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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 Jun 23, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 778
Posted By andythewookie
Codys Roadhouse, its a small chain local to the...

Codys Roadhouse, its a small chain local to the area, and used by locals, not a tourist trap, so not near the beaches etc, very good food and prices, the onion rings are something else! locations...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 8 Apr 23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By andythewookie
as above, I've never done it, but I have read...

as above, I've never done it, but I have read elsewhere of people using paypal to pay for take away or Walmart delivery etc, and then your address/card etc doesn't matter
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Apr 23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By andythewookie
we've not done it for a few years now (maybe...

we've not done it for a few years now (maybe 10), but we did half term week and the week after a couple of times before and it was good for us, we saw the change from Halloween to Christmas (which...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Mar 23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,524
Posted By andythewookie
we tend to do either Disney parks alone, or we do...

we tend to do either Disney parks alone, or we do Universal with SeaWorld group together, either way will fill up our time, and definitely get our monies worth from the tickets! this year its the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Mar 23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 651
Posted By andythewookie
Discovery cove ticket collection

we have been going since the 90's but never done Discovery cove (I know, we must be the only ones), two questions;

1st, I'm sure I have read in the past that you can go to DC before your day...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Nov 22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,577
Posted By andythewookie
I found the best deal for us for next august was...

I found the best deal for us for next august was with last BA sale, booked a large car with the flights and the cost dropped by £300 from flights only! and only paid a deposit so can always lose that...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Nov 22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,408
Posted By andythewookie
we are going the same route next summer, but as...

we are going the same route next summer, but as far as I know at present the car hire is only from A/B, there are just desks at C, so you will have to go to collect the car from A/B anyway, I'm...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Jan 20, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By andythewookie
have used them before, would do again, no...

have used them before, would do again, no difference in cars

pros; cost, spouse included,

cons, no skip the desk, you don't choose your car from the row, toll fee is charged for every day of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Jan 20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By andythewookie
I had the same thought before when budget was...

I had the same thought before when budget was less than Avis , I chose budget that time, as everything apart from preferred is the same, but think my rental was £80 less, so I considered it worth...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 21 Oct 19, 09:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,748
Posted By andythewookie
Walmart great value, probably a controversial...

Walmart great value, probably a controversial vote, but I like it, so why pay more? how many have looked past it just because its an own brand?
Forum: Beyond the Parks 21 Oct 19, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By andythewookie
Port Richey north of Tampa, sunset landings...

Port Richey north of Tampa, sunset landings marina, hire a pontoon boat and visit the islands off the coast, saw sharks, turtles, rays, dolphins (swan alongside/around us), probably the best 4 hours...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 13 Oct 19, 12:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,667
Posted By andythewookie
if going from Miami to Naples on the Tamaimi...

if going from Miami to Naples on the Tamaimi trail, turn left into Everglades city, good ranger station there does boat tours into the swamps and inlets, saw mannite families, dolphins, sea eagles,...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 13 Oct 19, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
Posted By andythewookie
for dinner try Codys roadhouse, there are a few...

for dinner try Codys roadhouse, there are a few in Tampa area, small local chain, very good, been a few times, (onion rings are the biggest I've ever seen)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2,785
Views: 495,941
Posted By andythewookie
Tampa is our fav airport, but to be honest, I...

Tampa is our fav airport, but to be honest, I will go wherever the best price is, we have driven up the 27 from Miami (not a bad run) and done MCO and Sanford as well over the years, I really don't...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Apr 19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,122
Posted By andythewookie
get a "321" sim from 3. its PAYG, 3p min, 2p txt,...

get a "321" sim from 3. its PAYG, 3p min, 2p txt, 1p mb data, use in USA same as here, we can call each other or home (but not to USA numbers). no minimum top up needed, can top up in £5's. before I...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Aug 18, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,108
Posted By andythewookie
thanks for the reply's so far, looking forward to...

thanks for the reply's so far, looking forward to the Monday/Tuesday reports. I love a good curry, however I don't like coconut, is the chicken curry a coconut one? also with the Caesar salad...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Aug 18, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,108
Posted By andythewookie
current BA meals? fussy eaters

just planning the snacks for the plane, BA WT LGW to TPA, (but presume the meals for MCO would be the same?) it would help if anyone can post what the choices are at the mo. with a bit of detail on...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Jul 18, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,049
Posted By andythewookie
you need to click on get past pass (as if from...

you need to click on get past pass (as if from scratch) then select date, then select park, if different park from one you have booked, then it will ask you to confirm who is in the party, then if...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 May 18, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,485
Posted By andythewookie
FOP in EMH or with FP?

Hi, we have one night "on site" (20/8/18) our 1st park day, so can do morning EMH at AK, my question is should we? is it worth the very early start to rush to FOP? or just rely on getting a FP and do...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 22 May 18, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,576
Posted By andythewookie
I like a compact super zoom as it fits in a...

I like a compact super zoom as it fits in a pocket or belt case, no need to remove it for rides, but would recommend one with a viewfinder as it is hard to see the screens in bright sunshine,...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 May 18, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,722
Posted By andythewookie
Mobile Just remembered it was aquatica/sea world we had...

Just remembered it was aquatica/sea world we had crisp bag size issue not universal. Just took to universal in our back pack same as Disney.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 May 18, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,722
Posted By andythewookie
Mobile In universal we had problem with giant bags is...

In universal we had problem with giant bags is crisps, small ones were ok though. Took a bagel each in cargo shorts pockets. In Disney we never had issues, took it all in soft cool bag.
We found...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Apr 18, 07:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By andythewookie
we have morning emh at AK on our first day, so...

we have morning emh at AK on our first day, so was wondering the same, park up at the camp or drive? will the transport get us there ok for start of emh?
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Apr 18, 11:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By andythewookie
Hi, have had it free with tickets, not sure I'd...

Hi, have had it free with tickets, not sure I'd pay for one, but if you would use the places listed anyway, it may be worth it. I sign up for so many places online and get coupons/vouchers etc as...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 2 Apr 18, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 667
Posted By andythewookie
we do the same thing, 2-3 days on the beach when...

we do the same thing, 2-3 days on the beach when we land. we have been twice to Treasure island - Johns pass beach motel (cheap but good location), and this year booked the Belleair beach resort...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Mar 18, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,388
Posted By andythewookie
my flight (BA2166, 17:35 Mon 03 Sep 2018, TPA-LGW...

my flight (BA2166, 17:35 Mon 03 Sep 2018, TPA-LGW WT) is showing seats from row 16 in the choices, not row 20, does this mean ours will not change? its 3,3,3 at the moment, (we have 3,4,3, on...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Mar 18, 10:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,370
Posted By andythewookie
thanks for that, hope you have a great time,...

thanks for that, hope you have a great time, looking forward to the next instalment.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 28 Feb 18, 12:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,198
Posted By andythewookie
Mobile We have booked this for our August trip. Couldn't...

We have booked this for our August trip. Couldn't resist at that price. plus trip advisor reviews are good. Its a bit further away than some of the others, but hopefully a bit more "wild". Looking...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Feb 18, 11:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,370
Posted By andythewookie
Mobile Yes please do. We are with budget in August so...

Yes please do. We are with budget in August so very keen to hear about it. We last did TPA in 2010, and were looking forward to the nice airport we remember
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jan 18, 11:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,398
Posted By andythewookie
Mobile I have always called in a proper bank and used...

I have always called in a proper bank and used the hole in the wall, like Bank of America etc when passing. Never been charged a fee.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jan 18, 12:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Posted By andythewookie
row 38 on way out 3 4 3 , its the furthest...

row 38 on way out 3 4 3 , its the furthest forward of the £25 seats available (booked middle 4). row 31 on way back 3 3 3, 3 on window at £29 and 1 across the aisle at £25, so hopefully wont have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 18, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Posted By andythewookie
update, just booked seats, it was 3,4,3 on way...

update, just booked seats, it was 3,4,3 on way out, and 3,3,3, on way back, so guess this year will be mixed even in September when we come back.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 18, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Posted By andythewookie
thanks for the quick reply's, the change of plane...

thanks for the quick reply's, the change of plane makes sense, we don't go till mid august so would be the new type. which incidentally suits us as we are a four, so I wont be sitting on my own...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 18, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Posted By andythewookie
is BA GW to TPA 3,3,3 or 3,4,3?

when I go to book seats on BA site it shows 3,4,3 (cheapest seats available row 38) but all of the BA 777's on seat guru show 3,3,3 in all types. who is right? do I trust BA? what was it when you...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Nov 17, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,173
Posted By andythewookie
Mobile I've picked up many hours later as well with no...

I've picked up many hours later as well with no problems, but always on the same day. Woth a look at their T&Cs to see if going past midnight makes a difference. Normally the hire starts from pick...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Nov 17, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By andythewookie
pre book seat costs

Is there a list anywhere of the cost of pre assigning seats on the various airlines for transatlantic flights? (found one on CAA site but only has range, £7-£50 etc) I need to add it on to economy...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Aug 17, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,427
Posted By andythewookie
Mobile We have been 1st 2 weeks December before, but...

We have been 1st 2 weeks December before, but must be 15 years ago last time. I loved it. Remember it being walk ons. Mostly nice temperature and dry. Although one year it was very cold (for them)...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jul 17, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By andythewookie
I have used all of the official onsite car parks...

I have used all of the official onsite car parks ( short for work and long for holidays) at all terminals and all are take your keys wth you
Forum: Shopping in Florida 21 Jun 17, 11:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By andythewookie
Mobile Looked at some in Walmart last trip. Think the...

Looked at some in Walmart last trip. Think the name was Ozark trail or something like that. On my shopping list for next time
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 May 17, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By andythewookie
Mobile Another vote for the 27 here

Another vote for the 27 here
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