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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,961
Posted By Mjspin
So also a better deal in US. We’ve had a...

So also a better deal in US.

We’ve had a bottle of Southern Comfort for about $15 for 1.75 litre in the past too. Most deals are on US branded drinks. Proper Scotch is more expensive expensive.
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,559
Posted By Mjspin
Fingers crossed you get sorted. This article...

Fingers crossed you get sorted. This article hopefully gives some comfort:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/23424714/unknown-rule-tyre-airlines-miss-flights/amp/
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 631
Posted By Mjspin
Nationwide strikes deal to buy Virgin Money for £2.9bn

Not sure if anyone else spotted this today.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68499145

The full process is bound to take time, but I wonder what this means for the current card perks in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 466
Posted By Mjspin
I reckon it’s a clean 50/50. We’ve paid some...

I reckon it’s a clean 50/50. We’ve paid some times and been waved in at others. Chance of being waved in in our experience is higher if it’s raining, which is great, but not if you’re planning on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By Mjspin
We did exactly the same a few years ago. We...

We did exactly the same a few years ago. We stopped off for a few hours at Jupiter Beach and had a great time, including seeing a ray leaping in the sea. There’s very little commercial activity, but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Mar 24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,516
Posted By Mjspin
My vote would be for Pret. It’s one of the...

My vote would be for Pret. It’s one of the farthest away when you enter the terminal and so easy to miss but beats any other airside options to take on board in my mind
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By Mjspin
Thanks all. I’m using NordVPN on a Mac with...

Thanks all. I’m using NordVPN on a Mac with Safari. Will try the suggested tips!
Many thanks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By Mjspin
VPN issues accessing Disney US site

Anyone else having trouble accessing the Disney US site using a VPN?

Wanting to look at current pricing and availability ahead of (I hope) the AP discount extending beyond July to when we plan to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jan 24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,874
Posted By Mjspin
Just to add another option for booking a US...

Just to add another option for booking a US offer, this can be done using a US travel agent. I presume you don’t get the UK travel protections (assuming your booking would qualify anyway if neither a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,069
Posted By Mjspin
I can see both the convenience argument and the...

I can see both the convenience argument and the fact it might be hard to get my money’s worth (not in a pushing it to the limit sense, but just in terms of having paid more than I needed to).

For...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jan 24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,874
Posted By Mjspin
Not sure of your exact circumstances, but we did...

Not sure of your exact circumstances, but we did similar last year and were able to convert our UK booking to ticket only so we didn’t lose the deposit.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Dec 23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,843
Posted By Mjspin
According to Kayak I ought to buy at this price...

According to Kayak I ought to buy at this price since it’s the best I’m likely to get in the next seven days. A cool £233k for the five of us in economy and not even direct on the way out!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 30,958
Posted By Mjspin
Same route and dates for us! Good luck...

Same route and dates for us!

Good luck everyone
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 220
Posted By Mjspin
Mixing AP with 2 week ticket, on site stay and QSDP

Less than a week back and looking to book for next year.

We are looking to stay on site and to take advantage of Quick Service Dining Plan now it has returned.

The wrinkle we have is that you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 66,773
Posted By Mjspin
That’s a great idea. It’s quite a journey just...

That’s a great idea. It’s quite a journey just getting to this point with selection camp, fundraising etc.

His brother went to the 24th jamboree in US & Canada in 2019 and it has changed him...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 66,773
Posted By Mjspin
Thanks so much for the reply and no need to...

Thanks so much for the reply and no need to apologise.
Not a family emergency fortunately. One of our boys is travelling via Singapore to South Korea for the 25th World Scout Jamboree. He is in a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jul 23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 66,773
Posted By Mjspin
Hi. Could you please check SQ051 departing MAN to...

Hi. Could you please check SQ051 departing MAN to SIN tomorrow (29-JUL)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jul 23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 66,773
Posted By Mjspin
Thanks for replying.

Thanks for replying.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jul 23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 66,773
Posted By Mjspin
Hi. Can you please check Z0721, Norse Airways,...

Hi.
Can you please check Z0721, Norse Airways, departing LGW for FLL on Sunday 16th July.
Forum: Tickets 12 Jun 23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By Mjspin
I apologise too. It didn’t say that originally...

I apologise too. It didn’t say that originally and so I clarified in an edit
Forum: Tickets 12 Jun 23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By Mjspin
Many thanks

Many thanks
Forum: Tickets 12 Jun 23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By Mjspin
Disney Annual pass purchase (not 14 day upgrade)

Does anyone know whether it is possible to purchase an annual pass from UK before travelling to Florida?

I’d rather have it in hand in advance rather than mess about upgrading when we arrive...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,157
Posted By Mjspin
Apart from our home airport in UK, PHL is...

Apart from our home airport in UK, PHL is probably the one I’ve used the most, either transiting for leisure or as destination airport for work. As others have said, lots of food choices ranging from...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 742
Posted By Mjspin
Congratulations. Enjoy the flight.

Congratulations. Enjoy the flight.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,951
Posted By Mjspin
Can’t comment on where to stay, but I wouldn’t...

Can’t comment on where to stay, but I wouldn’t stay at Hyatt Place Tampa Airport / Westshore. Probably the dirtiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in and security is a little suspect with flyers pushed under...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Apr 23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,851
Posted By Mjspin
Fantastic - good for you! I love the Dibb for...

Fantastic - good for you! I love the Dibb for posts like this where strangers offer advice with nothing in return. I hope the new room is whisper quiet and you have a fabulous remainder of your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,825
Posted By Mjspin
We’ve bitten the bullet and although we are about...

We’ve bitten the bullet and although we are about 40 minutes north of Manchester, will be flying from Gatwick with Norse this August. That will require a multi-stop journey after the overnight flight...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Sep 22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By Mjspin
Ugh. Sounds like it’s a fair cop then...

Ugh. Sounds like it’s a fair cop then. Particularly annoying as I had the Enhanced Roadside Assistance that I guess could have been used and only went the route I did as advised by Alamo.
Live and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Sep 22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By Mjspin
I wonder whether it's because they sent someone...

I wonder whether it's because they sent someone to switch the tyre? However, this was their suggestion - I'd been happy to have driven to MCO with the slow puncture
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Sep 22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By Mjspin
Alamo Flat Tire Charge

TLDR: Is it normal for Alamo to charge for a flat tyre and should fuel service fee be reduced for a smaller car?

Just back from a great trip to Florida and had issues with hire car for the first...
Forum: General Chat 26 Aug 22, 02:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,451
Posted By Mjspin
In US now and have been frustrated by inability...

In US now and have been frustrated by inability to connect to data. Changed to 4g only and it seems to have worked straight away! Thanks for the tip
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 22, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,455
Views: 115,606
Posted By Mjspin
Thanks Stanley!

Thanks Stanley!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 22, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1,455
Views: 115,606
Posted By Mjspin
Could you please re-check following flights now...

Could you please re-check following flights now we are coming up to travel day?

VS109 MAN-ATL 18/8
VS110 ATL-MAN 3/9

Many thanks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,461
Posted By Mjspin
We are hoping this does happen on our upcoming...

We are hoping this does happen on our upcoming trip. Happened on our first year on way home. Oversold by 12 and the moment we sat in our seats on the plane we regretted it as with a family of five...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Aug 22, 12:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,350
Posted By Mjspin
Thanks All. I’ll report back on any good finds.

Thanks All. I’ll report back on any good finds.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 1 Aug 22, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,350
Posted By Mjspin
Best lunch deals

In line with our slower pace for this visit, we are planning to go for lunch on our way to the parks this year.

We know from previous trips that some places run lunchtime specials.

What are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 22, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1,455
Views: 115,606
Posted By Mjspin
Helps a lot, thanks! I was wondering if the load...

Helps a lot, thanks! I was wondering if the load was heavier as for some reason I have no option to upgrade on this flight even if I make a proactive attempt to do so, whereas on the return they keep...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 1,455
Views: 115,606
Posted By Mjspin
Hi @stanleycamel, please could you check the...

Hi @stanleycamel, please could you check the following flight for us:

MAN-ATL 18/8 VS109

Many thanks!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jul 22, 10:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,224
Posted By Mjspin
Thanks Gryff. We’ve stayed in the area...

Thanks Gryff.
We’ve stayed in the area previously and headed down to Haines for an Aldi shop before there was one on the 192.

Used to using Florence Villa to Westside and then Funie Steed to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jul 22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,224
Posted By Mjspin
Gryff - we will be based around Highlands Reserve...

Gryff - we will be based around Highlands Reserve area in a few weeks. Do I understand right that for restaurants we would be better heading down US27 towards Haines than north and then east on to...
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