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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Feb 24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,074
Posted By Macca24
We had an intermediate SUV last September, we got...

We had an intermediate SUV last September, we got a VW Tiguan.

You could probably just about fit it all in with some bags on laps in the back but this is only for the journey to/from the airport...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Sep 23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,421
Posted By Macca24
Just got back after using the Dutch link (used it...

Just got back after using the Dutch link (used it last year as well) and no issues. Used STC, handed in my barcode/DL/Credit Card at the exit booth and no questions asked. They are too busy at MCO in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 545
Posted By Macca24
T2 multi story west in the pick up zone on the...

T2 multi story west in the pick up zone on the left side of the ground floor (not in the express pick up part). Cost £6 for 30 minutes, we did it a few weeks ago and were back within 20 minutes and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 23, 03:15 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 14,546
Posted By Macca24
I know most of this thread is about applications...

I know most of this thread is about applications and interviews but just wanted to share my recent experience of using GE at MCO. We had our interview on our trip last year so this was the first time...
Forum: Accommodation 31 Aug 23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,294
Posted By Macca24
Vista Cay is perfect if you’re doing both Disney...

Vista Cay is perfect if you’re doing both Disney and US/Sea World etc. Maximum of 20 minutes to any park when we stayed there last year and the resort pool and bar were good.

We booked via VRBO...
Forum: Accommodation 31 Aug 23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By Macca24
We did that last year so you won’t have an issue...

We did that last year so you won’t have an issue. They give you a tag to hang inside your car which just has your check out date on.

We stayed in Clearwater until about 2/3pm and left the car in...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Aug 23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
Posted By Macca24
Quick tip, when I was getting mine last September...

Quick tip, when I was getting mine last September of the kiosks that you could see the screen were out of service. There was around 5–8 in total but only the very end 2 furthest away were working and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Aug 23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,384
Posted By Macca24
We went last September and had no issues at all...

We went last September and had no issues at all at SW/BG/AQ. Still think it’s the best value ticket if you get the DC ultimate package with free parking.

I just think you have to go in there with...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Jul 23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 774
Posted By Macca24
We stayed a night at Pierhouse 60, nice room with...

We stayed a night at Pierhouse 60, nice room with a balcony and view of the beach and intercoastal for around $200. Booked direct with them which was the cheapest, they have a multi-storey car park...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Jun 23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,391
Posted By Macca24
Wawa stations accept UK cards no issue and can...

Wawa stations accept UK cards no issue and can pay contactless at the pump. I solely used them all last year for my 3 week and had no issues.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,827
Posted By Macca24
I’ve flown to the US twice with Aer Lingus and...

I’ve flown to the US twice with Aer Lingus and had absolutely no issues. As others have mentioned most airlines are great until there’s an issue and then they’re all as bad as each other in my...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Jun 23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,036
Posted By Macca24
Stayed last year in a 3 bed condo, they have 2...

Stayed last year in a 3 bed condo, they have 2 bed ones as well as some townhouses on the resort.

The location was absolutely perfect for us and enjoyed the pool area/bar.

We booked via VRBO...
Forum: Tickets 15 Jun 23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,418
Posted By Macca24
Glad I read this thread, we’ve just booked to go...

Glad I read this thread, we’ve just booked to go back in September to use up our Disney extended tickets and after reading this I sent Universal a message on Twitter. They replied within 5 minutes...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Jun 23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 914
Posted By Macca24
If you are looking at a different kind of holiday...

If you are looking at a different kind of holiday rather than just theme parks then I would recommend Vista Cay. It has a range of 2/3 bed apartments/townhouses and is on universal boulevard just...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Jun 23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By Macca24
We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment at Vista Cay...

We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment at Vista Cay last year for 3 weeks. There are 2 bed apartments as well as townhouses on the resort as well.

The resort itself is lovely, nice main pool area and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jun 23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 14,546
Posted By Macca24
We did our GE enrolments on arrival at MCO last...

We did our GE enrolments on arrival at MCO last year in Terminal A. Got through immigration in about 15 minutes but they couldn’t do it straight away so had to speak to the supervisor in the middle...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jun 23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By Macca24
Last year we were at Vista Cay and had been on a...

Last year we were at Vista Cay and had been on a 3 week trip so we had a lazy last day. Just stayed around the pool chilling then went for some food before heading back to the airport but that was a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,007
Posted By Macca24
We are going back for the first time within 12...

We are going back for the first time within 12 months but only because our Disney tickets were extended due to the hurricane last year and we still have 7 days to use before the end of September.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,383
Posted By Macca24
Monzo and Chase are both Mastercard debit cards,...

Monzo and Chase are both Mastercard debit cards, they work just like they do here in the UK with no foreign transaction fees. The exchange rate is taken from the banks rate set via Mastercard, I'll...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Oct 22, 11:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,907
Posted By Macca24
Just come back from Vista Cay, we booked a 3 bed...

Just come back from Vista Cay, we booked a 3 bed apartment direct with an owner.

5 mins to SeaWorld, 10-15 to universal and 15-25 to Disney. It’s just off universal boulevard less than 5 mins...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 22, 02:24 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 14,376
Posted By Macca24
We did EOA a few weeks ago. Had to wait a little...

We did EOA a few weeks ago. Had to wait a little bit as couldn’t do it straight away at the desk as were at the front of the queue so we went to collect our bags and were told to speak to the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Oct 22, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 947
Posted By Macca24
Same as above however I really enjoyed the...

Same as above however I really enjoyed the ravioli, was probably the nicest plane food I can remember having.

I also really enjoyed the chicken tikka pasty snack, I ended up eating my partners...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 22, 03:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,312
Posted By Macca24
We did SeaWorld when we arrived last week on the...

We did SeaWorld when we arrived last week on the Sunday and it was empty, every ride was a walk on but then started to get busier around 2pm as we were leaving. They had some kind of Halloween kid...
Forum: Tickets 21 Sep 22, 03:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,285
Posted By Macca24
Collected ours today, it’s the same one that is...

Collected ours today, it’s the same one that is advertised and has been shown on previous threads.

Yeah they are the standard bands, not the magicband+.

If there’s a queue outside just go up...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Sep 22, 02:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,108
Posted By Macca24
Collected my car on Saturday after using the...

Collected my car on Saturday after using the Dutch website link.

I had prepaid so couldn’t utilise skip the counter however could do accelerated online checkin. Got to the counter and 6 of the...
Forum: Tickets 17 Aug 22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,913
Posted By Macca24
Do you need to purchase a scream early ticket if...

Do you need to purchase a scream early ticket if you already have a valid ticket for the day and are inside the park already at closing? Or do you get placed in the same “holding area” as those with...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Aug 22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,406
Posted By Macca24
They are just a broker so as long as book with...

They are just a broker so as long as book with either a super host or a property with multiple good reviews (including recent ones! ) then you should be fine.

I’d always recommend messaging the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Aug 22, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 803
Posted By Macca24
I guarantee you will have extra charges to pay on...

I guarantee you will have extra charges to pay on collection which will be substantial as you aren’t from the US, will probably be in the form of required insurances.

I’d avoid and use a 3rd...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Aug 22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 14,376
Posted By Macca24
I applied for my UK approval on Monday which was...

I applied for my UK approval on Monday which was approved on Tuesday and then submitted my US application that day. It’s come back today as conditionally approved so all done within 5 working days. ...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Jul 22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,457
Posted By Macca24
Have you looked at booking directly with an owner...

Have you looked at booking directly with an owner at vista cay?

The owner I’m staying with this year has 4 properties there, prices for 2 beds are between $800-1250 (£655-1026) per week and for 3...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Jul 22, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,653
Posted By Macca24
How did you get in touch with them? I might do...

How did you get in touch with them? I might do the same rather than going to the kiosk.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Jul 22, 05:30 AM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,653
Posted By Macca24
Same issue for me, could do accelerated check in...

Same issue for me, could do accelerated check in but comes up with an error on the skip to counter section when I go to add my payment card. It does say it’s available so hopefully just a website...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jul 22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,282
Posted By Macca24
I always book flights direct, you won’t notice...

I always book flights direct, you won’t notice any difference if all goes well however if things do go wrong your life will be made so much easier by dealing with the airline directly.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jul 22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1,455
Views: 115,615
Posted By Macca24
Hi, Could you check my flights please? ...

Hi,

Could you check my flights please?

17/09/22 MAN-MCO EI0035

08/10/22 MCO-MAN EI0034

Thanks.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jul 22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,653
Posted By Macca24
US Car Hire coming up cheapest for me at the...

US Car Hire coming up cheapest for me at the moment, I originally had an intermediate SUV booked directly with SIXT for around £1200 for 3 weeks in September which was the cheapest I could get for...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Jul 22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 776
Posted By Macca24
I’ve got a condo booked via VRBO at vista cay for...

I’ve got a condo booked via VRBO at vista cay for this year. Had multiple conversations directly with the owner including switching which condo I had booked just last week and they couldn’t be more...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jun 22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,211
Posted By Macca24
Can you use accelerated check in with Alamo if...

Can you use accelerated check in with Alamo if booked via US Car Hire? Just thinking if you can use the self serve kiosks instead of the desk?
Forum: Accommodation 4 Jun 22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 721
Posted By Macca24
Have a look at vista cay 3 bed townhouses if you...

Have a look at vista cay 3 bed townhouses if you want to be more up at international drive end.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Apr 22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,847
Posted By Macca24
I’ve got one booked for September but managed to...

I’ve got one booked for September but managed to get it when they had an offer in for $58 so thought why not. It is 2 beds together under a canopy.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Nov 21, 12:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,889
Posted By Macca24
Our direct flights MAN-MCO were cheapest via Aer...

Our direct flights MAN-MCO were cheapest via Aer Lingus when compared to indirect with AL/Virgin/BA/Icelandair. We paid £1180 for 2 people with baggage for 17th September - 8th October. That was...
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