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Forum: Tickets 14 Mar 24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 1
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Posted By Cottontop
Tickets for just Water parks.

I'm taking my daughter to Orlando in August this year. It's the first time in Florida since my wife passed away and unlike our trip in 2017, my daughter is only really interested in Water parks,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 252
Posted By Cottontop
Thanks all :)

Thanks all :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 252
Posted By Cottontop
Flying home via DTW - Time to transfer ?

We're booked for Florida in August flying out LHR-TPA with Virgin and coming home TPA-DTW-LHR (both flights with with Delta).

Originally the transfer at DTW was 2 hours but I've just been told by...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Dec 23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,196
Posted By Cottontop
Thanks we really enjoyed the Embassy Suites at...

Thanks we really enjoyed the Embassy Suites at Lake Buena Vista South in 2017... Is icon park noisy ?
Forum: Accommodation 11 Dec 23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,196
Posted By Cottontop
Thanks for the response. I forgot to mention...

Thanks for the response. I forgot to mention that we wanted somewhere that include breakfast, we got caught out in California with just how expensive everything was for eating out !
Forum: Accommodation 11 Dec 23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,196
Posted By Cottontop
Suite hotel choices - help needed!

So... my wife Kathryn (a member of this parish) passed away from Bowel Cancer in Oct 2022. She really wanted to go back to Disney but her illness meant she couldn't make it.

I took my 13 year old...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jun 17, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,055
Posted By Cottontop
I think there is... Seat Guru map...

I think there is...

Seat Guru map (https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Virgin_Atlantic_Airways/Virgin_Atlantic_Airways_B747-400_LGW-1.php)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 17, 10:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,016
Posted By Cottontop
You'll be directed to one of 2 security areas...

You'll be directed to one of 2 security areas depending on the gate the plane is going from. Queue to get your passport and boarding pass scanned and then through to xray and body scanning. From...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 17, 09:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,247
Posted By Cottontop
Thanks all was looking at next may for 13 nights...

Thanks all was looking at next may for 13 nights spanning may school holidays... both flights were coming out at £560 direct from LGW...

Just deciding if to go next may or october.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,247
Posted By Cottontop
Thanks for the clarification, I saw somewhere it...

Thanks for the clarification, I saw somewhere it showing as being a jumbo and I should of questioned it as I was aware that it was a 777 previously !
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,247
Posted By Cottontop
Differences in service BA to MCO / TPA

Afternoon all,

We're looking at flying BA to Florida next year from Gatwick. Can anyone advise if there is a difference in the service received on the 747 to MCO vs the 777 to TPA (ie...
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 17, 10:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,441
Posted By Cottontop
For our recent trip to Orlando in April we got a...

For our recent trip to Orlando in April we got a £20 room at the Travelodge in Altrincham and then drove 10 minutes to Park and Go at T2... simple, easy and cheap
Forum: Accommodation 27 Apr 17, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 811
Posted By Cottontop
Tonymc sometimes you don't book with Expedia but...

Tonymc sometimes you don't book with Expedia but with the hotel direct I believe... sometimes you get the choice of both ...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Apr 17, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 811
Posted By Cottontop
If payment is at the hotel they will take in...

If payment is at the hotel they will take in Dollars and if you cancel you'll be refunded in dollars however given the exchange rate it may vary the amount of sterling.

This happened to us when we...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Apr 17, 07:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,492
Posted By Cottontop
Mobile Well on the bright side the exchange rate is...

Well on the bright side the exchange rate is going in the right direction so it should cost less by the time the merchants re take the payments...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Apr 17, 06:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,492
Posted By Cottontop
Ok this is weird now... Three more transactions...

Ok this is weird now... Three more transactions have been refunded on my credit card... One meal at Uno grill and 2 Disney purchases (one at Hollywood studios and one at the Disney store at Vineland...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Apr 17, 06:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,492
Posted By Cottontop
Mobile There were no extras just the room charge

There were no extras just the room charge
Forum: Accommodation 24 Apr 17, 10:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,492
Posted By Cottontop
Well i guess so but the hotel chain hasn't...

Well i guess so but the hotel chain hasn't contacted me about it so it makes you wonder at what point they will twig...

The first payment taken on 10/4/17 was not completed and refunded back...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Apr 17, 10:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,492
Posted By Cottontop
Curiosity got the better of me and I've just made...

Curiosity got the better of me and I've just made a late night call to Supercard. It appears that the hotel reserved the amounts separately but didn't complete the transactions and hence the amounts...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Apr 17, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,492
Posted By Cottontop
Supercard has refunded hotel bill ? Thoughts ?

We took a Travelex Supercard to Florida a couple of weeks ago and used it to pay the hotel bill.

We've come home and discovered that both charges made to the Supercard have dropped off the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Apr 17, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 373
Posted By Cottontop
Mobile Manchester airport T2 meet and greet question.

We're returning to Manchester a week on Saturday morning.

The flight lands at 8.50am and the meet and greet car park collection time is 11.00am. i haven't over extended the collection time have i...
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 17, 12:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By Cottontop
Flew into MCO Monday 10th April

Flew on VS75 today from MAN-MCO.

Sat in the bubble and whilst it was ok, it was silly somewhat by kids yanking and pushing on the seats...

The one saving grace was getting off the plane before...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Apr 17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,774
Posted By Cottontop
Mobile If you search on seatguru on future dates i...

If you search on seatguru on future dates i believe it shows the aircraft type.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Apr 17, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,774
Posted By Cottontop
I see ! thanks for the insight :)

I see ! thanks for the insight :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Apr 17, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,774
Posted By Cottontop
I would expect Saturday (1st day of Easter...

I would expect Saturday (1st day of Easter holiday for many) to be bumper.

having said that if Ant and Dec chartered a Jumbo to cart their winners to MCO it may explain it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Apr 17, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,774
Posted By Cottontop
VS75 using a A330 on Sat 8th April, MAN-MCO ?

I was surprised to see that Virgin are scheduling a A330 on VS75 from Man-MCO on Saturday (on seatguru and Flightaware). Given this is one of the busiest flying days of the year I would of thought...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Mar 17, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By Cottontop
I don't believe so as you will provide details...

I don't believe so as you will provide details via on checkin through your airline...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Mar 17, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By Cottontop
You need to book with Hilton (online or on the...

You need to book with Hilton (online or on the phone). Then within 24 hours you need to complete an online claim form Here (http://hiltonworldwide3.hilton.com/en/best-price-guarantee/claimForm.htm)...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Mar 17, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By Cottontop
Hilton Best Rate Guarantee -Savings to be made for Easter 2017

Just to give a tip off to people who have the flexibility to change hotels as there may be savings to be had.

We were booked into the Hawthorn Suites LBV for this Easter (11 nights) however we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 17, 10:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,796
Posted By Cottontop
as someone staying in Altrincham Travelodge the...

as someone staying in Altrincham Travelodge the night before we fly the V-Room is ideal. Move on out of the Travelodge, drop the car and bags off and then load up on breakfast ! :) :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 17, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By Cottontop
Mobile Why not take the carry on luggage @10kg in a...

Why not take the carry on luggage @10kg in a small case?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 17, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,493
Posted By Cottontop
I believe we had fingerprints taken on at least...

I believe we had fingerprints taken on at least one of our 2 trips to USA in 2007...(Orlando and Chicago)...ho hum
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,493
Posted By Cottontop
We're flying into MCO on 10th April. All of us...

We're flying into MCO on 10th April. All of us have years on our Passports but the 2 adults haven't been to the USA for 10 years (and daughter has never been). Will that stop us from using the...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Mar 17, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By Cottontop
Very disappointed with Staybridge Suites. After...

Very disappointed with Staybridge Suites. After replying to them stating that we were not happy with their suggestion as it wasn't a proper Suite in a separate room theny then offered us a full king...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Mar 17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By Cottontop
Sent !

Sent !
Forum: Accommodation 4 Mar 17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By Cottontop
Mobile Janette, their website says they are now taking...

Janette, their website says they are now taking reservations for dates after 13th may... I have the email address of the manager of you'd like me to send it to you via pm...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Mar 17, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By Cottontop
Thanks all, we're tempted by Bahama Bay to be...

Thanks all, we're tempted by Bahama Bay to be honest... Travelbag have it for just over £1k for 11 nights over Easter...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Mar 17, 12:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By Cottontop
Hotel won't be built in time ! - Semi Panic ! - Opinions Needed

Well unsurprisingly Staybridge Suites at SeaWorld where we had a reservation in April for 11 nights have contacted us to state they won't be open in time to accommodate us.

They have offered to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Feb 17, 04:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,059
Posted By Cottontop
Here's a good guide ...

Here's a good guide

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/passenger_info/media/Airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 17, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By Cottontop
We are heading to Florida on Monday 10th April...

We are heading to Florida on Monday 10th April and planned on telling our 6.75 year old the day before (staying at a Travelodge the night before). After some thought we've decided we'll probably...
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