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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Apr 23, 12:14 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,046
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Yes, we shopped around for the car hire using the...

Yes, we shopped around for the car hire using the provider's own websites. We usually go with Alamo, but needed a 7 seat vehicle this time & availability was very limited at such short notice over...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Apr 23, 12:53 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,046
Posted By ShopandRide
Just back from Flight Only trip with Tui

Arrived back at Manchester Sunday morning following a last minute trip to Orlando generated by £270 bargain flights with Tui, booked on 9th March for departure 8th April (Easter Saturday)
We did...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,994
Posted By ShopandRide
Ourselves & some friends booked Thursday evening...

Ourselves & some friends booked Thursday evening to fly out of Manchester Easter Saturday (8th April) & back on Saturday 22nd. The basic fare was indeed £270 return, but we actually paid £378 pp to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jan 20, 11:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,643
Posted By ShopandRide
Flights I booked between Christmas & New Year are...

Flights I booked between Christmas & New Year are now around £55 pp cheaper. That will teach me to keep looking after I've booked & paid :d: I regularly book with Netflights & have never experienced...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jan 20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,698
Posted By ShopandRide
It's a gamble & unless any other carrier starts...

It's a gamble & unless any other carrier starts offering direct flights from Manchester I cannot see the prices coming down. A connection on the way back is far less painful than on the way out in my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 20, 10:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,698
Posted By ShopandRide
Sorry, yes they did! You check them in at Orlando...

Sorry, yes they did! You check them in at Orlando & don't see them again till you get back to Manchester. Is more of a pain if you take a connecting flight on the way out as you have to claim your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,698
Posted By ShopandRide
Hi. We took this route on our return from Orlando...

Hi. We took this route on our return from Orlando in November 2018 with the same connection time of 1.5 hours & managed it with time to spare. We did have to change terminals at JFK, but when we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Dec 19, 12:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,942
Posted By ShopandRide
Thanks all for your replies. Was actually looking...

Thanks all for your replies. Was actually looking at going next Saturday for 9 nights as some friends of ours are flying out tomorrow & have rooms going spare in the villa they are renting. Whilst I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Dec 19, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,942
Posted By ShopandRide
Connecting Flight Advice/Opinion

Looking at booking flights to MCO with a connection in Philadelphia. Going out there is a layover of 3 hours 50 mins which I guess would be sufficient for us to clear immigration & also allow for any...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Sep 19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,942
Posted By ShopandRide
Yes, I've booked Virgin flights through both...

Yes, I've booked Virgin flights through both Netflights & Expedia on numerous occasions & never had any problems. Get a confirmation e-mail almost instantaneously with the airline booking reference &...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 May 19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,826
Posted By ShopandRide
We haven't done for years now & have never...

We haven't done for years now & have never experienced any issues. Do carry anything expensive/essential in hand luggage though.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 19, 10:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,325
Posted By ShopandRide
Yes, I am almost certain you are correct as we...

Yes, I am almost certain you are correct as we flew back from Orlando the Friday before last on Economy Classic tickets with standard seats reserved in the main cabin & were asked at Check In whether...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,065
Posted By ShopandRide
I queried the charging issue with Caxton before...

I queried the charging issue with Caxton before leaving for our current trip & esablished that you are charged £2 per month once your account has been inactive for 2 years, until such time as you use...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Feb 19, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By ShopandRide
It's 12 p.m. now 😊

It's 12 p.m. now 😊
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Feb 19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By ShopandRide
We travelled as a party of 10 in Oct/Nov last...

We travelled as a party of 10 in Oct/Nov last year & had no trouble getting fastpasses for any rides, apart from the ones that are hard to get even for a party of 2 (FOP, SDMT, SDD). I added all...
Forum: Tickets 18 Feb 19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By ShopandRide
We have previously been in this position too &...

We have previously been in this position too & when I enquired at Guest Services prior to the party date, I was told that so long as we didn't enter the Park until 4 p.m, using the dedicated entrance...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By ShopandRide
I've previously secured some great deals through...

I've previously secured some great deals through both Expedia & Netflights, whom I've never had any problems with either.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Jan 19, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By ShopandRide
We were out there Oct 24th till Nov 9th last year...

We were out there Oct 24th till Nov 9th last year & the Christmas decorations were up in MK by 3rd December. The Christmas entertainment was not scheduled to commence until 8th December, however we...
Forum: General Chat 27 Jan 19, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 809
Posted By ShopandRide
The biggest annoyance for me re Memory Maker now...

The biggest annoyance for me re Memory Maker now being included in the UK Ultimate Tickets is that only one member of the party needs to have it, yet it is included automatically with every single...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 12 Jan 19, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,197
Posted By ShopandRide
Thanks for your reply. Yes, according to the...

Thanks for your reply. Yes, according to the website they do, but not in all areas 🙁 Also need to know if they will deliver items other than groceries i.e. a pram.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 12 Jan 19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,197
Posted By ShopandRide
Many thanks for the speedy reply Gryff. My friend...

Many thanks for the speedy reply Gryff. My friend has 2 children under the age of 5 & is wanting to avoid the hassle of taking a pram/buggy on the plane, but would like to have one there waiting for...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 11 Jan 19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,197
Posted By ShopandRide
Walmart Delivery

Hi. A friend going on her first trip to Orlando in April has asked me if she can place an order at Walmart to be delivered to the hotel she is staying in for when she arrives. We always stay in a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 19, 08:54 AM
Replies: 613
Views: 72,321
Posted By ShopandRide
We are travelling again in March, but thankfully...

We are travelling again in March, but thankfully our current ESTA's were granted in September 2017 & we have entered the US twice with them now without issue, the last occasion being on 24th October...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Dec 18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,066
Posted By ShopandRide
We did the MCO-JFK-MAN route with Delta/VA in...

We did the MCO-JFK-MAN route with Delta/VA in November & found it surprisingly painless. Only had a layover of 1 hr 40 mins, but our luggage had been checked through directly to MAN without us...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Dec 18, 04:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,266
Posted By ShopandRide
Yes, we booked flights for our last trip in...

Yes, we booked flights for our last trip in Oct/Nov through Netflights. We were a party of 10 wanting to take in the October half term school holiday, so flights were coming out really expensive, but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Nov 18, 12:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,052
Posted By ShopandRide
We flew MAN-ATL-MCO last month with a 3 hour 5...

We flew MAN-ATL-MCO last month with a 3 hour 5 minute connection & managed it fine with plenty of time to spare, even though we were a little late leaving MAN. There were other passengers with a much...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Nov 18, 01:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,375
Posted By ShopandRide
We've travelled to Orlando twice this year now,...

We've travelled to Orlando twice this year now, the first time being in April when we flew direct to MCO with Virgin. On arrival we were directed to the electronic kiosks at Immigration where we...
Forum: DIBB Reporter Photo Trip Reports 26 Sep 18, 12:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,378
Posted By ShopandRide
Only just seen this - welcome back! Have missed...

Only just seen this - welcome back! Have missed you & your shopping trips. Looking forward to hearing all about your stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge & reviewing your purchases 😉
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Sep 18, 08:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,869
Posted By ShopandRide
Yes, I would also choose Virgin if the price...

Yes, I would also choose Virgin if the price difference was only £20. As others have said, you can easily make that back with the complimentary drinks & not paying for the enhanced IFE.
Another...
Forum: Tickets 27 Aug 18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By ShopandRide
Hi. Afraid I can't help with this, but am...

Hi. Afraid I can't help with this, but am subscribing to the thread as hubby & I also purchased Platinum AP's prior to our last trip in April & are wondering exactly the same thing! I occasionally...
Forum: Tickets 18 Aug 18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 415
Posted By ShopandRide
Orlando Attraction Tickets - Fab Price & Service

Just wanted to shout this out as I am so impressed! We are a party of 10 travelling to Orlando in October & have been holding off on buying park tickets in the hope of bagging some kind of offer &...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Aug 18, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 572
Posted By ShopandRide
Thank you, that's really good to know as we are...

Thank you, that's really good to know as we are taking the same route on our next trip in October. First time flying indirect since 2006, so am a little worried about making the connection. If our...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Aug 18, 11:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,004
Posted By ShopandRide
Another vote for Giraffe - always our first...

Another vote for Giraffe - always our first choice when flying out of T1. The breakfast offerings are a little bit out of the ordinary though, so if you just want the traditional 'full English' Bar...
Forum: Tickets 2 Jun 18, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By ShopandRide
Hi. This happened to me a couple of years ago...

Hi. This happened to me a couple of years ago when I booked tickets for MNSSHP on-line. it gave me a reference number on the confirmation screen which also stated that I would receive an e-mail to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Apr 18, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 773
Posted By ShopandRide
It's a pleasure! Glad you got it sorted and hope...

It's a pleasure! Glad you got it sorted and hope you have a fabulous time. I just got back Wednesday and am suffering from post holiday blues 😔
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Apr 18, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 773
Posted By ShopandRide
Hi. You can actually buy Memory Maker via MDE...

Hi. You can actually buy Memory Maker via MDE before you go! When you load the website from within the UK it defaults to the UK version which makes the assumption that you already have, or will be...
Forum: Tickets 19 Apr 18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
Posted By ShopandRide
Yes, if you can see them on your MDE I'm sure it...

Yes, if you can see them on your MDE I'm sure it will be fine. It just sounded like the e-mail with the bar code made it easier for them to trace your booking. Don't worry about it & just look...
Forum: Tickets 18 Apr 18, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
Posted By ShopandRide
Hi Stringaa. Just to let you know that we picked...

Hi Stringaa. Just to let you know that we picked up our AP's at one of the EPCOT ticket booths on our first day here in Orlando without any problem. I asked the CM who served us if there would be any...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 Apr 18, 08:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,347
Posted By ShopandRide
Yes, we had drinks there last November. It is...

Yes, we had drinks there last November. It is attached to Tiffins restaurant & we thought it was fab! We were greeted at the entrance by a hostess who did ask us if we had a table booked at Tiffins...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 18, 12:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,527
Posted By ShopandRide
Yes, that's what I meant. Sorry if I didn't make...

Yes, that's what I meant. Sorry if I didn't make it clear. We bought Platinum annual passes direct from WDW via their website for £655 each. These don't include admission to the water parks, which...
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