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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Jun 19, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 294
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Yes you can walk all the way from DHS to the Mini...

Yes you can walk all the way from DHS to the Mini Golf. Just walk on past the Swan Hotel and you get to it there.

No need for a boat as a path leads you all the way to the Swan as there is a...
Forum: Accommodation 8 May 19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,305
Posted By Yorkshireguy
I was a regular visiter to the Radisson but have...

I was a regular visiter to the Radisson but have stopped going. It has gone down hill and now priced at silly rates and you get much less for your money.

We used to get a Business Class Room for...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Oct 17, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,223
Posted By Yorkshireguy
We stay here all the time day before we fly. ...

We stay here all the time day before we fly.

Terminal 1 is the furthest to get to along with Terminal 3 which is via T1

Terminal 2 is the closest to the hotel & literally a 5 - 10 minute walk...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Oct 17, 01:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,480
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Thomson are contracted to get you from A - B &...

Thomson are contracted to get you from A - B & aircraft changes do happen.

So long as you get what they are contracted to deliver then you don't have much in a case of getting anything back from...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Sep 17, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Our favourite hotel too! Yes 3 people can...

Our favourite hotel too!

Yes 3 people can stay in a B.C room but you will need to have a Z Bed put in. These are really comfortable! Basically a single bed that folds down.

Usually an extra...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 11 Sep 17, 03:29 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 46,903
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Latest Update from Orlando International:- ...

Latest Update from Orlando International:-

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Forum: Hurricane Advice 11 Sep 17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 644
Views: 110,632
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Latest Update from Orlando International:- ...

Latest Update from Orlando International:-

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/86632/9378e32ae0ae2d.jpg
Forum: Hurricane Advice 11 Sep 17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 46,903
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Looks like Irma made a slight shift change to...

Looks like Irma made a slight shift change to Orlando away from the Coast.

Looks like damage has been sustained in some parts but not others. Also reports of some Tornado damage in Orlando.
...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 10 Sep 17, 07:51 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 110,858
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Mobile As expected strengthened to a Cat 4 over warm...

As expected strengthened to a Cat 4 over warm waters of Gulf. Hurricane winds now arrived in the Florida Keys.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 9 Sep 17, 06:28 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 110,858
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Mobile A lot more should be known on the track in the...

A lot more should be known on the track in the next few hours when Irma starts the turn.

Irma hitting Cuba has weakened it somewhat. Depending on this turn it will show the path & if the journey...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 9 Sep 17, 04:00 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 110,858
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Mobile Again just to remind people even a Cat 1 will be...

Again just to remind people even a Cat 1 will be damaging.


Category 1 - Very dangerous winds will produce some damage

Category 2 - Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage
...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 9 Sep 17, 10:00 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 110,858
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Mobile I am sure things will change again. Until Irma...

I am sure things will change again. Until Irma starts that turn North the path will be still changing all the time.

Amazing to see the kind gestures of help on here. Acts of kindness in these...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 9 Sep 17, 09:41 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 110,858
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Mobile Glad to see things look to have improved for...

Glad to see things look to have improved for Orlando.

The track moving West looks to have helped Orlando miss the very strong winds.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
The march across the Atlantic to get people out! ...

The march across the Atlantic to get people out!

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Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
I would speak with neighbours & go with what they...

I would speak with neighbours & go with what they are going to do. They will know best.

Keep a close eye on the local news too as to what they will give good advise.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
To give an idea of track, the black line is the...

To give an idea of track, the black line is the centre (eye) of Irma.

Championsgate is to the bottom of this picture.

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Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Ha! Honestly I pray I am 100% wrong & get abuse...

Ha! Honestly I pray I am 100% wrong & get abuse on here to be honest saying "Yorkshireguy was over reacting".

When the UK PM is chairing a COBRA meeting over a Hurricane you know it isn't good.
...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Hahaha! Thank you, honestly I am not offended &...

Hahaha! Thank you, honestly I am not offended & running scared. Just don't want to argue. I just wanted to make sure the info is out there for everyone to at least read & then make up their own...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
I am staying quiet on here now until after this...

I am staying quiet on here now until after this has blown over (excuse the pun)

I have given the hard facts out there none of which are any sort of over reaction.

Hope I am wrong with what I...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
I work in the Media & assure you my posts are not...

I work in the Media & assure you my posts are not there to scare, worry or pander to the situation.

I am merely giving hard facts. Now info is much more accurate for the path of Irma there is a...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
100% agree. I just didn't want anyone out there...

100% agree. I just didn't want anyone out there now underestimating just how serious the storm will be. Even a Cat 1 will be quite something for British visitors & a scary experience.

When we get...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Current track & Cat 2 estimated. Worst...

Current track & Cat 2 estimated.

Worst possible track as the whole of Florida will be impacted by this one. Certainly going to be one for the history books. Hope it changes.
...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
The Forecast just out in the past few minutes...

The Forecast just out in the past few minutes shows Central Florida is looking at 100 mph + winds. That isn't gusts, that is sustained wind speed.

Advising to be where you need to be by 5pm...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 8 Sep 17, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 174,889
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Anyone thinking Irma downgrading to a Cat 4...

Anyone thinking Irma downgrading to a Cat 4 Hurricane as it approaches Florida is great news needs to be very aware just how damaging this storm will still be.

A Cat 1 Hurricane will cause damage...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 17, 05:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,830
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Far too risky. The M Sixty Poo as I call it can...

Far too risky. The M Sixty Poo as I call it can be a nightmare!

Always aim to get there 3 hours before, or at a push 2 hours before departure time.

It only takes a bad accident for that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Aug 17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 993
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Mobile May May MAY! We went start of June & worst...

May May MAY!

We went start of June & worst weather we have ever had with long spells of rain.

In May they were experiencing draught conditions it has been so dry with zero rain!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Aug 17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 783
Posted By Yorkshireguy
We went in June 2016 & weather was good. ...

We went in June 2016 & weather was good.

Went this year at same time & the worst weather I have ever had rain wise & been going since 1989!

We had days of wet weather, not the odd shower as you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Aug 17, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,647
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Mobile Flew with Thomas Cook in 2016 & Virgin this year...

Flew with Thomas Cook in 2016 & Virgin this year.

Both very good & would go with the cheapest option.

Drinks are free with Virgin in Economy & pay for them with Thomas Cook.

Virgin do...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Jul 17, 03:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,854
Posted By Yorkshireguy
We also stay at the Radisson & don't eat there...

We also stay at the Radisson & don't eat there. We stay in a Business Class Room though where you get free hot canapés in the evening though. Not sure if you are just staying in a standard room?
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Jul 17, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Hi. We flew this route end of May. ...

Hi.

We flew this route end of May.

Here is the menu on VS75.

Return flight not as good, was some curry & a breakfast before landing.
...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Jun 17, 05:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,755
Posted By Yorkshireguy
We were there in May / early June and the I4 was...

We were there in May / early June and the I4 was a nightmare during morning & evening rush hour.

Was always worse coming back from park during tea time rush hour (I4 West) back to Championsgate...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Jun 17, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 804
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Oh that is very interesting! Please post on here...

Oh that is very interesting! Please post on here what you hear back from them as that is very poor you downgraded.

Weren't you told you could take food & drink back to your Business Class Room...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Jun 17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 804
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Yes they are. We were there May 29th for the...

Yes they are. We were there May 29th for the night & spent time in there with our 5 year old.

When we checked in we made sure it was still the same set up where children under 12 were allowed in...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jun 17, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Lovely Hotel. In the middle of everything if...

Lovely Hotel.

In the middle of everything if you want to venture out for food etc. A lovely place next door called Clear Sky which does lovely food at a good price.

You can walk straight onto...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jun 17, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,414
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Mobile We flew May 30th & outbound flight had around 330...

We flew May 30th & outbound flight had around 330 passengers they said & Inbound around 440 so pretty full flights to me.

I did notice the parks quieter from same time last year. The increased...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Jun 17, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 804
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Soft drinks, OJ, Bottles of Sol during the day...

Soft drinks, OJ, Bottles of Sol during the day with nuts & truffles.

Around 5pm hot canapés come out such as mini burgers, spring rolls, mozerella sticks etc which you can eat as much as you...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jun 17, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 629
Posted By Yorkshireguy
We spent a night in the Swan and have just come...

We spent a night in the Swan and have just come back.

We loved it, very nice hotel. All the rooms have been refurbed too so nice and modern. Great location and the pool area is great.

We had a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jun 17, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,118
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Mobile Ahhhhh might have bagged it when there was a...

Ahhhhh might have bagged it when there was a discount. I wouldn't have paid £5 per person either as not worth that!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jun 17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,118
Posted By Yorkshireguy
We flew out on May 30th but used the Fast Track...

We flew out on May 30th but used the Fast Track Lane. Worth doing as only a £2:50 per person.

Was through in about 10 mins!

Main line was busier but wouldn't say it was more than 30 mins max.
Forum: General Chat 20 Jun 17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,288
Posted By Yorkshireguy
Mobile You will love the Opal. Defo best doing more than...

You will love the Opal. Defo best doing more than 1 night! We just didn't think we would love it so much so just did the 1 night.

No we didn't have the breakfast but did have something to eat at...
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