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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Feb 24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
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Posted By vwfamily
We go July 13th for 2 weeks. Also our first time...

We go July 13th for 2 weeks. Also our first time doing a summer trip, usually Easter time. Our group is older kids though, two 17’s and a 20, so should be more flexible with plans. We are also...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,189
Posted By vwfamily
Been a while for us too. Can you still only pay...

Been a while for us too. Can you still only pay by credit card?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Sep 23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,426
Posted By vwfamily
We go in July 2024 too! We are a family of 2...

We go in July 2024 too! We are a family of 2 adults, a 20 yr old and 2 17 yr olds. We started a countdown calendar the day we booked!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Apr 18, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,086
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile My DD is off first 2 weeks of april and my...

My DD is off first 2 weeks of april and my youngest DS has the second and third weeks off. So 1 week overlap. All their other half terms are completely different weeks!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 18, 03:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,526
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile I havent given up completly on May yet but DH is...

I havent given up completly on May yet but DH is also willing to consider 10 days in aug. We're gonna have a look at best deals over this wkend and weigh up the options.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 18, 12:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,526
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile We were thinking 9 nights over may half term this...

We were thinking 9 nights over may half term this year but might have to settle for a week as DH cant get the extra days off now 😯, he's not sure if its too far for a short trip.
Only other option...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 18, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,394
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Thanks All! DH's fav hotel is Floridays. He...

Thanks All!
DH's fav hotel is Floridays. He loves the space and location. Found a few better deals which has encouraged him to stretch to a couple more days! All in with expedia we've found 24 may -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 18, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,394
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Hahaha, they are always valid just in case! 🤣🤣🤣 ...

Hahaha, they are always valid just in case! 🤣🤣🤣

Am I right that meals and hold baggage cost extra with TC? Found an upgrade to Virgin dor total extra of £500.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 18, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,394
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Last Minute Booking!

Dh has mentioned a possible last minute trip at the end of May! Any advice on how to book this, DIY or agent?

I did find hotel we want with direct man>mco Thomas Cook flights for £3500-£4000 for...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Aug 17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By vwfamily
Floridays

Has anyone else stayed there?

We stayed there last time and really liked it! My DH wished we'd stayed there on all our previous trips and said he would only go back if we stay there again. (Last...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Aug 17, 05:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,428
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Thanks again everyone, im getting loads of tips!...

Thanks again everyone, im getting loads of tips! Started my enquiries but on a few sites i need to give it another week or so for our return date to open up.

So far prices dont seem too much more...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,428
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Wow! All this feedback is great! Thanks ...

Wow! All this feedback is great! Thanks

Jessika, what were the crowds and weather like? I think you did amazing for $850 too!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 17, 02:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,428
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Thats what we were thinking! My dd has always...

Thats what we were thinking!
My dd has always wanted to go to NY. We were trying to squeeze in a trip to orlando next May but we just cant seem to commit to anything and keep changing our minds!
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,428
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile New York/Orlando split

Has anyone done this for a holiday? Was it good, when did you go and how did you book? Suggestions please!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Aug 17, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Just checked a link on another thread for...

Just checked a link on another thread for netflights and with thomas cook for our dates it £2932 for flight only!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Aug 17, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Its for Floridays and yes it is the half term. ...

Its for Floridays and yes it is the half term.
I only thought it was good as kenwood and VA are coming up in the £4000's?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 17, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile I am looking for similar but only a week 🙁. We...

I am looking for similar but only a week 🙁. We dont mind a layover if we can keep it short (ish). Not seen much on VA yet but BA is not looking too bad.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 17, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By vwfamily
Thats good news! Just noticed the time in...

Thats good news!

Just noticed the time in dublin outbound is only 1 1/2 hours. Im not sure if this is enough time to clear customs?

There is an alternate flight with virgin via atlanta with...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 17, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile To good to be true?

Currently on Travelbag and have found aer lingus flights, manchester to orlando via dublin with hotel we want for 2 adults 2 kids in May next year for 7 nights for £2620!
Does this seem to good to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jul 17, 12:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,256
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Again thanks everyone for your replies! Plenty to...

Again thanks everyone for your replies! Plenty to think about and i shall keep in touch with those of you yet to travel!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 17, 02:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,945
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile We are also in a similar dilemma but only worth...

We are also in a similar dilemma but only worth £600 difference and our concern lies with only a 2 hour layover between flights!
Good luck with your decision, ultimately its down to what we think is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 17, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,256
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Thanks for the replies guys. We do have other...

Thanks for the replies guys.
We do have other options to go through Dublin instead but its still a 2 hour layover. Philadelphia route would save us £600 but as we are squeezing this trip in and only...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 17, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,256
Posted By vwfamily
2 hours in Philly enough?

Has anyone travelled through Philadelphia? Looking at a flight with a 2 hour lay over in Philly. Is this enough time to clear customs and make our connection?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jul 17, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,738
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile I too am interested. We prefer Virgin and had a...

I too am interested. We prefer Virgin and had a good deal a couple of weeks ago (although not in our favourite hotel) but while we were making the final decision (whilst sitting in the Virgin shop)...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jul 17, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Thanks! Im hoping ive finally found the right...

Thanks! Im hoping ive finally found the right deal for us so can book it today!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jul 17, 10:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,132
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile I was thinking probably a sandwich of some...

I was thinking probably a sandwich of some description and some granola/fruit bars, maybe a dairy free choccie bar? But mainly wondering about my lactofree milk pods. They are little individually...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jul 17, 09:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,132
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile What about food for those with special dietary...

What about food for those with special dietary restrictions, ie gluten/dairy free? Does anyone know if they would make allowances for that? A bit like with baby food and formula?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jul 17, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile BA aircraft question

If we book in the BA sale from Manchester to mco through Dublin, and the flight is operated by Aer lingus, do the same meal options a baggage allowances apply?

I ve seen another posts about buying...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jul 17, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,802
Posted By vwfamily
Wow. My DD is a little apprehensive but we can't...

Wow. My DD is a little apprehensive but we can't wait to try this in May next year! Hopefully the lines will settle as the staff get quicker at setting up and cleaning between rides :)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Jul 17, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Recommendations for getting to gatwick

Ok. So we're having a slight change of plan. We are now going in May and possibly going from Gatwick. (We live in Manchester).

I was planning it diy but just out of i nterest popped into VA for a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 17, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Thanks for the advice guys! Now I just need to...

Thanks for the advice guys!
Now I just need to decide if this will be the best price I will find, or hang on a little longer ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 17, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Travelbag or Traveltrolley

Just seen some decent flights for Feb 18.
Same flights, one price with Travelbag and one price with Travel Trolley. Anyone have experience with either of these companies?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 17, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,166
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Ok. So best im finding so far now is £2100ish for...

Ok. So best im finding so far now is £2100ish for 2A 2C from manchester in feb for 1 week.

Been doing all the leg work myself not just using comparison sites and i cant believe how much prices...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 17, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,912
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile I am in much the same boat, (as seems to be a few...

I am in much the same boat, (as seems to be a few of us dibbers), trying to plan a cheap quick holiday in Feb.
I noticed last night that i could book the same flight with delta (operated by vrigin)...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jun 17, 04:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,166
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Thanks for all the advice guys! We've got a bit...

Thanks for all the advice guys!
We've got a bit of time so I won't rush a decision, just keep saving in the mean time!
Does anyone know when Virgin might have a flight sale? I think we may end up...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jun 17, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,166
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Skyscanner advice

We are planning a trip in the Feb half term. Hotel is sorted so just looking for flights now. On the advice of several dibbers I am trying sky scanners this time. I have seen a few options but am a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 17, 10:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,089
Posted By vwfamily
Mobile Thanks RM2016 I will keep checking as and when...

Thanks RM2016
I will keep checking as and when i can then and just be ready to book when i see something!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jun 17, 11:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,089
Posted By vwfamily
advice for february

Anyone have any advice for February? Prefer direct but willing to do a quickish one stop. Already sorted hotel but best flights so far for family of 4 is thru Expedia with Virgin direct for £2620! ...
Forum: Accommodation 2 May 16, 03:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,976
Posted By vwfamily
We've only been back 2 weeks and while we were...

We've only been back 2 weeks and while we were there we did this!

I would definitely go for it! We had club level and used as others have mentioned, just for coffee on arrival, drinks in the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Mar 16, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 942
Posted By vwfamily
Wow, seems like there is still a lot of places to...

Wow, seems like there is still a lot of places to choose from then!

Thank you so much for all the suggestions :grin:
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