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Forum: General Chat 24 Nov 19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,121
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile Was copying an old VHS tape of a friends first...

Was copying an old VHS tape of a friends first holiday to Florida in 1996 to computer two nights ago and had some footage of Tinker Belle taking off from LGW. His dad was airfield ops at LGW so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,857
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile Yes. TUI will be responsible for sourcing...

Yes. TUI will be responsible for sourcing different aircraft. Exactly what happened to us last week. Supposed to have been Norwegian from Gatwick to Reus and back and ended up on Titan Airways. TUI...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,857
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile They pulled out of their contract with TUI...

They pulled out of their contract with TUI operating European bucket and spade flights earlier this summer.

We've just come back from a week in Salou with TUI and the Norwegian operated flights...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Aug 19, 04:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 898
Posted By andy10xo
We took our daughter last October she was 9...

We took our daughter last October she was 9 months old at the time. Went on pretty much anything that didn't require a restraint, so no roller coasters! She wasn't allowed on anything at Universal or...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile I did a few random speed tests last year...

I did a few random speed tests last year. Obviously various factors influenced results but Universal had the quickest in park connections. Disney wasn't too far behind to be fair.

Quickest was...
Forum: General Chat 30 Dec 18, 04:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,393
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile Two of the 787 fleet have been parked up near the...

Two of the 787 fleet have been parked up near the BA hangers at Gatwick for a few days now. Seems a little odd that they've had to hire in aircraft to cover operations (mainly 787 engine issues) yet...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Nov 18, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile If you've put requests in you may find that your...

If you've put requests in you may find that your seats have already been allocated to you on the 24hr before check in time.

We flew last month and had chosen 18 A/C for myself, DW and DD (9 month...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 18, 11:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile We had no extra screening whatsoever on arrival...

We had no extra screening whatsoever on arrival at MCO last month. Quite annoying as we'd packed meat free pouches just in case and our little one isn't keen on those! Must agree that the range at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Nov 18, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile Flew with our nine month old last month. Security...

Flew with our nine month old last month. Security at Gatwick took the milk to be scanned in a machine. Took about 5 minutes or so.

Orlando opened a bottle containing the water. Held a strip of...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Oct 18, 05:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 481
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile If they don't the hotel is right next to Crawley...

If they don't the hotel is right next to Crawley station, has it's own entrance to the coast bound platform.

Two stops to Gatwick, usually four trains an hour off peak.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Oct 18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile Only really a few fireworks at the very end with...

Only really a few fireworks at the very end with a handful of single pyrotechnics during the show at a few points. My 9 month old wasn't keen on illuminations but loved Fantasmic last week.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Oct 18, 03:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,551
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile Immigration and Customs. No forms at all now?

Flew in Sunday on VS15 and noticed people in front of us who had come in off another flight clutching the blue customs forms all completed. Was there not self service kiosks to input that info hence...
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 18, 03:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,039
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile Sat on Main Street yesterday with a prime parade...

Sat on Main Street yesterday with a prime parade spot and was absolutely sweltering. I bought cooling towels back home in our heatwave and I really wish I'd packed them for now!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Oct 18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,258
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile Really tempted to go for when it opens on the...

Really tempted to go for when it opens on the 25th then. Having watched all the construction it'd be a shame to miss it for another visit to Aquatica - a park I also love!

Just not enough days!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Oct 18, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,258
Posted By andy10xo
Crowd level at Volcano Bay at the moment?

As the title suggests, how are the crowd levels during the week at Volcano Bay at the moment? Trying to decide if it's worth driving up from OKW to do it on a free morning we have in two weeks or...
Forum: Tickets 6 Oct 18, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile Thanks everyone. May pop into DC first in that...

Thanks everyone. May pop into DC first in that case just so it's sorted in one hit.
Forum: Tickets 4 Oct 18, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By andy10xo
Discovery Cove "Pre-Check" tickets

A quick question about using Discovery Cove tickets at SeaWorld and Aquatica.

So we are visiting Discovery Cove on Saturday 20th October. Dolphin swim etc etc. Seeing as they were still building...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Sep 18, 05:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,115
Posted By andy10xo
Also one in Three Bridges station ticket office...

Also one in Three Bridges station ticket office side of the barriers. One stop down from Gatwick. Usually pop in whenever I have a break at Three Bridges!
Forum: Shopping in Florida 21 Sep 18, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 960
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile It seems that a fair few U.S. based websites...

It seems that a fair few U.S. based websites can't be accessed here anymore. Sephora just redirects you to it's France site. Not sure why but it all started after the data protection laws changed...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Sep 18, 12:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By andy10xo
Mobile Those seats are right at the back so you'll be...

Those seats are right at the back so you'll be some of the last ones off the aircraft. I'd look into switching if possible if standing at immigration is an issue.

The door by row 25 is used for...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,963
Posted By andy10xo
That's reminded me, we still need to book the...

That's reminded me, we still need to book the lounge! Better do that soon. I'll also be bouncing around like a loon too!



Yes we did, the website started working at 11.55 but would not load the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Aug 18, 11:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,963
Posted By andy10xo
So with 15 minutes to go until FP window opens,...

So with 15 minutes to go until FP window opens, Disney's website is once again broken :mad:
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Aug 18, 01:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,963
Posted By andy10xo
Hope it is too! I have to leave for work at 2.30...

Hope it is too! I have to leave for work at 2.30 so messing around on the phones is not really an option!

We are flying from Gatwick on VS15 flight.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Aug 18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By andy10xo
Excellent. Think we'll go for lap sitting most...

Excellent. Think we'll go for lap sitting most the time so she doesn't get too hot in the carrier. Doing a trial run at Paultons Park with it's Peppa Pig area next week!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Aug 18, 01:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,963
Posted By andy10xo
Oh goody, mine is tomorrow. Hope someone has...

Oh goody, mine is tomorrow. Hope someone has taken a hammer to the IT by then.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Aug 18, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By andy10xo
Taking infants on rides

Going in October and will have my nine month old daughter in tow. On rides suitable for her does she have to be in a sling or baby carrier type device for rides or can she lap sit or sit in between...
Forum: General Chat 26 Jul 18, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,750
Posted By andy10xo
I bought a couple today from Sport Direct for...

I bought a couple today from Sport Direct for £5.25 each. Used one straight away driving a non air-conditioned train for an hour from Brighton. Worked really well and stayed cool for a good few hours...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 May 18, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
Posted By andy10xo
Hope it's still open in October! Was shut when I...

Hope it's still open in October! Was shut when I last went in Feb 2016.

Want to persuade the mother in law to go on saying its a nice relaxing river ride. She doesn't do high drops :pgig:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 May 18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By andy10xo
Lounge options Gatwick North Terminal

Does anyone have any experience/opinions of these three lounges at Gatwick North Terminal?

No1 lounge
Aspire Lounge
My Lounge

I don't usually bother with lounges myself unless they are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Dec 17, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,637
Posted By andy10xo
VS15 on the 21st October is showing as 0...

VS15 on the 21st October is showing as 0 available in Upper and Premium and oversold by 50 in Economy. Seems a bit odd given the days either side are showing a healthy number of seats still available.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Aug 17, 08:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,099
Posted By andy10xo
I always use to remove my glasses and either...

I always use to remove my glasses and either leave with a non-rider or in the car but a couple of years ago I found a cheap adjustable glasses strap in Decathlon and they have never felt loose or...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Jul 17, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By andy10xo
Thankyou, some good points to think about...

Thankyou, some good points to think about. Especially the Whole Foods store, didn't know about that. Last time it was a hotel and eating out morning, noon and dinner so definitely this time thinking...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Jul 17, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By andy10xo
Diabetes and Florida

Our last trip to Florida I wasn't aware of having diabetes and as such enjoyed the unlimited amounts of sugar and carb laden food!

A theme park day here would normally involved not being too...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 May 17, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Posted By andy10xo
I wouldn't worry too much about where you stay...

I wouldn't worry too much about where you stay. Reykjavik is relatively small and quite easy to get around. Buses through Reykjavik are plentiful and you could hire a car for the freedom of...
Forum: Intro's and Welcomes 26 Apr 17, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,202
Posted By andy10xo
Hello!

Hello everyone.

My name is Andrew and I've been a reader of the forums for sometime yet haven't contributed.

Have had some amazing holidays in Orlando, last visited in Feb 16 and eager to get...
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