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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation Yesterday, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By tolton
Have rented with Dollar & Thrifty (same company)...

Have rented with Dollar & Thrifty (same company) many times with zero issues. There used to be a bit of a hard sell from them however, haven't had this for the past couple of rentals - not at all to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Mar 24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By tolton
Have hired with Dollar many times and never had...

Have hired with Dollar many times and never had an issue, most recent rental being a few months back in the US.

You’ll find shocking stories for all the hire companies, based on individual...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Mar 24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By tolton
First time I went to VB I bought Express for DS...

First time I went to VB I bought Express for DS and myself, was a complete waste of money.

Tapu Tapu and will serve you very well. Great park and (in my experience) can be navigated with minimal...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Mar 24, 01:41 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,471
Posted By tolton
£542 for an SUV w/Alamo Aug 15-30 picking up...

£542 for an SUV w/Alamo

Aug 15-30 picking up and returning to MCO.
Forum: Accommodation 19 Mar 24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 175
Posted By tolton
Thank you - that's what my initial understanding...

Thank you - that's what my initial understanding was but was hoping I was wrong. Lovely hotel but an extra $54 a night is steep.
Forum: Accommodation 19 Mar 24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 175
Posted By tolton
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista - Resort / Parking fee's

Hi, looking to book this hotel shortly and was wondering about the fee's they charge. Their website states:

"On-site gated self-parking is available for $22 plus tax per night and valet parking is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,220
Posted By tolton
Our first flight with our DS was when he was 18...

Our first flight with our DS was when he was 18 months. We were worried about it but honestly, was an absolute breeze.

iPad loaded with Winnie the Pooh movies, colouring books and snacks galore...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,356
Posted By tolton
For the shorter queues, additional space and...

For the shorter queues, additional space and luggage it’s worth it and then some (IMO).

Have had food from all cabins on the plane and never enjoy it so that’s not a selling point for me but I...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Feb 23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By tolton
Thanks for the replies and it’s as I anticipated...

Thanks for the replies and it’s as I anticipated.

Early entry isn’t of interest for us so not wasting one, it’s the Express that means the most.

Thanks again.
Forum: Accommodation 13 Feb 23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By tolton
Royal Pacific check in & Express collection

Hi all, heading out to Orlando s as a surprise trip for DS 10th birthday shortly and have booked a night @ Royal Pacific so that we can have a couple of days of Express passes.

We also have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Feb 23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,360
Posted By tolton
Did exactly this last March. Got into MIA,...

Did exactly this last March. Got into MIA, through immigration within maybe 45 mins and straight on the road.

Flight outbound had been severely delayed but the drive was not a problem whatsoever...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Feb 23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,291
Posted By tolton
It’s OK and the pizza is what you’d expect. ...

It’s OK and the pizza is what you’d expect.

I’d recommend Dave & Busters, much bigger arcade and games area, nicer food and a wider variety. Just done the other end of I Drive opposite Pointe...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Feb 23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 929
Posted By tolton
Check out Parc Corniche, which is about 10 mins...

Check out Parc Corniche, which is about 10 mins from Sea World or Enclave Suites, which is 15 mins the other way (centre of I Drive) both have multi bed condos and nice pools 👍🏻
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Jan 23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By tolton
Have just Googled it and it’s coming up with...

Have just Googled it and it’s coming up with these prices for short stay:
30 Mins£5.00.
1 Hour£8.00.
2 Hours£13.00.
3 Hours£15.00.
4 Hours£19.00.
5 Hours£22.00.
6 Hours£26.00.
12 Hours£40.00.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jan 23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,789
Posted By tolton
Hertz I’d be inclined to trust but only if the...

Hertz I’d be inclined to trust but only if the insurance is very explicitly stated and covers all the usual (and preferably a bit more).

The others I’ve read lots of reviews about and would avoid...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jan 23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,211
Posted By tolton
It does seem a decent price but I’ve just got an...

It does seem a decent price but I’ve just got an SUV for sub-£400 for 16 nights at Easter. There are some bargains out there if you look at the right time. All insurances etc…AVIS via Holiday Autos
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Jan 23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By tolton
You will just pay for parking once ok your first...

You will just pay for parking once ok your first park of the day. Keep your parking receipt and they’ll let you into whichever park you visit that day.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By tolton
Hey, can't say for sure if I've flown on the A350...

Hey, can't say for sure if I've flown on the A350 but have been in Virgin PE many times and the arm rests have always been fixed, so the ability to lift the armrest, swivel to face the aisle and...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Feb 22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,716
Posted By tolton
Wonder if the infamous Bridget from Breadgate...

Wonder if the infamous Bridget from Breadgate will chime in…😄😄😄
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Feb 22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,886
Posted By tolton
Sorry that you've experienced this. Not got much...

Sorry that you've experienced this. Not got much to say that will help (sorry) but clearly changing your seating from what you've paid for in ED to EC, even for one passenger, is not acceptable. I'd...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Feb 22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,890
Posted By tolton
Pre children we hired convertibles 6+ times and...

Pre children we hired convertibles 6+ times and most of the time it was Mustangs. First one we got was a Sebring convertible which was like driving a boat, then it was always Mustangs. Fingers...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,046
Posted By tolton
VERY frustrating and I absolutely sympathise...

VERY frustrating and I absolutely sympathise however, what Claudette has advised is likely correct. These issues, no matter how much they're tarnishing your holiday prep, will not be grounds for a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jan 22, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By tolton
Not sure if we’ve been lucky but in 15+ trips...

Not sure if we’ve been lucky but in 15+ trips we’ve only had the hard sell once and that was with Dollar. However, a short sharp “no thanks, I’ll just take why I’ve booked thank you” has always cut...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jan 22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,465
Posted By tolton
Completely echo the above sentiments. If you’ve...

Completely echo the above sentiments. If you’ve paid for a seat then take your family and enjoy the trip.

I’ve travelled in every cabin with my DS since he was 18 months old. His first flight was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jan 22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By tolton
Have flown a few times throughout the pandemic...

Have flown a few times throughout the pandemic and used CW previously.

Personally the airport experience now (IMO) seems far less stressful providing you’ve done all of the requisite paperwork...
Forum: General Chat 7 Nov 21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,600
Posted By tolton
Great thread YorkshireT. The content that people...

Great thread YorkshireT. The content that people need and the spirit of TheDibb that most of us are her for 👍🏽
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,518
Posted By tolton
Why am I surprised that folk have to come on here...

Why am I surprised that folk have to come on here and be rude and patronising when someone is excited about their holiday and has put up a straightforward comment? Not surprised but very...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Aug 21, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,554
Posted By tolton
Agreed. Have flown PE on Virgin and BA several...

Agreed. Have flown PE on Virgin and BA several times (I’m 6’3) and have never found that reclining impacts on my legroom to the point where I cannot get comfortable or it bothers me at all. Your IFE...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 May 21, 09:20 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,063
Posted By tolton
My DS was 18 months and it was one of the best...

My DS was 18 months and it was one of the best hols we’ve had. Took it at his pace, created memories and enjoyed every minute.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 May 21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,949
Posted By tolton
I’ve got the Under Armor sports masks and they...

I’ve got the Under Armor sports masks and they are somewhat thicker but I find them very cool and extremely breathable. Also they don’t steam up my glasses or sunglasses so I highly recommend them.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Apr 21, 10:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,344
Posted By tolton
I’ve used them and the company were great...

I’ve used them and the company were great however, be VERY wary which of their rental partners you get your car with.

They work with the “big guys” like Alamo, Avis, Dollar etc...and they’ve been...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Mar 21, 07:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,043
Posted By tolton
Nothing to do with being “loaded” just down to...

Nothing to do with being “loaded” just down to personal preference and wanting to enjoy the experience for what it is in any guise that suits your taste.

Personally the more people that don’t...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Mar 21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,043
Posted By tolton
It’s an interesting one and you’ve posed the Q...

It’s an interesting one and you’ve posed the Q well.

To be honest we couldn’t care less about additional impositions such as masks, as we’ve been wearing them as soon as we leave the house...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Feb 21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,110
Posted By tolton
Orlando trips this year may happen, they may not,...

Orlando trips this year may happen, they may not, but the truth is, with the landscape changing weekly (if not daily) both here and in The US, none of us know any more than the other. It’s all...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,991
Posted By tolton
Doesn’t bother me one iota, if wearing a mask...

Doesn’t bother me one iota, if wearing a mask means we can go to Orlando i’ll wear two!

All in our house wear one as soon as we step out the front door anyways and we’ve worn them in 90+ heat,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,974
Posted By tolton
Gutted for those workers etc...that are affected.

Gutted for those workers etc...that are affected.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 21, 10:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,246
Posted By tolton
Hmmmm, just the type of thing someone they’ve...

Hmmmm, just the type of thing someone they’ve planted here would say...





JOKING!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Dec 20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,350
Posted By tolton
Done it a couple of times and I'm firmly in the...

Done it a couple of times and I'm firmly in the land and drive to Orlando camp. Has always taken about 3 1/2 hours and personally I prefer to be in the villa ready to go the next morning. Do whatever...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Aug 20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,633
Posted By tolton
They’re all good in their own ways but I think...

They’re all good in their own ways but I think Aquatica is streets ahead for children. The play area is absolutely huge, children are very well catered for there.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 Aug 20, 06:52 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 64,265
Posted By tolton
No need to be so rude. Not the spirit of The Dibb...

No need to be so rude. Not the spirit of The Dibb at all.
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