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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Aug 21, 08:27 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 12,141
Posted By speedygonzales
Pretty much where I'm at just now. Flew BA...

Pretty much where I'm at just now. Flew BA numerous times then flew Virgin in 2019 EDI>MAN>MCO, enjoyed the flight/service so much we booked Virgin from GLA last year but then Covid hit and we (like...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jun 20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile Thanks for the replies so far, normally I'd renew...

Thanks for the replies so far, normally I'd renew my annual policy without thinking about it as I usually get my monies worth (3/4 holidays a year) but with recent goings on, we're unlikely to need...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jun 20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By speedygonzales
Travel insurance - Annual Policy - Question?

Like many others here, my holiday to Florida has been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.
My flights (Virgin) are cancelled and I'm awaiting a refund (90 days?).
Car hire through DFCH cancelled...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 15,823
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile Many thanks for this, I had to hang up the call...

Many thanks for this, I had to hang up the call as they were taking an age and I had work waiting for me. I've filled in an online form, will see what they come back with.
If I'm not satisfied I'll...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 15,823
Posted By speedygonzales
The email I received this morning with my new...

The email I received this morning with my new E-Ticket has the exact same fare price as my original ticket, there is no refund there at all.
Unfortunately for me, sometimes a fare from a provincial...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 15,823
Posted By speedygonzales
I'm flying EDI-MAN-MCO return this year, booked...

I'm flying EDI-MAN-MCO return this year, booked directly with Virgin Atlantic. The EDI-MAN sector is/was with FlyBe. I've now had my Virgin ticket updated with the domestic leg removed but the fare...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Feb 20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By speedygonzales
Matrix ITA (https://matrix.itasoftware.com/) is a...

Matrix ITA (https://matrix.itasoftware.com/) is a good website, very flexible when it comes to dates & destinations.
You can't book the flight through the site but it will give you the dates/times...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Jan 20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,633
Posted By speedygonzales
We stayed at The Betsy a few years back. Beach...

We stayed at The Betsy a few years back. Beach front location, right on South Beach.
We used the municipal parking block which was no more than a few minutes away.
Forum: Accommodation 22 Jan 20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile We stayed at Holiday Inn & Suites (Tampa) that is...

We stayed at Holiday Inn & Suites (Tampa) that is virtually opposite the park. Room was very good and the complimentary breakfast was a great way to start the day.
Adjacent, there is a Red Lobster...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By speedygonzales
We used them last year to book HR, was cheapest...

We used them last year to book HR, was cheapest price around by some margin.
No issues experienced on booking or check-in.
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jul 19, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile You're also forgetting the managers cocktail hour...

You're also forgetting the managers cocktail hour and fantastic breakfast!
Like I said, we thought we'd try somewhere different, that won't be happening again any time soon.
Forum: Accommodation 15 Jul 19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By speedygonzales
Avanti Resort - cautionary tale

Would just like to give a heads-up for anyone with upcoming stays at the Avanti Resort on I-Drive.
We stayed there for two nights at the weekend. In the past we'd stay next door at Embassy Suites or...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Jul 19, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,102
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile £34 sounds like a fuelling option, normally,...

£34 sounds like a fuelling option, normally, basic rentals are full to full. You get the car with a full tank and return with a full tank. If you were advised to bring back empty then either a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Jul 19, 09:40 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 38,235
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile Arrived yesterday off VS75 from Manchester and...

Arrived yesterday off VS75 from Manchester and there was only 5 cars in the Alamo standard SUV row. There was basic spec (cloth seats!) Nissan Murano
& 2 Dodge Journeys, an uncomfortable looking...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jun 19, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,536
Posted By speedygonzales
We're booked in to a preferred room next week so...

We're booked in to a preferred room next week so paying close attention to this.
I tried to do a dummy booking on the Disney site for various dates up until August next year and I'm not getting the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 19, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile Yup, I now have the 6 letter code that allows me...

Yup, I now have the 6 letter code that allows me to book seats (as we're in the "fly more" class) and I can also see OLCI is 36hrs in advance.
I'm just surprised I missed the FlyBE booking...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Jun 19, 03:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,182
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile Definitely. There was always a guy selling fruit...

Definitely. There was always a guy selling fruit out the back of a pick-up just north of the Walmart on Turkey Lake Road. Excellent quality & prices!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 19, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile Well, after booking the flights 8 months ago for...

Well, after booking the flights 8 months ago for the upcoming flight next week, turns out I was never given the FlyBE booking reference. The ref I have is only for the VA flights. Virgin call centre...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Jun 19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 38,235
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile Like you, we have booked a Standard SUV with...

Like you, we have booked a Standard SUV with Alamo. Turnover of cars is pretty fast so there will always be more cars coming if the Standard SUV line is low or empty. If your not happy to wait, speak...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile Virgin/Flybe OLCI

We normally fly BA via Gatwick and have found OLCI and booking amendments to be a breeze, but this year we're booked with Virgin Atlantic to fly from EDI-MAN-MCO. The Virgin website & app has all the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Jun 19, 10:39 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 38,235
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile Yup, I did mean to type standard when I posted...

Yup, I did mean to type standard when I posted but the translation from brain to fingertips was all too much for me apparently!
Edited my post,
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Jun 19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 38,235
Posted By speedygonzales
With regards to poor availability of std-size...

With regards to poor availability of std-size SUV's, is this happening in both garages, MCO A & B?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 May 19, 05:08 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 90,078
Posted By speedygonzales
I configured the plain colour MB's last year when...

I configured the plain colour MB's last year when I booked, but when I check MDE today my personalised colour bands have gone.
Do I have to do it again or is this a glitch on their side after trying...
Forum: General Chat 31 May 19, 05:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,615
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile If your wife has never suffered any back pain...

If your wife has never suffered any back pain before of definitely seek a medical consultation.
As you have not long flown, it may be DVT or even IVC thrombosis(hence lower back pain).
Off course...
Forum: Accommodation 25 May 19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 791
Posted By speedygonzales
Is that correct about entering PIN when using...

Is that correct about entering PIN when using dining credits?
I only ask as I can't remember doing it in 2016, but more importantly, I've forgotten the PIN i used then and I can't edit it via MDE...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 May 19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,283
Posted By speedygonzales
Last year we picked up at MIA and dropped off at...

Last year we picked up at MIA and dropped off at MCO with Alamo. If anything it was cheaper than we had previous years doing MCO-MCO,
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 19, 05:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By speedygonzales
I'm sure somebody mentioned that if you were just...

I'm sure somebody mentioned that if you were just after a few snacks and not a "big shop", then there was the option of catching a boat/bus to Disney Springs where just across the road there's a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 May 19, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile For the domestic leg to Gatwick, we've went from...

For the domestic leg to Gatwick, we've went from 2hrs to as little as 1hr before departure and never had a problem.
Edinburgh airport tends to get a bad rep for the wait times at security but...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 May 19, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,356
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile There's mention of Intermediate & Full Size on...

There's mention of Intermediate & Full Size on this thread but Virgin/Alamo also do a Standard.
For my dates in July (4th), for 15 nights I'm getting Intermediate=£466, Standard=£503, Full...
Forum: Tickets 14 Mar 19, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,170
Posted By speedygonzales
It's not a link, you need to go through Google...

It's not a link, you need to go through Google Trips app on a phone, search Orlando, then search Discounts. Within that there will be the tickets with a big 20% off banner at the top.
Forum: Tickets 14 Mar 19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,170
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile You can change it to £'s, on one of the pages at...

You can change it to £'s, on one of the pages at the bottom there is the option to change currency.
Forum: Tickets 13 Mar 19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,707
Posted By speedygonzales
According to my Google Trips app; 2 park - 1...

According to my Google Trips app;

2 park - 1 day = £141 (20% discount so £112.80)
2 park - 2 day = £221 (20% discount so £176.80)
3 park - 2 day = £264 (20% discount so £211.20)
2 park Explorer...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Feb 19, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By speedygonzales
We've been a few times and there's never been a...

We've been a few times and there's never been a kettle in the room.
I'm not sure if you could request one, if not, you'll definitely get a cheap one at the Walmart over in Turkey Lake Road,
Forum: Accommodation 11 Jan 19, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,305
Posted By speedygonzales
I've just booked a few nights in HRH for this...

I've just booked a few nights in HRH for this coming July. I checked all the sites I could think off but I found the cheapest price at My America Holiday (https://www.myamericaholiday.co.uk/). ...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Jan 19, 10:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,665
Posted By speedygonzales
Mobile A bit of an assumption that the "wife" would be...

A bit of an assumption that the "wife" would be making the beds, I'd love it if my wife helped out with the domestics (insert smiley face of your choosing here)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Jul 18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 924
Posted By speedygonzales
We're just back from hiring a car at MIA and...

We're just back from hiring a car at MIA and dropping off at MCO. We booked Alamo through Virgin Holidays and expected a reasonable choice at the airport, there wasn't. We arrived in the garage on a...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jul 18, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By speedygonzales
The only thing that would stop me is the hassle...

The only thing that would stop me is the hassle factor, as Rescuer says, it's one per person and with the beer it's a 330ml can and they open it there in front of you. You'd then have to go down the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Jun 18, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 792
Posted By speedygonzales
I found Miami Beach Parking...

I found Miami Beach Parking (https://www.bestparking.com/miami-beach-parking/) a useful website
Forum: Accommodation 10 Jun 18, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,317
Posted By speedygonzales
We always take an extension bar and one US>UK...

We always take an extension bar and one US>UK adaptor.
This week, LIDL are selling a 4-way extension with 2 USB slots for £7.99
>>LINK HERE<<...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 10 Jun 18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,147
Posted By speedygonzales
We were there July last year, hired a canoe and...

We were there July last year, hired a canoe and headed out on to the water, no manatees but came across a moma gator, we might have unwittingly strayed too near her nest as she swam out to ward us...
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