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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Apr 24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 813
Posted By ALuk
After doing quite a bit of research on Seaworld...

After doing quite a bit of research on Seaworld and how they treat their marine life, I’ll never step foot in Seaworld or Discovery Cove ever again.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Apr 24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 361
Posted By ALuk
Two days is more than enough with express passes...

Two days is more than enough with express passes.

But please please please check the Universal Premium Hotel for a one night stay! Express pass will be included for two days.

We found this not...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Apr 24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By ALuk
Me too! Plus I always panic that the bags will be...

Me too! Plus I always panic that the bags will be left at the airport the next day! (Silly I know)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By ALuk
Big fan here of the Hilton Garden Inn T2 here. ...

Big fan here of the Hilton Garden Inn T2 here.
Lovely hotel with T3 only a short walk away.

Plus the view in the roof top bar is incredible! Special way to start a holiday!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 762
Posted By ALuk
It’s true that July is not only hotter but a...

It’s true that July is not only hotter but a little more busy in the parks.

However, we saved over £1.5-2k for going in July rather than August, the prices are crazy!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,073
Posted By ALuk
I am staying clear of Orlando next year due to...

I am staying clear of Orlando next year due to Epic Universe!
But good luck, I’m sure it will be great if you don’t mind the crowds!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,576
Posted By ALuk
This thread has blown my mind, I had no idea that...

This thread has blown my mind, I had no idea that this was a thing!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 247
Posted By ALuk
It should be sometime this month once the...

It should be sometime this month once the schedule is announced (probably 3rd or 4th week of April).
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 247
Posted By ALuk
Why not Tampa? It’s lovely! Not only do you...

Why not Tampa? It’s lovely!

Not only do you have the Rays baseball team, but you could probably see a pre season NFL game with the Buccs, and they are usually very cheap!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By ALuk
Look up ‘AirFly’ on Amazon, many people get them...

Look up ‘AirFly’ on Amazon, many people get them and they are great!
Forum: General Chat 29 Mar 24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,260
Posted By ALuk
Thanks everyone for their comments, I really...

Thanks everyone for their comments, I really appreciated it!

We went with; 1 A& 1 B and 2 B.

And on the return; 1 F& 1 G and 2 G!

At least this way, only one of our party will need to climb...
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,260
Posted By ALuk
Oh, I’m sorry, LGW to MCO!

Oh, I’m sorry, LGW to MCO!
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,260
Posted By ALuk
Hi! Thanks for the message, 2039 (which hasn’t...

Hi! Thanks for the message, 2039 (which hasn’t started its summer run yet).

So you would imagine old 777 with club, wt+ and wt.
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,260
Posted By ALuk
I’m really sorry to jump an old thread but… does...

I’m really sorry to jump an old thread but… does seat 1A and 1B have any issues with either. Ouse from the gallery or smell from the toilets?!?

Thank you!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 478
Views: 20,812
Posted By ALuk
Thanks Stanley, will do! Would that mean...

Thanks Stanley, will do!

Would that mean that the UC seat will be sold using the Bidding system do you think?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 20,812
Posted By ALuk
Hey Stanley, Any chance you can check VS19 -...

Hey Stanley,
Any chance you can check VS19 - LHR to SFO, 13:05 Sun 17th March.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Feb 24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,947
Posted By ALuk
I completely agree with this, and Disney+ is...

I completely agree with this, and Disney+ is still the on streaming platform we pay annually for.

But they are behind the curve on the parks.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Feb 24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,947
Posted By ALuk
Unless Disney wake up, it’s just gonna get worse...

Unless Disney wake up, it’s just gonna get worse.
D23 was awful for Disney.

As Universal create the biggest new theme park in Orlando for years, what do Disney do?
- Splash mountain retheme
-...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Feb 24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,274
Posted By ALuk
The current rumour is that on February 13th we...

The current rumour is that on February 13th we are going to get the open date, as this is the date of Mardi Gras this year.

I’m predicting May/June open.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Feb 24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By ALuk
Partial eclipse on 8th April

In just over two months, America will see a full total eclipse!

If you are in Orlando, you will see a partial eclipse of around 60%.

More info from NASA here….
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,114
Posted By ALuk
Virgin also have a ‘fair use policy’ (IIRC) and...

Virgin also have a ‘fair use policy’ (IIRC) and you only get something like 500MB!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jan 24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,274
Posted By ALuk
The communication from Disney has changed from Q4...

The communication from Disney has changed from Q4 2024 to 2024.

Time will tell.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Jan 24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,274
Posted By ALuk
Open Q4 for everyone, you may get lucky and you...

Open Q4 for everyone, you may get lucky and you may get one of the trials/focus tests days which will probably be occasionally in the summer.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jan 24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,335
Posted By ALuk
Possessive not quite the term I would use due to...

Possessive not quite the term I would use due to these programmes being sold overseas (hence the rescrictions).

But as others have point out, it’s very easy to use a vpn.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,672
Posted By ALuk
Completely agree, be very very careful not being...

Completely agree, be very very careful not being trueful with your ESTA answers.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,220
Posted By ALuk
The answer is that Simon is looking into it.

The answer is that Simon is looking into it.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jan 24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 837
Posted By ALuk
www.headforpoints.com is the best resource on the...

www.headforpoints.com is the best resource on the net when it comes to airline/hotel reward schemes!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jan 24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,771
Posted By ALuk
With Virgin Atlantic, you can bid for an upgrade;...

With Virgin Atlantic, you can bid for an upgrade; e.g. “I am wiling to pay ‘x’ for an Upper Class ticket”.

If it wins, you pay what you bid and then any taxes and you have bagged yourself an...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Posted By ALuk
These are the dates we are restricted too (hence...

These are the dates we are restricted too (hence the question).

Thanks through!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Posted By ALuk
It is! Nothings scientific, but I already...

It is!

Nothings scientific, but I already know two people who are considering family holidays in Orlando and plan on getting the train to Miami to catch some of the games (regardless who is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Posted By ALuk
2026 Planning, the FIFA World Cup year

Is it ever too early to start planning a Florida trip?
Maybe, maybe not!

Wanted to check out the new Universal park but wanted to leave it a year before going.
But then I remembered that it’s...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Dec 23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,855
Posted By ALuk
Oh, bids INCLUDE tax?!? I was just reading...

Oh, bids INCLUDE tax?!?

I was just reading this… 🤔

“ All applicable taxes, fees, charges and surcharges must be paid in addition to any successful bid. ”
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Dec 23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,855
Posted By ALuk
Am I right in saying that the bid doesn’t include...

Am I right in saying that the bid doesn’t include tax? (So if your bid is successful, you then need to pay tax on top of it?)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Dec 23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,220
Posted By ALuk
Simon, you do know that the Amazon page states; ...

Simon, you do know that the Amazon page states;

“ Full-colour photographs throughout”

This is very misleading.
I recommend changing this.


Finally, any chance of a colour edition for an...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 17 Dec 23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 572
Views: 58,660
Posted By ALuk
Not sure what plans you have for today but IIRC,...

Not sure what plans you have for today but IIRC, Celebration has a farmers market on Sundays.
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 17 Dec 23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 572
Views: 58,660
Posted By ALuk
Fantastic! Can’t wait to go next year!

Fantastic! Can’t wait to go next year!
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 17 Dec 23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 572
Views: 58,660
Posted By ALuk
What’s the room like and is it one of the rethurb...

What’s the room like and is it one of the rethurb ones? :-)
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 11 Dec 23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 18,306
Posted By ALuk
IIRC it’s a thing for the Mickys Christmas Party...

IIRC it’s a thing for the Mickys Christmas Party Nights.
Just like Christmas…. Family wearing matching PJs on Christmas Eve kinda vibe!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Dec 23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,208
Posted By ALuk
It’s all good, we will agree to disagree. I...

It’s all good, we will agree to disagree.

I wouldn’t pay for a taxi from a local hotel just to do it, waste of money IMO. And you don’t get to go in the lift! :-)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Dec 23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,208
Posted By ALuk
Driving through the UC wing is overrated IMO. ...

Driving through the UC wing is overrated IMO.

I enjoy using the UC desk (which is always empty) and the exclusive lift!

Just a shame I won’t be using it for money years to come!
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