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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,355
Posted By WDocW
I gather the week before Memorial Day tends to be...

I gather the week before Memorial Day tends to be low crowds.

The quietest we’ve ever seen it was last year between Halloween and the start of Jersey Week. It was literally surreal, less than...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By WDocW
Pros: Usually possible to fly from a more...

Pros:
Usually possible to fly from a more “local” airport if you live away from the big cities.
The 787 (even if TUI’s are looking a bit weathered on the outside) is a nice plane to fly on due to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By WDocW
It looks like VS91 is actually planned to operate...

It looks like VS91 is actually planned to operate earlier, flight times can and do change before the schedule comes into effect but sometimes VH aren’t that good at informing you.

This far out I...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Apr 24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,030
Posted By WDocW
In the EEH at Epcot last year the park was very...

In the EEH at Epcot last year the park was very quiet, we got lots done. The only thing that’s worth noting is that the EEH are really only to allow you to do the rides, virtually all the food and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Apr 24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By WDocW
At Disney the only ride where you’d have to store...

At Disney the only ride where you’d have to store your bag is Tron, everything else they aren’t bothered.

At the Sea World parks you can take stuff in zipped pockets but obviously at your risk. ...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Mar 24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By WDocW
Gas prices are a lot more sensitive to...

Gas prices are a lot more sensitive to fluctuations in oil prices over there than they are here because less of the price is made up of tax so you do tend to find there’s a lot of variability and the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,418
Posted By WDocW
Parking is a lot cheaper there than a lot of...

Parking is a lot cheaper there than a lot of other airports, I’d just book the short stay car park which is right outside the terminal, the premium car park is a waste of money.

There isn’t much...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Mar 24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,240
Posted By WDocW
I found with ours that they actually felt much...

I found with ours that they actually felt much safer and enjoyed Slinky/SDMT because those have a nice snug individual lap bar so they felt safe and didn’t really need to hold on.

The biggest...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By WDocW
I used facebook messenger… they came across as...

I used facebook messenger… they came across as quite helpful although we didn’t end up in the seats we’d selected for either flight, they moved us forward by about 20 rows. I wasn’t unhappy with that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Feb 24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Posted By WDocW
We found it much less busy in October/early...

We found it much less busy in October/early November but there’s a risk if you stray more than a few days into November of encountering Jersey Week which is very busy. In between Halloween and Jersey...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 763
Posted By WDocW
It’s always worth checking how much the short...

It’s always worth checking how much the short stay is at both T2 and T3 - we got 14 nights parking in T2 short stay for about £30 more than it was for the long stay with the bus transfer.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Feb 24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,182
Posted By WDocW
I’d be interested to see how many trains they...

I’d be interested to see how many trains they were running as it should be minimum 3, with 4 operating if it’s busy.

It’s frustrating they’ve had issues recently as normally it’s the most...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Feb 24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By WDocW
I much preferred the Chevy/GMC to the Ford...

I much preferred the Chevy/GMC to the Ford product, but that’s just because I am a sucker for a nice woofly V8 and I find they are a nicer drive than the V6 in the Ford, but to be fair any of those...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jan 24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By WDocW
If you catch it at a quiet time it’s really well...

If you catch it at a quiet time it’s really well worth a trip with kids that age.

If you’re unlucky and it’s busy… not so much. The rides all have quite low capacity so they don’t absorb crowds...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jan 24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By WDocW
We used the Turnpike and various other toll roads...

We used the Turnpike and various other toll roads around Miami to get up to Melbourne Beach and then back down from Orlando. It was $57.08 in tolls for 3 days where we used toll roads including the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jan 24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,253
Posted By WDocW
I’ll second that - the Westside/Funie Steed...

I’ll second that - the Westside/Funie Steed junction is a complete nightmare. Quite why they haven’t put lights on it I don’t know. Mind, it’s so busy down there with all the developments I am unsure...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Jan 24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By WDocW
It’s a bit better now that the I4 junction at...

It’s a bit better now that the I4 junction at Championsgate is done but still not great if you hit it at the wrong time.

I’ve noticed a big difference from 2015/2018 trips to 2022/23,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Jan 24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,481
Posted By WDocW
It’s usually easy enough to get a VQ boarding...

It’s usually easy enough to get a VQ boarding group now - unless you’re booked for a ridiculously busy period it’s not as bad as it was when it first opened and the boarding groups disappeared in 1...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Dec 23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 930
Posted By WDocW
I actually felt it was a lot better this year...

I actually felt it was a lot better this year than the previous times we flew there as although it’s a long walk to the MIA Mover the previous ridiculous free for all to get the bus to the rental...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Dec 23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,021
Posted By WDocW
It’s a weird feature of BA’s cabin layout that...

It’s a weird feature of BA’s cabin layout that WT+ doesn’t have dedicated toilets.

When we flew to LAX last year it was a case of either going forward past the first few rows of Club or back...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Dec 23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,129
Posted By WDocW
The A330-300s are now the oldest aircraft in the...

The A330-300s are now the oldest aircraft in the fleet. They have some benefits and some drawbacks depending the size of group you’re travelling in and which cabin.

In economy the seats are in a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Dec 23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By WDocW
That’s interesting thanks for the tip. Unsure...

That’s interesting thanks for the tip. Unsure where to start with that as look like there are a lot of ways to do it! I’d have to work out what the cancellation terms were. I’ll certainly have a look...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Dec 23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By WDocW
Using US website to book

Just wondered if anyone has any experiences of using the US website to book onsite accommodation?

I’m finding it a bit frustrating trying to deal with the UK site which prompts me to phone to book...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Dec 23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,185
Posted By WDocW
It always drops very quickly over there when oil...

It always drops very quickly over there when oil prices fall - in 2008 we were there for 10 nights and it dropped by $1.05 a gallon.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,185
Posted By WDocW
Not bad at around 59p a litre compared to where...

Not bad at around 59p a litre compared to where it has been. Though I can remember one trip where it was 99.9c a gallon for Regular which at the time worked out at something ridiculous like 11p a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Dec 23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
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Views: 1,835
Posted By WDocW
Live chat is available from 7am Florida time,...

Live chat is available from 7am Florida time, it’s best if you try at that time (so noon UK time).

We haven’t had an issue with logging in using a VPN… it’s a bit frustrating because you don’t...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Nov 23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By WDocW
There is a Shell by the south cell phone lot at...

There is a Shell by the south cell phone lot at MCO which is usually surprisingly reasonable price-wise if you are feeling lazy.

Much better than the situation near the rental car center at MIA...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Nov 23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,045
Posted By WDocW
The differences in price whether it’s flights or...

The differences in price whether it’s flights or a package are sufficiently stark that it makes it easy to put brand loyalty behind you!

The easiest option if it’s BA/VS for us would be VS from...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Nov 23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,634
Posted By WDocW
I’ve just booked LGW-MCO with BA for Oct/Nov in...

I’ve just booked LGW-MCO with BA for Oct/Nov in WTP including a Suburban… very happy with the price which was a lot less than we paid to fly to MIA this year.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Nov 23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By WDocW
No it’s just happened that we’ve been allocated...

No it’s just happened that we’ve been allocated an Expedition Max or a Suburban at MCO and MLB but I think it’s just luck if the draw.

There was an Expedition Max available at MIA when we arrived...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Nov 23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By WDocW
Assuming the SUV is a “Full Size SUV” I’d always...

Assuming the SUV is a “Full Size SUV” I’d always go for that every time, though I’d have to admit the main reasons I’d do that is (a) I’m a petrolhead and I like the option to drive a car with a big...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Nov 23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,939
Posted By WDocW
Make sure you keep checking as they can and do...

Make sure you keep checking as they can and do change sometimes with short notice. Our 787-9 flight got changed to an A330-300 within 48hrs of the flight.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,982
Posted By WDocW
If you want to be one of the first off the plane...

If you want to be one of the first off the plane then 19 or 20 would be fine but in reality the premium cabin is small so if there are suitable seats in other rows I’d save the money.

At least on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,384
Posted By WDocW
In the A330-300 row 21 is missing a window, in...

In the A330-300 row 21 is missing a window, in the A330-900 its row 23. Both cases the seats are “preferred” so chargeable for pre-selection.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Nov 23, 11:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,316
Posted By WDocW
I wouldn’t rely on a particular aircraft type...

I wouldn’t rely on a particular aircraft type with Virgin this far out, they are known for swapping about (our outbound to MIA changed from a 787 to an A330-300 2 days before the flight) and they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Nov 23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,681
Posted By WDocW
We’ve just had 5 nights in a 1 bedroom villa at...

We’ve just had 5 nights in a 1 bedroom villa at Riviera and we all really enjoyed it there, the pool is very nice and the whole resort has a nice feel to it. The dining options are top notch, and it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Nov 23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 821
Posted By WDocW
I would only really rely on the forecast within...

I would only really rely on the forecast within 48hrs as it changes a lot!

It’s been lovely the last couple of weeks - one day with a bit of rain for 20min last week and Wednesday was a bit cool...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Nov 23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,000
Posted By WDocW
My wife said the lasagne was ok, I had the stew...

My wife said the lasagne was ok, I had the stew which was rubbish… there were a lot of people who hadn’t pre-selected who were unhappy because they ran out of the lasagne in the first 4 rows.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Nov 23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,009
Posted By WDocW
So I see… hadn’t clocked that but it does seem to...

So I see… hadn’t clocked that but it does seem to be the same scenario how annoying! Just as well we are further back in the cabin on Friday!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 Nov 23, 04:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,373
Posted By WDocW
Animal Kingdom was very, very quiet today - FOP...

Animal Kingdom was very, very quiet today - FOP was a walk on which I’ve never seen before and everything else was much the same you could go round Everest with basically zero wait.

HS was a lot...
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