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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 450
Posted By Hornet1976
You'll be fine and worst case you can go indirect...

You'll be fine and worst case you can go indirect one or both ways.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,948
Posted By Hornet1976
I'm sorry you took that as an insult, it was just...

I'm sorry you took that as an insult, it was just a tongue in cheek comment - not meant to cause offence. Although, it does seem a crime on the dibb to have my opinion on Esta's.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,948
Posted By Hornet1976
I agree with 99% of what you say, I also think...

I agree with 99% of what you say, I also think blanket advising people on here to get them done "before they book their trip" unless a very late booking is unnecessary.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,948
Posted By Hornet1976
Again, you haven't read my post properly have...

Again, you haven't read my post properly have you? I've also been travelling to the US for the past 30 years and I've never done it before I booked to travel, I've never had an Esta application...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,948
Posted By Hornet1976
1. If you're a big family, it's not "a few quid" ...

1. If you're a big family, it's not "a few quid"
2. It's not much of a risk
3. People on threads causing people unnecessary anxiety is terrible

It's a very easy process and again, if you read...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,948
Posted By Hornet1976
Enjoy too. It's a great area to stay in!

Enjoy too. It's a great area to stay in!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,948
Posted By Hornet1976
Telling people to do their Esta's before they...

Telling people to do their Esta's before they book is ridiculous. If people want to do them 6 months before to give them plenty of time to get a visa I can kind of get that, but for the vast majority...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Apr 24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,948
Posted By Hornet1976
Very unnecessary.

Very unnecessary.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,264
Posted By Hornet1976
I agree, a villa is not the cheapest accomodation...

I agree, a villa is not the cheapest accomodation unless a large family or more than one family but it's a brilliant option for larger groups. We're a family of 4 that always choose a villa and a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,264
Posted By Hornet1976
A big factor is how many are going and what is a...

A big factor is how many are going and what is a deal breaker for you in terms of what you want to do. Family of 4 with young kids I'd say cheapest way is an off-site hotel package deal. If your kids...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jun 23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,809
Posted By Hornet1976
Apples and Oranges tbf.

Apples and Oranges tbf.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Jun 23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Hornet1976
Crabby's Dockside. Does have a lot of seafood but...

Crabby's Dockside. Does have a lot of seafood but plenty of other options - steaks, wings, ribs, burgers etc. and it's a really nice place.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Apr 23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,218
Posted By Hornet1976
Egg City Diner near Haines City ticks most of...

Egg City Diner near Haines City ticks most of your boxes, not sure about the apple pie though!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Apr 23, 11:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,967
Posted By Hornet1976
Charley's on the 192 is exceptional. Not cheap...

Charley's on the 192 is exceptional. Not cheap but worth it for a special treat.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,987
Posted By Hornet1976
I'd recommend Winter Garden for a few hours...

I'd recommend Winter Garden for a few hours. Plant Street Market has great food and Crooked Can is an exceptional brewery if you like that kind of thing. Lovely town.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 972
Posted By Hornet1976
The premium hotels are worth £400 per night if...

The premium hotels are worth £400 per night if there's 4 of you to get the express passes. If you do 3 nights, you'll get the passes for day of check in and out. With the passes, it's fairly easy to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 972
Posted By Hornet1976
Really good advice this. 3 nights at an express...

Really good advice this. 3 nights at an express hotel plenty to get everything done.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 22, 09:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Hornet1976
Perhaps you should have taken the time to read...

Perhaps you should have taken the time to read the first one then. That ought to explain it for you. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Hornet1976
You missed mine entirely in the first place.

You missed mine entirely in the first place.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Hornet1976
Seen as I have pretty much said as much in my...

Seen as I have pretty much said as much in my original post, I don't think I have.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Hornet1976
Exactly my point. I will take control by never...

Exactly my point. I will take control by never using Dollar again. Doesn't matter, if nobody else takes any notice of my experience.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Nov 22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Hornet1976
Because when I think back to the whole...

Because when I think back to the whole conversation and take into account her tactics, it's quite obvious. Like I've said, it's my own fault but clearly Dollar staff in particular are very desperate...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Nov 22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Hornet1976
It wasn't an honest mistake and like I've already...

It wasn't an honest mistake and like I've already said, it was my own fault. That said, Dollar are the only hire company I've had this with and their responses have been disgraceful. Bear in mind...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Nov 22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Hornet1976
I get all that, been going there for years and I...

I get all that, been going there for years and I know they're all on commission but putting insurance on instead of a toll option (that I accepted because I couldn't be bothered to mess around)...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Nov 22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Hornet1976
The point here is that I agreed to the tolls but...

The point here is that I agreed to the tolls but not the extra insurance. She then either deliberately added the insurance and not the tolls or she made an error. Personally, I believe it's the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Nov 22, 11:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Hornet1976
Avoid Dollar

Just a word of warning, which to be honest I'm sure you all know anyway, but a reminder.

August trip - hired car through Andy and I stress everything was great from his company.

Unfortunately,...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Oct 22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,116
Posted By Hornet1976
I've not seen anyone mention Uno's and Teak is...

I've not seen anyone mention Uno's and Teak is very good value seen as you're up that way.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Sep 22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,652
Posted By Hornet1976
You should be fine for tomorrow. The storm is a...

You should be fine for tomorrow. The storm is a few days away.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 14,856
Posted By Hornet1976
Similar experience for us in August except, we...

Similar experience for us in August except, we just sucked it up and paid for what we wanted (no merch though). We were also in a villa and eating mainly offsite. I think it would have driven me mad...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Sep 22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,320
Posted By Hornet1976
Going to add another tip - Baseline Taphouse in...

Going to add another tip - Baseline Taphouse in particular but any lounge you fancy in the parks. We paid $33 for a beer (IPA so premium), 3 cokes and a charcuterie board. Sounds horrendous but when...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 14,856
Posted By Hornet1976
When we was there it was pretty quiet at that...

When we was there it was pretty quiet at that time but rammed still in the evenings.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 14,856
Posted By Hornet1976
We have just come back so I'll try to answer a...

We have just come back so I'll try to answer a few of your questions...
Firstly, for anyone going that's concerned about Disney not "having the magic anymore" or cutting back, don't worry, it's...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,363
Posted By Hornet1976
Wouldn't do it myself unless in club or something...

Wouldn't do it myself unless in club or something but that's just me.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Aug 22, 03:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,847
Posted By Hornet1976
Been twice. Great place and reasonable prices /...

Been twice. Great place and reasonable prices / verging on cheap compared with others. Also take dine for less card (though be prepared that someone is probably going to have to ask a supervisor as...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Aug 22, 03:24 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,320
Posted By Hornet1976
The Voodoo tip is a great one. We are here atm...

The Voodoo tip is a great one. We are here atm. Stayed in RPR for a night last night and dropped $50 bucks on 3 coffees, 2 bacon & egg ciabattas, 2 bananas and a yogurt granola thing this morning...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jul 22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,345
Posted By Hornet1976
This isn't a popular view with many on here but...

This isn't a popular view with many on here but if we're struggling to get the price direct we start looking at indirect on the way back. For us it doesn't impact much on the holiday because coming...
Forum: General Chat 16 Jun 22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 19,890
Posted By Hornet1976
Now you're really risking upsetting people...

Now you're really risking upsetting people... After the 'vote' 😂😉
Forum: General Chat 16 Jun 22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 19,890
Posted By Hornet1976
Nail on head. I'm 45 and run every time I'm out...

Nail on head. I'm 45 and run every time I'm out there. I'm fitter than most my age but I also enjoy a beer too. I don't really need people telling me what's important in my life 😂 There are some...
Forum: General Chat 16 Jun 22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 19,890
Posted By Hornet1976
Some people are very literal. I shall remember...

Some people are very literal. I shall remember that the next time I post. I'm glad you undersood where I was coming from at least!
Forum: General Chat 16 Jun 22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 19,890
Posted By Hornet1976
Alcohol wasn't really the point of the post...

Alcohol wasn't really the point of the post despite the title. I agree regarding $2 to the pound etc. but in general Florida (and the parks in particular) no longer represents much value in my...
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