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Forum: Shopping in Florida 20 Oct 22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 36,342
Posted By SingleRider
Some stuff is definitely not the bargain it once...

Some stuff is definitely not the bargain it once was. When we were there last month, I had to buy some new trainers (to help my poor aching feet!). Went to Skechers at the outlets as we've always...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 12 Oct 22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,255
Posted By SingleRider
We haven't done this for about 8 years, but when...

We haven't done this for about 8 years, but when we went we used Manatees in Paradise, who were based at the Plantation hotel in Crystal River. We stayed there overnight as the tour was an early...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Oct 22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,077
Posted By SingleRider
Never got to try Ice Breaker or Mako on our...

Never got to try Ice Breaker or Mako on our recent visit as it was either too wet and thundery (pre-Ian) or IB was just constantly broken down when we were there.

New rides (to us) wise we did...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 11 Oct 22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,735
Posted By SingleRider
With the introduction of SpaceX I think launches...

With the introduction of SpaceX I think launches are becoming very regular now. We were there 14 days and saw two StarLink launches going up and saw Artemis on the launchpad (pre wheeling it back in...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Oct 22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,777
Posted By SingleRider
We had a Kia Sportage and there were Ford Escapes...

We had a Kia Sportage and there were Ford Escapes available too. Booked with Alamo.

Kia won for us because it had a better screen with CarPlay.

It was reasonably kitted out with a reversing...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Oct 22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,522
Posted By SingleRider
I've never seen anyone being sick on or after...

I've never seen anyone being sick on or after getting off any of these.

Of the ones mentioned as being more queasy, I've done all of them. Forbidden Journey and Mission Space I'm absolutely fine...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Oct 22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,510
Posted By SingleRider
I liken the acceleration on Hagrids like you're...

I liken the acceleration on Hagrids like you're sitting in a fast convertible car that accelerates quickly - as a PP has said, it's exhilarating, rather that scary.

The backwards bit is very short...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Oct 22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,145
Posted By SingleRider
Yes, and there's normally quite a lot of ILL's...

Yes, and there's normally quite a lot of ILL's available as most people do manage to get a virtual entry. We noticed that even towards mid-afternoon you could still get an ILL.

I agree with PP's...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Oct 22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,145
Posted By SingleRider
Apparently the 1pm slot is quite easy to get, but...

Apparently the 1pm slot is quite easy to get, but you do have to be in the park to get it.

Also, you have to have a park reservation to be able to join the queue. If you're trying multiple...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Oct 22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,275
Posted By SingleRider
I didn't manage to "stack" rides very well. ...

I didn't manage to "stack" rides very well.

We also didn't go early to the parks, so booked a later lightning lane for something that gets busy. We then had 2 hours from park opening or making...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Oct 22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By SingleRider
That is genius! Am gutted I didn't read about...

That is genius! Am gutted I didn't read about this before we went, especially as we spent $27 (current Universal prices) on a day that turned out to be a total washout.

Combining the car hire...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Oct 22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By SingleRider
I don't know the answer to your specific...

I don't know the answer to your specific question, but my recommendation would be to use a phone rather than a hired sat nav.

If you're flying in to MCO you pick your own car, so can choose one...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Oct 22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By SingleRider
This just prompted me to check my credit card...

This just prompted me to check my credit card bill. We dropped our car off on 23rd September and the charge hit my account on 1st October, so a week looks consistent.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Oct 22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,763
Posted By SingleRider
I had a cooling towel this year and saw lots of...

I had a cooling towel this year and saw lots of people using them. I prefer the fan though as ultimately I felt like I was more sweaty with the towel and the relief was only temporary.

I...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Oct 22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,763
Posted By SingleRider
We have a backpack that contains: - water...

We have a backpack that contains:

- water bottle
- waterproof pouch to put important stuff in if we're expecting rain or water rides (also a change of t-shirt or shorts if we're expecting to get...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Oct 22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,542
Posted By SingleRider
In our villa recently we had 1 toilet roll in...

In our villa recently we had 1 toilet roll in each loo (3 of them) but there was only 2 of us, so they lasted the two weeks.

They left a couple of washing pods and a couple of dishwasher tablets,...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Oct 22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,924
Posted By SingleRider
We were there a couple of weeks ago, pre-Ian,...

We were there a couple of weeks ago, pre-Ian, when it was still very hot and humid.

We didn't have pool heat (many don't offer it before October anyway). Our pool was north facing, which tbh was...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 29 Sep 22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,703
Posted By SingleRider
If you've got mobile data I'd use Waze or Google...

If you've got mobile data I'd use Waze or Google Maps to navigate you. As people venture out they should start reporting back closed/blocked roads.

I'd imagine you'll probably be OK headed in...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Sep 22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,300,430
Posted By SingleRider
Place you picked the car up from:- MCO airport ...

Place you picked the car up from:- MCO airport
Category of car hired:- Intermediate SUV
Make of car you got:- Intermediate SUV
Hire car company used:- Alamo via DFCH

Kia Sportage with Apple...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Sep 22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 59,889
Posted By SingleRider
Went on it yesterday. They’re not accepting...

Went on it yesterday. They’re not accepting Express passes on it at the moment but we were on and off in 20 mins despite the app saying it was a 45 min queue.

We enjoyed it. There’s some screen...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Sep 22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 996
Posted By SingleRider
Animal Kingdom on a September Saturday

I thought I’d report our experience of AK yesterday Saturday 10th September.

After a disrupted sleep due to jet lag we eventually got to AK around 10.30am. Went straight to Everest as it was...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 11 Sep 22, 01:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By SingleRider
We went there yesterday and we had to use chip...

We went there yesterday and we had to use chip and pin.

Publix today had contactless but I took the wrong phone to test it!
Forum: Shopping in Florida 8 Sep 22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By SingleRider
Do you mean Apply Pay type phone transactions? ...

Do you mean Apply Pay type phone transactions?

We're going to Walmart tomorrow and I have my Chase card attached to my phone, plus will have the physical card with me. I'll try and report back!
Forum: General Chat 7 Sep 22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,995
Posted By SingleRider
I've signed up for a Chase bank account, so I can...

I've signed up for a Chase bank account, so I can transfer money easily and just withdraw it from cash machines when we're there. We've got around $250 in actual cash left from when we last went (so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,083
Posted By SingleRider
I'd just give yourself some extra time at the...

I'd just give yourself some extra time at the airport, just in case.

We're going Friday too and I had the email and text earlier. It really could be written so much better, and the link to the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Sep 22, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By SingleRider
Thanks everyone.

Thanks everyone.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Sep 22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,884
Posted By SingleRider
We’re planning on only doing one day in each park...

We’re planning on only doing one day in each park and have an otherwise packed itinerary so getting there early and staying late for fireworks (where applicable) will be exhausting, so we’ll do a...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Sep 22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By SingleRider
Hmmm... I somehow didn't consider this when I...

Hmmm... I somehow didn't consider this when I booked ours for our trip. We've got Savi's at 1.25pm and DD at 3pm.

Presumably there are some lockers we could rent, but does anyone know if they...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Sep 22, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,242
Posted By SingleRider
This is good to read. DH is desperate to get his...

This is good to read. DH is desperate to get his lightsaber so the thought of it being broken in transit on his way home would break his heart! :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Aug 22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,405
Posted By SingleRider
Thanks for this. Perhaps it isn't as bad as I...

Thanks for this. Perhaps it isn't as bad as I remember, or it's improved - we haven't been for so long!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,405
Posted By SingleRider
I can't answer the questions about the airport...

I can't answer the questions about the airport yet, but I've been keeping an eye on the status of our flights to and from Heathrow. The ones leaving Heathrow have generally been fine, but the ones...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Aug 22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By SingleRider
Disney In Detail on You Tube is currently showing...

Disney In Detail on You Tube is currently showing videos of her staying there and she said sometimes there's 1 stop and sometimes there's none at all.

Her visit was a couple of months ago now and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Aug 22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,125
Posted By SingleRider
Same! I was so pleased when I realised Virgin...

Same! I was so pleased when I realised Virgin flew from LHR now.

A taxi ride home at 7am is far better and safer for us than an hour's journey round the M25 after an 8 hour night flight with no...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Aug 22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,916
Posted By SingleRider
We noticed this when we did our Las Vegas / LA...

We noticed this when we did our Las Vegas / LA road trip a couple of years ago. It was awful. Everywhere you went it stank of it.

I'm disappointed to read that Florida is going the same way.
...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Aug 22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,373
Posted By SingleRider
Our 4 bed for 2 weeks is costing us £2,500 (which...

Our 4 bed for 2 weeks is costing us £2,500 (which I was still shocked about as that's much more than we've ever paid) so even scaling up £10k for 3 weeks does sound excessive!

Our next stay is...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Aug 22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,979
Posted By SingleRider
I'm taking an entire change of clothes with me...

I'm taking an entire change of clothes with me and will be wearing water shoes on the ride then changing completely (well, maybe not my undies, although they'll be soaked too!) once we're finished. ...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Aug 22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,956
Posted By SingleRider
We have a villa in Florida normally, but when we...

We have a villa in Florida normally, but when we did Las Vegas and LA a few years ago we were in hotels and did the cereal with plastic bowls and spoons. It was obviously very common as even the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,130
Posted By SingleRider
Thanks Toonarmani, that's good to know.

Thanks Toonarmani, that's good to know.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 22, 06:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,130
Posted By SingleRider
I told the agent what you'd said about this but...

I told the agent what you'd said about this but he said it wasn't possible to add it on a Business tariff...

Looks to be the case unfortunately -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 22, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,421
Posted By SingleRider
I was going to say this. I can never see why...

I was going to say this. I can never see why they're considered "good" seats as I can't stretch out like I can in a regular seat (and I'm only 5'8"!) and the seats are narrower.

I did a 13 hour...
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