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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Apr 24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,573
Posted By orlandoN21
Will this change for flights early June?

Will this change for flights early June?
Forum: Accommodation 19 Mar 24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,264
Posted By orlandoN21
I've actually got to Universal by getting the...

I've actually got to Universal by getting the Lynx 8 or 42 from the Rosen Plaza to the Four Points by Sheraton hotel then cross over I-drive and get the Lynx 37.
...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Mar 24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,264
Posted By orlandoN21
I always stay at the Rosen Plaza now and I don't...

I always stay at the Rosen Plaza now and I don't hire a car or take cab. I use Lynx buses and order my weekly passes before I leave the UK... but you can also buy them on the bus. Pointe...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,361
Posted By orlandoN21
I had only booked the appointment because 4...

I had only booked the appointment because 4 months before my flight Virgin changed it to a late one meaning we didn't get into MCO until 7.45pm. I also had a shared shuttle transfer booked and they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,361
Posted By orlandoN21
I had managed to book an interview appointment...

I had managed to book an interview appointment for the day after my arrival but because I was able to have my interview on arrival and my Global Entry was approved immediately, my appointment was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,303
Posted By orlandoN21
And you hear the click of their seat belt being...

And you hear the click of their seat belt being undone just as the plane is about to land 🛬
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,303
Posted By orlandoN21
Change to Virgin Atlantic boarding priority

Virgin Atlantic bumps its “Red” Members into the boarding priority list
...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Mar 24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,264
Posted By orlandoN21
The Rosen Plaza is my favourite place to stay too...

The Rosen Plaza is my favourite place to stay too 😄
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,769
Posted By orlandoN21
I've got Cineworld Unlimited so go to the cinema...

I've got Cineworld Unlimited so go to the cinema at least once and sometimes twice a week so have seen all the latest releases. I usually have to download bingewatch series/seasons from Netflix, Sky...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By orlandoN21
Should you take the Avios points instead of annual upgrade voucher?

Sorry if this has been posted before - but should you take 7,000 Avios from Barclaycard instead of the annual upgrade voucher?
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Mar 24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
Posted By orlandoN21
Glad you got it sorted

Glad you got it sorted
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Mar 24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,361
Posted By orlandoN21
I did this on 11th December and it only took 10...

I did this on 11th December and it only took 10 minutes but it also helped that our Virgin flight landed at MCO around 1945 and we were the only ones in the arrivals hall.

The same officer who...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,698
Posted By orlandoN21
I'm on the LHR Virgin 9.20am flight in June...I...

I'm on the LHR Virgin 9.20am flight in June...I hope the time doesn't change as I still deciding whether to stay at the same Premier Inn the night before (did this in December) or drive and park at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,698
Posted By orlandoN21
I found when my flight in December from LHR to...

I found when my flight in December from LHR to MCO left at 1435 and arrived at 1945...we were practically the only passengers in the arrivals hall so I was able to do my Global Entry on arrival...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By orlandoN21
They wouldn't be a problem as long as the...

They wouldn't be a problem as long as the packaging is sealed.

If you're taking Christmas mince pies you may have to explain what they are like I had to do...they thought they were made with meat...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Feb 24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,270
Posted By orlandoN21
Have you not still got the email or app...

Have you not still got the email or app statements to tell you when you got the card and then you could work out how much you've spent so far.

I keep my spends on an Excel sheet
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,270
Posted By orlandoN21
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/52762/677d6bc...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/52762/677d6bc58b66b1.jpg
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Feb 24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 815
Posted By orlandoN21
I prefer Vineland and then going over to the...

I prefer Vineland and then going over to the nearby Regency outlet stores.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Feb 24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,958
Posted By orlandoN21
When I arrive at the Rosen Plaza I dump my bags...

When I arrive at the Rosen Plaza I dump my bags and head back downstairs to their Lite Bites food area and order myself a crispy chicken wrap - chopped lettuce, crispy chicken tenders, half a pickle...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By orlandoN21
Maybe the offer is from economy classes to...

Maybe the offer is from economy classes to premium 🤔
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By orlandoN21
In December I flew out to MCO in upper and was...

In December I flew out to MCO in upper and was due to return premium but had made the minimum bid of £460 in May and it was successful. I've also made a minimum bid of £350 (premium to upper) for my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Feb 24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,771
Posted By orlandoN21
UPDATE: I've now just gone ahead and upgraded...

UPDATE:
I've now just gone ahead and upgraded my outbound flight from Premium to Upper with 25,000 points + £315 air passenger duty - so the duty does differ from time to time 🙂
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jan 24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,817
Posted By orlandoN21
Here's another link + Sketchers and other stores...

Here's another link + Sketchers and other stores give a discount for the over 55s on Tuesdays at the Premium Outlets 😁

https://www.theseniorlist.com/senior-discounts/
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,781
Posted By orlandoN21
Yes... that's right. But as a back-up I did have...

Yes... that's right. But as a back-up I did have an interview booked for the next day of my arrival but it got automatically cancelled once I got approved at the desk.
Forum: General Chat 28 Jan 24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,505
Posted By orlandoN21
That's what I do 😴😴

That's what I do 😴😴
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jan 24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,287
Posted By orlandoN21
I've done 'premium to upper' bids for my June...

I've done 'premium to upper' bids for my June outbound and return flights for the minimum of £350. A few weeks before it was £400 - so I cancelled and re submitted for £350 (fingers crossed).

I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jan 24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,505
Posted By orlandoN21
That's exactly what happened to me and I even got...

That's exactly what happened to me and I even got my shared Mears transportation all to myself 😃
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jan 24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,505
Posted By orlandoN21
My late Virgin Atlantic flight from Heathrow to...

My late Virgin Atlantic flight from Heathrow to Orlando in December
arrived at 7.45pm (local) which was an advantage as we were the only ones in the arrival hall so I was able to do my Global Entry...
Forum: TV and Film 25 Jan 24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By orlandoN21
I've just started binge watching this and I'm on...

I've just started binge watching this and I'm on season 2.

Love all the characters especially Ryan Eggold (from New Amsterdam) playing a baddie.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jan 24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,781
Posted By orlandoN21
And worth it... as in all the times I've been...

And worth it... as in all the times I've been through USA security departures this was the first time I was through in under 5 minutes - no taking off shoes...no lining up to go through body...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jan 24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,353
Posted By orlandoN21
Do you have to set the VPN to the United States...

Do you have to set the VPN to the United States or UK location?

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/52762/6fc5f3e761bba8.jpg
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,771
Posted By orlandoN21
That's so strange I also rang today and was...

That's so strange I also rang today and was quoted 25,000 points + £375 air passenger duty to upgrade outbound flight from Premium to Upper in the first week of June!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By orlandoN21
I flew Upper going but for my return flight on...

I flew Upper going but for my return flight on 27th December I had booked Premium. In May I did a minimum bid of £460 for Upper and on Christmas Day the email came through to say my bid was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By orlandoN21
That's a great price...I thought my stay in a...

That's a great price...I thought my stay in a 'plus' room on 10th December for £46 was also a bargain (I had booked it in September).
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,997
Posted By orlandoN21
Phone automatically selected T-Mobile and the...

Phone automatically selected T-Mobile and the coverage was excellent for both UK and USA calls and internet browsing 😀
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jan 24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,997
Posted By orlandoN21
Defo worth it as before the days of all these...

Defo worth it as before the days of all these different overseas sim cards that you can get now, I use to waste money getting a T-Mobile Tourist pass for $40 and it would give me a US number and I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By orlandoN21
Premier Inn Heathrow Terminal 2/3 - bargain prices for December

Did pricings for mid December for 1 adult in a Premier Plus room and the weekend before Christmas for 2 adults + 2 children in a family room and they are both under £60. So if you're thinking of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,997
Posted By orlandoN21
I was only charged for the days I told EE to...

I was only charged for the days I told EE to start and stop the pass (11th to 27th December)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By orlandoN21
I know but I'm a 'just in case' person and like...

I know but I'm a 'just in case' person and like options. I also use a Halifax Clarity card which I only use on holiday and spends are cleared as soon as I get back 😃
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By orlandoN21
Sainsbury's Travel Money Card

If Sainsbury's are phasing out their banking operations, should I stop topping up my travel card for my upcoming holiday in June (I also have a FairFX card and a Barclays Travel Wallet which I also...
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