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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Feb 24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,069
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
My thoughts exactly.

My thoughts exactly.
Forum: Accommodation 8 Oct 23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 793
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
I’ve stayed here three times over the years. Last...

I’ve stayed here three times over the years. Last visit was in May this year and whilst it’s a very nice resort, plenty of wildlife etc and very peaceful for the majority (apart from the odd Villa...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Jun 23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,133
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
You can definitely still do STC. I did it in May...

You can definitely still do STC. I did it in May after booking with Brits. It’s in my updated sticky at the top of the page.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 May 23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,233
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
MCO is fine. We were there three weeks ago. Took...

MCO is fine. We were there three weeks ago. Took 35 mins to get through immigration, straight to Alamo garage where it was pretty much deserted.

Return journey was similar, very quiet.

It would...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 May 23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,310
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Alamo is the always the correct decision.

Alamo is the always the correct decision.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 May 23, 03:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,877
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Tusker House breakfast was good. Good amount of...

Tusker House breakfast was good. Good amount of choice and plenty of characters around to meet the kids. Very expensive though in my opinion.

Wouldn’t go for lunch or dinner as the menu wasn’t to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 May 23, 03:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,151
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Personally I prefer Universal to Disney.

Personally I prefer Universal to Disney.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 23, 03:36 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 17,641
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Flew 26th April. Flight more or less on time. I...

Flew 26th April. Flight more or less on time. I was originally annoyed at the later flight change but it actually worked really well, was nice to not have to rush to the airport early in the morning...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 May 23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,298,072
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Place you picked up car from: MCO Category of...

Place you picked up car from: MCO
Category of car: Full Size SUV (Tahoe or similar)
Make of car you got : Ford Expedition Limited
Hire company used: Alamo Brits

20k on the clock. Very good car,...
Forum: Tickets 12 May 23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,282
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
That’s if you’re in the park all day which some...

That’s if you’re in the park all day which some people don’t want to do. For example, we purchased Genie + at midnight (which again is just ridiculous) and then proceeded to book our first ride at...
Forum: Tickets 12 May 23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,282
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
What I like about Universal is that it’s a...

What I like about Universal is that it’s a GUARANTEE that you can skip each line for EVERY ride in the park (excluding Hagrids of course). With Disney you would be lucky to ride 3. I don’t like with...
Forum: Tickets 12 May 23, 02:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,282
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
We’ve just got back after using it for the last...

We’ve just got back after using it for the last two weeks and I have to say it’s a complete and utter rip off.

It cost us approx $140 for 6 people per day on top of already high ticket prices and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 May 23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,428
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Weather has been really, really hot. Especially...

Weather has been really, really hot. Especially for the last week or so. Zero rain, zero thunderstorms.

Crowds have been quite bad in every park we’ve been to.
Forum: Accommodation 4 May 23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,506
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
We used Hotels.com and used Tesco points to bring...

We used Hotels.com and used Tesco points to bring the price way down.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 May 23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,457
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
I’ve been here around 9 days now and I agree with...

I’ve been here around 9 days now and I agree with a lot of what the OP has said.

Universal seems less busy than Disney, especially MK which we didn’t enjoy at all.

Disney seems massively...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 May 23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,655
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
We joined the queue for early entry around 7.45,...

We joined the queue for early entry around 7.45, park opened 5 mins later but it was really busy. Rushed to Hagrids as pretty much every other person did and the queue was approx 45 mins.

We were...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Apr 23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Alamo Full Size SUV

Arrived two days ago.

For anyone wondering about this class… we did STC through Brits and arrived quite late (around 7pm), short queue at the kiosk. Guy came over and instantly offered a Nissan...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Apr 23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,638
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Heard loads of bad reviews for Dollar\Thrifty...

Heard loads of bad reviews for Dollar\Thrifty lately. Queues with 2-3 hours aren’t uncommon.

I did STC with Alamo two days ago and it was a breeze. Great service. Cheapest isn’t always the best...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Apr 23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,689
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
DIY here as always. Direct flights with...

DIY here as always.

Direct flights with Virgin (originally booked with TUI from Doncaster but the airport closed and the service from TUI put me off completely so re-booked with upgraded seats...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Apr 23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,870
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
I completed STC yesterday without any problems...

I completed STC yesterday without any problems. Much easier than it used to be.

If anyone is struggling let me know and I’ll try to help.

I booked with Brits.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Mar 23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 17,641
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
I thought all of the VS73’s starting today were...

I thought all of the VS73’s starting today were the A350’s but todays flights show both flights being the A330’s…?

I’m flying in about a month and it’s still showing A350 for the VS73.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,962
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
5 minutes earlier on our outbound.

5 minutes earlier on our outbound.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
My flight time has changed again, only by 5...

My flight time has changed again, only by 5 minutes earlier on the outbound.

Not a big deal but just letting people know in case there’s has changed too.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Feb 23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,409
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Don’t do it.

Don’t do it.
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 33,620
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
I’ve just been ill for a whole week and I don’t...

I’ve just been ill for a whole week and I don’t mean the usual stuff, this was a virus from hell! I was in bed for four days solid, had absolute no energy, shivers, aches, no appetite, bad cough...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Dec 22, 11:58 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 50,229
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
They did this to me too and I kept calling and...

They did this to me too and I kept calling and finally managed to get through to someone who helped me after three days of trying!

Their customer service is abysmal.

Good luck mate and do the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Dec 22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,937
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
I thought it was four hours…

I thought it was four hours…
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
That’s bizarre as I thought all routes from...

That’s bizarre as I thought all routes from Manchester over summer were now using the A350.

I’m expecting further changes anyway, seems to be acceptable in the airline industry at the moment 🙄
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 50,229
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
That’s exactly how I thought at the time and I’m...

That’s exactly how I thought at the time and I’m so glad I cancelled and booked with VA 👍🏻
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Brand new planes. The A330’s in VA’s fleet are...

Brand new planes. The A330’s in VA’s fleet are around 10 years old now.

That’s one of the positives about these recent changes, all A350’s out of Manchester!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Dec 22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Really simple. Just log in to your booking and...

Really simple. Just log in to your booking and hit the change/cancel booking I believe it’s called.

Did mine yesterday, takes 30 seconds.

Edit - not sure about the refund! I never pay in full...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 855
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Changed from the 330 to the 350 here at end of...

Changed from the 330 to the 350 here at end of April.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
It’s not good enough. Two changes in a short...

It’s not good enough.

Two changes in a short space of time, what is going on?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Same here. We have young kids in tow too, it’s...

Same here. We have young kids in tow too, it’s going to be a very long day!

Disappointing from Virgin.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
This isn’t true… Our plane has been changed...

This isn’t true…

Our plane has been changed from the A330 to the A350. Luckily our seat transition was smooth.

Edit - this isn’t on that particular day, just making people aware that plane...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
I really like Virgin, good planes and usually a...

I really like Virgin, good planes and usually a good service but these latest changes are poor. Plus, the fact that it’s now happened twice in a couple of months! How are people meant to make plans?...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Managed to sort it. I’ve accepted and I can now...

Managed to sort it. I’ve accepted and I can now view the seating plan. It’s put me, ALONE, with my 4 year old twins on a row of 3 whilst the rest of the family chill on the rows behind! Someone will...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Where/how do you accept the changes?

Where/how do you accept the changes?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
I also can’t view the seating plan on the...

I also can’t view the seating plan on the inbound. Our seats haven’t changed though according to the itinerary. This is on the app.

I’m going to call them.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,178
Posted By Yorkshire_Dan
Yup. Our outbound seems to have changed from the...

Yup. Our outbound seems to have changed from the 75 to the 73 (A330 to A350) but the seats have all merged together which is good I suppose. However, the flight time is now 13.50 outbound instead of...
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