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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Feb 24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By WB72
If you are going at a quieter time then I get the...

If you are going at a quieter time then I get the impression the Aer Lingus flights do not fill up from Manchester. Going last month there were only 53 people on our plane going out according to the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,105
Posted By WB72
Hopefully you get the money back that you are...

Hopefully you get the money back that you are owed OP. I do not think it is unreasonable to expect the same class of accommodation that you had already enjoyed with Virgin Holidays, it is not like a...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Jan 24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,632
Posted By WB72
Well not really as I said I deducted the price of...

Well not really as I said I deducted the price of my wifes meal from the bill, it was just the server did not get much of a tip because of that. But thanks for your comment anyway.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jan 24, 04:03 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 25,212
Posted By WB72
I would always go back to the desk if there are...

I would always go back to the desk if there are no suitable cars in the row you have been sent to. At MCO they don't seem to let you pick from a row like at Tampa. We told them we wanted a much...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 21 Jan 24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,753
Posted By WB72
We stayed a couple of blocks from the Westin in...

We stayed a couple of blocks from the Westin in September and thought the area was fine. Yes there are a few homeless around but I did not feel unsafe. That said I would not want to walk a few blocks...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,314
Posted By WB72
We live 20 minutes from MAN. I would gladly...

We live 20 minutes from MAN. I would gladly travel the 3 hour plus drive to Heathrow even if the costs were the same, any saving is an added bonus. MAN is the world's worst airport.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Jan 24, 01:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,807
Posted By WB72
We go to Millers each trip (not got there yet...

We go to Millers each trip (not got there yet this one) and I have always thought the service was slow, but the food is decent and good value. We have just returned from the Chilis next door at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jan 24, 02:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,362
Posted By WB72
Been here since Saturday and brought our old...

Been here since Saturday and brought our old magic bands. They are still in the suitcase! TBH I do not really get them. 99% of people in the parks have their phones in their hands anyway checking...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Jan 24, 01:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,632
Posted By WB72
Thanks all, I am glad everyone agrees that it...

Thanks all, I am glad everyone agrees that it should have been removed and it wasn't just us. When the server came back to see how the second steak was she saw straight away that it was overcooked...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Jan 24, 02:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,632
Posted By WB72
Strange experience at Longhorn last night

Not sure what we should have done? My wifes steak was overcooked, the server came over and was very apologetic and said it would be replaced. The manager came out with the replacement steak, insisted...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jan 24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,658
Posted By WB72
I find the Alamo guys pretty accomodating. We had...

I find the Alamo guys pretty accomodating. We had an X3 or similar booked, when we arrived Saturday they offered a Lincoln Nautilus or a small Merc. I said I needed something much bigger, have you...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Jan 24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 614
Posted By WB72
After a long flight and possibly queuing for ages...

After a long flight and possibly queuing for ages at immigration, the last thing I want to risk is another hour long queue to get my car when I just want to get on my way. So for me, skip the counter...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Jan 24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 838
Posted By WB72
I would stay at Solvang over SLO. It is...

I would stay at Solvang over SLO. It is definitely worth a visit. Conversely to the PP, we stopped overnight at Cambria and overnight at Solvang, and we wished we had stayed overnight at Pismo Beach...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jan 24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,857
Posted By WB72
Unpack and go to bed! Never had the energy to do...

Unpack and go to bed! Never had the energy to do anything else given the time difference.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Jan 24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 25,212
Posted By WB72
I have been checking the prices most days for the...

I have been checking the prices most days for the last 9 months. However the last couple of days the premium elite SUV has not been an option - not sure if that means Alamo have none left to book for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,602
Posted By WB72
We booked recently to fly from Heathrow but...

We booked recently to fly from Heathrow but researching the cheaper meet and greets I could not find one with good reviews. Think I will have to bite the bullet and pay more for Maple meet and greet...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Dec 23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By WB72
Most of the online ones ask what denominations...

Most of the online ones ask what denominations you would like. I have just ordered from Currency Online Group and they definitely do, I always ask for small.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Dec 23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By WB72
I remember watching a vlog from November 14th...

I remember watching a vlog from November 14th where they went to see the monorail resort Christmas trees and they were not up yet. The decorations were up but no trees.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Dec 23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,064
Posted By WB72
Agree with KarenG. Traditionally the quietest...

Agree with KarenG. Traditionally the quietest times in the park are at opening. Due to jetlag we are up and out very early the first day, so use this time wisely. Also by mid afternoon on the first...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Dec 23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 896
Posted By WB72
Thanks that is good news!

Thanks that is good news!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Dec 23, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 896
Posted By WB72
Championsgate junction

Hello experts,
Have not stayed near Championsgate for years and heard the traffic had got horrific. Has the upgraded junction with the I4 made it any better? Staying at Windwood Bay next month so...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Dec 23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 883
Posted By WB72
Noooooo! Was planning on going on the 20th. That...

Noooooo! Was planning on going on the 20th. That is my favourite ride in MK, off to change my plans...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Dec 23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,023
Posted By WB72
I suppose it all depends on how long people are...

I suppose it all depends on how long people are prepared to wait. My definition of a long queue is 3 hours or more. Having been several times at Christmas, this was the norm for lots of the rides. An...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Dec 23, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,023
Posted By WB72
We are also going next month and I do not intend...

We are also going next month and I do not intend to buy Genie+. The only reason I would consider buying it is if I was only doing Hollywood Studios in one day. However we have 14 day passes and will...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Dec 23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,500
Posted By WB72
We will have a first timer with us next month...

We will have a first timer with us next month. It'll be the monorail for us. Its just more iconic, and warmer!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Dec 23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,629
Posted By WB72
Alcohol is included if it is business class

Alcohol is included if it is business class
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Nov 23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,548
Posted By WB72
Business class food gets worse and worse on BA...

Business class food gets worse and worse on BA. Me and my daughter hate lemon! Hopefully it changes out soon. Good luck with your choices OP!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Nov 23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,500
Posted By WB72
Long gone are the days when you could get car...

Long gone are the days when you could get car hire for about £100 per week. Everything has gone up massively from food, to energy to new cars. Plus the exchange rate is not helping. £200+ per week is...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Nov 23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,343
Posted By WB72
But you must realise that if they do away with...

But you must realise that if they do away with resort fees your room that was $100 plus $50 resort fees per night will not suddenly go down to a flat $100 per night...
Resort fees are a way that...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Nov 23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,343
Posted By WB72
I have never understood the issue with paying...

I have never understood the issue with paying resort fees, it is just part of the price of the room. Even with the resort fee I find Las Vegas hotels some of the cheapest in a major tourist...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Nov 23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,126
Posted By WB72
Aer Lingus are notoriously bad with these things...

Aer Lingus are notoriously bad with these things. We have business class flights but the booking page on Aer Lingus says no checked bags which is obviously incorrect. Having spoken to them, they just...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Nov 23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,315
Posted By WB72
We did look at the Top of the World at the Strat...

We did look at the Top of the World at the Strat a while ago but they had brought in a $25pp upcharge to sit next to the window. I refused to go out of principle. No idea if they still have this...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Nov 23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,315
Posted By WB72
I agree with Prime. It was our best meal of the...

I agree with Prime. It was our best meal of the holiday earlier in the year and I struggle to think of a better steak we have had in Vegas. Lakeside at Wynn is pretty good too, however I was a bit...
Forum: Tickets 5 Nov 23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,794
Posted By WB72
Agree with the others, shopping around is the...

Agree with the others, shopping around is the only way to get the best price. I have just bought our combo tickets for January, they cost £834pp from Orlandoattractions.com but were a whopping £929pp...
Forum: Tickets 1 Nov 23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,441
Posted By WB72
I understand that Disney execs are in the...

I understand that Disney execs are in the business of saving money and you see that with all the cuts. If they get rid of the UK 14 day ticket and you only can get the 7 day tickets, Disney are not...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Oct 23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,468
Posted By WB72
The headline price is business class flights to...

The headline price is business class flights to the USA from £1962 - save up to £1000! What kind of a sale is that, don't remember prices ever being so high...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Oct 23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 718
Posted By WB72
We always do night before too. Makes for a much...

We always do night before too. Makes for a much shorter travel day going to the US. However the last few times we have gone from Dublin, the airport hotels have been extortionate, around £200 for the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Oct 23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,886
Posted By WB72
There was a kid in the US earlier this year that...

There was a kid in the US earlier this year that was denied boarding because he admitted he wasn't doing the full journey. The airlines only need to publicise the odd case to put lots of people off...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Oct 23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,886
Posted By WB72
Last month our return itinerary was...

Last month our return itinerary was LAX-LHR-MAN-LHR-DUB. I asked to tag the bags to MAN when checking in at LA without any issue. We unfortunately missed the last two legs of that journey...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Oct 23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 823
Posted By WB72
Even if you choose to upgrade the insurance which...

Even if you choose to upgrade the insurance which some recommend with Avis, it is still a good saving. I would go Avis too.
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