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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Feb 24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,380
Posted By DanLees
It's a fun enough half day. Climb up to the top...

It's a fun enough half day. Climb up to the top of the viewing platforms over the big lake for a really good view. The swamp walk is worth doing as well.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Jan 24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,875
Posted By DanLees
I have had Pick Ups a couple of times in the US. ...

I have had Pick Ups a couple of times in the US. As others have said - no bed covers.

But if it's just the 2 of you this is a non-issue as there will be more than enough space with the rear seat...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jan 24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,736
Posted By DanLees
We have arrived in Tampa in the late...

We have arrived in Tampa in the late afternoon/evening twice. Good arrival experiences both times.

First time we drove over to Orlando that evening - it was OK but I was caffeinated up to the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Jan 24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By DanLees
The build quality on Teslas isn't great either...

The build quality on Teslas isn't great either (contrary to what the Fanbois will tell you), less of an issue if you own it but people abuse rentals so bits falling off isn't going to help.
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Nov 23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,578
Posted By DanLees
Pizza: Joe's on Carmine St in the West Village,...

Pizza: Joe's on Carmine St in the West Village, Grimaldi's in DUMBO, John's of Times of Square were all good when we visited in Oct 22.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Nov 23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By DanLees
Yep! Did it in June, but w had a very late...

Yep! Did it in June, but w had a very late flight (2245)

Left the villa fairly early having packed up the day before. Got some breakfast on the way over (First Watch in Lakeland) and we were in...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Nov 23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,465
Posted By DanLees
We had a pickup (Dodge Ram) with 4 adult sized...

We had a pickup (Dodge Ram) with 4 adult sized people and cabin baggage. It was a bit a of a squeeze on the airport day but doable.

The other time we had one (F150) with checked baggage and when...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Nov 23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,039
Posted By DanLees
I would also suggest getting booked in somewhere...

I would also suggest getting booked in somewhere for dinner, loads of places will be shut. Those that will be open will be busy.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Oct 23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 36,802
Posted By DanLees
This thread made for an entertaining if slightly...

This thread made for an entertaining if slightly gross reading experience.

My 2p: Aside from onsite - there seems to be a recurring pattern of mid-tier chain restaurants that do lots of different...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Oct 23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 28,888
Posted By DanLees
As others have said this forum isn't...

As others have said this forum isn't representative of the population as whole, just like the mountain bike forums I inhabit, where an 8k bike or 12k ebike is not uncommon.

The wife and I have...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 3 Oct 23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By DanLees
They had quite a bit of XS and S stuff as my kids...

They had quite a bit of XS and S stuff as my kids got a few bits but M and L stuff was thin on the ground.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 28 Sep 23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By DanLees
I don't recall seeing any in June. However...

I don't recall seeing any in June.

However also check Bass Pro Shops which is on IDrive.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Sep 23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,648
Posted By DanLees
When we take ours out with us they go in a small...

When we take ours out with us they go in a small roll top dry bag inside my sling bag.

To be fair I try try to avoid it to be honest, I tend to be driving so don't drink at all when driving and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Sep 23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,798
Posted By DanLees
Have you considered The Carolinas and also...

Have you considered The Carolinas and also Savannah?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Sep 23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,377
Posted By DanLees
Done that drive a couple of times in different...

Done that drive a couple of times in different states of knackeredness.

It's pretty easy to be honest, traffic at the Orlando end is a lottery.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Sep 23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,064
Posted By DanLees
First Watch if you want something "healthy-er". ...

First Watch if you want something "healthy-er". Note the "". (i.e. the Wife is picking)

IHOP if you just want a stack of pancakes and bacon etc. (i.e. the kids are picking)

I'm more than happy...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Sep 23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By DanLees
Not August but have flown into TPA twice both on...

Not August but have flown into TPA twice both on "busy" weekends for the US (e.g. President's weeked) and found the airport to be very efficient.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Sep 23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,550
Posted By DanLees
It would be handy to actually see the bill on...

It would be handy to actually see the bill on threads like this.

I'm not suggesting it's happened this time but I'm sure people are confusing the automated but not mandatory "Suggested Tip" box...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Sep 23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By DanLees
Last Oct we did a cab on the way to Manhattan (4...

Last Oct we did a cab on the way to Manhattan (4 of us plus bags) and then the Airtrain on the way home.

If you're doing carry on or light-ish checked bags then the airtrain is great.
Carrying...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 18 Sep 23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By DanLees
We went this year in May, again with free...

We went this year in May, again with free tickets.

Certainly didn't feel any worse than most zoos in terms of the way they dealt with the animals.

They clearly rescue a lot of "problem" gators...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 12 Sep 23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,591
Posted By DanLees
We did it on our last trip combined with a...

We did it on our last trip combined with a Kayaking trip at King's landing.

It was a lovely day away from the madness of the parks etc.

There are restaurants in Apopka for a spot of...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Sep 23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,307
Posted By DanLees
Based on the OP, I probably would have tipped $5...

Based on the OP, I probably would have tipped $5.

Tipping is a thorny subject as others have stated, it's also not a simple one.

Anyone who has worked in the restaurant industry will tell you...
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Aug 23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By DanLees
When we need to be transferred from Cancun to...

When we need to be transferred from Cancun to Playa del Carmen we used USA Transfers.

They were awesome and not overly expensive.
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Aug 23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,767
Posted By DanLees
Firstly, congrats! Secondly, excellent hotel...

Firstly, congrats!

Secondly, excellent hotel choice. We stayed there last October, it was great. Especially the breakfast. The queue for breakfast can be quite long though, use your jetlag and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,939
Posted By DanLees
Big fan of Crocs here too and not just for...

Big fan of Crocs here too and not just for holidays!

Generally without socks though.

They seem to have tweaked the sizing and compound as last pair of "normal" ones I bought (all the same...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,503
Posted By DanLees
To be fair this is a airport issue rather than an...

To be fair this is a airport issue rather than an airline one.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Aug 23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,920
Posted By DanLees
We have Chilly's and Yeti Bottles and Tumblers. ...

We have Chilly's and Yeti Bottles and Tumblers. The Yeti's are very impressive.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Aug 23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,010
Posted By DanLees
45 here. Still pretty fit, can hill walk all day...

45 here. Still pretty fit, can hill walk all day and big mountain bike rides in proper hills are still my favourite thing to do.

However, no more big fast whiplashy coasters for me. They just...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Aug 23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,347
Posted By DanLees
I'm not really surprised at the numbers of legit...

I'm not really surprised at the numbers of legit users of DAS rising. When you think back to 10, 15, 20 years ago how few people had a ADD or Autism diagnosis (both of which would be grounds to...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 11 Aug 23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 973
Posted By DanLees
I looked at this sort of service when i wanted...

I looked at this sort of service when i wanted some clothing that was quite a bit cheaper in the US.

By the time you factor in the shipping, duty, VAT etc it wasn't really worth it.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Aug 23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,577
Posted By DanLees
When we went in July a couple of years back it...

When we went in July a couple of years back it was over 100 some days.
Early arrival and out by lunch to retire to a Aircon'd restaurant was defo a winning plan.

Cooling towels defo help.
...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 10 Aug 23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By DanLees
There is one in the Highcross in Leicester too to...

There is one in the Highcross in Leicester too to be fair. Not quite as good as the ones in the States (aside from the tiny crap one off Times Sq in NYC).
Forum: Shopping in Florida 10 Aug 23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By DanLees
Lids is worth a look for Jerseys and hats. ...

Lids is worth a look for Jerseys and hats.

Or you could order from the US Fanatics site and have it delivered to Villa/Hotel.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 10 Aug 23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By DanLees
I tend take with me (rather than buy out there)...

I tend take with me (rather than buy out there) High-5 ZERO effervescent electrolyte tabs.

They have brought me back from the brink of cramps whilst Mountain Biking in silly temps many a time.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 9 Aug 23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By DanLees
Zaxby's is better than Raising Canes...

Zaxby's is better than Raising Canes...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Aug 23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 676
Views: 1,293,475
Posted By DanLees
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Place you picked the car up from:- TPA
Category of car hired:- Full Size Pickup
Make of car you got:- RAM 1500 Big Horn...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Aug 23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,392
Posted By DanLees
We have used them in checked bags, what I...

We have used them in checked bags, what I wouldn't do is check whre they are unless you think something has gone amiss.

The stress of seeing you bag last pinged in LGW when you're sat in JFK,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Jul 23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By DanLees
The 2 I have rented (one F150 and one Ram) did...

The 2 I have rented (one F150 and one Ram) did not have bed covers.

We did carry on only last trip so we were fine with 4 people and luggage in the cab of the Ram with a bit of thought.
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Jun 23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,922
Posted By DanLees
Another vote for Flippers! It's not NYC good but...

Another vote for Flippers! It's not NYC good but it's a step or two above the normal take out/delivery pizza.

We got a Honey Badger, Margerita and side of Roasted Broccoli. All were excellent.
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Jun 23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By DanLees
We stayed there in October, it was decent. The...

We stayed there in October, it was decent. The breakfast buffet probably saved us $100 a day as we could fill the teenagers up with waffles/pancakes, eggs, bacon, etc.
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