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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jan 24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Posted By Johngela13
We are doing it this year although, since we...

We are doing it this year although, since we don’t have a car, we are getting an Uber to a Bonnet Creek Hotel and then going straight to the Contemporary the next morning.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jan 24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 753
Posted By Johngela13
If you are looking to take advantage of points...

If you are looking to take advantage of points then consider some sort of Avios credit card. I took out the Amex Gold card to see how that worked out and we have now progressed to the top Amex BA...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jan 24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 39,745
Posted By Johngela13
Late August into early Sept, 2024 14 nights...

Late August into early Sept, 2024

14 nights at Contemporary, including 2 adult park tickets and $2,300 dining credit, £7,900

Flights £240 all in, used Avios points and travelling economy
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jun 23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,816
Posted By Johngela13
Just to emphasise how expensive TUI flights you...

Just to emphasise how expensive TUI flights you priced up were, I spotted some business class seats for the same price with BA for this September! I have never seen business class that cheap -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jun 23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By Johngela13
Not a full answer for you but wanted to make you...

Not a full answer for you but wanted to make you aware. When booking direct with Disney your Disney tickets will only start on your booking day. As N example, if you were staying off site for week...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 May 23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,224
Posted By Johngela13
Personally I wouldn’t touch them. Check Facebook...

Personally I wouldn’t touch them. Check Facebook groups and check via searching on here. Whilst the majority of people will have a decent holiday with them, their customer service when something...
Forum: Accommodation 30 Apr 23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,453
Posted By Johngela13
We are staying at Contemporary garden wing next...

We are staying at Contemporary garden wing next year. The main reason is being able to walk to Magic Kingdom so avoiding the transport chaos after the fireworks. The wing is literally 4 mins walk...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1,212
Views: 138,692
Posted By Johngela13
Booked the Contemporary for 14 nights next...

Booked the Contemporary for 14 nights next September 😍. Garden Wing (cheapest option). 2100 USD plus 200 USD gift card. Using Avios for flights and was able to book via BA exec club to boost the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By Johngela13
You need to wait until 10-12 Months before you...

You need to wait until 10-12 Months before you fly to be able to get prices from scheduled flight operators. Airlines such as BA, Virgin Atlantic, KLM etc
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Oct 22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,299
Posted By Johngela13
I have always paid for seats since I was able to...

I have always paid for seats since I was able to do so (during the mid 1990s or earlier). Especially these days when paying many thousands of pounds for a holiday. As a family we are now all adults...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Aug 22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,151
Posted By Johngela13
Never had Covid and neither has my husband. We...

Never had Covid and neither has my husband. We played by the rules but have lived life to the full when able to do so. We holidayed know Corfu 2020 between lock downs, Lanzarote in 2021 and Orlando...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Jul 22, 06:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,401
Posted By Johngela13
It’s probably best to do safari first as more...

It’s probably best to do safari first as more animals awake in the cooler early morning. However you can genie plus both of them.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jun 22, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,237
Posted By Johngela13
If you are booking for onsite holidays in 2024...

If you are booking for onsite holidays in 2024 the it is worth waiting until spring next year as it is hoped the original dining package will be offered again, or if not the dining credit that is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jun 22, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,333
Posted By Johngela13
Personally I would struggle with not having...

Personally I would struggle with not having control of myself my flight. From what I have heard they do not fully pay for your flights until nearer the time of departure thereby you may not be able...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Apr 22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,871
Posted By Johngela13
Have you got your luggage? If yes can you afford...

Have you got your luggage? If yes can you afford to simply book the last leg with any other operator flying to Orlando? Might be worth it just to get rid of the stress
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,831
Posted By Johngela13
I would say it’s an even greater reason to enjoy...

I would say it’s an even greater reason to enjoy things whilst we still can. There is very little we can do to influence things. Wars happen all over the world much of thee time, it’s simply that...
Forum: General Chat 2 Mar 22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,185
Posted By Johngela13
We are traveling with it and believe it offers...

We are traveling with it and believe it offers excellent cover but would advise you read through it carefully.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1,864
Views: 261,228
Posted By Johngela13
That’s me out guys! Unfortunately the flights...

That’s me out guys! Unfortunately the flights were cancelled (BA 4th sept).

On the positive side everything is now rescheduled for April / May next year and I have sneaked an extra 2. Ights ….so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 218,642
Posted By Johngela13
My flights for the 4th have gone - just waiting...

My flights for the 4th have gone - just waiting for cancellation mail now

:(
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jul 21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1,864
Views: 261,228
Posted By Johngela13
I intend to kiss the ground when I finally get...

I intend to kiss the ground when I finally get there ….. as well as fry with relief 😅
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jul 21, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1,864
Views: 261,228
Posted By Johngela13
Is anyone else losing the plot? Instead of...

Is anyone else losing the plot? Instead of living in the present I am spending my days compulsively checking this site, my emails for anything from BA, the BA booking page to see if my flight is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 218,642
Posted By Johngela13
Lol - they want me to prebook my seats with Avios...

Lol - they want me to prebook my seats with Avios and also book a summer holiday 🤣
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 21, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 218,642
Posted By Johngela13
Yes, our flights are 4th sept so expected them to...

Yes, our flights are 4th sept so expected them to be cancelled today! I know these are first world problems but the anticipation is driving me crazy
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 218,642
Posted By Johngela13
Still not added cancellations today! Does anyone...

Still not added cancellations today! Does anyone remember what time they cancelled last Thursday xxx
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Oct 20, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 668
Posted By Johngela13
I was about to ask exactly the same question ...

I was about to ask exactly the same question

BR
AH
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Jun 20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,225
Posted By Johngela13
I am also menopausal and worried about the checks!

I am also menopausal and worried about the checks!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Jun 20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,084
Posted By Johngela13
This really worries me as I am going through...

This really worries me as I am going through menopause and assume my temperature will be sky high during my flushes.

Does this worry anyone else?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 May 20, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,416
Posted By Johngela13
Hi Stepmead We have just moved our...

Hi Stepmead

We have just moved our September 2020 flights to jan 30th 2021 so yes to February. We are with Aer Lingus though. Not sure about Virgin but if forced to predict then I would guess...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,305
Posted By Johngela13
Hi I use BA for package holidays at times as...

Hi

I use BA for package holidays at times as there prices are phenomena. The flights are standard when compared with other scheduled airlines (KLM, Delta etc). I have not stayed in an Allocated...
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 19, 08:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,336
Posted By Johngela13
I know EXACTLY how you feel. :spin: We did...

I know EXACTLY how you feel. :spin: We did Universal only last September and I ended up booking MNSSHP just to get a Disney fix:d:

The planning makes Disney and extended holiday for me and you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 19, 08:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,128
Posted By Johngela13
Hi😊. I cannot help with the autism queries but...

Hi😊. I cannot help with the autism queries but one thing to think about is whether you want to drive in Orlando. If not then you are probably best staying ‘on site’ if you plan multiple park visits...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jul 19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
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Views: 699
Posted By Johngela13
We were there last year but not sure which show...

We were there last year but not sure which show was a direct replacement for Bill and Ted as it was our first time to HHN. I can state, however, that there was a dance act (street dance type thing -...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jul 19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By Johngela13
Hi WE booked some fast passes for between...

Hi

WE booked some fast passes for between 3pm and 6pm as we were in the park by 4pm. I don't think there was any available after 5pm (so you could pick the 3-6 pm slots and you could select say...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jul 19, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By Johngela13
Hi The busiest house is likely to be...

Hi

The busiest house is likely to be Stranger Things, if last year is anything to go by. The queue for this eats into your time, even if you are in the holding pen (unless you are are one of the...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Jul 19, 06:51 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,674
Posted By Johngela13
We live 30 mins from Aberdeen airport and still...

We live 30 mins from Aberdeen airport and still book a hotel for night before - it just feels less risky and means we do not have to get up early. If we were driving the morning of the flight we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 19, 09:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,745
Posted By Johngela13
... and the security in Amsterdam now has the...

... and the security in Amsterdam now has the the new scanners meaning you can take liquids through and leave your laptops etc in your hand luggage. My colleague and I carried both water and cola...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 946
Posted By Johngela13
Hi I am in the same situation as you and was...

Hi
I am in the same situation as you and was led to believe that I can call Disney once flights become available and that they will add them to my booking - this means I will still only have had to...
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 19, 12:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,711
Posted By Johngela13
HI tinkerbell I don't know the answer to...

HI tinkerbell

I don't know the answer to your question as it will be our first onsite stay next year:d: However, I can guess and with that in mind we are already planning catching an Uber to...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 May 19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,541
Posted By Johngela13
I completely agree with this statement. Disney...

I completely agree with this statement. Disney has always, to me, been a luxury and, until a recent change in circumstances, was something I never thought I would be lucky enough to experience.
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 May 19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,089
Posted By Johngela13
We did Universal and SeaWorld Parks last October...

We did Universal and SeaWorld Parks last October as 2 adults. We stayed at Rosen Inn Pointe and treated ourselves to a Mustang Convertible. The main reason is that it was supposed to be a budget...
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