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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jul 21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7,296
Views: 856,277
Posted By Jacko007
No one else has been cancelled that far out -...

No one else has been cancelled that far out - what flight was it?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jul 21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 218,636
Posted By Jacko007
Aug 7th cancelled LHR-MCO

Aug 7th cancelled LHR-MCO
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Apr 21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,482
Posted By Jacko007
Some good advice on here. It's always hard...

Some good advice on here.

It's always hard to answer generically as we all have different tastes and budgets. Some people are happy enough taking their own lunch into the parks for example and...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Mar 21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,156
Posted By Jacko007
Thank you for the replies - very helpful. Do...

Thank you for the replies - very helpful.

Do we know if Universal are still offering the cancellation flexibility?

Also with Disney I might not go for 5 nights and therefore book hotel and...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,156
Posted By Jacko007
Cancellation terms changed for Disney & Universal?

Am I going mad or have both Disney and Universal very recently changed their cancellation terms?

I think it was about a month ago Universal was 24hrs cancellation but now it's 7 days.

A couple...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 May 18, 01:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,338
Posted By Jacko007
I think it’ll be earlier than late Nov as the...

I think it’ll be earlier than late Nov as the yanks call that the holidays season and the announcement would have referenced it ie “open in time for the holiday season”
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 May 18, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 289
Posted By Jacko007
Another Alamo STC Question - Sorry

My conf email following OLCI does not have a barcode. But when I completed OLCI I opted to print the ticket on Alamo's website which does include a barcode top right above the OLCI confirmation...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 May 18, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By Jacko007
Thread jumping as well.. My conf email following...

Thread jumping as well.. My conf email following OLCI does not have a barcode. But when I completed OLCI I opted to print the ticket on Alamo's website which does include a barcode top right above...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 May 18, 12:58 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,908
Posted By Jacko007
Some great, mixed answers so far. To try not...

Some great, mixed answers so far.

To try not to repeat things already said I think it's about making happy memories that are hard to replicate elsewhere - but you need to make sure it's the right...
Forum: Itineraries 5 May 18, 05:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,631
Posted By Jacko007
I would skip MK on day 3 in the evening if you're...

I would skip MK on day 3 in the evening if you're spending the evening there on day 5. If anything you have too much time scheduled for Universal Parks. With express passes it is possible to do them...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 3 May 18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,479
Posted By Jacko007
Anyone know somewhere in Citywalk or nearby that...

Anyone know somewhere in Citywalk or nearby that will show it?

Thanks
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 1 May 18, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By Jacko007
I reckon 20 mins to the entrance and then the...

I reckon 20 mins to the entrance and then the walk from there to whatever restaurant you're booked into.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Mar 18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By Jacko007
Thank you - I did not realise that at all. Glad I...

Thank you - I did not realise that at all. Glad I asked.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Mar 18, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By Jacko007
FP Question re Onsite and Offsite

Hi

Have they changed the rules again for this (since 2015 anyway :blush: )

We're staying onsite for 5 days and then the rest offsite - can I only book 60 days out for my onsite stay - even...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 25 May 17, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,694
Posted By Jacko007
We've only stayed in Beach Club which we really...

We've only stayed in Beach Club which we really liked but have had spent a few hrs at Contemporary, AK, Wilderness, Polynesian which all looked ace. Also looked at Art of Animation which wasnt for us...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Reports 25 May 17, 10:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,694
Posted By Jacko007
1st timer just got back - some thoughts

My wife and 2 daughters (13 & 9) have been to WDW 5 times in 10 years so that's our benchmark.

We flew with BA from LHR into Orly and stayed at New York Hotel for 4 nights. Transfer was by the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 14, 01:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 18,945
Posted By Jacko007
I don't know how well you know the parks but this...

I don't know how well you know the parks but this is a small entrance tucked away in a a corner of the park so if you didn't know it was there you wouldn't miss it. I'll miss the ride because it was...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 24 Feb 14, 03:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By Jacko007
Where to buy books, CD's & blu rays?

I used to buy them from HMV in DTD but since that's gone I haven't found a replacement in Mall at Millenia or Florida Mall. Any suggestions?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 14, 02:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,256
Posted By Jacko007
MK on sat am was very very quiet but got got...

MK on sat am was very very quiet but got got pretty busy around midday. Mixed feelings about FP+ as it was convenient getting them all at once with lots of availability bar story time with Belle, but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 14, 10:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,778
Posted By Jacko007
Chill day, albeit brekkie at Perkins, big food...

Chill day, albeit brekkie at Perkins, big food shop at Walmart, pool at the villa, mini golf then DTD for early dinner and shopping! Did this this on Friday ;)
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Feb 14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,191
Posted By Jacko007
Perkins and Bob Evans then IHOP. We might do...

Perkins and Bob Evans then IHOP. We might do Golden Corral once and I haven't tried Denny's for decades so going to try that... next week :)
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Feb 14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 984
Posted By Jacko007
Keep the breakfast but don't plan a full day as...

Keep the breakfast but don't plan a full day as you'll probably be tired by 3.00
Forum: Tickets 25 Jan 14, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 924
Posted By Jacko007
As Crazy says don't get the Disney 14 day...

As Crazy says don't get the Disney 14 day Ultimate get the Magic your way 7 or 8 day+ ticket which will save you quite a lot. Given all the other parks you're doing you'll never get enough value out...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 14, 09:59 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,362
Posted By Jacko007
Quite a lot has changed but the map hasn't kept...

Quite a lot has changed but the map hasn't kept up - please can we have a new one in the next 2 weeks or so before I fly mapman?
Forum: Shopping in Florida 5 Jan 14, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 832
Posted By Jacko007
Bighal - which outlet mall?

Bighal - which outlet mall?
Forum: Shopping in Florida 5 Jan 14, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 832
Posted By Jacko007
Bose Headphones

I quite fancy getting a pair of Bose QC3 headphones. Even at full US RRP they are cheaper than any UK online price however Amazon.com have them for $80 cheaper still. Does anyone know of any store...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 5 Jan 14, 05:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By Jacko007
restaurant = Tony Romas ;)

restaurant = Tony Romas ;)
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Dec 13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 612
Posted By Jacko007
Dining in the parks - getting a same day reservation

Hi

Can you go to guest services and find out all restaurant availability for that day? We're going to be quite fluid in our plans next trip so booking adr's is hard. I'm assuming they also get...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Aug 13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,578
Posted By Jacko007
When we're sat down the widest part is our love...

When we're sat down the widest part is our love handles and the tops of our thighs :grin:. These are the areas that would spread out a little under the arm rests normally - it's not just that the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Aug 13, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By Jacko007
You can turn up and eat at the restaurants so...

You can turn up and eat at the restaurants so long as they have space to accommodate you. Beaches and Cream is at Beach Club Hotel just across from the Boardwalk. Again you can just turn up although...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Jun 13, 09:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,478
Posted By Jacko007
A waitress would make 100-400$ in a night...

A waitress would make 100-400$ in a night dependant on a ton of things. It's a better paying job than in the UK. Generally the food is a lot cheaper so factor in the tip to give a more realistic...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Jun 13, 01:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,173
Posted By Jacko007
We normally stay in a villa although have stayed...

We normally stay in a villa although have stayed onsite before. We get up and go out somewhere nice for breakfast - do our "big food shop" at Walmart, chill by the pool for an hr or 2 then go to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jan 13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,093
Posted By Jacko007
We've been twice in Oct - once early and once...

We've been twice in Oct - once early and once late and last year went in May. Hands down Oct for us in terms of weather and queues. The caveat is always that we may have been lucky/unlucky, however...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 Jun 12, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By Jacko007
:blush: yes I did the mean the Gulf Coast LOL. ...

:blush: yes I did the mean the Gulf Coast LOL.

We're on H27 so I know that traffic permitting Clearwater is about 90 mins away so was hoping for some recommendations nr there. Have heard good...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 Jun 12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By Jacko007
Best beach

Hi

We're looking to go to the beach tomorrow :d: we prefer the warm waters of the pacific coast. We've been to Clearwater before but would love some recommendations for my 2 8 & 4 yr olds. Would...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 May 12, 01:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,977
Posted By Jacko007
Been here for 10 days (with 10 more days to go)...

Been here for 10 days (with 10 more days to go) and have hardly seen any rain other than a couple of storms today. Looking through this thread goes to show how localised it is other than today. A few...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 May 12, 01:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,996
Posted By Jacko007
We were at Seaworld today as well! We still had a...

We were at Seaworld today as well! We still had a great time and enjoyed the storms but realise that's just us. Managed to do everything other than Atlantis. My wife was horizontal on Manta at the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 May 12, 12:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,412
Posted By Jacko007
I thought most of them broke up end of first week...

I thought most of them broke up end of first week in June?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 May 12, 12:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,412
Posted By Jacko007
To be fair when we went to Epcot that was quiet -...

To be fair when we went to Epcot that was quiet - but then I've never seen it busy lol. We had a great day today at AK, for example come 11.00 the FP's for Everest were for 11.40! So MK and IOA have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 May 12, 08:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,412
Posted By Jacko007
Is it always this busy in May?

Hi

We're here :wavey: for the first time in May, we normally come in Oct. is it always this busy at this time? We've been to MK twice and it seemed packed, went to IOA today, got there a bit later...
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