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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jan 23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,342
Posted By clanny
The drive from Miami to the keys, particularly...

The drive from Miami to the keys, particularly the lower keys is one of the best drives in the world. Especially once you get past Key Largo. Turquoise water so close you feel like you’re swimming,...
Forum: Tickets 18 Jan 23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By clanny
I still have two days entry left on my ticket to...

I still have two days entry left on my ticket to disney in 1993. One day I'll use them as they're still valid.
Forum: Tickets 17 Jan 23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,193
Posted By clanny
Still working for me. Bought some tickets this...

Still working for me. Bought some tickets this morning.
Forum: Tickets 3 Apr 21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,265
Posted By clanny
Yeah, me too. I guess we’ll just need to keep an...

Yeah, me too. I guess we’ll just need to keep an ear to the ground for the next offer period.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 May 19, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By clanny
Mobile Cheers for the ideas. Connor could be well up for...

Cheers for the ideas. Connor could be well up for the indoor skydiving.

VIP at universal is a tad way too expensive if my google search is accurate.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 27 May 19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Posted By clanny
I can heartily recommend the dolphin research...

I can heartily recommend the dolphin research centre at Marathon. WWe treated my Mum for her birthday last year and my son paid his own money to joing her in with the dolphins for the experience...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 May 19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By clanny
Any clever or novel Birthday in Orlando suggestions?

We're heading to Orlando next month and two days after we arrive it's both my Wife and my son's birthdays.

They've said they want to go to Universal (we're not visiting Disney this trip) and want...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 23 May 19, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,691
Posted By clanny
Get along to the Lucky Leprechaun up near...

Get along to the Lucky Leprechaun up near Universal. Home of the Orlando Celtic supporter's club. They'll definitely have it on.

I watched some Celtic CL qualifiers there and went early to get a...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 23 May 19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By clanny
It is suitable for a 6 year old though. My kids...

It is suitable for a 6 year old though. My kids 5, 7, 9 swam with manatees there.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 23 May 19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,031
Posted By clanny
Another vote for Grand Cypress here. My daughter...

Another vote for Grand Cypress here. My daughter and I played here a few years ago, got two or three holes in and a thunderstorm ended our round. We were given a rain check (cheque?) literally and we...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 22 May 19, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,207
Posted By clanny
The spacecoastlaunches is a great site and...

The spacecoastlaunches is a great site and there's an associated app which drops notifications and you can watch live streams.

I'm hoping to be there on the 8th too. Fingers crossed.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 22 May 19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By clanny
We went to Kennedy itself for a launch and it was...

We went to Kennedy itself for a launch and it was superb! An amazing day out for me as an engineer but also really enjoyed by my wife and three kids who, to be honest, I'd have expected to be more...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,010
Posted By clanny
Mobile We’re doing it this summer only 15 days in...

We’re doing it this summer only 15 days in Orlando and then 5 days in NYC.

Virgin were great as I’ve changed the booking three times now and Even got some money back.
Forum: Tickets 23 Apr 19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By clanny
Just to update everyone, I got a reply back from...

Just to update everyone, I got a reply back from Disney. They couldn't veruify the valifdity of my tickets from the photos I sent through, due to the age of the tickets, but have assured me if there...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 686
Posted By clanny
No question, get a Revolut card. It's all...

No question, get a Revolut card.

It's all run through an App and is so easy to use. You can flip money back and farward across something like 60 currencies and since I got mine a couple of years...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 19, 02:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,253
Posted By clanny
I booked flights with Virgin (the cheapest I...

I booked flights with Virgin (the cheapest I could find) which ended up being a flight from Gatwick out and back to Heathrow.

When I looked at flight costs to gotwick and back from Heathrow, the...
Forum: Tickets 10 Apr 19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By clanny
Yeah, I saw that old photo when I was...

Yeah, I saw that old photo when I was searchingthe site for info. amazing, I thought mine would be the last one in existance cos it's so long ago! From the look of it your ticket is from 1990 (at...
Forum: Tickets 9 Apr 19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By clanny
Superb. Manythanks for the replies folks. This...

Superb. Manythanks for the replies folks. This could really help keep the costs of a visit to Disney down.

I'll let you know how I get on.
Forum: Tickets 7 Apr 19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By clanny
Are old tickets still valid?

I've recently found an old WDW ticket that I bought in 1993. It's for 3 parks as that's all there were at the time.

When I bought it, I was told it was valid for life but it doesn't say anything...
Forum: Tickets 27 Mar 19, 10:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,715
Posted By clanny
We balked at the price when friend's did it a few...

We balked at the price when friend's did it a few years ago.

They came back and said if they'd done it at the start of their holiday they'd have done it again!

We have since done it and it was...
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Mar 19, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By clanny
NYC baseball anyone?

Looking for any hints/tips/suggestions from anyone that's been to see the Yankees. We're stopping over in NYC on the way home and I'm looking to get tickets for a game.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 27 Mar 19, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By clanny
Seriously keen to find out more on this!

Seriously keen to find out more on this!
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 19, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,642
Posted By clanny
Does the sensitivity last?

Does the sensitivity last?
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 27 Mar 19, 10:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,293
Posted By clanny
My wife has worked in an autistic unit and is...

My wife has worked in an autistic unit and is very experienced and she says to google "social stories" and to look for or create a story about air travel and go though a storyboard daily beforehand...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Mar 19, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By clanny
Single day or short term hires?

I'm heading out to Orlando with the family in the summer and this time, because of the increase in car hire costs (quoted £650 this year!), we've decided not to hire a car.

When you balance up the...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 18 Jun 18, 09:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,698
Posted By clanny
We did it 2016 and 2017. Set off after breakfast...

We did it 2016 and 2017. Set off after breakfast from Orlando, stop off at Miami for lunch and shopping, then another 2.5 - 3hrs and you're in key west. Easy driving too, just watch your speed in the...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Jan 18, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By clanny
We've stayed in the holiday inn at Marathon twice...

We've stayed in the holiday inn at Marathon twice now, once for 3 days and once for a week. Totally love it!

Here's my review of the restaurant and bar.
...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Jan 18, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By clanny
We stayed at the HI in Marathon two years ago for...

We stayed at the HI in Marathon two years ago for 3 days and last year for a week and we loved it. We had a room (suite) for 5 with a pool view. The pool is salt water and open til late, which is...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Jul 17, 02:50 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,829
Posted By clanny
I was at VB yesterday and have a few comments and...

I was at VB yesterday and have a few comments and may add some answers for previous questions.

You can pay for lockers with either cash or a credit card. To use cash just find a VB employee,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 May 17, 01:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,438
Posted By clanny
I just booked on Friday, 5 of us from Manchester...

I just booked on Friday, 5 of us from Manchester to Miami for £2100 direct. Then just grab a car (we got avis class D car for £520) and it's only 3 hrs to Orlando. Flying 2nd july.

We found a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 17, 05:43 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,831
Posted By clanny
We did the same although we flew from Edinburgh...

We did the same although we flew from Edinburgh. We got the flights for £195 each (for 5 of us), a car for about £390 and a suite in a hotel with B&B for another £780 or so. It all worked out cheaper...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jul 16, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,819
Posted By clanny
I found them for £196 per person. Couldn't refuse...

I found them for £196 per person. Couldn't refuse at that price!
Forum: General Chat 9 Jul 16, 03:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By clanny
Ah ok, thanks for the info. Will keep an eye on...

Ah ok, thanks for the info. Will keep an eye on it. Cheers
Forum: General Chat 9 Jul 16, 02:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By clanny
Mysterious 15% charges

I've been in Orlando for a couple of days now and have noticed a number of mysterious 15% "Auth commission" charges to my fair fx card. There have been one from RAglan road (downtown Disney), three...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 2 Jul 16, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,932
Posted By clanny
We recently got a great deal on flights so are...

We recently got a great deal on flights so are heading over to Orlando soon. Today I've just booked a couple of nights in marathon at the holiday inn. I've stayed in marathon before and loved it. Day...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 16, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By clanny
I understand that many companies now use software...

I understand that many companies now use software that records your enquiries and when you revisit the site, the prices are jacked up because you've expressed an interest. Sneaky sneaky. Try the same...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 26 Jul 14, 01:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 921
Posted By clanny
Keep an eye on spacecoast launches website for up...

Keep an eye on spacecoast launches website for up to date info. It also gives you details of where to watch from. We were lucky and got to see the launch for the Saturn 5 area at Kennedy on the 14 th...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,126
Posted By clanny
We got a soft entry to DA on 4th of July...

We got a soft entry to DA on 4th of July including Hogwarts express both ways.

On 8th we were staying in a universal hotel so were on site and got up early for early entry. By the time we got to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Jul 14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,957
Posted By clanny
We got so lucky on this. Last year we booked a...

We got so lucky on this. Last year we booked a single night for the 7th at the pacific hotel so we'll be on site with early passes for the 8th. REALLY tempted to see if we can book another night.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 May 14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 517,029
Posted By clanny
Not sure if this has been posted before but don't...

Not sure if this has been posted before but don't pay for petrol with a preloaded card. The pump takes payment for the maximum allowable amount even if you don't use it.

We used ours several times...
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