 60 days out but when i...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 29 Oct 18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,519
Posted By kevin68uk
Hi where do you change language setting? Cant...

Hi where do you change language setting? Cant find on mde or did you mean device?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Oct 18, 02:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By kevin68uk
Disney freephone number

I dialled that today as my room has been linked but not tickets. There was a one hour wait. So hung up.

Any tips when to call for low wait times?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Sep 18, 04:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,738
Posted By kevin68uk
Unless it rains and literally everything shuts...

Unless it rains and literally everything shuts. Played havoc when i was there last.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 18, 05:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 900
Posted By kevin68uk
Whenever you buy insurance, remember to go via...

Whenever you buy insurance, remember to go via cashback sites. They always offer good cashback deals
Forum: General Chat 24 Aug 18, 05:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,583
Posted By kevin68uk
Everyday, have a thought for Mr Bevan, who...

Everyday, have a thought for Mr Bevan, who introduced the NHS to the UK. My son gashed his head, glued at local hospital and of course, no bill. You would be mad to go to USA without insurance. It...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 18, 11:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,786
Posted By kevin68uk
Hell no, life’s too short. 9 hrs direct is a...

Hell no, life’s too short. 9 hrs direct is a mare, why would you add to that? Up, down... wait... up down... and then do it all again going back. Then the stress of flight delays. Ummmm no thank you.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Jul 18, 11:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,404
Posted By kevin68uk
My advice is ignore them. You can see...

My advice is ignore them. You can see historically how hard it is to get right. As people said, get there early with a good plan, which is readily available on many websites and you cant go wrong...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Jul 18, 11:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,629
Posted By kevin68uk
You are welcome. Its a lovely park, not easy to...

You are welcome. Its a lovely park, not easy to get to and not as well themed as disney but still a lovely place with rides for all ages. Didnt have time for any shows but my guess was language may...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Jul 18, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,562
Posted By kevin68uk
I like roller coasters and at 49 i thought i was...

I like roller coasters and at 49 i thought i was so experienced that i could read a book at most of them, including rip ride. Mako was my first experience of air time and i thought id met st peter...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Jul 18, 07:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,629
Posted By kevin68uk
Mako is a great ride, not the greatest though for...

Mako is a great ride, not the greatest though for air time. I have just been on silver star at europa park and that beats Mako hands down.

But i agree all manageable in a day unless a storm comes,...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Jul 18, 04:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,419
Posted By kevin68uk
I agree with the post that if you pay shed loads...

I agree with the post that if you pay shed loads of money for a room, good house keeping is an expected service. People should state on trip advisor reviews if its bad. Bad management if they havent...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jul 18, 07:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,790
Posted By kevin68uk
I would never fly into Sanford again, too far...

I would never fly into Sanford again, too far from Disney after a long flight and you only need one accident or roadworks on the I95 to cause chaos. I have flown both and next year have voted for TC...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Jun 18, 10:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,251
Posted By kevin68uk
Ps. Forgot to say wont they be just another thing...

Ps. Forgot to say wont they be just another thing to carry for a short event. I try to just go in with camera
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Jun 18, 10:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,251
Posted By kevin68uk
Ponchos are for the americans, are you not used...

Ponchos are for the americans, are you not used to rain in the UK?

Seriusly tho, i agree. Run for it, laugh. Moan at the crowds suddenly in your face in shops or eateries. Then walk out in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Jun 18, 10:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By kevin68uk
Im all in favour 😁

Im all in favour 😁
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jun 18, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By kevin68uk
Vh booking reference worked for me, took two...

Vh booking reference worked for me, took two weeks. But not the tickets, apparently that links up far too near 60 days. I will be watching that and harassing them if not linked by 65 days out
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Jun 18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 874
Posted By kevin68uk
I remember thinking im in orlando, i will have a...

I remember thinking im in orlando, i will have a milkshake and sundae. What was i thinking, couldnt finish either unless i had a bucket near me. Everything is big over there
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jun 18, 11:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,497
Posted By kevin68uk
Thanks Laura, well spotted. Thats calmed me down...

Thanks Laura, well spotted. Thats calmed me down. To be fair virgin had such a good price that they were miles cheaper than others i checked.

Thanks everyone for contributing to my question
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 18, 10:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,497
Posted By kevin68uk
So im in a deluxe, with free dining and tickets...

So im in a deluxe, with free dining and tickets purchased, all for 30 th april. Again, no mention of flight needed
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 18, 10:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,497
Posted By kevin68uk
Here are the t&cs *** Disney Spending Money...

Here are the t&cs

*** Disney Spending Money Book by 03 Jul ‘18 and stay at a Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort arriving between 01 Jan – 07 Apr & 26 Apr – 30 Nov’19 and receive $200...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 18, 10:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,497
Posted By kevin68uk
Its not on my paperwork. I just think its...

Its not on my paperwork. I just think its naughty. They offer it on their website and in their small writing at the bottom, no where does it say you have to have booked a flight. Just hotel with...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 18, 06:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,497
Posted By kevin68uk
Yes i did

Yes i did
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 18, 10:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,497
Posted By kevin68uk
Virgin customers $200

Have any virgin customers collected their voucher from disney springs and if so what reference did you give staff.

Reason i ask is i booked virgin hotel only and they are adament that i dont get...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 7 Jun 18, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,980
Posted By kevin68uk
My view is i agree that bargains are gone,...

My view is i agree that bargains are gone, primarily due to the exchange rate but hey isnt that the point of exchange rates, parity of costs.

Anyway what i would say is there is far more selection...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jun 18, 09:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,800
Posted By kevin68uk
Never bother with Lounges, all a con. I'm a lucky...

Never bother with Lounges, all a con. I'm a lucky guy, i get a seat, watch over the stuff whilst the other half goes looking at the shops. What is it with women and shops!

Only messing ladies,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 May 18, 11:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,702
Posted By kevin68uk
Wow, fantastic pics bear

Wow, fantastic pics bear
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 May 18, 11:00 PM
Replies: 1,361
Views: 116,506
Posted By kevin68uk
I booked with virgin hotel only and it took 8...

I booked with virgin hotel only and it took 8 days to appear linked. Annoyingly tickets aren’t and apparently that is the most annoying thing about virgin on forum sites. All sorts of days before but...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 May 18, 10:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,777
Posted By kevin68uk
Best It has to be my son looking after his...

Best

It has to be my son looking after his younger sister on a slide in mk. He was 6, she was 2. Has never happened since and he is now 21.

Worst

Driving back from mk one evening and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 May 18, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 866
Posted By kevin68uk
Done tc and tui, tc for me. Never done it with...

Done tc and tui, tc for me. Never done it with virgin, far too expensive
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 May 18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,343
Posted By kevin68uk
Booked hotel and dining plan with tickets. Their...

Booked hotel and dining plan with tickets. Their t&c make no mention of flight or total package. But they have come in much cheaper than disney or agent so even factoring in loss of voucher they had...
Forum: Accommodation 19 May 18, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By kevin68uk
Virgin Hotel Only

Just putting it out there, to definately check Virgin right now, if you are thinking of going May. I just booked 11 nights and came in near £500 cheaper than an agent linked to disney and £700...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 May 18, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,343
Posted By kevin68uk
I have just been on chat with them, they said the...

I have just been on chat with them, they said the $200 give card only came with a full holiday package including flights. I want hotel only as certainly dont want to fly with them. That sounds...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 18, 07:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,964
Posted By kevin68uk
Thanks everyone, its all much clearer now

Thanks everyone, its all much clearer now
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 May 18, 11:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,964
Posted By kevin68uk
Thanks Andy, i am lucky and maybe it had...

Thanks Andy, i am lucky and maybe it had something to do with studying hard, sacrificing my early life to get the qualifications needed for a good job. Smart ≈≈≈≈ comments like that i can do without.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 May 18, 11:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,964
Posted By kevin68uk
What annoys me is the huge marketing of free...

What annoys me is the huge marketing of free dining. But no option to ignore free dining to get a standard room. The dvc is a possibility but i think for now i will wait.
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 18, 11:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,743
Posted By kevin68uk
Oo i just posted something similar in planning. I...

Oo i just posted something similar in planning. I bet they have loads of standard rooms available but couldnt allow all them to uk with free dining. Thing is we dont get an option to have room...
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