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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 May 23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,154
Posted By Kasalic
Just adding my thanks to the regular posters. We...

Just adding my thanks to the regular posters. We fly into Terminal C on the late Saturday BA flight, and I was planning on hiking across to Terminal A to pick up a VTP. I have decided that it’s...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 29 Oct 22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,704
Posted By Kasalic
We booked BA economy 13th May 2023 to 27th May...

We booked BA economy 13th May 2023 to 27th May 2023 in the BA September sale, managed to get £466 per person. It was on the 14:30 flight, which suits us as it means we don’t need an airport hotel the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Oct 22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 885
Posted By Kasalic
Thanks for the replies :)

Thanks for the replies :)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Oct 22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 885
Posted By Kasalic
Discovery Cove Cabana - drinks in fridge?

Hi

Has anyone been to Discovery Cove recently and rented a Cabana?

Looking to see if they still put the standard beer and wines in the fridge?


TIA.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Oct 22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,402
Posted By Kasalic
The Suburban and XL variants have a much longer...

The Suburban and XL variants have a much longer wheelbase, and this equates to much more luggage room in the boot with all seats in use.

They can have a 2-2-3 or 2-3-3 layout, and we got 6 of us...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Sep 22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By Kasalic
‘Downgrade’ on arrival

Has anyone tried to change from a 12 seat minivan to a 7/8 seater SUV with Avis at MCO before?

We have booked 8 people for May next year flying with BA. As usual, despite reminders, not everyone...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,667
Posted By Kasalic
I think we got lucky when they added a second...

I think we got lucky when they added a second later flight that was not showing on searches originally. The morning flight was still the same price it had been.

Only ‘issue’ is that the afternoon...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Sep 22, 06:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,667
Posted By Kasalic
Just booked 8 people on 13th May 2023 economy on...

Just booked 8 people on 13th May 2023 economy on the 14:30 flight for £466.12 each return which I am happy with. Now to stop looking at flights and sort out a Villa.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Dec 21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,731
Posted By Kasalic
My thoughts are based around the suposition that...

My thoughts are based around the suposition that this is not going to go away and we need to live with this for the next four to five years at least.

If you cancel and move dates, who is to say...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Sep 21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,019
Posted By Kasalic
We went indirect the first time, with United if I...

We went indirect the first time, with United if I remember correctly. We flew into Newark on the way out with a 75 minute layover, and our flight was 45 minutes late, but they managed to get us on to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,676
Posted By Kasalic
If you are happy driving in USA then absolutely...

If you are happy driving in USA then absolutely take it, I would do it if it were £50 cheaper per person to avoid the hell that is MCO!

The drive is easy, and as mentioned, not much longer than...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jul 21, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By Kasalic
I’m firmly in the Villa camp, the extra space,...

I’m firmly in the Villa camp, the extra space, privacy and comfort for me would override any saving.

If there are just the 4 of you, then would a three bedroom villa be big enough? Assuming you...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Jul 21, 09:06 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,995
Posted By Kasalic
I heard about these proposed changes to FP on a...

I heard about these proposed changes to FP on a Universal podcast, so it is interesting to read peoples thoughts on here.

For me the existing Disney ‘system’ does not work.

I share...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 21, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,998
Posted By Kasalic
I think the shortest we have booked is 4 or 5...

I think the shortest we have booked is 4 or 5 weeks before. I got a windfall and we decided to go on Holiday and the family vote was 4-0 to Florida.

We don’t do Disney though, which makes it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,401
Posted By Kasalic
As mentioned, the humidity is the difference. It...

As mentioned, the humidity is the difference. It was hotter in degree terms when we went to Turkey in 2008, but it was a dry arid heat, whereas Florida hot and wet, very wet when we went in 2012.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Aug 20, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,485
Posted By Kasalic
Mobile I use Revolut everyday and have never had a...

I use Revolut everyday and have never had a problem in the 4 years i have done so.

I am not saying that people on here are wrong in what they say they have read on the internet, but I can only...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Aug 20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,038
Posted By Kasalic
Excellent news, and well done for persevering.

Excellent news, and well done for persevering.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Aug 20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,038
Posted By Kasalic
That is interesting, not sure how they would get...

That is interesting, not sure how they would get away with that if you pursue it. They have cancelled the flight in September, but I assume not the flight in May?

We are in a similar situation, as...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Aug 20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,665
Posted By Kasalic
We went in 2011, 2012, 2015 and on the last trip...

We went in 2011, 2012, 2015 and on the last trip the eldest, who was 20, was really not bothered about going, and actively said she would come but would rather we spent the money going somewhere else...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jul 20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,333
Posted By Kasalic
Well that’s interesting, I have been checking our...

Well that’s interesting, I have been checking our booking (VS91 on 12th September), every couple of days and today the booking does not exist. If I check flight status on the Virgin site it shows...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Jun 20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By Kasalic
We go in September and have 6 adults. I have gone...

We go in September and have 6 adults. I have gone with a Premium 7 Seater SUV through Andy at DFCH, which gives us the larger models PumpkinKing mentioned.

This is costing £782 whereas a standard...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jun 20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2,832
Views: 329,301
Posted By Kasalic
Here's a salute to those who have left us,...

Here's a salute to those who have left us, especially following the VA announcement to not start flights until 24th August, and I think it shows how amazing these forums can be when many of you have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2,832
Views: 329,301
Posted By Kasalic
I have a confession to make. Yesterday I had...

I have a confession to make.

Yesterday I had a blip, and lost the faith, I even uttered the words ‘There is no way we will be going on holiday!’

I have no idea why, probably just a combination...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,265
Posted By Kasalic
And your source of this information please? ...

And your source of this information please?

Whilst I am sorry that the OP was caught by a scam, it is hardly Revolut’s fault, anymore than it would have been PayPal’s fault if they had fallen for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jun 20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,412
Posted By Kasalic
The only information I can add is that we are due...

The only information I can add is that we are due to fly in September from Heathrow and we are on a 787-9.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jun 20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2,832
Views: 329,301
Posted By Kasalic
Yes, the interview with Anthony Fauci Is a...

Yes, the interview with Anthony Fauci Is a setback, however he is just an advisor, albeit an important one, and there is still a long while in COVID-19 terms until August.

We have all had ups and...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Jun 20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,127
Posted By Kasalic
I booked three rooms at Premier Inn Bath Road for...

I booked three rooms at Premier Inn Bath Road for £30 a room when Virgin announced the move to LHR from LGW.

Now that our changed flights have been confirmed, I looked into parking and found that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2,832
Views: 329,301
Posted By Kasalic
My work colleagues think we are mad, and that...

My work colleagues think we are mad, and that there is no chance of us going in September, and even if we can go, we shouldn't 'risk' it.

Life is all about risks, and as you say, we are all adults...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jun 20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,030
Posted By Kasalic
Something similar happened to our Gatwick VA...

Something similar happened to our Gatwick VA flight. For a day it showed both the Gatwick and Heathrow flights, so 4 flights in total!

It took a few days to sort itself out, when I checked it a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jun 20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2,832
Views: 329,301
Posted By Kasalic
Hey, that's technically August somewhere in the...

Hey, that's technically August somewhere in the world :)

12th September from Heathrow here, and getting excited now!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2,832
Views: 329,301
Posted By Kasalic
We are still in, but not going until September :)

We are still in, but not going until September :)
Forum: Social Groups 7 Jun 20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,773
Posted By Kasalic
Mobile My flights are showing as changed on the Virgin...

My flights are showing as changed on the Virgin site, but not on Netflights yet, I was going to contact Netflights tomorrow and see what our options are, but to be honest we are still planning on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2,832
Views: 329,301
Posted By Kasalic
Our flight change with VA for 12th September came...

Our flight change with VA for 12th September came through today, we now fly from Heathrow on a 787-9. So glad I followed Mr Tom Morrows lead and booked three rooms at Heathrow Bath Road Premier Inn...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 28,729
Posted By Kasalic
Bearing in mind that we have changed from a...

Bearing in mind that we have changed from a 747-400 with 455 seats to a 787-9 with 264 seats, so hopefully there is at least 191 people who are not travelling :)

We are a group of six and have got...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 28,729
Posted By Kasalic
We are on a 787 from Heathrow now :) 12th...

We are on a 787 from Heathrow now :)

12th September returning 26th September.
Forum: Social Groups 6 Jun 20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 13,478
Posted By Kasalic
Absolutely, but we don’t do Disney, ‘just’...

Absolutely, but we don’t do Disney, ‘just’ Universal, Discovery Cove, Seaworld, Busch Gardens and Aquatica.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,638
Posted By Kasalic
We go on the 12th September for 14 days. Staying...

We go on the 12th September for 14 days. Staying in a villa with one or two nights at Royal Pacific Resort to ensure we can get into Universal and also for the Express Passes.

We are confident and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Jun 20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,005
Posted By Kasalic
Good luck with that one! I manage to take...

Good luck with that one!

I manage to take the smallest amount of clothes, yet every time we get to baggage drop I have the heaviest case. Turns out I always take the hair straighteners, curlers,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jun 20, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2,832
Views: 329,301
Posted By Kasalic
Have a look here. ...

Have a look here.

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2020/06/03/desantis-announces-phase-stage-re-open-florida-beginning-friday/
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jun 20, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By Kasalic
I got an email from Netflights saying our flights...

I got an email from Netflights saying our flights had been cancelled (21st June) and giving me a voucher code for the value.

Interestingly, we moved them to 12th September three weeks ago.
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