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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Sep 19, 03:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,586
Posted By Battery Chicken
Fingers crossed hopefully Sunshine will start to...

Fingers crossed hopefully Sunshine will start to be reasonable :)
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 Sep 19, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,062
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks yes we will be picking them up at the...

Thanks yes we will be picking them up at the airport on departure :)
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 Sep 19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,062
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks everyone I really appreciate you taking...

Thanks everyone I really appreciate you taking the time for the advice. Ok I am convinced I will take the mints as mint seems to calm my son for some reason.

Thanks again 😀
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 Sep 19, 12:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,062
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks for the reply. That is actually a...

Thanks for the reply.

That is actually a really useful reply and I might not bother with my original plan. The airport with waiting and queuing is very fraught for us. If this could...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Sep 19, 12:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,586
Posted By Battery Chicken
Many years ago I had a problem with a travel...

Many years ago I had a problem with a travel agent . I went to trading standards in the council area they were based and they took up my case and got all my money back. They were brilliant. Just a...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 Sep 19, 12:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,062
Posted By Battery Chicken
Food for the flight

I know there are strict regulations about taking food into the US.

I was just wondering about leftover food from the flight. Do you have to throw it away on the plane?

It is really to do with...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Sep 19, 01:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,970
Posted By Battery Chicken
I think it is selfish. I have been the person in...

I think it is selfish. I have been the person in the middle of two rude people together who spent the whole time passing things over me.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Sep 19, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,020
Posted By Battery Chicken
It is scary how often these incidents happen. ...

It is scary how often these incidents happen. Both my sons have hidden disabilities but are profoundly affected by them. I started off calmly explaining to people but I am so worn down by the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Sep 19, 09:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,859
Posted By Battery Chicken
Please don't worry. I am sure most people will...

Please don't worry. I am sure most people will sympathise. I always feel sorry for people travelling with tots who are having a hard time.
We really need to be more tolerant as a society. Stay...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 25 Sep 19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,227
Posted By Battery Chicken
:confused2 that is just wrong!

:confused2 that is just wrong!
Forum: Shopping in Florida 25 Sep 19, 05:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,227
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks :)

Thanks :)
Forum: Shopping in Florida 25 Sep 19, 05:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,227
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks for the replies Gryff and Mel49 :). ...

Thanks for the replies Gryff and Mel49 :).

Good news he refuses to go to the parks and this is the thing he is excited for!
Forum: Shopping in Florida 25 Sep 19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,330
Posted By Battery Chicken
:erm: :erm:no wonder you are a former...

:erm:

:erm:no wonder you are a former customs officer!:omg:
Forum: Shopping in Florida 25 Sep 19, 05:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,227
Posted By Battery Chicken
UK Costco card

Ok I appreciate this sounds strange but my son has Autism in his defense!

He absolutely loves Costco and is desperate to visit one in Florida. We think we can use our UK membership card to get...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 25 Sep 19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,962
Posted By Battery Chicken
Just read a post on this forum saying the...

Just read a post on this forum saying the sunflower lanyard was recognised in MCo see the one below and the person was removed from the line and put to a shorter queue.

Oh forgot to say if you...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 25 Sep 19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,566
Posted By Battery Chicken
It is always good to hear when things go well :)

It is always good to hear when things go well :)
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 25 Sep 19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,962
Posted By Battery Chicken
I travel with two Autistic sons and it is very...

I travel with two Autistic sons and it is very similar to your good self as they don't cope with queuing or waiting either.

I am was in MOD two years ago and there was a separate queue you used...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 19, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks Sophiepop :)

Thanks Sophiepop :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks Lola Travelling with my Autistic sons...

Thanks Lola

Travelling with my Autistic sons so trying to do as much planning as possible :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Sep 19, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By Battery Chicken
Priority Security Stanford

We have booked with TUI premium class which I believe comes with priority security each way. I know how to get to the priority security leaving the UK but does anyone know about priority in Sanford?...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 6 Jul 19, 01:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,898
Posted By Battery Chicken
You don't know until you try! It would be worse...

You don't know until you try! It would be worse to make himself a prisoner and never do anything. As someone who has dealt with severe Autism for years I think you have got to give it a go.

My...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 6 Jul 19, 01:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,258
Posted By Battery Chicken
I think you should go for a lanyard. It might...

I think you should go for a lanyard. It might not negate all problems but should help. My son has autism, and and severe anxiety. Thus from my experience of this you should definitely tap into...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 6 Jul 19, 01:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks everyone I better get on it! I usually...

Thanks everyone I better get on it! I usually do this I just must be unlucky with special assistance!
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 4 Jul 19, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By Battery Chicken
How long before flying should you book special assistance

Hello

I always book special assistance and apart from when I fly with jet2 something always goes wrong.

I always book it really early so thought I might wait to nearer the flight this time.
...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 4 Jul 19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,231
Posted By Battery Chicken
Wow that is worrying I am flying into Sanford and...

Wow that is worrying I am flying into Sanford and this seriously concerns me
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 4 Jul 19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,825
Posted By Battery Chicken
No real problem here imo. If someone needs a...

No real problem here imo. If someone needs a laynard they get it to help them out. If you have a disability and you need help you should get it in accordance with your needs.

Shouldn't be made...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 16 May 18, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks Sunny Florida. What do you say when...

Thanks Sunny Florida. What do you say when asking for assistance? I have asked before on a number of occassins and nobody ever turns up for us! Don't know what I am doing wrong. Do you just ask...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 7 May 18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By Battery Chicken
Stanford Airport

Hello

Has anybody been through Stanford Airport. We are travelling with our two sons who are both Autistic and was hoping someone could fill us in on the special assistance available. Especially...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Oct 17, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks :)

Thanks :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Oct 17, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By Battery Chicken
Sorry no.answers just a question! How do you...

Sorry no.answers just a question! How do you know when your flight will be released for sale?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Oct 17, 10:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,815
Posted By Battery Chicken
They are not interested at all. We have found...

They are not interested at all. We have found them to be dismissive and down right rude. They refuse to engage in dialogue and blatantly cut the communication short. Their after care strategy is...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 24 Oct 17, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,052
Posted By Battery Chicken
Is there a burger king / McDonalds at Stanford? ...

Is there a burger king / McDonalds at Stanford?

My biggest annoyance at MCO is carrying the cases and navigating the train as this can be really stressful.
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 24 Oct 17, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,745
Posted By Battery Chicken
Just returned from Florida and our DAS passes...

Just returned from Florida and our DAS passes were put on our Cards used to enter the park. I am sure Disney sell lanyards you can put these cards in.

I did see someone with the paper DAS. I...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 24 Oct 17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,052
Posted By Battery Chicken
Sorry never been to sanford.

Sorry never been to sanford.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Oct 17, 06:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,815
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks for confirming this. :grin:

Thanks for confirming this. :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Oct 17, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,088
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks everyone :) Not that there is much...

Thanks everyone :)

Not that there is much benefit if you are watching them from immigration!
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 22 Oct 17, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,052
Posted By Battery Chicken
That is good to know Thomson does the night...

That is good to know Thomson does the night before as it s definitely a big help.

Sorry it was special assistance lane we went through but we were the only people in it!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Oct 17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,088
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks Mick. :) Yes that is exactly what I...

Thanks Mick. :)

Yes that is exactly what I mean!
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 22 Oct 17, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,052
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thanks Megandllsmum :) Just back flying from...

Thanks Megandllsmum :)

Just back flying from Manchester using the sunflower scheme. Definitely helped us at customs.

To be honest we are our wits end with Thomas Cook who haven't been pretty...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Oct 17, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,088
Posted By Battery Chicken
Thomas Cook Premium

Can anyone let me know if priority baggage collection is included in Thomas Cook Premium as standard?
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