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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By gbr78
Absolutely I can, but the payrise is what...

Absolutely I can, but the payrise is what determines just how good a holiday it can be - I’d rather skip it til 2026 than cut some of the extras. The lovely interest rate increase on our mortgage...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By gbr78
So I may have been slightly premature - for some...

So I may have been slightly premature - for some reason the Friday has now dropped back to slightly below where it was before, and the Saturday has now shot up by around double….well, at least on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By gbr78
Very glad it’s not just me that’s seen it! ...

Very glad it’s not just me that’s seen it!

We’re looking at flying out on the Friday (teacher wife does not work on a Friday and it seemed the best choice for the return leg before they go back to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By gbr78
I haven’t yet, mainly because Virgin’s aren’t out...

I haven’t yet, mainly because Virgin’s aren’t out yet. BA’s are pretty steep, which means their package is currently still reasonable…
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By gbr78
Have I messed up - Universal trip Feb ‘25

Hey all. So, I’ve been on the quest for the best price for a week in Feb half term next year just to do Universal and some of the area, staying in one of the Endless Summers. I’ve been holding off...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By gbr78
Thanks both. October was our other choice but...

Thanks both. October was our other choice but that is more difficult so Feb was preferred. The fact that it coincides with Presidents Day concerns me slightly, but hopefully it would be manageable...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By gbr78
February half term 2025

It's been a while since I last posted in here - from memory, COVID years have passed, ideas have changed and we still haven't made it out to Orlando.

With those changed ideas, we have determined...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 May 20, 03:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 319
Posted By gbr78
Indirect flights

I've managed to hold off any early bookings (and i'm glad I did), and whilst I still wait it out a little longer to get over this worldwide 'blip' we're currently having to see if any free dining...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Feb 20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By gbr78
Thanks! That's reassuring. Do they tend to...

Thanks! That's reassuring.

Do they tend to come back at a lower price when they reappear?
Forum: Accommodation 27 Feb 20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By gbr78
Is it normal for on-site hotels to disappear?

Cryptic title? Yes indeed!

I've been tracking prices for the last few weeks for Easter 2021. Virgin and Tui have been my 'go to' places, and i've posted a couple of times about the prices that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Feb 20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By gbr78
We have been pricing up for the same time with...

We have been pricing up for the same time with various different outlets, although only a 10 day stay for us. Including tickets, we had managed to get both Tui and Virgin down to circa £7600 for 2a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By gbr78
I can have another chat with the wife, but i'm...

I can have another chat with the wife, but i'm 99% August is out of the question. A shame really as prices do seem better, and it would obviously allow us a good two weeks instead of trying to cram...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By gbr78
Mobile No flights for Easter ‘21 yet, but pricing it for...

No flights for Easter ‘21 yet, but pricing it for this years gives us just over £4100 for direct flights in economy with one checked bag each. I can only hope this is a mistake...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 10:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By gbr78
Mobile Honestly? No, not a chance! BUT... whilst...

Honestly? No, not a chance!

BUT... whilst Disney is a draw, we have no chance of visiting without a trip to HP. It’s expensive, yes, but it’s more than my life is worth not to do it! 🤣

My...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By gbr78
Mobile Surprisingly, Gatwick has been much cheaper than...

Surprisingly, Gatwick has been much cheaper than both Manchester and Birmingham.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By gbr78
We are looking to fly from Gatwick - this seems...

We are looking to fly from Gatwick - this seems our cheapest option.

As you say, with 10 nights at POFQ with all tickets at £4915, then that leaves £2685 for the flights/transfers... just shy of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By gbr78
I am... but I find decision making very...

I am... but I find decision making very difficult! :d:

Whilst we've studied prices, we've not studied past Easter's in particular as we've been trying to establish when best for us to go. It...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By gbr78
Yes, holiday dates checked - my wife is also a...

Yes, holiday dates checked - my wife is also a teacher, hence the restriction to holidays only.

I can see what you say about free dining, but everything I have seen in past years would miss these...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By gbr78
Can we do this cheaper?

I know I've been told that DIY/waiting until Disney dining plans are out etc is my best bet, but after some discussion we've managed to knock Virgin and Tui down and I want to know if there is really...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By gbr78
I guess this is outside of the Ester holidays? ...

I guess this is outside of the Ester holidays? We are looking for next Easter (I know it's still early) and we've got a quote of £7600 for 10 nights in POFQ, Virgin LGW-MCO and tickets for Disney...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Feb 20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,482
Posted By gbr78
Mobile Thanks all. It’s a bit of a mixed bag response,...

Thanks all. It’s a bit of a mixed bag response, which is kinda what I expected. From reading the above, it kinda links to us being better off with Virgin (staying on site, Disney Express transfers...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Feb 20, 12:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,482
Posted By gbr78
Virgin or Tui (Economy)

I know this is likely to have been asked thousands of times, so apologies if so.

With the likelihood of free dining being available on our dates (over Easter) being very low, and some bartering...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Feb 20, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By gbr78
Mobile I’m having a similar quandary. It seems unlikely...

I’m having a similar quandary. It seems unlikely that free dining will cover our stay (Easter Monday arrival), but we definitely want to stay on site. Virgin and Tui have both quoted already and...
Forum: Social Groups 6 Feb 20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 27,291
Posted By gbr78
Mobile Thanks, that’s perfect. It’s 10 nights we’re...

Thanks, that’s perfect. It’s 10 nights we’re looking at with POFQ. For us it would be 5th-15th April 2021. Virgin have already quoted us £5600 (no tickets) for GTW-MCO direct and 10 nights at POFQ...
Forum: Social Groups 6 Feb 20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 27,291
Posted By gbr78
Hope you guys don't mind me posting on here. ...

Hope you guys don't mind me posting on here.

Anyone have an Easter 2020 stay on-site at Disney? Looking to try and gauge the price of POFQ for 2021. Hotels.com currently have the same time...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Feb 20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By gbr78
So reading the thread directed above, it appears...

So reading the thread directed above, it appears that I could potentially get flights for circa £1500 at best, so say £1500-2000. We would like to stay on site (currently looking at POFQ), so I...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Feb 20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By gbr78
Thanks @Claireyfairy8, appreciate your help. ...

Thanks @Claireyfairy8, appreciate your help.

Would you have a guide on what you think is a reasonable flight cost for Easter time? With the way the holidays fall next year we are looking at...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Feb 20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By gbr78
Easter 2020 - When did you book?

Following on from my thread in the 'planning' forum, i'm hoping to get some feedback from some that have been over Easter, or are going this year at that time.

It's a simple question..when did you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By gbr78
Good to hear your feedback on POFQ, thats...

Good to hear your feedback on POFQ, thats reassuring. I'd love to get out and see other things around when we're there, but that is going to have to be for another trip (probably a cheaper one too),...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By gbr78
It's something worth considering, but there's...

It's something worth considering, but there's something about staying on-site for me. Cost is what it is for me. If it's going to cost us £5k+ to do it then so be it, but what I don't want to do is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By gbr78
I appreciate it so thank you. We've never been,...

I appreciate it so thank you. We've never been, we know it's not going to be relaxing and we know we're not going to get everything done. Our daughter will be 11 when we go. Harry Potter means...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By gbr78
Mobile I understand this, I really do, but HP HAS to...

I understand this, I really do, but HP HAS to happen. There are parts of Disney that would be missed, I get that, but the daughter would rather that than anything else. I’m not sure how old your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By gbr78
Mobile I can understand that but, on the flip side, if...

I can understand that but, on the flip side, if we went out there and the daughter didn’t get to HP I’d be murdered! 😁
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By gbr78
Can I ask how far in advance of your trip were...

Can I ask how far in advance of your trip were those comments/prices given? Was it a 'pre-release' and post-release price comparison or just closer to the time?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By gbr78
Thanks both. I'm assuming that we would miss out...

Thanks both. I'm assuming that we would miss out on any free dining, but wasn't sure on how it had run in years previous. If we could get it then it's a bonus, but if it is unlikely as I am feeling...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 20, 02:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By gbr78
First trip - April 2021

Hi all.

Looking around at prices at present for our first trip to Orlando and it seems that prices can vary wildly. Unfortunately we are limited to school holidays (teacher in the family) and...
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