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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 256
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Posted By AdmiralJack
For many people, the flight is part of the...

For many people, the flight is part of the holiday. A bad flight can put a real downer on the holiday
Forum: Tickets 3 Aug 23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By AdmiralJack
Honestly, i wouldnt bother paying for a ticket...

Honestly, i wouldnt bother paying for a ticket. Its really just a few shops and bars ( which are outside and not requiring a ticket), and a few indoor activities which you have to pay for. Its just...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jul 23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,858
Posted By AdmiralJack
Theoretically it comes off in order of cabin...

Theoretically it comes off in order of cabin class-Upper>Premium>Economy.

Theoretically. Ive never seen it actually work that way in practice.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jul 23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,201
Posted By AdmiralJack
None. Do a waterpark.

None. Do a waterpark.
Forum: Tickets 27 Jul 23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 591
Posted By AdmiralJack
We are going for 10 days form Sunday 28th Jan,...

We are going for 10 days form Sunday 28th Jan, and will be staying at Endless Summer. Im seriously considering not getting a Disney pass at all, but i know i will ultimately want to do some Disney...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By AdmiralJack
So, just to clarify, in addition to a carry on...

So, just to clarify, in addition to a carry on case, you are allowed a backpack as well? I wasn't aware of that
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jul 23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By AdmiralJack
They do, but they are not very good.

They do, but they are not very good.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jul 23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By AdmiralJack
I generally see economy seats in the £300-£400...

I generally see economy seats in the £300-£400 range, although that is before taxes.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jul 23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,072
Posted By AdmiralJack
As critical as i am of modern Disney, id actually...

As critical as i am of modern Disney, id actually disagree about the food-its probably the only thing that has genuinely improved in recent years. Although arguably because, as public tastes and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jul 23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By AdmiralJack
And i suppose something to bare in mind for the...

And i suppose something to bare in mind for the return, incase i do come back with stuff ive bought, is, much as we do with our suitcases, a lot of what you take can be left behind-we always buy...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jul 23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By AdmiralJack
Interesting. Considering you probably have more...

Interesting. Considering you probably have more than id probably take, that makes a handluggage only trip more than feasible
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jul 23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By AdmiralJack
Virgin Atlantic for us

Virgin Atlantic for us
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jul 23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By AdmiralJack
Handluggage case recommendation?

Next trip, for the first time we are planning to take handluggage only. We rarely buy much merch these days, we will probably use the hotel toiletries and towels so they dont need to be in the case...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jul 23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,435
Posted By AdmiralJack
Must be 15 years since i or anyone in my house...

Must be 15 years since i or anyone in my house has ever bought a newspaper except as a commemorative thing (ie, the Queens death, The Popes death... death seems to be a running theme now that i...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jul 23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,072
Posted By AdmiralJack
In answer to that i can only really quote what i...

In answer to that i can only really quote what i said above, and add that Florida as a whole might not be the bargain it once was, but Disney in particular is approaching unredeemable in terms of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jul 23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,072
Posted By AdmiralJack
I think the overwhelmingly negative comments...

I think the overwhelmingly negative comments here, about the rip off that Disney has become, on a forum filled with people who are likely to be more interested in Disney than the general public,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jul 23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,442
Posted By AdmiralJack
I mean, 11 days is the entire holiday time for...

I mean, 11 days is the entire holiday time for most so I can't see cruise ships purely for the transport option catching on.

Also I'd rather eat glass than spend 2 weeks on a boat, inevitably with...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jul 23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,072
Posted By AdmiralJack
To Florida, probably not. Disney? I'm approaching...

To Florida, probably not. Disney? I'm approaching that point.

It's standards have gone through the floor since I worked there in 2008, just as it's prices have gone into orbit. I don't think I'll...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jul 23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,709
Posted By AdmiralJack
I'd say the problem with TUI is that their...

I'd say the problem with TUI is that their flights might be early, but they deposit you in the Florida boondocks. I mean, who wants to fly to Melbourne? The time you save on an early flight you lose...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jul 23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,047
Posted By AdmiralJack
Its not a holiday cash card like Revolut, its a...

Its not a holiday cash card like Revolut, its a full on bank account that you just happen to be able to use in the US with no barriers. So depending on how many accounts you have and what else you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jul 23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,047
Posted By AdmiralJack
Real time exchange rate and, as a US bank, no...

Real time exchange rate and, as a US bank, no fees.

Also their interest rates are pretty good
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jul 23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,047
Posted By AdmiralJack
You dont need the card, just use the app and link...

You dont need the card, just use the app and link to google pay
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jul 23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By AdmiralJack
Is Endless Summer Resort accessible from I Drive

For our potential Feb trip next year, we are considering Universals Endless Summer. One of the reasons on our last few trips we have avoided Disney Resorts (along side the complete absence of any...
Forum: General Chat 19 Jul 23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 128,541
Posted By AdmiralJack
Interesting point. That said, i was repeatedly...

Interesting point. That said, i was repeatedly asked at bars in Volcano Bay and on Citywalk by the barmen "Is it busy today? It isnt here", so i think the parks in general are probably down on numbers
Forum: Tickets 19 Jul 23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By AdmiralJack
Shortest Disney passes available?

We are going for 10 days (probably) at the end of Feb, and are planning much more hotel and non themepark time than usual.

What are the shortest Disney Passes available?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 406
Posted By AdmiralJack
How far ahead should one book?

Im considering the end of Jan for our next trip, and during my googlings, i saw an article that the optimal time, for the best price etc, is 4 months before departure, which for me would be...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 17 Jul 23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,319
Posted By AdmiralJack
Not as a rule, no, outside of specific busy times...

Not as a rule, no, outside of specific busy times of year.

From experience they barely even enforce the `no pool use unless you are staying here` rule, soi doubt they are going to go mad about...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Jul 23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By AdmiralJack
I mean, lets be honest, you are in the United...

I mean, lets be honest, you are in the United States. Ketchup and BBQ sauce will be available at the Plaza Hotel much less a theme park in Orlando
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By AdmiralJack
9 out of 10 of our trips have been October,...

9 out of 10 of our trips have been October, primarily to get in the Halloween stuff.

Although the temp is not as brutal as July, its still of the "heat hits you in the face when you step out of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,709
Posted By AdmiralJack
That would almost make me consider flying from...

That would almost make me consider flying from Heathrow.

Almost
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,709
Posted By AdmiralJack
Not necessarily-i mentioned above, my MAN-MCO...

Not necessarily-i mentioned above, my MAN-MCO flights have always bounced around 10.00-12.00 and our MCO-MAN flights have always been fairly late, between 19.00-21.00
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,709
Posted By AdmiralJack
As a general rule, our flights out from...

As a general rule, our flights out from Manchester have always been in the 10.00-12.00 range and we have never had a flight home earlier than, id say 19.00. Infact our flight home the other week was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,709
Posted By AdmiralJack
I think id genuinely reconsider the holiday than...

I think id genuinely reconsider the holiday than go that late, i cant tolerate the idea of losing so much time (even know i know i do very little on arrival other than unpack the case and go for a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,709
Posted By AdmiralJack
Why no early morning flights to the US?

One thing ive noticed in all my years of going to the US, is the complete absence of super early flights to the US-or at least Florida

Unlike say flying to Europe where its not uncommon for a...
Forum: General Chat 16 Jul 23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 128,541
Posted By AdmiralJack
It seems Disney is being hit with the perfect...

It seems Disney is being hit with the perfect storm, which who knows might eventually work for our benefit if they eventually try to come out of it by doing what they havent done in an age, by...
Forum: General Chat 16 Jul 23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 128,541
Posted By AdmiralJack
I was there between June 25th and July 6th and i...

I was there between June 25th and July 6th and i can confirm it is definitely quieter. You don`t necessarily notice it, but a few things come to mind

1-the flight out was definitely not full, and...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jul 23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,646
Posted By AdmiralJack
Because one of the main points of a jury is it...

Because one of the main points of a jury is it has to be a cross section of society. If all 12 people were retired, or unemployed, then you will get some very skewed results if, for example, ...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jul 23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By AdmiralJack
Im pretty sure the US is with cash like the UK is...

Im pretty sure the US is with cash like the UK is with most coins (decimal at least, put your crowns and farthings away boomers). They never technically never run out.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jul 23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By AdmiralJack
Sadly, if you want a boat you hve to rent those...

Sadly, if you want a boat you hve to rent those big ungainly fishing boats these days. Until Covid hit, you could whizz around the Seven Seas Lagoon on a speedboat which was loads of fun. I have no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jul 23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,500
Posted By AdmiralJack
Is Orlando warm in late Jan/early Feb?

... of course, im talking warm by British standards, not Florida local standards. I was wondering because we`ve been looking at a possible trip at the end of Jan beginning of Feb.

Usually, we...
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