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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 943
Posted By johnandmaz
We were tracking prices last year to get an idea...

We were tracking prices last year to get an idea for this year and this is so true for the Universal Hotels. There was a period last year when they were selling RPR Club rooms for less than the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,078
Posted By johnandmaz
Always done Disney first for a logical reason...

Always done Disney first for a logical reason that works for us but maybe not for others.

First week or so in Florida we are always up at stupid o clock because of our body clocks. So it's more...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,609
Posted By johnandmaz
Not saying he's wrong as not been for 5 years but...

Not saying he's wrong as not been for 5 years but PCDev's VLogs seem to have a right downer on absolutely everything these days.
Forum: Accommodation 23 Mar 24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 262
Posted By johnandmaz
Buildings 62 to 64 are only ones with elevators...

Buildings 62 to 64 are only ones with elevators. Straight across the zebra crossing from HH.

We've requested them before as DW had ecv. However HH area is now a separate category (although oddly...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 433
Posted By johnandmaz
You could pick up car next morning if you stayed...

You could pick up car next morning if you stayed at the Marriott on site at the airport. come out of baggage reclaim and it's hundred yards on your right.

We're flying into Tampa late and just...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 25 Feb 24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,342
Posted By johnandmaz
I do love a good travel day vlog :thumbs-up

I do love a good travel day vlog :thumbs-up
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 25 Feb 24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,342
Posted By johnandmaz
There was thread a while back but can't seem to...

There was thread a while back but can't seem to find it. We started watching a few from that thread.

The best ones for me are the Blokes from Stoke. Caught them by accident because DW from the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Feb 24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,928
Posted By johnandmaz
Agreed. Volcano Bay Cabanas would be around that...

Agreed. Volcano Bay Cabanas would be around that. Difficult to tell as prices are fluid based on demand/time of year. Booked one last time and going to again this September without hesitation.
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Feb 24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,361
Posted By johnandmaz
I vaguely remember (wouldn't swear to it) DDP...

I vaguely remember (wouldn't swear to it) DDP being able to combine 2 QS for a TS in the "olden days" :cry:

Of course they've chipped away at the over the years:
Used to include tips.
Used to be...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Feb 24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,361
Posted By johnandmaz
We've enjoyed the Dining Plan a few times. Dined...

We've enjoyed the Dining Plan a few times. Dined in places we wouldn't normally have dined. However because I'm a bit "thrifty" (not tight), I became mildly obsessed with trying to "beat" the Dining...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Feb 24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By johnandmaz
Love that hotel. Stayed a few times and hard to...

Love that hotel. Stayed a few times and hard to beat for famlies. Such a lovely pool and deck area with the waterfall. We were never out of it however I always remember it being a touch chilly. Which...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,008
Posted By johnandmaz
Theming wise for sitting and having a drink, I...

Theming wise for sitting and having a drink, I feel little can compare with WL. Walking into that amazing lobby. Following the stream down from the indoor spring to the pool. Some good outdoor...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Feb 24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,756
Posted By johnandmaz
So I maybe a little slow but getting a touch...

So I maybe a little slow but getting a touch confused with some answers. :confused2

Only ever had the ones included with the Dining Plan for the length of stay, which has been max 12 nights in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,503
Posted By johnandmaz
Quick question - searched through the really good...

Quick question - searched through the really good numerous threads on this but can't find the answer to the following:

The t&c state:
"You’ll earn double points when you spend directly with...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Feb 24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,756
Posted By johnandmaz
Interested in the answer as we're there for 17...

Interested in the answer as we're there for 17 nights and wasn't aware they did this :wavey:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Feb 24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By johnandmaz
As a few have said - first visit it's likely you...

As a few have said - first visit it's likely you won't spend that much time in the room.

First visit onsite with a 5 & 7 year old was a split stay - All Star Movies/Carib Beach 20 years ago...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Feb 24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,690
Posted By johnandmaz
Thank you. I was going to buy Dramamine when out...

Thank you. I was going to buy Dramamine when out there but going to order some of these. Does anyone know if they can be taken with Dramamine or other brands?

I know it sounds like overkill but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Feb 24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By johnandmaz
Personally don't think 2 nights in a Premier...

Personally don't think 2 nights in a Premier hotel is a waste at all - go for it. I understand your concerns about the timing of arrival/departure but if it were me, it would still be a no brainer...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jan 24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By johnandmaz
Rented DVC points for the first time this...

Rented DVC points for the first time this September. Considered it before but other factors like "free" DDP swung it otherways. However wish we'd done it before now we know how (relatively) cheap it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,139
Posted By johnandmaz
It hasn't yet - I believe the schedule changes...

It hasn't yet - I believe the schedule changes start Spring/Summer
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,139
Posted By johnandmaz
A350-1000 still operating in and out of Orlando -...

A350-1000 still operating in and out of Orlando - well so far anyway...

2 flights a day to Heathrow - 1 A330-300 the other the A350.
Similar Manchester I believe?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,139
Posted By johnandmaz
The Tampa route was a NEO 3 or 4 times a week up...

The Tampa route was a NEO 3 or 4 times a week up until a a couple of months ago. There was a long thread. It certainly was when we booked in September. They say never book a flight just to get a...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Jan 24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By johnandmaz
Plenty of 1 bedroom availability late September...

Plenty of 1 bedroom availability late September. Next to nothing - the odd night - for studio and 2 bedroom.

Plenty of availability for the more expensive garden/pool across the board but next to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jan 24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,447
Posted By johnandmaz
Well - 4th time rebooking now. I was going to...

Well - 4th time rebooking now. I was going to rebook yesterday as it was £42 cheaper after losing the £15 deposit.

I didn't for some reason. Checked this evening and it's £117 cheaper after...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Jan 24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,042
Posted By johnandmaz
Apologies - it's not on there anymore

Apologies - it's not on there anymore
Forum: Accommodation 3 Jan 24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By johnandmaz
You're correct - it's not like Disney to give...

You're correct - it's not like Disney to give something back but they have in this case.

Free parking at WDW resorts is back as of last year.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,743
Posted By johnandmaz
My Daughter rang just after midnight and it's the...

My Daughter rang just after midnight and it's the first thing she said. Going to Disney this year. Not Happy New Year but going to Disney this year. :erm:

She's 26 but as excited as a 6 year old...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 823
Posted By johnandmaz
£2733 - around £900 pp for 3 adults PE to Tampa...

£2733 - around £900 pp for 3 adults PE to Tampa is a good price imo. Might drop by a few quid but it will almost certainly go up in price.

If you are happy with that price then book and don't look...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Dec 23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,042
Posted By johnandmaz
That is correct. Universal resorts have no resort...

That is correct. Universal resorts have no resort fees whatsoever no matter who you book with. Apart from the parking fee if you have a car. :thumbs-up
Forum: Accommodation 28 Dec 23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,042
Posted By johnandmaz
For anyone with Santander, they have 4.25%...

For anyone with Santander, they have 4.25% cashback with Santander Boost on Travel Republic
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Dec 23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,447
Posted By johnandmaz
I just cancel and rebook and lose £15 deposit -...

I just cancel and rebook and lose £15 deposit - didn't know about the tip from Poggs about transferring.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Dec 23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,447
Posted By johnandmaz
Thanks for the heads up. :wave: Just...

Thanks for the heads up. :wave:

Just rebooked 2 trips (for the third time in a month :grin:). Another £80 off Portofino and £45 off Daughter's Royal Pacific, after taking off the £15 deposit lost...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Dec 23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,087
Posted By johnandmaz
It was £160pp PE going to Tampa instead of MCO...

It was £160pp PE going to Tampa instead of MCO next August. Oddly it was still £160 cheaper flying into Tampa but returning out of MCO, which is what we are doing.

Few nights at Clearwater before...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Dec 23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,297
Posted By johnandmaz
Same here. Partly chose the Tampa route to try...

Same here. Partly chose the Tampa route to try the NEO but same as a lot of people, got changed over the weekend to A330-300.

It's been said on here many times, don't choose your flight based on a...
Forum: Social Groups 17 Dec 23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 13,050
Posted By johnandmaz
Yes - good heads up. Thread here for anyone not...

Yes - good heads up. Thread here for anyone not noticed:
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1266455

They've tweaked our times by half hour or so but reading the thread, some people...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Dec 23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,687
Posted By johnandmaz
Our flight LHR - Tampa 27th august has also...

Our flight LHR - Tampa 27th august has also changed from a NEO to the older A330-300.

Tampa used to be a few days a week NEO and a few days A300 but now seem to be all A300.

I read VA are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Dec 23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,087
Posted By johnandmaz
Paid £230 for our first night at the Marriott on...

Paid £230 for our first night at the Marriott on the airport itself. A bit steep for a bed for the night but looking forward to just walking out of baggage and straight into hotel lobby.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,520
Posted By johnandmaz
Another vote for Travel Republic. I've been...

Another vote for Travel Republic. I've been tracking prices for Universal for past 12 months with the usual suspects - Expedia, Kenwood, Universal Direct etc - but none seemed anywhere near Travel...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Dec 23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,266
Posted By johnandmaz
Whenever we stay at Beach Club or Boardwalk it's...

Whenever we stay at Beach Club or Boardwalk it's a table outside Boardwalk Deli overlooking the lake and watching the boats.

So peaceful in the morning. :cool2:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Dec 23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,364
Posted By johnandmaz
This. Stick a poncho/flips flops/crocs on and...

This. Stick a poncho/flips flops/crocs on and enjoy the relief from the heat. Probably in the minority but I look at the afternoon downpour as a positive most days. :blush:

Plus prices and crowds...
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