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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Apr 24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 378
Posted By captbnut
Universal Express Pass Questions

We're staying at ASM in August and are doing the Dibb special of a night in Royal Pacific for the express passes for the day before and day after.

How does it all work? Do we need to physically...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Apr 24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By captbnut
Free water at Universal QS?

As the title says, do Universal QS places do free iced water (I'm assuming they still do in Disney)
Forum: Accommodation 14 Apr 24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 189
Posted By captbnut
Swimming pool opening hours in August

We're staying at All Star Music in August and wanted to know how late the pool stays open at night please.

We're also doing a night in Royal Pacific so same question.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Apr 24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By captbnut
We did it in 2019; ride and a snack in every...

We did it in 2019; ride and a snack in every park. We even got to Polite Pig in Disney Springs to make it 5.

Iirc we drove to Epcot, then got the boat to DHS, bus to AKL then a second bus to AK. I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Apr 24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 227
Posted By captbnut
Allergy to washing detergent

This is a bit random, but I've been to two hotels in the UK recently where I've been allergic to whatever they wash their bedding in - within 5 minutes of lying down I itch all over.

Stayed at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By captbnut
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Apr 24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By captbnut
That's really useful. Thanks

That's really useful. Thanks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By captbnut
Thanks all Those Airfly things cost more...

Thanks all

Those Airfly things cost more than my headphones! I'm not a frequent flyer so will need to have a good think. Used to have a transmitter like that for my sat nav.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Apr 24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By captbnut
Parking at Royal Pacific/ Parks

We're doing the Dibb classic of one night at Royal Pacific to get express passes at Universal.

I believe we have to pay to park at the hotel? Do hotel guests get free parking at the Universal...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By captbnut
Virgin at LHR Twilight Check in?

Pretty much what it says! Can we do twilight check in for Virgin at LHR?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By captbnut
Bluetooth headphones on plane?

I'm new to Bluetooth headphones. Can you use them on the plane?

Either to listen to a podcast on my phone, or to connect to the inflight entertainment.

We're going on VS129 LHR-TPA in PE if...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Apr 24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By captbnut
LHR Long stay parking

Afternoon all

We're flying on VS129 LHR-TPA in the summer, which I believe will be Terminal 3.

Does anyone have a recommendation for parking? We'll be staying the night before so happy to...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Feb 24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,753
Posted By captbnut
Best off-site fast food (or at least non tipping places)

I'm sure this is asked all the time so apologies.

We're staying onsite, but have time planned at Universal and Kennedy.

I really can't be bothered with the politics of tipping, so looking for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Dec 23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,086
Posted By captbnut
That's great, where did you stay please?

That's great, where did you stay please?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Dec 23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,086
Posted By captbnut
Landing late (UK time) into TPA advice

Our Virgin flight next August lands at TPA at 1855 local time.

By the time we're off the plane, through security and have collected the car I reckon it'll be gone 8 (or 1am UK time).

We're...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,957
Posted By captbnut
180000 points is under 2 grand. So under £3k for...

180000 points is under 2 grand. So under £3k for 4 peak holiday flights.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,957
Posted By captbnut
Thanks for the tips We've managed to...

Thanks for the tips

We've managed to resurrect our old Flying Club membership and have bought points (plus 70% extra for free) this morning. We had a whopping £7.50 of Clubcard points, so have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,957
Posted By captbnut
Can you explain how that works please? Never...

Can you explain how that works please?

Never done airmiles but have some Tesco points
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Oct 23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 30,909
Posted By captbnut
I'm looking for 3a 1c 6-21/8. Best we've had...

I'm looking for 3a 1c 6-21/8.

Best we've had is LGW-TPA for £834pp in economy, or same route £1291pp in PE.

Nearly booked the PE price, but otherwise any movement is upwards.

I think we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Sep 23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 874
Posted By captbnut
Are the hand luggage restrictions the size of a...

Are the hand luggage restrictions the size of a standard wheelie case with BA?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,957
Posted By captbnut
It's knowing the good price I'm struggling with...

It's knowing the good price I'm struggling with. When we last went in 2019 for direct in August I knew I wanted £500pp

Is it realistic to expect under £700pp (with bags) direct to Tampa? Dates are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,957
Posted By captbnut
With BA. Gone up since the sale started!

With BA. Gone up since the sale started!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,957
Posted By captbnut
Those are similar to what I'm finding, apart from...

Those are similar to what I'm finding, apart from up until the last two days MCO has been cheaper than Tampa.

We've never hired a car from the airport before so would actually prefer TPA.

If...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By captbnut
What is late June/ early July like?

We're currently booked to go in August 2024.

However, we have the double of A Levels and GCSEs in 2025, so our kids will finish exams and we'd be able to travel outside of UK school holidays.
...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Sep 23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 211
Posted By captbnut
All Star Music Family Suite - coffee machine

We're booked into a family suite at ASM. I was wondering what type of coffee machine we should expect?

I seem to remember having pod type things before. If it is that type of thing how do we get...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Sep 23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By captbnut
Cancel and rebook

Hi

I've seen a lot of people on here say they book with Andy and then cancel and rebook when they find a cheaper price.

Two questions - which sites do you look at for alternative quotes?

How...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By captbnut
Direct flights to TPA

I know I asked a flight question yesterday, this should be the last one :grin:

BA are releasing our return date tomorrow - so far LGW to MCO for today looks fine to book. However, I was expecting...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Aug 23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By captbnut
Another August Flight Question!

BA are selling fly drive flights for up to 2 days before our return journey next year.

Currently 6/8-19/8 LGW-MCO direct (our return date is 21/8) including a Ford Edge in World Traveller is about...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,062
Posted By captbnut
That is very much the experience we had in 2017. ...

That is very much the experience we had in 2017.

Glad you're enjoying the coasters
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,062
Posted By captbnut
Universal questions

We're thinking about adding Universal to our stay next year and probably having a stay in one of the deluxe hotels to get Express Passes.

We last went to Universal in 2017 and the rides were too...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Aug 23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 470
Posted By captbnut
I'm hoping that changes for 2024- really fancy a...

I'm hoping that changes for 2024- really fancy a DHS one to take our time in Galaxy's Edge next August
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Aug 23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,504
Posted By captbnut
When you have booked at such short notice, have...

When you have booked at such short notice, have you had much of a discount on the room, or is it still full price?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Aug 23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,391
Posted By captbnut
I don't think it's there any more, but we loved...

I don't think it's there any more, but we loved the Agent P trail at Epcot
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Aug 23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By captbnut
We did Chef Mickey's buffet breakfast on our...

We did Chef Mickey's buffet breakfast on our first morning when we went for our first time (that was on DDP).

Got to meet the big 5 characters and it was awesome. I still tear up at the memory of...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Aug 23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,188
Posted By captbnut
Thanks everyone

Thanks everyone
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Aug 23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,188
Posted By captbnut
Remy and Runaway Train - are they good?

I'm looking at the list of new attractions since we were there last.

Tron and Guardians sound like a must do. I'd read a Star Wars themed phone book so Rise and Smugglers Run are must dos.

I've...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Aug 23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By captbnut
After hours parties - when are the dates announced?

We're not going until next August, but having read reports I'm really keen on a DHS after hours event (can't remember what they're actually called) so we can go crazy in Galaxy's Edge.

When are...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Aug 23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,915
Posted By captbnut
Really fancy this but our youngest is going to be...

Really fancy this but our youngest is going to be 15 when we're there. Do they really check the photo ID?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Aug 23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,781
Posted By captbnut
Just checking - you could use the Genie plus in...

Just checking - you could use the Genie plus in different parks on the same day?

That's cool if so. We loved doing all 4 in one day on my birthday last time we went - didn't hammer all the rides...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Aug 23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By captbnut
On my 40th we did all 4 parks and dinner at...

On my 40th we did all 4 parks and dinner at Polite Pig in Disney Springs
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