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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jul 20, 10:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,719
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Is anyone really surprised by the attitude of...

Is anyone really surprised by the attitude of many insurance companies (and not just travel)?

My experience is that they are always quite happy to take your premiums but when you need to make a...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Jul 20, 12:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,122
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Be warned. Driving in LA is not for the faint...

Be warned. Driving in LA is not for the faint hearted!

Despite numerous years of driving in Florida LA is a completely different ball game. On the whole I find drivers in Florida to be fairly...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jul 20, 10:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,833
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Outbound, 2 hrs is certainly do-able but it can...

Outbound, 2 hrs is certainly do-able but it can be tight and would make me stress out a bit tbh.

If your connection lands on time and you are pretty agile then probably fine, but if you are unable...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 904
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I used to regularly take my niece on holiday with...

I used to regularly take my niece on holiday with me and she was added to my policy at no additional cost. This was with Virgin Travel but I think they started to charge for her when she turned 12...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jun 20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 25,965
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I'm not understanding why peeps think that flight...

I'm not understanding why peeps think that flight only wouldn't be subject to cancellation. As far as I know TUI don't do separate flights for packages and flight only customers. So logic suggests...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 43,215
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
This is just too much madness it really is!...

This is just too much madness it really is! Disney are sucking the joy out of visiting the parks with every announcement. I am amazed that so many people are feeling the need to play along with them...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,330
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I could not agree more. The way Disney are...

I could not agree more. The way Disney are handling this is an absolute mess. You would think they would be falling over themselves to try and claw back lost business but it appears they really don't...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jun 20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,329
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Just to say how helpful and efficient BA have...

Just to say how helpful and efficient BA have been.

I spoke to them on Friday 12 June about cancelled flights and had a full refund to my credit card by Monday 15 June. You really can't say fairer...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 20, 07:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,329
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I received another email from BA today to say...

I received another email from BA today to say that our fligh EDI to DUB on 1 July had been cancelled but it was confusingly still showing the return sector (although the departure time of this had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 20, 10:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,329
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I already knew that international flights from...

I already knew that international flights from Eire were not scheduled to happen until mid August but even if this is brought forward by a month it still puts paid to my flight on 1 July on the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 20, 11:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,329
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
We are supposed to be flying this route on the...

We are supposed to be flying this route on the 1st July and have also heard nothing about cancellation. We did however get an email last week advising of a change to the return DUB-EDI flight time...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Mar 20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,867
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Disney being optimistic in the extreme I guess...

Disney being optimistic in the extreme I guess. Bless.

I'm afraid that I just can't see any chance of things being remotely sorted by June or indeed by the autumn. It's going to take more than a...
Forum: General Chat 29 Mar 20, 02:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,515
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Its the 'computer says no' syndrome. God forbid...

Its the 'computer says no' syndrome. God forbid common sense be allowed to kick in!
I totally get why certain products need to be restricted (loo roll being one) but a blanket restriction on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 20, 09:08 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 71,635
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I completely understand that people desperately...

I completely understand that people desperately want their much anticipated and hard earned Florida holiday this summer, but surely reality needs to kick in and we need to get some persepective?
...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 4 Mar 20, 01:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,474
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I thought about using the US postal service to...

I thought about using the US postal service to ship back some small cosmetic items but after having gone to a post office, bought a small flatpack posting box and completed the necessary paperwork I...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 Mar 20, 12:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,941
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Keep them coming! I've done quite a few but there...

Keep them coming! I've done quite a few but there are also some new ones which I'll look further into.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 2 Mar 20, 10:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,941
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Share the lesser known attractions or places to visit

We’ve been going to Florida for more years than I care to remember and while we have taken the odd holiday elsewhere we always end up going back. I don't think I will ever tire of it.

That said...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jan 20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 643
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Hi Animal We’ve done this a few times and...

Hi Animal

We’ve done this a few times and it’s a breeze!

We head for Sun Splash Park, Daytona Beach (611 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118-4509). It’s a four acre park bordering the beach...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Jan 20, 12:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 387
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Margaritaville Resort - Dining options?

Just wondering if anyone has dined at any of the restaurants here?

I'm particularly interested to learn if they are open to non resort residents (as it looks like it would be very handy for villa...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jan 20, 01:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,425
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I've just booked an Intermediate SUV for early...

I've just booked an Intermediate SUV for early July with Alamo Max through AutoEurope for £470 for two weeks. I managed to get the free upgrade to a Standard SUV and the Gold package which gives you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jan 20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 41
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Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I try and avoid Gatwick like the plague! Flying...

I try and avoid Gatwick like the plague! Flying BA EDI-LGW-MCO it always goes wrong at Gatwick. Delay delay delay! Maybe I've just been unlucky but it would have to be an exceptionally good value...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Jan 20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Not a fan of Swiss Family Treehouse I'm afraid...

Not a fan of Swiss Family Treehouse I'm afraid. It is so dated and well... meh! I'd be much happier if they just axed it (pun intended) and replaced it with a 'proper' ride.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 2 Jan 20, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 728
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
We did it in 2018 and all in all thought it...

We did it in 2018 and all in all thought it pretty good value for what we paid.

Although the food was not particularly outstanding (it never is at dinner shows) it was better than expected and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Dec 19, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
We did EDI-DUB-MCO in 2018 and it was a breeze...

We did EDI-DUB-MCO in 2018 and it was a breeze. Say goodbye to you luggage at EDI and you don't see it again until you are stateside.

Re Gryff post above though. The restrictions on the carry-on...
Forum: General Chat 28 Dec 19, 08:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 396
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Euro currency exchange

I came back with a fair amount of unused euros last summer with the intention of keeping them for somewhere in Europe in 2020. However the holiday gods are shining on me and we are now going back to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Dec 19, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
In 2018 Rentalcars.com charged me just shy of...

In 2018 Rentalcars.com charged me just shy of £500 for two weeks hiring a Dodge Grand Caravan from Alamo. For July next year it's coming up near double that! Now that's what I call a significant...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Aug 18, 01:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 664
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Yet! I can't see Disney investing the money they...

Yet! I can't see Disney investing the money they have in parking garages and continuing to provide free parking for much longer. If the Premium Outlets can get away with it then it can only be a...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 26 Jun 18, 12:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,763
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I've been having same problems but finally...

I've been having same problems but finally managed to crack the Starbucks offer by using a VPN and then paid by using my FairFx card without any problem.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jun 18, 11:41 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 276,584
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Put a few plastic bottles of water in the freezer...

Put a few plastic bottles of water in the freezer at night and put them in the boot of your car first thing in the morning. If you spend the day at one of the parks you will find that they have...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Jun 18, 04:54 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,220
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I swear by my tried and well worn in Crocs (with...

I swear by my tried and well worn in Crocs (with no socks of course)! They are superbly comfortable and absolutely perfect for wet rides. Sans squelch! Maybe not the most attractive fashion wise but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 18, 02:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,185
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Success! Gave Aer Lingus a call and they have...

Success! Gave Aer Lingus a call and they have assigned seats for all four flights and are now viewable on BA Manage My Booking. :spin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 18, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,185
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Fully paid for so maybe the last point you make...

Fully paid for so maybe the last point you make is the reason. I bought online through a web based travel company and not directly from the airline.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 18, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,185
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Codeshare Flights with Aer Lingus / BA

Just booked a BA flight (through 3rd party online site) but operated by Aer Lingus EDI-DUB-MC0 for August at about £550.

When I sign into the BA web site I can see my booking but there are no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Feb 18, 11:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,015
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
I really do grudge the parking fees - always have...

I really do grudge the parking fees - always have and always will - I reckon that Disney gets quite enough of my hard earned cash without the need to slug me in the ribs for parking! It really is a...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 21 Jul 16, 09:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,091
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
:spin: Now that IS different and only $ 2399 for...

:spin: Now that IS different and only $ 2399 for thirty minutes!
Forum: Beyond the Parks 18 Jul 16, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Any feedback on Victory Casino Cruise from Port Canaveral ?

Just come across the Victory Casino Cruise from Port Canaveral and I am thinking that this would be something different to try. A bit of a sea excursion with a buffet and some gambling thrown in,...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 18 Jul 16, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,612
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
We always buy the Italian sliced bread produced...

We always buy the Italian sliced bread produced by "Arnold". It's the closest we have come to finding bread that tastes like UK bread and is especially good for toasting. A bit more expensive than...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 17 Jul 16, 10:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,091
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Thanks everyone - a few new ones for me there -...

Thanks everyone - a few new ones for me there - but keep them coming - the more the merrier!
Forum: Beyond the Parks 17 Jul 16, 01:13 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,091
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
Something GENUINELY different to do!

We just want to do something really different this year but no matter how much I scan these boards its the 'same old' that comes up time and time again. Air boat rides, animal encounters, state...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 8 May 16, 02:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,009
Posted By 001_ATLANTIS
We went last summer and thought it was an "OK"...

We went last summer and thought it was an "OK" excursion but really nothing to write home about. Done it once but wouldn't bother again.

I was actually quite concerned with the size and very basic...
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