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Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Nov 22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 629
Posted By stuiedo
Virgin Companion flights - help

Hi,

I have 4 companion flights on my Flying Club account from my Virgin Credit card. Ideally I would like to use these for a trip for 4 people.

Firstly, can I book for 4 people (using 2...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Aug 22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By stuiedo
Universal parks are very busy over Easter as...

Universal parks are very busy over Easter as well, however I would say they have more even spread of popular rides, so crowds a bit more spread out. That being said your still queuing for an hour...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jul 22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By stuiedo
Go straight to the garage and speak to people at...

Go straight to the garage and speak to people at the garage who will find you a car. You wont need to go back into the airport and join the queue.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Jul 22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 497
Posted By stuiedo
Yeah, we were there. Stayed at Yacht Club. It...

Yeah, we were there. Stayed at Yacht Club. It was very busy. But making use of all the Genie+ we didn't have to queue too much.

But everywhere was short staffed. Had to wait much longer for...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 25 Apr 22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,086
Posted By stuiedo
Her response was that when I booked it was a...

Her response was that when I booked it was a conservation area, and that it is not for her to tell me that its changed. I counter argued that it was her duty as she was no longer delivering the...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 25 Apr 22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,086
Posted By stuiedo
Haven't got any pics of the villa inside. It was...

Haven't got any pics of the villa inside. It was ok, standard Orlando villa type really. Getting a bit dated, but nothing to complain about really, had everything we needed.

Yeah, used the...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 25 Apr 22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,086
Posted By stuiedo
Sure, it was Manesty Lane. That near where you...

Sure, it was Manesty Lane. That near where you are staying?
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 25 Apr 22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,086
Posted By stuiedo
No problem... It took me a few days to get used...

No problem... It took me a few days to get used to it, as it's not very American - I have become accustomed to getting everything straight away in the US. Things aren't that long, just by american...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 25 Apr 22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,086
Posted By stuiedo
We made it - Disney, Villa and universal for 3 weeks

Well, we finally made it! This trip was booked in 2019, and supposed to go Easter 2020, then May 2020, then August 2020, then Easter 2021, and finally we got to go Easter 2022! Each time we had to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Mar 22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,527
Posted By stuiedo
I like seeing what cars people get... I was...

I like seeing what cars people get... I was hoping for lot's of pics on this thread, especially as there were two pages. But alas, only one set of pics... Just general conversation instead.

Of...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Mar 22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,426
Posted By stuiedo
I've booked for April the Epcot one, so should be...

I've booked for April the Epcot one, so should be running. We have done it twice before and it's really good.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 17 Mar 22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,644
Posted By stuiedo
Similar experience. Tried about 4 different...

Similar experience. Tried about 4 different numbers over a period of a week, all with varying levels of success. Namely none. Rerouted loads of times, long wait time, line went dead, call being...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,750
Posted By stuiedo
How would this work if you are flying to Orlando...

How would this work if you are flying to Orlando from UK, and going via Toronto? Would you still need the pre departure test done?
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 1 Feb 22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By stuiedo
Thanks. What is TS and QS?

Thanks. What is TS and QS?
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 1 Feb 22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By stuiedo
Staying onsite at Disney - how much do you have to book restaurants in advance?

Hi,

Staying on site at the Yacht Club at Disney. Never stayed onsite before.

I have just received the reminder to reserve my restaurants. Do you have to do it all in advance or can you just...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Oct 21, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By stuiedo
It auto updates to a new one when the date is...

It auto updates to a new one when the date is reached.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Oct 21, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By stuiedo
Air Canada - Heathrow to Orlando via Toronto

Hi all,

I have flights booked for next easter - heres hoping we get to go after it being moved 4 times already!

Anyway, we fly to Orlando with Air Canada, via Toronto. Connection time at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 May 21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,971
Posted By stuiedo
Anyone been via Toronto with Air Canada?

Its an option for next year (if we can go - trip originally was planned for last year).

Air Canada to Toronto on dreamliner, and then down to Orlando on 777.

Anyone have any experience of them,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Mar 21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,080
Posted By stuiedo
Our booking for 26th March was cancelled today...

Our booking for 26th March was cancelled today (finally!). Have requested the refund and will see how long it takes to get it. Hopefully not too long.

I want to book again, but may wait until...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Mar 20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
Posted By stuiedo
Disney dinning experiences you HAVE to do

OK, typing in hope that we will actually be able to go here... but anyway.

We are planning on going end May/beginning June and staying for the first 3 nights at Boardwalk.

Are there any dinning...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Mar 20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,055
Posted By stuiedo
How to get on Star Wars rides?

Hi,

I'm a little confused about the new Star Wars rides. We go in April over Easter, but how do I get on them? I have seen discussions about boarding groups etc. Can I not just queue up like...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,025
Posted By stuiedo
My indirect flights to and from Orlando in April...

My indirect flights to and from Orlando in April have been changed for the legs between JFK and Heathrow. Previously booked on the A330, now moved to the A350. Happy its a newer plane with better...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Jan 20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,793
Posted By stuiedo
Do the Express passes work with Hagrids?

Do the Express passes work with Hagrids?
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Nov 19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,712
Posted By stuiedo
For me Longhorn is always a must, as well as IHOP...

For me Longhorn is always a must, as well as IHOP or Dennys for breakfast.

Outback steakhouse is also great. I know its supposed to be Australian, but its an american chain.

Ive not tried...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,704
Posted By stuiedo
it's all based on supply and demand. I suspect...

it's all based on supply and demand. I suspect that they have actually sold out of Compacts for your dates, hence they quote a stupid price as they cant fulfill what you need, and would need to give...
Forum: General Chat 26 Nov 19, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By stuiedo
Anyone been on Virgins new A350 yet?

Doesnt go to Orlando direct yet, but we are on the plane next easter via JFK. Interested to hear peoples experience, especially in Prem Econ if possible.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Nov 19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 860
Posted By stuiedo
I would expect that they insist you have a...

I would expect that they insist you have a Premium Elite SUV. If you actually want the Premium SUV then you will need to specifically book it. I have had two Premium Elite SUV's and they are...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Oct 19, 02:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 336
Posted By stuiedo
United Premium Plus - anyone used it?

Hi,

I see some good prices come out for this product, which looks relatively new. Has anyone been on it and can give their views? How does it compare to Virgin Premium?

Thanks
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Oct 19, 03:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,240
Posted By stuiedo
Premium Elite is not about the size (i.e. you...

Premium Elite is not about the size (i.e. you arent going up in size by booking it). But you are supposedly going up in spec/luxury etc.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Oct 19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,312
Posted By stuiedo
Hi, We went a few years ago. It was good,...

Hi,

We went a few years ago. It was good, but rides are very similar to the Legloand in the UK. Have you been there before? That will give you a gauge of whether your children will enjoy it.
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Oct 19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 17,120
Posted By stuiedo
I appreciate the annoyance, but Disney is and...

I appreciate the annoyance, but Disney is and always will be a business. It may be making mega bucks, but that may not be in all its parks. Each part of the business needs to be delivering a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Oct 19, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,219
Posted By stuiedo
Thats what we do. Go indirect, but in Premium...

Thats what we do. Go indirect, but in Premium Economy for cheaper then economy direct. Prefer it. However pre clearance in Dublin on a direct flight would be tempting for me.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Oct 19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,219
Posted By stuiedo
This will probably all come down to what is more...

This will probably all come down to what is more important to you. We fly indirect all the time, however thats mainly due to it being much cheaper. And in most cases its the difference between...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,127
Posted By stuiedo
Ok, thanks. Seems like it wont be a time saver...

Ok, thanks. Seems like it wont be a time saver for us on this occasion then,
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,127
Posted By stuiedo
Thanks Tom Morrow. Just looked up and yeah costs...

Thanks Tom Morrow. Just looked up and yeah costs a bit for a family of 4.

But would it actually be quicker do you think? Or do you think by the time all four of us have been interviewed it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Oct 19, 10:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,127
Posted By stuiedo
Would this be a good option for a family of 4? ...

Would this be a good option for a family of 4? So we dont have to go through the long customs queues?

We have an indirect flight through JFK next Easter, with a 1 1/2 transit time. So cutting it...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 8 Oct 19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By stuiedo
Great, thanks! :thumbs-up

Great, thanks! :thumbs-up
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Oct 19, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,611
Posted By stuiedo
To be clear this is not in the companies interest...

To be clear this is not in the companies interest at all! If Virgin are indeed interested in these slots they certainly would not want anyone to know. Firstly if it is known they are keen then it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Oct 19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,611
Posted By stuiedo
Cabin crew are not close to head office...

Cabin crew are not close to head office decisions. They dont work in the main office to hear any snippets of office plans or gossip, and that type of thing would not be onward communicated to all...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 8 Oct 19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By stuiedo
best place to buy Orlando Magic basketball tickets?

Hi,

Looking to get tickets for family of 4 next April.

Also, anyone with experience seen them play? Are the seats in the top tier any good?
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