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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 546
Posted By Craftylee
We did the same for our trip in Sept - our flight...

We did the same for our trip in Sept - our flight doesn't arrive until gone 7pm, so seemed a waste to stay on-site for that night.
I booked us a cheap and cheerful hotel near Disney for the night,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,861
Posted By Craftylee
Hi folks, If I do a placeholder deposit booking...

Hi folks, If I do a placeholder deposit booking for 1 person - can I add a second person to this booking later on? Even if the dining offer has finished then - would they also get the offer?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,861
Posted By Craftylee
For anyone using attraction tickets. Make sure...

For anyone using attraction tickets. Make sure you use code WDW11 this gives an extra 1% discount
Forum: Accommodation 17 Apr 24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,967
Posted By Craftylee
I've booked 2 weeks for Sept at Aventura - so I'm...

I've booked 2 weeks for Sept at Aventura - so I'm also curious on people's thoughts as well.

Although I've never been or visited before - I did my research and the reason I booked was for the...
Forum: Tickets 5 Apr 24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 708
Posted By Craftylee
I think expresspass for HHN is only availiable to...

I think expresspass for HHN is only availiable to buy from Universal direct?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Mar 24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By Craftylee
Great time to go with Epic Universe opening

Great time to go with Epic Universe opening
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,134
Posted By Craftylee
Is getting a window a big deal? I find for long...

Is getting a window a big deal? I find for long haul after takeoff/landing most of the time the shutters are closed and you don't tend to look out.
If not, go for 2 next to each other on the centre...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 617
Posted By Craftylee
Recommend the Premier Inn - always much cheaper...

Recommend the Premier Inn - always much cheaper than the "closer" hotels and its perfectly nice.
2 mins walk away from the Hogs and Heifer bar & grill, which is a lovely place to eat the night...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Jan 24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,348
Posted By Craftylee
Always go through who you booked with. In this...

Always go through who you booked with. In this case reach out to TUI and ask them to confirm with you which hotel you're booked with
Forum: Accommodation 14 Jan 24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 882
Posted By Craftylee
Check travel republic for universal hotels. They...

Check travel republic for universal hotels. They have great prices and small deposit option
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Nov 23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,015
Posted By Craftylee
Been many times in sept and never been bitten or...

Been many times in sept and never been bitten or had an issue with them
The big parks (Disney/Universal) put a lot of effort into keeping mosquitoes away as well
Forum: Accommodation 22 Nov 23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By Craftylee
I checked in for our stay in Sept 2024 already! :D

I checked in for our stay in Sept 2024 already! :D
Forum: Accommodation 15 Nov 23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By Craftylee
Does TR do sales/black friday?

Does TR do sales/black friday?
Forum: Tickets 10 Nov 23, 12:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,051
Posted By Craftylee
Yeah the Early booking offer finished this week...

Yeah the Early booking offer finished this week so any bookings now for Disney won't include the dining credit or gift card

Does Travel Republic do a BF sale?
Forum: Tickets 9 Nov 23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,863
Posted By Craftylee
Quite dissapointed with attractiontickets.com ...

Quite dissapointed with attractiontickets.com
Everything is cheaper on other sites

Tickets i found cheapest on OAT
For hotel packages - the Universal hotels are cheaper on travelrepublic (even...
Forum: Tickets 14 Oct 23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By Craftylee
A lot of places let you book with a low deposit,...

A lot of places let you book with a low deposit, so you can book at BF prices with the deposit only option and rebook later if those are better
Forum: Accommodation 29 Sep 23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By Craftylee
Keep an eye on Black Friday for a better deal...

Keep an eye on Black Friday for a better deal than what you’re paying for now. I believe last year it was 8-10% discount on universal hotels and tickets
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Aug 23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,798
Posted By Craftylee
I notified all of the companies that allow you to...

I notified all of the companies that allow you to add travel plans via the app/website. All of these worked without issue.

Halifax were boasting about there "advanced system" and it doesn't...
Forum: Accommodation 1 Aug 23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By Craftylee
Universal Premier hotels

Hi folks,

I was playing with the idea of doing a 1-night stay at a Universal Premier hotel for the 2 days of express pass unlimited it provides (check-in day and check out day right?)

I was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Aug 23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 855
Posted By Craftylee
How about Hardrock at Universal and make use of...

How about Hardrock at Universal and make use of the express pass for the 3 days
Forum: Accommodation 14 Jun 23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By Craftylee
Thanks folks - booked the deal! I think the...

Thanks folks - booked the deal!
I think the $200 gift card would serve us better than a room rate discount as its only 7 nights
It's on a deposit only so we can re-book/ adjust as needed
Forum: Accommodation 13 Jun 23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By Craftylee
disney early booking offer 2024

Hi folks,
Does anyone know when Disney will stop the early booking offer for 2024?

Looking to book for Sept 2024 and debating whether to wait for Black Friday (or any sale) - but I don't want to...
Forum: Tickets 12 Jun 23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By Craftylee
I always buy during Black Friday - typically 5-7%...

I always buy during Black Friday - typically 5-7% discount + generally some freebies
If i were you I'd wait for then
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 934
Posted By Craftylee
Disney hotels will be considerably more expensive...

Disney hotels will be considerably more expensive than a decent hotel in International Drive.
Unless you want the full Disney hotel experience, I would stay on Int Drive and rideshare to the parks...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jan 23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,014
Posted By Craftylee
Here’s a strange tip when opening doors...

Here’s a strange tip

when opening doors avoid using the handles if possible, push them open by another area. Or if it’s a pull door, grab it by the highest or lowest point of the handle. This way...
Forum: General Chat 9 Nov 22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,879
Posted By Craftylee
When we flew back from MCO to LHR, we were late...

When we flew back from MCO to LHR, we were late coming in and missed our connection to Dublin. Before we even landed a cabin crew member had us booked onto the next flight and we received vouchers...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Oct 22, 11:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By Craftylee
Download both Lyft and Uber. Compare prices on...

Download both Lyft and Uber. Compare prices on both for all your trips, we found quite a bit of variance between them.
Forum: Tickets 18 Sep 22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By Craftylee
Covid and discovery cove

Hi folks. Unfortunately the worst has happened and we’re in Orlando and come down with covid. We’re due to go to discovery cove today but we’re in no shape to do so.

We booked our ticket from...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,441
Posted By Craftylee
Looks like both Orlando flights operated today,...

Looks like both Orlando flights operated today, but simply delayed. Can track both Manchester and Dublin flights to Orlando on flightradar
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 22, 06:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,441
Posted By Craftylee
We're due to fly tomorrow from Dublin to MCO...

We're due to fly tomorrow from Dublin to MCO. Praying it's all back up and running asap
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,262
Posted By Craftylee
Excellent. Thanks all

Excellent. Thanks all
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,262
Posted By Craftylee
Nah, direct from Dublin, no connections

Nah, direct from Dublin, no connections
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,262
Posted By Craftylee
Aer Lingus baggage

hi folks,
quick question to confirm my understanding is correct.
We're booked Dublin -> Orlando with Aer Lingus.

We have checked bags on our booking, but Aer Lingus's website isn't super clear...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Aug 22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,847
Posted By Craftylee
Woooop! I'll be there in less than 2 weeks...

Woooop!
I'll be there in less than 2 weeks time!

If you aren't tied to certain dates (e.g. school times) Sept is the best time to go imo, cheapest time for flights and accommodation, quietest...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Aug 22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,910
Posted By Craftylee
Will do doing this but mid September. Hopefully...

Will do doing this but mid September. Hopefully it's quietened down a bit by then with kids back to school.
Nice to see they were organized and actively helping people not to miss there flights!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,130
Posted By Craftylee
Credit only lasts 30 days so don't do it too...

Credit only lasts 30 days so don't do it too early ;)
Forum: Tickets 12 Jul 22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By Craftylee
Halloween Horror Nights question

Hi folks,
we have a group of 4 of us looking to do the Universal Halloween Horror Night on Sept 21st (Weds night)

Is it worth forking out the extra $100 p/p for the Halloween Horror Nights...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jun 22, 01:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,947
Posted By Craftylee
Just remember if you’re going to Discovery Cove...

Just remember if you’re going to Discovery Cove not to apply any suncream. They will provide a free one there that is safe for the animals/fish :)
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jun 22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,275
Posted By Craftylee
Universal are not going to allow drunks and...

Universal are not going to allow drunks and druggies on there property - especially on such a family friendly resort. I'd imagine it's a disgrunted persons 'opinion'. I wouldn't worry about it
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 22, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,512
Posted By Craftylee
Dublin 51st & Green lounge

Hi folks,
Looking for 2 bits of advice please:

1. Is the Dublin Airport, US pre-clearance - 51st & Green lounge worth it for a couple travelling? (From reading other reviews online the general...
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