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Forum: Theme Parks Florida Today, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By mediamonkey
I find TouringPlans to be the most accurate

I find TouringPlans to be the most accurate
Forum: Accommodation Today, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By mediamonkey
POFQ gets my vote too. Small, compact but...

POFQ gets my vote too. Small, compact but everything you need. A great splash pad and a great pool. The bus service is quick and never that busy, and for a short stay you could always just get a...
Forum: Accommodation Today, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 235
Posted By mediamonkey
The main difference to me is size. POFQ is tiny...

The main difference to me is size. POFQ is tiny compared to the sprawling CBR. The furthest room from POFQ to the lobby is no more than 5 mins away. The bus service is good and there's only one stop...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,204
Posted By mediamonkey
You can add it at any point 7 days before your...

You can add it at any point 7 days before your holiday
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,204
Posted By mediamonkey
Mine crashed a few times but after 90 mins in the...

Mine crashed a few times but after 90 mins in the queue it all got confirmed.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 08:33 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,022
Posted By mediamonkey
After it crashing a few times I eventually...

After it crashing a few times I eventually booked. Took 90 mins from joining the queue.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 07:16 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,022
Posted By mediamonkey
Moved to 946 now. Estimated wait time just shot...

Moved to 946 now. Estimated wait time just shot up from 26 mins to more than an hour.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 06:56 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,022
Posted By mediamonkey
I’m number 2702 with 1600 people ahead of me...

I’m number 2702 with 1600 people ahead of me. Annoyingly I was a better number but then had to refresh to WiFi and lost my place!
Forum: Accommodation 14 Apr 24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,723
Posted By mediamonkey
I plan to book for two weeks but also plan to use...

I plan to book for two weeks but also plan to use DVC points for the second week. There will be four of us.

My reading of it is I should book any available room at the resort I want for the whole...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 114
Posted By mediamonkey
There are none in the terminal but plenty of the...

There are none in the terminal but plenty of the usual suspects very close. I’ve stayed in the doubletree which was fine for a night. Don’t bother waiting for the shuttle to get there though. Just...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Apr 24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 212
Posted By mediamonkey
It's bus transportation to parks and bus or boat...

It's bus transportation to parks and bus or boat to Disney Springs. TouringPlans has a good guide to how long each bus takes roughly, but it's between 20 and 30 mins to the park, depending on which...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,065
Posted By mediamonkey
Yep just mention it on arrival and they'll sort...

Yep just mention it on arrival and they'll sort it. If you're lucky they'll do it there and then. If not you'll have to wait till someone is free. When we did it at MCO we had to wait 45 mins to get...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By mediamonkey
Miami is a fine city but I'd pick the Disney...

Miami is a fine city but I'd pick the Disney Days. Unless you wanna spend a few days on the beach and visit the odd mall, there's not a huge amount to see
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,179
Posted By mediamonkey
What airport you want to fly out of might make a...

What airport you want to fly out of might make a difference. I hate the fact BA only fly out of LGW now and use their older 777s with an inferior club world seat. I know. Middle class nightmare! Much...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 859
Posted By mediamonkey
Statistically it should be a bit quieter but the...

Statistically it should be a bit quieter but the weather will be hotting up
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 859
Posted By mediamonkey
Easter being so late next year means it's a...

Easter being so late next year means it's a little up in the air. Will know more when spring break dates are announced, but I'm hoping that it'll not be as busy as normal as the crowds could be be...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Apr 24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 320
Posted By mediamonkey
I've been looking into this, what are you doing...

I've been looking into this, what are you doing about car drop off at WDW?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Apr 24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By mediamonkey
It’s much easier to use points if you’ve booked...

It’s much easier to use points if you’ve booked direct. Though an agent you normally have to go through them to do it all.

There does need to be point availability open for seats (only a few are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By mediamonkey
Only walkable option is the Hilton Garden Inn...

Only walkable option is the Hilton Garden Inn T2/T3. Everything else is the otherside of the tunnel but all an easy taxi away.

I find it easier to stay in one of the A4 hotels and then drive my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 878
Posted By mediamonkey
Pretty sure you can't upgrade till the flight is...

Pretty sure you can't upgrade till the flight is ticketed with VH
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,204
Posted By mediamonkey
Will a CBR Standard Room with 5th Sleeper count...

Will a CBR Standard Room with 5th Sleeper count towards the offer or not? I know a standard room won't but not sure if this falls into a different category?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 579
Posted By mediamonkey
If you can't do it online via Aer Lingus or the...

If you can't do it online via Aer Lingus or the BA site you should be able to do it on the phone. Try searching as a multi-city online.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 579
Posted By mediamonkey
Part Pay with Avois pretty much always a bad...

Part Pay with Avois pretty much always a bad deal. For example you can get a one way business class ticket to the US for less than 65k Avios. Always better to use full points where possible, and for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 878
Posted By mediamonkey
It's only possible if there is space available...

It's only possible if there is space available for the upgrade (as a rule Virgin release 2 UC tickets per flight but they're often taken quickly on the MCO route) but yes you can do it - you'd need...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 483
Posted By mediamonkey
Both are a bit of a pain, main thing that'd swing...

Both are a bit of a pain, main thing that'd swing it for me is whether there is a terminal change or not... and what options are for the connecting flight if you miss your original one. Also...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 579
Posted By mediamonkey
Thinking about it, as I mentioned earlier if you...

Thinking about it, as I mentioned earlier if you don’t have enough Avios it would probably make sense to buy the extra ones to make this all one booking.

Also note if you book it as two separate...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 579
Posted By mediamonkey
You might get lucky and an agent might check it...

You might get lucky and an agent might check it the whole way through but policy is if you’re on two separate bookings you need to collect your luggage and then recheck.

It is considered two...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 317
Posted By mediamonkey
I often transfer through ATL. It’s one of my...

I often transfer through ATL. It’s one of my favourites to transfer through. I’ve only done it flying business and with global entry so that always speeds things up but I’m always through airside...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 317
Posted By mediamonkey
Just the answer I needed. Thank you

Just the answer I needed. Thank you
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 317
Posted By mediamonkey
Add a week or take a week away

Am looking at a few options for Easter 2025.

I’d like to do a week in deluxe and a week in a moderate but with the dining plan offer it doesn’t seem like a smart plan at the moment.

The way I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 579
Posted By mediamonkey
No. You’d need to book them as individual flights...

No. You’d need to book them as individual flights and then you’d need to self connect your baggage etc. It’s probably worth you buying the extra Avios to make it all one booking. Also be sure to make...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 448
Posted By mediamonkey
It's too late now to get Global Entry (that'll...

It's too late now to get Global Entry (that'll speed things up at both immigration and when going back through security) but see whether PHL uses the mobile passport app as that can help you if...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 448
Posted By mediamonkey
Assuming everything is on time you'll be fine,...

Assuming everything is on time you'll be fine, but it'll be a bit stressful. I've connected through PHL a few times (never to MCO though.)

Assuming you're ticketed on one ticket (rather than two...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,204
Posted By mediamonkey
Thank you. Time to run the numbers on a mix of...

Thank you. Time to run the numbers on a mix of hotel options, DVC options and potential food costs.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,204
Posted By mediamonkey
Can I check I’m getting this right (starting to...

Can I check I’m getting this right (starting to price up options) if I wanted to do a week at a moderate and a week at a deluxe resort I would have to book it as two bookings rather than one and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,204
Posted By mediamonkey
For those with previous experience can you use...

For those with previous experience can you use this a split offer over two resorts. Eg a week at one and a week at another? Suppose if ones deluxe and one is moderate that raises the question of what...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,204
Posted By mediamonkey
If we book now can we get access to the offer or...

If we book now can we get access to the offer or do we have to wait till it goes live?
Forum: Accommodation 5 Jul 22, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By mediamonkey
I use my TouringPlans subscription and they do it...

I use my TouringPlans subscription and they do it for you
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,114
Posted By mediamonkey
Expect it to be anywhere from 3 to 9 months

Expect it to be anywhere from 3 to 9 months
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Mar 22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 540
Posted By mediamonkey
WDW to Miami Drive - Stops for toddlers?

We fly back to the U.K. from Miami, so will be driving on a Sunday from WDW to MIA. The flight isn’t till 2110 and we will have a 2 and 4 year olds with us. Have to check out of POFQ at 11 so was...
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