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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jan 21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,233
Posted By Raggyavn
The only problem to flying into Key west is one...

The only problem to flying into Key west is one of the highlights of Key West is the drive down the Keys (it's not quite the same on the way back).

Also if you are considering driving to Tampa...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,031
Posted By Raggyavn
Because BA testing the water at no risk to...

Because BA testing the water at no risk to themselves. If the Gatwick take up is low or Heathrow is not yet at capacity, BA will use their slots at LHR and cancel the Gatwick flights (it's cheaper...
Forum: General Chat 1 May 20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,917
Posted By Raggyavn
Mobile And of course when the parks re-open and the...

And of course when the parks re-open and the wearing of face masks is mandatory, Disney will be on hand to supply you 1 (for a price) at the gate.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 9 Mar 20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,403
Posted By Raggyavn
It you're looking for somewhere a little more...

It you're looking for somewhere a little more budget friendly try the Blue Marlin Motel. It's not swanky but is perfectly acceptable and is just off the end of Duval Street (near the Southernmost...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 9 Mar 20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,744
Posted By Raggyavn
We went in August and yes it was hot and yes it...

We went in August and yes it was hot and yes it was very humid, but we absolutely love Key West. we stayed in the Blue Marlin motel which is a cheaper alternative for somewhere to rest your weary...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Feb 20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,702
Posted By Raggyavn
The difference between this case and your analogy...

The difference between this case and your analogy is that the aircraft will definitely leave (with or without you), however if you get "stuck in traffic" and turn up at the hotel at 2am it will still...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,625
Posted By Raggyavn
We had the same situation with BA a couple of...

We had the same situation with BA a couple of years back, the PE flight back was cheaper than economy on the way back. I put the £10pp deposit on the flights to reserve them for 72 hours and...
Forum: General Chat 4 Nov 19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,599
Posted By Raggyavn
Whist no wanting to cause any offence, you are...

Whist no wanting to cause any offence, you are wrong!

I am both a veteran and a current MOD Civilian and have the card with the letters on that allow me access to my home site, this card allows...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Nov 19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,489
Posted By Raggyavn
Thank you for your answer and whilst I understand...

Thank you for your answer and whilst I understand the point about been at risk whilst taking the mask off to eat or drink. But surely it would be better to only take the mask off whilst eating or...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 Nov 19, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,540
Posted By Raggyavn
Have to agree with only 2 nights in key West and...

Have to agree with only 2 nights in key West and then either a night at the top of the Keys or Miami/FL area.

You may have no problem getting off the keys, but there again as others have said, it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Oct 19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,489
Posted By Raggyavn
Sorry I wrote a really long reply and then lost...

Sorry I wrote a really long reply and then lost it all.

Could those people with an airborne allergy risk not wear a surgical mask to combat the threat?

Genuine question not an attempt to shift...
Forum: General Chat 22 Oct 19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,599
Posted By Raggyavn
The problem for veterans is proving it. In the US...

The problem for veterans is proving it. In the US veterans as issued with a veterans ID card, in the UK unfortunately, as yet, we do not.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Oct 19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,411
Posted By Raggyavn
I don't believe Mike is arriving into Kings...

I don't believe Mike is arriving into Kings Cross, as he mentions walking from Euston (which is the West Coastline).

However if you are arriving into Kings Cross some trains from the North stop at...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Oct 19, 04:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,121
Posted By Raggyavn
Hammer - Nail - Head Disney are trying to squeeze...

Hammer - Nail - Head Disney are trying to squeeze more guests through the park gates. Those extra guests need ride capacity, but Disney haven't invested in anything like enough extra capacity, so...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Oct 19, 01:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,825
Posted By Raggyavn
This aged well, but actually in a way you were...

This aged well, but actually in a way you were both correct.

It is like a ride, in that it can break down as well. The only difference is that when a ride breaks down the extrication plan doesn't...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Oct 19, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,142
Posted By Raggyavn
This is the best most concise advice that you...

This is the best most concise advice that you could be given.

Yes people will always say we didn't pay and got seated together, but there's always a risk, (in fact paying for seats doesn't...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Oct 19, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,518
Posted By Raggyavn
You've reached the stage of irrational fear (and...

You've reached the stage of irrational fear (and I mean that in the kindest way) before a dream holiday. take it from someone who has been there. You've yet to get to the triple check your passports...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Oct 19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,986
Posted By Raggyavn
Sorry but I think we're down to splitting hairs...

Sorry but I think we're down to splitting hairs here, If Airline X buy a former TC slot at <uk Airport> and buy a former TC slot at <US airport> and the space on the flight path would be available...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Oct 19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,825
Posted By Raggyavn
So on the Disney system the cars leave the main...

So on the Disney system the cars leave the main cable when they enter the station and go onto some type of secondary system (be it rails or another cable), which is still moving albeit slowly and the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Oct 19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,986
Posted By Raggyavn
It could IF the flights slots were already for a...

It could IF the flights slots were already for a UK airport and a Florida airport, of which TC did have a few otherwise we wouldn't be discussing it on this forum.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Sep 19, 04:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,986
Posted By Raggyavn
It is said that TC's biggest asset is its flight...

It is said that TC's biggest asset is its flight slots which are worth a fortune. So that said any airline that's wanting to put on extra flights will have to already have flight vacant slot in both...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 30 Sep 19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 683
Posted By Raggyavn
Plenty of parking to be had (if you get there...

Plenty of parking to be had (if you get there early enough), the only problem is the price is going to make your eyes water.
...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Sep 19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,409
Posted By Raggyavn
Just one little warning about the Service stops...

Just one little warning about the Service stops on the turnpike - they are in the middle between the 2 carriageways, that means you enter them from the outside (left) land.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Sep 19, 11:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,986
Posted By Raggyavn
As airlines use algorithms that base price on...

As airlines use algorithms that base price on supply and demand the demise of a carrier will always have an impact, which will only get worse should Norwegian's problems continue to grow.

Many...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Sep 19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By Raggyavn
Not really a problem more of a quirk. Many...

Not really a problem more of a quirk.

Many places (mainly rural) in the US have roads that are unmade i.e not Tarmac'd. They are still legitimate roads (with names) and can be used for navigation...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Sep 19, 11:22 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,825
Posted By Raggyavn
Without wishing to get involved in the "does it...

Without wishing to get involved in the "does it stop of doesn't it" debate how will that work in peak periods?

My reasoning for this question is that on a cable car system you must have a spacing...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Sep 19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,825
Posted By Raggyavn
Nothing like wanting to trying a new ride. ...

Nothing like wanting to trying a new ride.



Sorry going to have to pull you up on a point of order here:

Use of the words "free" and "Disney" are not allowed in the same sentence. :grin:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Sep 19, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 935
Posted By Raggyavn
It's an extra $19.75 for the added convenience...

It's an extra $19.75 for the added convenience and if your flying into Miami (although you can find a toll free route) you'll need it, because the chances are if you don't know where you're going...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Sep 19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,825
Posted By Raggyavn
Sorry I just don't get this. It's a method of...

Sorry I just don't get this. It's a method of transportation and people are contemplating going out of their way just to ride it!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Sep 19, 07:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By Raggyavn
Not strictly true - YES Google now own Waze ,...

Not strictly true - YES Google now own Waze , however the Waze maps are updated by its editors in its user community. (I have carried out edits to place new roads in Waze).

Google say that there...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Sep 19, 02:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By Raggyavn
Use Waze it's updated by the user community.

Use Waze it's updated by the user community.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Sep 19, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,687
Posted By Raggyavn
Oh dear Irony really did a flypast today (hence...

Oh dear Irony really did a flypast today (hence the:grin:in my original post.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Sep 19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,923
Posted By Raggyavn
Pretty much the same for both car rental and...

Pretty much the same for both car rental and hotel rooms:

Did I get what I paid for?
Does it carry out the function I require it for?
Have the remnants of the last person to rent it been cleaned...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Sep 19, 01:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,687
Posted By Raggyavn
Blame BREXIT :grin:

Blame BREXIT :grin:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Sep 19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,868
Posted By Raggyavn
So some dibbers book with specific car rental...

So some dibbers book with specific car rental firms specifically to not have to deal with the agent and yet you get the human version and still are not happy, oh the irony!

Personally he sounds...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,856
Posted By Raggyavn
So on the day XL went bust Virgin found: An...

So on the day XL went bust Virgin found:

An extra plane.
An extra crew
an extra departure slot (slots sell for millions)
an extra arrival slot.

and also decided to pass up on the extra...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,856
Posted By Raggyavn
I would say then, that in that case you were...

I would say then, that in that case you were extremely lucky. Planes are not like buses, you cant just put an extra one on to meet demand. You can guarantee that as soon Virgin realised what was...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 6 Sep 19, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,043
Posted By Raggyavn
You can certainly book a space on their website...

You can certainly book a space on their website (https://www.effia.com/en/parking/parking-gare-de-chessy-marne-la-vallee-disneyland-paris-effia), although I can't vouch for how busy it gets.

It...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 5 Sep 19, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,043
Posted By Raggyavn
Mobile We did the RER line A to Auber. Came out of the...

We did the RER line A to Auber. Came out of the station and crossed the road to the hop on hop off bus tour and did the tour getting on and off when we wanted.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 5 Sep 19, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,043
Posted By Raggyavn
Mobile It would seem that getting information from any...

It would seem that getting information from any official sources regarding this car-park is more difficult than obtaining the launch codes for the nuclear missiles.

The car-park is branded as an...
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